Scubaregs Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 4 minutes ago, Freddie said: What did I doo? 😱 I deliberately avoided getting my sh!t pit of a garage in there, lol! Bracing oneself... Porsche wheel crests are not pointing towards the tyre valves Freddie. Now, which day suits for the horse whipping?😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted June 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 1 minute ago, Scubaregs said: Porsche wheel crests are not pointing towards the tyre valves Freddie. Now, which day suits for the horse whipping?😂 Ah bleddy 'ell I'm havin' me money back! Where's the phone...🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaregs Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, Freddie said: Ah bleddy 'ell I'm havin' me money back! Where's the phone...🤣 I'd ask for a discount for distress caused. 😂 Anyway, looks fab, many happy miles in her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted June 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 First impressions on the drive home, motorway, 70mph, sixth gear, foot down, wooomph! How much torque in sixth?! Gonna have some (sensible, law abiding, socially distant) fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted June 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 2 hours ago, Boxob said: Interior paint could be rattle canned as a DIY project. Otherwise a good looking car. If anyone knows the colour name or code or a decent near match I'd love to know. The plastics are all hard textured, the seat backs are a rubbery substance, same colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheddar Bob Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 2 hours ago, Freddie said: First impressions on the drive home, motorway, 70mph, sixth gear, foot down, wooomph! How much torque in sixth?! Gonna have some (sensible, law abiding, socially distant) fun! I'm glad that's the case. It would be a shame for it to feel like my 2.7 does at 70 in top gear. Very slow and slugish. Does the rear feel stable in low gears? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted June 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 10 minutes ago, Cheddar Bob said: I'm glad that's the case. It would be a shame for it to feel like my 2.7 does at 70 in top gear. Very slow and slugish. Does the rear feel stable in low gears? I've not noticed anything untoward but I was actually being quite careful as it was raining and I am new to the vehicle, so took it pretty steady. I'm used to quite gentle acceleration at motorway speeds in the 2.5, it was fine don't get me wrong but this S definitely shows the extra hp. I was very fond of the 2.5 as it was a very nice car to drive imo, first foray into Porsche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheddar Bob Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 Just now, Freddie said: I've not noticed anything untoward but I was actually being quite careful as it was raining and I am new to the vehicle, so took it pretty steady. I'm used to quite gentle acceleration at motorway speeds in the 2.5, it was fine don't get me wrong but this S definitely shows the extra hp. I was very fond of the 2.5 as it was a very nice car to drive imo, first foray into Porsche. When you get comfortable to boot it in the lower gears, id be keen to read your thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted June 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 I will do that, definitely, once it dries up a bit out there. I used to use the 2.5 through the whole rev range, always thought it went well, felt light and agile. This has a different character altogether, looking forward to exploring it on the twisty roads nearby. Thanks for coming back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted June 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 Am actually thinking of going yellow, since the car is speed yellow, I can imagine that looking cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 Search for posts/threads by giltranator, you can then judge how much yellow is enough (/ too much). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted June 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 25 minutes ago, Freddie said: Am actually thinking of going yellow, since the car is speed yellow, I can imagine that looking cool Actually meant to put this on my thread about re-painting the callipers red, but thanks for the @giltranator nod, I love the seat backs in yellow, and the console, all of it looks great, more work than I've got time for though but maybe over time I could, I wonder if the seat backs could be wrapped? Never had any dealings with wrapping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 15 hours ago, Freddie said: Should have it taxed tomorrow, looking forward to some 'sensible motoring' round the Devon roads, when the sun comes back out again... Looks like things are starting to come together for an Exmoor/Lynmouth run so keep an eye out for relevant threads and come and join in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted June 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 36 minutes ago, red rocket said: Looks like things are starting to come together for an Exmoor/Lynmouth run so keep an eye out for relevant threads and come and join in. Thanks, that would be ace, never been on a run, I am based near Okehampton, be great to head up to North Devon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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