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Old 19 February 2011, 12:22 PM
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Cool If you go down to the woods today...

...you will be in for a big surprise!

It looks much less gaudy in the flesh than in photos (luckily!)









Old 19 February 2011, 01:10 PM
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Very nice mate, have you collected it then?
Old 19 February 2011, 01:17 PM
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Looks amazing. Really like the paint colour, details. The colour of the accents/graphics/wheels looks a bit pink, but then it seems quite close to the calipers, so more like red?

Bonnet badge looks raised/enamel rather than a sticker now?

What does the final weight come in at?
Old 19 February 2011, 01:21 PM
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Congratulations
Old 19 February 2011, 01:32 PM
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Nice, but wrong wheel drive.

Old 19 February 2011, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by zip106
Nice, but wrong wheel drive.

Old 19 February 2011, 01:51 PM
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Collect in two weeks - I didn't actually realise it has been in the window for about three weeks.

The red does not come out well in photos - in the flesh it is quite a dull red.

1380kgs I think - not worked out the option weights. It has carbon seats.

Looks fantastic in the metal. Really stunning - I love it that the 911 is still a smallish car compared to it's peers.
Old 19 February 2011, 02:19 PM
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John,

here is the same wheel taken with flash - as you can see the photo colour is extremely susceptible to light.

Old 19 February 2011, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Trout
Collect in two weeks - I didn't actually realise it has been in the window for about three weeks.

The red does not come out well in photos - in the flesh it is quite a dull red.

1380kgs I think - not worked out the option weights. It has carbon seats.

Looks fantastic in the metal. Really stunning - I love it that the 911 is still a smallish car compared to it's peers.

David, I'm not really a fan of German cars (can you tell ), but that Porsche looks very good.

I won't be vulgar and ask how much but assuming it's easily a 6 figure sum

Well, you're a long time dead, so if you have the resources - ENJOY
(be interesting on the School run - room for the kids)
Old 19 February 2011, 02:39 PM
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Very nice.

At least you won't lose it in the supermarket carpark (even during a power cut at night )



is that a 993 GT2 I spy in the background?
Old 19 February 2011, 02:54 PM
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As I say - in the metal is really isn't as gharish as it is in the photos. I thought I would need sunglasses when I first saw it.
Old 19 February 2011, 03:16 PM
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Is the 'red' in the wheels quite similar to this?



If so ask the dealer for a complementary pair of these

Old 19 February 2011, 03:34 PM
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Stunning car although the comedy rear spoiler is

TX.
Old 19 February 2011, 03:43 PM
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I'm sure I've seen that front end before...
http://gallery.mg-rover.org/data/502...ver_BRM_LE.JPG

Old 19 February 2011, 04:30 PM
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I bet that spoiler actually does something at 100mph though , i wouldnt be leaving it dark multi storeys for very long mind
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35kg downforce at 125mph apparently on the 996 GT3 RS.

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Old 19 February 2011, 04:50 PM
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It has 170kgs at 186mph - just where I need it!

Real, measurable downforce, unlike the 458 with it's imaginary downforce
Old 19 February 2011, 05:01 PM
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Mmmm very nice.

How often are you going to be using it? Are you trading your current one in?
Old 19 February 2011, 05:15 PM
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The current one will be traded.

I had a buyer but after weeks of farting about he wanted me to warranty it (no problem) but completely failed to pay me a deposit. His last contact was a text asking if he could pay the deposit next week. Errr, no!

So it is off to the OPC.

I have probably lost a couple of grand out of that - but it needs warranty, tax and MOT, all on March 1st!
Old 19 February 2011, 05:26 PM
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Very nice. Are you going to be flinging this about at Elvington with reckless abandon too?
Old 19 February 2011, 05:34 PM
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Absolutely stunning Trout..... just stunning.
Old 19 February 2011, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Einstein RA
Very nice. Are you going to be flinging this about at Elvington with reckless abandon too?
I hope so we have a convoy going up to watch.

Trout, that really is the dogs bollox.
Old 19 February 2011, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Einstein RA
Very nice. Are you going to be flinging this about at Elvington with reckless abandon too?
Of course!!!! That is what they are for!!!!
Old 19 February 2011, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Trout
The current one will be traded.

I had a buyer but after weeks of farting about he wanted me to warranty it (no problem) but completely failed to pay me a deposit. His last contact was a text asking if he could pay the deposit next week. Errr, no!

So it is off to the OPC.

I have probably lost a couple of grand out of that - but it needs warranty, tax and MOT, all on March 1st!
So you don't get any LESS idiots when selling a GT3?

Couple grand isn't too bad when it comes to such a machine/price. Actually quite good really and perfect timing.
Old 19 February 2011, 07:04 PM
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What's the red one in the top corner of the last pic? Looks a bit tasty

I hope it delivers, a lot of money and so high expectations? I am sure it will
Old 19 February 2011, 07:16 PM
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Do you think mine would compare if I take a pot of red gloss to mine ?

That is sodding fabulous...

dunx

P.S. Makes my new mini-bus look rather tame, think I'll drop in for a look
Old 19 February 2011, 07:29 PM
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Nice motor there Trout,fair play mate
Old 19 February 2011, 07:47 PM
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That is lovely Trout. I bet your like a dog with 2 dicks waiting to pick that up.
Old 19 February 2011, 10:52 PM
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Well done
it looks better in your shots than the press photos
hope you enjoy it
Old 19 February 2011, 11:43 PM
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The red one is a 993 GT2 I believe!! Serious money. It is on loan to them for display.

Thanks very much for the comments. I am unfortunately massively busy with a new client so not so much time to think about it...

...but seeing it gets the juices flowing!!!


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