Ron, the early models were the biggest problems. As time went on Porsche
did improve the handling so that it wasn't quite so tail happy. Yes, those
with some driving skills and experience can drive them pretty hard without
worry. The problem is when others think they are better than they really
are. That's why you see so many expensive, powerful sports cars rolled up
into little balls. Unfortunately, you only need to be able to write the
check to own one of those. All to often, it shows that some only did have
that fat checkbook.
LAD
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From: "Ron Soave" <soavero@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, August 06, 2010 9:24 PM
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] NLBC- Porsche, Roush-a and Corvetta test drives
While life HAS in fact been quite the b!tch lately, today was a pretty
memorable one. Since it was a beautiful day, my boss tells me at lunch (we
all eat together at a big table each day family-style with the office
manager doing the cooking!) that we need to head over to one of the airport
hangars. Initially, this is for the frivolous pursuit of looking at vintage
aircraft and Czech fighter trainers (pretty f-in good on its own), but it
rapidly degrades intot he natural aircraft/car intertwining.
I got some quality seat time today on a closed twisty road in a 1987 Porsche
930 Turbo with low mileage. Very nice car. I really didn't see what all the
fuss is about regarding the handling. Handling was predictable very quickly,
and the turbo kick was very controllable. I was able to kick the tail out,
but I wasn't doing anything differently than I do in my race Sprite to make
it do so. Phenomenal brakes. Nice car - don't be afraid.
We also played with a heavily modified Roush/Shelby GT500 with 630
horsepower. Now THAT was a handful. Tons of power, very difficult to
harness. Straight line beast with no shocks(!).
Also a bone stock C6 Corvette that was by far the best balance of the lot.
Way more power than the Porsche, way better handling than the Shelby, and an
indicated 25 MPG on the computer.
That is all...
Ron
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