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Porsche 911
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I did the Porsche experience at Kyalami yesterday.
Finally managed to get some seat time on the track in the 911.
At first was a bit more circumspect versus my Cayman track experience but then managed of pick up the pace. Car handles the tight and fast corners extremely well. I didn’t feel too much of a difference versus the Cayman, but then again I’m an average driver and wasn’t pushing both cars at the limit to really be able to experience the feel of rear engine compared to mid-engine.
I actually felt this difference more on the road, notably the Clarens trip on some of the passes.
What I did experience on the track, was that you feel the weight in the rear and car hunker down and getting on the throttle at the right time minimizes any light feeling of the front.
Every lap I completed, I got more confident and challenged myself based on what speed I should enter and exit the corners, making sure to keep the right driving line and hitting the apex. My son reminded me after the session that I did miss some of the apex cones.
I now need to do the next level of the Porsche experience which is more “advanced” and at higher speeds. I believe it’s in June; so looking forward to it.
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Finally managed to get some seat time on the track in the 911.
At first was a bit more circumspect versus my Cayman track experience but then managed of pick up the pace. Car handles the tight and fast corners extremely well. I didn’t feel too much of a difference versus the Cayman, but then again I’m an average driver and wasn’t pushing both cars at the limit to really be able to experience the feel of rear engine compared to mid-engine.
I actually felt this difference more on the road, notably the Clarens trip on some of the passes.
What I did experience on the track, was that you feel the weight in the rear and car hunker down and getting on the throttle at the right time minimizes any light feeling of the front.
Every lap I completed, I got more confident and challenged myself based on what speed I should enter and exit the corners, making sure to keep the right driving line and hitting the apex. My son reminded me after the session that I did miss some of the apex cones.
I now need to do the next level of the Porsche experience which is more “advanced” and at higher speeds. I believe it’s in June; so looking forward to it.
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AshG108
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These pics really show off the colour this colour really compliments the lines and humps and bumps all day!!! Wow!Some additional pictures from the Kyalami Porsche Experience.
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Love the silhouette of this car!
Been a few months since I’ve posted.
No real updates other than still enjoying the car.
Most if not all the use has been either at a Porsche club event, breakfast runs or just meeting the boys for a quick early weekend coffee and 2-3 hour chat.
However past weekend I did use it to go an buy some tomatoes and even then I took the long way home.
Did an event at Gerotek which made me appreciate the car more.
The first thing immediately after an event like Gerotek which included lots of Skidpan time is a wash.
Some pictures from one of the many breakfast runs.
In this environment, it’s absolutely a marvel. The heavy weighted steering feel, the gnarly growl and “back fires, pops and bangs” from the exhaust, the handling when you find a decent road and ear to ear smile are all priceless.
Then when you reach your destination, you sit around the table enjoying some good breakfast and even better chat about cars, the route we just took and the various highlights with a great bunch or car people.
In between all the fun, I used Delux Shine Kustoms to do some basic maintenance on the car.
Some interior treatment as well as the Alcantara needed some maintenance.
The results of the steering wheel was great.
Some of us have another upcoming boys trip to Clarens at the end of this month and looking forward to the Porsches eating up the mountain roads.
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No real updates other than still enjoying the car.
Most if not all the use has been either at a Porsche club event, breakfast runs or just meeting the boys for a quick early weekend coffee and 2-3 hour chat.
However past weekend I did use it to go an buy some tomatoes and even then I took the long way home.
Did an event at Gerotek which made me appreciate the car more.
The first thing immediately after an event like Gerotek which included lots of Skidpan time is a wash.
Some pictures from one of the many breakfast runs.
In this environment, it’s absolutely a marvel. The heavy weighted steering feel, the gnarly growl and “back fires, pops and bangs” from the exhaust, the handling when you find a decent road and ear to ear smile are all priceless.
Then when you reach your destination, you sit around the table enjoying some good breakfast and even better chat about cars, the route we just took and the various highlights with a great bunch or car people.
In between all the fun, I used Delux Shine Kustoms to do some basic maintenance on the car.
Some interior treatment as well as the Alcantara needed some maintenance.
The results of the steering wheel was great.
Some of us have another upcoming boys trip to Clarens at the end of this month and looking forward to the Porsches eating up the mountain roads.
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AshG108
///Member
Hey dude,Been a few months since I’ve posted.
No real updates other than still enjoying the car.
Most if not all the use has been either at a Porsche club event, breakfast runs or just meeting the boys for a quick early weekend coffee and 2-3 hour chat.
However past weekend I did use it to go an buy some tomatoes and even then I took the long way home.
Did an event at Gerotek which made me appreciate the car more.
The first thing immediately after an event like Gerotek which included lots of Skidpan time is a wash.
Some pictures from one of the many breakfast runs.
In this environment, it’s absolutely a marvel. The heavy weighted steering feel, the gnarly growl and “back fires, pops and bangs” from the exhaust, the handling when you find a decent road and ear to ear smile are all priceless.
Then when you reach your destination, you sit around the table enjoying some good breakfast and even better chat about cars, the route we just took and the various highlights with a great bunch or car people.
In between all the fun, I used Delux Shine Kustoms to do some basic maintenance on the car.
Some interior treatment as well as the Alcantara needed some maintenance.
The results of the steering wheel was great.
Some of us have another upcoming boys trip to Clarens at the end of this month and looking forward to the Porsches eating up the mountain roads.
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This car is looking so beautiful!
I have a possible twin to join you guys on some runs, a 911 Carrera GTS 992.1.
Similiar colour to yours also
Hey AshHey dude,
This car is looking so beautiful!
I have a possible twin to join you guys on some runs, a 911 Carrera GTS 992.1.
Similiar colour to yours also
Thanks bud!
Nice one man, I’ll PM you my number. Drop me a WhatsApp and I’ll keep you posted on the runs.
AshG108
///Member
Did another very successful boys trip to Clarens.
We went with:
Macan GTS
Cayman GT4
991.2 GTS
991.1 GTS
First stint was the drive to Bergview which was fine, keeping to speed limit and some fun where possible.
Then to Little Switzerland for lunch via Sterkfontein Dam and the awesome Bobejaan pass.
Will continue our journey story on future posts
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We went with:
Macan GTS
Cayman GT4
991.2 GTS
991.1 GTS
First stint was the drive to Bergview which was fine, keeping to speed limit and some fun where possible.
Then to Little Switzerland for lunch via Sterkfontein Dam and the awesome Bobejaan pass.
Will continue our journey story on future posts
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It’s when posting via Tapatalk the resolution is kak.What did we do to deserve such low-res pics?
Let me try posting pictures a different way and see if that makes a difference
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After leaving Sterfontein we headed to Clarens
We got to Clarens via Golden Gate and checked-in to our house for the weekend.
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We got to Clarens via Golden Gate and checked-in to our house for the weekend.
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On Sunday we left Clarens a little early which was a great call as the route to Bergview had no traffic.
This allowed some amazing and epic driving through the mountain passes.
The roads were very decent to allow confidence in pushing the cars to within our own limits.
Another successful and great weekend with great friends, food and cars!
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This allowed some amazing and epic driving through the mountain passes.
The roads were very decent to allow confidence in pushing the cars to within our own limits.
Another successful and great weekend with great friends, food and cars!
Next trip is already in the planning.View attachment IMG_9122.jpeg
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I’ve covered 5000 kms since taking delivering late November 2025.
This includes two boys trip to Clarens which accounts for approximately 2000 of these kms.
Rest of the use has been Porsche club events or privately organised breakfast runs. And the odd solo weekend blast.
I’m still extremely happy with the experience that the GTS offers and can only imagine what the proper GT cars would feel like. A colleague of mine with a 991.2 GT3 RS gave me solid advice…”don’t test drive a Porsche until you ready to buy it”
Hence me not wanting to drive other models at the moment as I know once I get that itch, then the man maths takes over.
For now, the 911 GTS is for me the perfect car, and Llew you said it, can happily be my end-game Porsche.
Was invited by Porsche Pretoria for an event this morning which was as great with some amazing cars in attendance.
This includes two boys trip to Clarens which accounts for approximately 2000 of these kms.
Rest of the use has been Porsche club events or privately organised breakfast runs. And the odd solo weekend blast.
I’m still extremely happy with the experience that the GTS offers and can only imagine what the proper GT cars would feel like. A colleague of mine with a 991.2 GT3 RS gave me solid advice…”don’t test drive a Porsche until you ready to buy it”
Hence me not wanting to drive other models at the moment as I know once I get that itch, then the man maths takes over.
For now, the 911 GTS is for me the perfect car, and Llew you said it, can happily be my end-game Porsche.
Was invited by Porsche Pretoria for an event this morning which was as great with some amazing cars in attendance.
It’s been almost a year with the 911 GTS, and what a year it has been.
2 trips to Clarens, some amazing mountain passes pushing the car to the limits, numerous breakfast runs and meet ups with the boys, track time at Kyalami, various events at Gerotek and the odd weekend use and school run.
Every single km covered has been an experience, from the steering feel, to the exhaust note and the linear power from the flat 6 where it loves being in the higher RPM, to the unmistakable looks and silhouette of a 911.
And all this while nicely appreciating in value and always in demand, due to the limited availability of low-mileage examples.
The only regret is that I still haven’t experienced it at the coast. I missed the opportunity with my Cayman GTS and so far, the story is similar with the 911.
It’s that time of ownership, where I have to start looking at my options.
Namely, keep and extend the plan or be thankful for the absolutely fantastic ownership and memories for the last year and let her go.
What a car!!!
2 trips to Clarens, some amazing mountain passes pushing the car to the limits, numerous breakfast runs and meet ups with the boys, track time at Kyalami, various events at Gerotek and the odd weekend use and school run.
Every single km covered has been an experience, from the steering feel, to the exhaust note and the linear power from the flat 6 where it loves being in the higher RPM, to the unmistakable looks and silhouette of a 911.
And all this while nicely appreciating in value and always in demand, due to the limited availability of low-mileage examples.
The only regret is that I still haven’t experienced it at the coast. I missed the opportunity with my Cayman GTS and so far, the story is similar with the 911.
It’s that time of ownership, where I have to start looking at my options.
Namely, keep and extend the plan or be thankful for the absolutely fantastic ownership and memories for the last year and let her go.
What a car!!!
TBP88
Well-known member
991.1 is aging *SO* well. A better looking car than the 991.2 and the 992.x IMHO. Keep it for life OP (just make the wheels silver please).It’s been almost a year with the 911 GTS, and what a year it has been.
2 trips to Clarens, some amazing mountain passes pushing the car to the limits, numerous breakfast runs and meet ups with the boys, track time at Kyalami, various events at Gerotek and the odd weekend use and school run.
Every single km covered has been an experience, from the steering feel, to the exhaust note and the linear power from the flat 6 where it loves being in the higher RPM, to the unmistakable looks and silhouette of a 911.
And all this while nicely appreciating in value and always in demand, due to the limited availability of low-mileage examples.
The only regret is that I still haven’t experienced it at the coast. I missed the opportunity with my Cayman GTS and so far, the story is similar with the 911.
It’s that time of ownership, where I have to start looking at my options.
Namely, keep and extend the plan or be thankful for the absolutely fantastic ownership and memories for the last year and let her go.
What a car!!!
AshG108
///Member
Bud - interesting to hear your opinion on why you think this is aging better than the 001.2 and the 992.x?
just curious...
