HOT FOR SALE: Pick of the Week 991
07-11-2020, 09:16 PM
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07-12-2020, 02:32 AM
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Yes, for the vast majority of people this will be helpful. I thought that it would actively steer you back into the lane, but it's just more of a warning.
The reasons I would never spec this are:
1. I am always paying attention while driving - no messing with my phone or anything else
2. I am always aware of who's around me - including motorcycles
3. I have my SCCA and BMWCCA Comp Licenses - I have my mirrors set where there is basically no blind spot (yes, this can be done on the vast majority of cars - I'll go into details below)
4. I don't want to ever get "lazy" and rely on something that I should be doing myself - watching where I am and others are
Setting your SIDE VIEW MIRRORS:
1. They are not rear view mirrors - if you can see any part of your car in the mirror, they're set way too close and you'll have a huge blind spot
2. You want to adjust the side view mirror so that when the following occurs:
a. When a vehicle pulls out from behind you and you can no longer see them in your rear view mirror....
b. They instantly become visible in your side view mirror
c. As they come past you and the tail end of their car is just about to go out of view of your side view mirror (either side of the car)...
d. You can actually see the nose of the car next to you out of your peripheral vision
This becomes super apparent when you're in a caged race car with six-point harnesses and a helmet with a HANS device on. Your outward vision is very limited, plus you can't even turn your head all that much (HANS device limits movement side-to-side as well). Mirror placement is critical to being able to see all around you. Some race cars have essentially an entire row of mirrors overhead all placed at various angles to help see all around the car.
You have to make split second decisions regarding passing/being passed while going at speeds way in excess that you'd ever see on the street. Plus, these situations come up multiple times per lap, not several times in a entire drive. I typically do endurance races (9 or 12 hour races) and have been in the car up to 3 hours straight. It's hyper critical to remain focused the entire time. Your life and someone else's depends on it - no different in the street.
Sorry for the rant, but I hope this is helpful to someone. My wife loves the placement of the mirrors and now hates it when the mirrors aren't set properly. I've gotten a few buddies to change them as well and they now love it (at first it was very weird, but they got used to it).
The reasons I would never spec this are:
1. I am always paying attention while driving - no messing with my phone or anything else
2. I am always aware of who's around me - including motorcycles
3. I have my SCCA and BMWCCA Comp Licenses - I have my mirrors set where there is basically no blind spot (yes, this can be done on the vast majority of cars - I'll go into details below)
4. I don't want to ever get "lazy" and rely on something that I should be doing myself - watching where I am and others are
Setting your SIDE VIEW MIRRORS:
1. They are not rear view mirrors - if you can see any part of your car in the mirror, they're set way too close and you'll have a huge blind spot
2. You want to adjust the side view mirror so that when the following occurs:
a. When a vehicle pulls out from behind you and you can no longer see them in your rear view mirror....
b. They instantly become visible in your side view mirror
c. As they come past you and the tail end of their car is just about to go out of view of your side view mirror (either side of the car)...
d. You can actually see the nose of the car next to you out of your peripheral vision
This becomes super apparent when you're in a caged race car with six-point harnesses and a helmet with a HANS device on. Your outward vision is very limited, plus you can't even turn your head all that much (HANS device limits movement side-to-side as well). Mirror placement is critical to being able to see all around you. Some race cars have essentially an entire row of mirrors overhead all placed at various angles to help see all around the car.
You have to make split second decisions regarding passing/being passed while going at speeds way in excess that you'd ever see on the street. Plus, these situations come up multiple times per lap, not several times in a entire drive. I typically do endurance races (9 or 12 hour races) and have been in the car up to 3 hours straight. It's hyper critical to remain focused the entire time. Your life and someone else's depends on it - no different in the street.
Sorry for the rant, but I hope this is helpful to someone. My wife loves the placement of the mirrors and now hates it when the mirrors aren't set properly. I've gotten a few buddies to change them as well and they now love it (at first it was very weird, but they got used to it).
07-12-2020, 02:36 AM
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Any thoughts on this one? I know it is NOT an "S" model, but I do love the unique options it has, this is probably a unicorn of some sort-
https://www.porschegoldcoast.com/inv...aa2a91hs106757
https://www.porschegoldcoast.com/inv...aa2a91hs106757
07-13-2020, 07:50 PM
Any thoughts on this one? I know it is NOT an "S" model, but I do love the unique options it has, this is probably a unicorn of some sort-
https://www.porschegoldcoast.com/inv...aa2a91hs106757
https://www.porschegoldcoast.com/inv...aa2a91hs106757
07-13-2020, 08:03 PM
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Miami for sure...it looks different in different lighting. PCCBs look nice for sure and I added them to mine just as much as for the looks as for the lack of brake dust.
07-14-2020, 11:32 AM
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I stumble on this YouTuber and found some insightful information; such as why you may see same car being moved to different dealer lots and why some dealers may keep the car in the lot and refuse to negotiate. There is always a reason why a dealer does something
07-14-2020, 12:39 PM
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Planning on moving overseas and cannot take my "Baby" with me. Looking to sell it within the next year.
http://www.facebook.com/marketplace/...08219393557646
Here was the post I documented it on RL:
https://rennlist.com/forums/991/1092...iami-blue.html
http://www.facebook.com/marketplace/...08219393557646
Here was the post I documented it on RL:
https://rennlist.com/forums/991/1092...iami-blue.html
07-14-2020, 01:39 PM
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I stumble on this YouTuber and found some insightful information; such as why you may see same car being moved to different dealer lots and why some dealers may keep the car in the lot and refuse to negotiate. There is always a reason why a dealer does something
https://youtu.be/Ls3j-jjs414
https://youtu.be/Ls3j-jjs414
07-14-2020, 03:11 PM
07-14-2020, 03:23 PM
Planning on moving overseas and cannot take my "Baby" with me. Looking to sell it within the next year.
http://www.facebook.com/marketplace/...08219393557646
Here was the post I documented it on RL:
https://rennlist.com/forums/991/1092...iami-blue.html
http://www.facebook.com/marketplace/...08219393557646
Here was the post I documented it on RL:
https://rennlist.com/forums/991/1092...iami-blue.html
07-14-2020, 06:40 PM
Three Wheelin'
pdk and sofa seats will be just as enthusiast if not more then mt/lwb as long as it makes someone drive the car more, tons of "enthusiast spec" car with car&coffee mileages out there. But yeah the price is confusing, what else comes with car that we are missing? 30k in frunk maybe?
07-14-2020, 07:22 PM
Burning Brakes
Interesting Jalopnik Article on Porsche CPO Market
More theory around the high CPO pricing right now:https://jalopnik.com/even-porsche-bu...369707#replies
07-14-2020, 08:08 PM
From Automotive News:
Porsche’s U.S. dealers sold more certified pre-owned vehicles in June than they have in any month since they began marketing them 17 years ago.
The brand sold nearly 3,000 CPO vehicles last month, vs. 5,000 new vehicles, Porsche Cars North America CEO Klaus Zellmer told reporters last week.
CPO activity “is at absolute record levels,” he said from his home via video conference.
Porsche’s U.S. dealers sold more certified pre-owned vehicles in June than they have in any month since they began marketing them 17 years ago.
The brand sold nearly 3,000 CPO vehicles last month, vs. 5,000 new vehicles, Porsche Cars North America CEO Klaus Zellmer told reporters last week.
CPO activity “is at absolute record levels,” he said from his home via video conference.
07-14-2020, 10:18 PM
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That all matches up with what I have seen over the past five months. Two months ago there were about three dozen great deals on nicely optioned used and leftover 911s in the USA. They all sold quite quickly. I was negotiating on one and thought I had a deal but someone else swooped in and offered more. Since then all the lower priced cars are bland spec, quality cars are priced high and salesmen are sticking to their valuations.
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07-14-2020, 10:21 PM
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That all matches up with what I have seen over the past five months. Two months ago there were about three dozen great deals on nicely optioned used and leftover 911s in the USA. They all sold quite quickly. I was negotiating on one and thought I had a deal but someone else swooped in and offered more. Since then all the lower priced cars are bland spec, quality cars are priced high and salesmen are sticking to their valuations.
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