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YOUR RESEARCHSausage biscuits, DE & ugly 996 headlights
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The reason porsche used the 996 fried egg look was to save on costs, thats also the reason most of the front end is boxster.
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People like Singer and Magnus walker change the look of the 911 all the time.
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993 had a much shorter run than the following models.
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I don't recall them using any specific jargon to differentiate them, and I have purchased a new one of each of those.
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You show your lack of intelligence by attaching someone who leisurely uses Rennlist, it makes for an unwelcoming environment.
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Ice Tea (no lemon, Un-sweet with a side of sweet and low) in front of it for added insurance and that did the trick.
Blood sugar was a little off this morning when I started DE (Sat Morning--shouldn't need further explanation). I got a Microwave Sausage and Egg biscuit with the artificial cheese product from the c-store. Didn't want to get foreign material on the steering wheel (grease) so was trying to eat it on the exterior. With fresh wax on the car and a slightly greasy biscuit exterior I was chasing the biscuit down the car each time I set it down until I found a flat spot in front of the driver side windshield on the fender. Put the 44 oz. Ice Tea (no lemon, Un-sweet with a side of sweet and low) in front of it for added insurance and that did the trick. I got to chill and focus on consumption and in no time I was back in business. Don't know if Pinky Lai designed the flat spot in front of the windshield for biscuit consumption but it was a lifesaver. I might forgive him for the terrible boxter lights. I could upload a pic but the biscuit is gone. ...and for all of you about to flame me for criticizing the headlights...whatever. You know they suck and that's why 996's are the cheapest modern 911's on the market (It's not because they blow engines. We know that's a myth). We tolerate the terrible lights cause we can't see them when we're driving and therefore just look terrible to everyone else. And since we pass other chumps quickly and they can't see them from behind us they only get a glimpse. You guys have a great weekend.
You'll remember that Jeremy Clarkson quip when he was reviewing the Boxster and said "nice car but the ugly truth is that everytime you look in your driveway and see it sitting there, it will remind you that you couldn't quite afford a 911"!!
p.s. even if i didn't like my headlights...which i do.....there is so much more to love on these cars that headlights seem very insignificant!!!
Pete
LOL - Great story, sure to ruffle some feathers....
and I LOVE that line from Jeremy...I could listen to him say that over and over...and smile -
PS I hope that thing you ate turns into a stone and hurts like h@ll coming out your @ss !!!
LMAO!!
Am I the only one that actually PREFERS the 996 headlights?? The MK1 headlights flow so nicely on an aerokit car, they look very "smooth" & the MK2 lights look sharp, agressive, sporty, etc. In my opinion, the round headlights with the blinkers in the bumper is an outdated look, & while I appreciate them on classics like the 993 & before, our cars have more modern lines & deserve modern headlights. You don't see Ferrari still making pop-up headlights, could you imagine that on an F430?? Lol.
On a side note, my brother & I used to work together & we'd always park my 996 & his 997S side by side... People would ALWAYS ask me if mine was newer. Infact, one guy asked him once "what kind of VW is that??" I'm not bashing the 997 though, infact I think it's better looking from every angle, ESPECIALLY those hips. But ironically, the only thing I PREFER from the 996 is the headlights. Ya, I'm crazy, so what?
Whew, I thought I was the only one. And I agree from personal experience--it is funny that 9 out of 10 will pick my 996 as newer than the 997 based on the "updated" headlights.
Nothing against the 997, of course--I bought as new as I could afford a few years ago.
didnt know about that flat spot... this beleongs in the "things you didnt know about your 996" thread.....
The 996 headlights are so... in your face. I love them.
Thanks, someone sees the light! Ya, I'm selling my 996 to upgrade... but not to a 997. I want a 996 with a GT1 engine (GT3, GT2)
...That's the REAL upgrade.
I mean really, how could you dislike this (stole these from other members, sorry):
*drool*
I have no issue with the lights, I liked the Mk1 lights on my 986S and I like the MkII lights on my 996, the return of the classic 911 round headlights on the 997 is great as well.
But it always bugged me that the 986 and 996 Mk1 lights were the same , not because they were bad just because I felt the cars should have their own identity.
And I'm with Raphael, The MK1 lights on an Aerokit car
I think I'm in the minority because I prefer the MkI lights to the MkII lights...I bought my MkII for all of the other upgrades.
As far as 996 vs 997....you know, I'm still undecided.
As far as the biscuit story. That seemed a little odd if I'm honest. I mean I can see how a guy could appreciate the biscuit platform, and wonder if it was an engineered thing. I just can't quite imagine coming home after a day at the track and posting about it.
Nevertheless, next time I am in need of somewhere to put fast food, I'll probably remember this thread so all in all - thanks I guess.
It probably works well for burritos too.
The guy lost me when he added sweetener to his iced tea. That's a crime.
I don't care if he likes the headlights or not - I like them.
(no lemon, Un-sweet with a side of sweet and low)
I dont think the OP added the seetener to the tea, rather ?? snorted it ?? as he states it was "on the side" ?
I am proud to say that I prefer the Mk I headlights over the Mk II and 997. I have owned two of each type 996. The 997 headlights may be "classic" but they are just boring. I will not badmouth the MK II headlights. I just personally don't care for the droopy-eyed thing, myself. Same applies to the 997.2 taillights.
Just me. My personal taste.
As an aside, I want to hijack this thread by starting a conversation about why the 996 has a MK I and MK II, but the 997 has a 997 and a 997.2 (rather than a MK II). Is this question an ENZO?
And what about the difference between early 993's and late 993's. I don't recall them using any specific jargon to differentiate them, and I have purchased a new one of each of those.
Huh... Just asking.
Not sure about the Mk vs Dot..
But there was never a serious update to the 993 as the have been to the 996/997 models do to differentiate. Isn't it more like vario or not in a 993? (95 vs 96+)
993 had a much shorter run than the following models.
Me too. The Mk 1 headlights are the ones that the designer meant to go with the lines of this body. The later headlights weren't a design decision, they were a marketing decision. With the 997, I always felt like Porsche blinked instead of doing what it damn well pleased. Doing as they damn well please, for better or worse, is what makes Porsche Porsche.
I have a 996 and im ok with the headlights, they are by far not my favorate part of the 996. The 997 looks more like the classic 911 thats just a fact. The reason porsche used the 996 fried egg look was to save on costs, thats also the reason most of the front end is boxster. Thats all, and it turned out to be a bad move as most classic porsche lovers, who are a fan of the slow evolution of the 911 DID NOT LIKE IT. I bought my 1999 996 C2 CPO from the dealer after the MKII were out it was a good deal then as it is now. So if you like the car and the way it drives the headlights dont seem to matter as much.
One other thing people love to modify 911s myself included. Especially classics like the 1960s 911 and the 964. People like Singer and Magnus walker change the look of the 911 all the time. Most of the work they do is amazing and not originally what was meant for that model 911. so if you dont like your headlights and you can inprove them ... then why not, make it your personal look.
^^^You do realize this is a thread from 5 F'G years ago yes? Man these newbs these days just churn my butta......
And for the record I think the MK1 eggs are the cat's ***.
If the 996 and its lights are so bad and "Porsche" lovers hated them so much, why is the 996 and the 986 some of the highest selling P-cars of all time?
and stop bashing the 986. I have both a 986 S and 996 and I have to say other than the extra power of the 3.6, I like the way the 986 drives better
flame on.....
and OP ( I know its a while ago) if your blood sugar is low, why do you put sweet and low in your tea. That crap is all chemicals and bad for you. Plain old sugar is much better for you
Love it.
Timeless (un)like the 996 eyeballs.
When I look at my 996 head-on I have this urge to straighten out its eyeballs. The same reaction I have when I look at some persons and it appears their eyes aren't exactly straight, not cross-eyed, but not straight. A young Barbara Streisand comes to mind.
No biggie, still a sexy car and love driving it!
Over 3900 posts!!!! you must have very little life besides attaching people online who post what you deam dumb. Your an blog troll.... you prob dont even have a Porsche
yep and I'm going to waste post 3914 on you. And....this is the 1st time in 6 years on the forum that some dolt calls me a troll. The main premise of my initial response is based on the newb who thankfully does a search on a topic but then does a holy batman resurrection from 5 years ago. But I have to say your mad writing skillz remind me of this guy.
I’m not the dolt that lives in Indiana and blogs all day about a car he doesn’t own. You show your lack of intelligence by attaching someone who leisurely uses Rennlist, it makes for an unwelcoming environment. Who uses the word Newb anyway? Does the fact that you waist your life on the internet tolling numerous blogs make you smarter than a “newb” in some way? You obviously are a newb at life.
Again Latka, your grammar and spelling just amazes me. Now I admit it would be fun to play with you all day long and that I provoked you but pal ur pissin' up the wrong rope. Have a great day!
If 3900 posts is a lot, then I am in serious doo-doo. Being called a "dolt" around here should not get under your skin, though. I have been called far worse by friends here. We like to give each other a hard time. So lighten up a bit and get back on topic of those silly head lamps of yours.
It used to be all you could get when I grew up in Texas. And we liked it that way!
When I go back now to visit, people talk about sweet tea like it is the state drink and it has always been around. Nonsense! I feel like I'm in Georgia...
Exactly. I hate it when they call it "Un"sweet. Like it was sweet but they filtered out the sugar. It's just Tea. You don't have "un"sweet coffee.
My other bugaboo is when the waiter says, "How are we doing". I would have to know how he is to answer that question.
I have a long list of pet peeves like that...
The "unsweet tea" descriptor is similar to saying "ice hockey" or asking for a "hard shell taco". These things don't exist. They are known as "hockey" and a "taco". Any deviations from these established norms are simply not right...
I'm with you on "hockey".
But while hard shell tacos are OK, I prefer soft tacos.
Real Mexican tacos are soft, not hard.
....Oh, thread derailed again.......
TomC is right. You can also get them at Taco Bell but the world (I'm referring to Texas) has pretty much moved to soft corn. They're actually a lot easier to eat because the whole thing doesn't crack when you bite into it. You can tuck up the far end to keep the good stuff from running out. We also quit stuffing them with shredded lettuce. That was a filler at best.
Glad to see that things evolved. In Dallas, TX in the 1970s and 1980s, a taco was hard shell. Taco Bell isn't a taco... I'm not sure what that is...
I actually really like the Mexican style tacos with two corn tortillas, onions and cilantro. Good stuff.
When I moved to Austin in the 1990s, the thing there was breakfast tacos. They were all soft tortillas...
You can't minimize the move to corn also. It's so much more flavorful. Gourmet food trucks are big here like everywhere and high end tacos are primary fair.
I didn't other to read this thread, too much effort. From the title, I assume that it's a rant about the lights looking like fried eggs.
Mine look more like bangers and mash.
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