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Forum: 991 Turbo
02-13-2014, 04:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,856
Posted By jrt600

Amazing - Road & Track used launch control 50...

Amazing - Road & Track used launch control 50 times in a row on a 2014 TTS with no problems whatsoever (61 launches actually...guess they were having too much fun as original plan was to do 50 to...
Forum: 991
09-06-2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,106
Posted By jrt600

Here are a couple examples of Espresso...didn't...

Here are a couple examples of Espresso...didn't have any luck finding Umber -

http://www.parkplacetexas.com/web/new/Porsche-991-2012-Dallas-TX/3215740/
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Forum: 991
09-02-2012, 09:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,308
Posted By jrt600

Pretty good article about this -...

Pretty good article about this - http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/08/porsche-auto-blip/
Forum: 991
07-23-2012, 10:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,632
Posted By jrt600

There was none of this when I bought my last...

There was none of this when I bought my last Porsche (from Roger Beasley Porsche in Austin)...very refreshing. But I have heard from others that the tire & wheel insurance is a good idea if your part...
Forum: 991
06-06-2012, 05:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,834
Posted By jrt600

Interesting. Wonder if the yellow tape is really...

Interesting. Wonder if the yellow tape is really there to hide a red reflector strip between the lights -or- to make us think that there is a reflector strip when there really isn't one (but the rear...
Forum: 991
06-05-2012, 12:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,698
Posted By jrt600

I personally like the Sport Techno wheels the...

I personally like the Sport Techno wheels the most, especially when the wheels are in all silver. They look great in person, particularly with a dark colored car. My local dealership has a base 991...
Forum: 991
05-23-2012, 08:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,755
Posted By jrt600

Not to belabor your post, but just for...

Not to belabor your post, but just for clarification are you saying that you could add this system to a non-PSE equipped 991, order the PSE button for the center console from your Porsche dealer, and...
Forum: 991
05-19-2012, 07:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,829
Posted By jrt600

Maybe the difference instead has something to do...

Maybe the difference instead has something to do with the one car being equipped with ParkAssist sensors and the other not?
Forum: 991
05-13-2012, 05:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,698
Posted By jrt600

Here's a video of a 991 with the Sport Techno...

Here's a video of a 991 with the Sport Techno wheels in silver

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7H1b_puu_c&feature=related
Forum: 991
05-05-2012, 03:08 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,859
Posted By jrt600

My guess is that your dealer will be receiving an...

My guess is that your dealer will be receiving an extra allotted car for their inventory as a result of this mistake, so I'd push for the car discounted to invoice price, whether or not you wait for...
Forum: 991
05-03-2012, 09:37 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 21,307
Posted By jrt600

In the end hoping someone more experienced than...

In the end hoping someone more experienced than myself could offer a rational reason having to do with production cost or quality.

Honestly, I don't think you'll find a rational reason. It's very...
Forum: 991
04-25-2012, 08:34 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,484
Posted By jrt600

Don't read too much into what others, like...

Don't read too much into what others, like myself, are saying. The 991 is still the only new sports car on the market that I'd consider for use as a daily driver. My guess is the same goes for 90%+...
Forum: 991
04-25-2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,484
Posted By jrt600

The other day I test drove a 991S with the manual...

The other day I test drove a 991S with the manual transmission...and I must say that I agree, something is definitely lacking. Going in I expected to be disappointed with the steering (I wasn't,...
Forum: 991
04-21-2012, 03:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,554
Posted By jrt600

I don't get why Porsche isn't offering the black...

I don't get why Porsche isn't offering the black on tan two-tone interior. They had it with the 997 and it seemed to be very popular (not to mention great looking). Hopefully soon it'll make it's way...
Forum: 991
04-19-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,554
Posted By jrt600

Watch out if you try to create a two-tone custom...

Watch out if you try to create a two-tone custom interior like black/beige thru the order list. I've noticed that those who attempted a non-standard two-tone interior ended up with the upper portion...
Forum: 991
04-17-2012, 03:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,063
Posted By jrt600

Definitely go with the brown top. Much more...

Definitely go with the brown top. Much more distinctive than just going with a black top. But please post pics once you take delivery!!!
Forum: 991
04-03-2012, 10:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 20,387
Posted By jrt600

Here's a screen shot from the German configurator...

Here's a screen shot from the German configurator - I think it'd look good with a white or maybe silver exterior (I just used red with a beige interior to highlight what's different about the glass...
Forum: 991
04-03-2012, 10:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,964
Posted By jrt600

Looks wider to me...

Looks wider to me...
Forum: 991
03-31-2012, 08:39 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 111,023
Posted By jrt600

Besides the pics above, Circle Porsche's website...

Besides the pics above, Circle Porsche's website has a couple of indoor photos of this same car - http://www.circleporsche.com/details/New+2012+Porsche+911%20Carrera+S+WP0AB2A98CS120838+Long%20Beach
Forum: 991
03-29-2012, 11:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,851
Posted By jrt600

Loving the wide rear on the 991 Turbo...hopefully...

Loving the wide rear on the 991 Turbo...hopefully the 4S has the same rear
Forum: 991
03-24-2012, 02:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,779
Posted By jrt600

A good pair of polarized sunglasses eliminates...

A good pair of polarized sunglasses eliminates the glare/reflections of light colored dashes entirely. Before having a Porsche with a full beige interior, I didn't really appreciate the benefits of...
Forum: 991
03-20-2012, 10:44 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,861
Posted By jrt600

What a beautiful car. Love the interior. Congrats!

What a beautiful car. Love the interior. Congrats!
Forum: 991
03-20-2012, 12:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,196
Posted By jrt600

You might be able to stream XM radio thru the USB...

You might be able to stream XM radio thru the USB connection using the XM radio app on your iPhone/Android/Blackberry...probably a workable solution until the factory XM kit comes out.
Forum: 991
03-15-2012, 09:53 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 33,868
Posted By jrt600

Autocar's review of the 991S manual -...

Autocar's review of the 991S manual - http://bit.ly/zzrmnh
Forum: 991
01-31-2012, 07:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,200
Posted By jrt600

Good video of a lap in one of the 991 pace...

Good video of a lap in one of the 991 pace cars...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=nCkLH2gF3oE
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