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I'd have to say that the changes made to the Speciale as compared to the standard 458 are far from "gimmicky". If you race or track your car, you...
It's one opinion. I think the author of the article would probably be happier with more of a GT car...something softer, quieter, and more...
Thanks very much! I hate to hear that about the 991, though. I agree completely that a 3-pedal manual is more fun and involving than a...
I agree completely. The sound has changed (and is still changing), and is much better as everything gets broken in. That sharp "edge" is back,...
I agree on all counts. I think the question of lap times on track is just a way to judge the relative performance of cars. If you want to lap as...
Compared to a 997 Turbo, the 4.0 has better feel all around (steering, brakes, throttle), more linear throttle response, much more crisp on...
Thanks very much, I'm really lucky to have one. There are 600 4.0s worldwide, with around 130 of those in the US. Luckily I heard about the car...
I've ordered two cars from the factory and both arrived exactly as ordered. Obviously something can always go wrong, but since effectively every...
Thanks! It's a really, really good car. A few more pics below...apologies if I'm hijacking the thread.... [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Your RS in black and red looked great! I agree the Turbos are great cars; just depends on what you're looking to get out of it. They are a near...
Thanks! Yes, it's a 997 GT3 RS 4.0. No PDK, manual only :) [ATTACH]
I had a 997 Turbo. It was a great all-around car. Very fast, comfortable on long drives, handled snow perfectly with winter tires on it. And...
In the pictures of the Speciale I thought the front end was terrible. In person, it's not just much better, it actually looks really, really good...
Thanks for the comments! Though I'm not sure where we disagree :). I expect to notice more of a difference with the motor once the car gets some...
Thanks! The more time I spend with the car, the happier I am with it.
Thanks for the kind words! It's an amazing car.
I think the white stripes will look good. And they're such a small % of the car that I don't think you have to worry about them overwhelming the...
Yes, that. I agree.
That's good news :). I'm surprised the factory draws a line anywhere (though in this case, of course, they are drawing a line...well three of...
Nice! Like you said, amazing how much you have to take apart to change those out.