Blog Comment Sharing

Thank you all for reading our blog. Today, in the ninth installment of our blog comment sharing series, we would like to share with you some of the most noteworthy comments we have received from our readers. Please note that due to the nature of the article, some parts have been edited to show the context before and after.

GT3 on a rainy day

1] I also ride to work on rainy days."Ruts and other puddles are a bad idea.I sometimes feel that "WET" is not a problem. However, if it is just WET, I feel that there is no problem, just like the master. The other day, on a day of heavy rain, a low section of a motorway, where the difference in elevation is usually not bothersome, had become a pond like I have never experienced before. Nevertheless, we were forced to run because there was no way to bypass the road.

I was worried for a few days, but fortunately, I was relieved to hear that everything was fine.Be careful on a day of guerrilla downpour because of the low height of the car.Let's do it.(991-2 GT3 MT)

2] I am enjoying the pleasure of driving the car since 993. The car has traveled 3,000 km in the first month after delivery, and an oil change was performed at 4,000 km. I often travel long distances such as Tokyo-Aomori round trip, Tokyo-Nagano-Niigata-Koriyama-Tokyo, and so on. I have an experience of driving in the unusual rain on the Tohoku road, and I drove at 100km/hr because the forward visibility was too poor.(Mr. Touring Package with almost the same specifications)

Driving a Porsche in Germany

3] I also did this year before last.Porsche Drive at the Porsche Museum in StuttgartSo I rented a 991.2 Carrera 2 GTS for 24 hours. The route took us to the spa resort of Baden-Baden, where we stayed overnight, and back to Stuttgart through Schwarzwald.

Driving manners of German people are very good, and Germans are very strict about rules, so it was a great pleasure to see cars in front of me give way more and more as I approached them at 200 Km/h in the leftmost overtaking lane. But if you are not careful, a hyper car will come up behind you at 300 km/h and you will have to yield the lane.

Germany's approach to speed restrictions on roads is extremely rational.The basic idea is that unrestricted speed is the first rule. The idea is that unrestricted speed is the basic rule, and that "necessary speed restrictions are applied in towns and in sections where there is a reasonable risk of accidents, such as curves and road construction.

So everyone observes the speed limit very well, and it is also dangerous in its own way if you don't. Also, "theOnce the restricted section is over, full power acceleration is 180Km/hover.I was very impressed with the way the car was driven in Germany. I thought that Porsche should be driven around in Germany.(Mr. Iron)

4] Just recently I went on a trip to Germany and France. I traveled from Munich to Stuttgart and Frankfurt using the Autobahn.Rental car is not a Porsche but a Volkswagen TouaregIt was.

I drove the unrestricted section at 200 km/hr.It's amazingly stable, and this is where the bottom line of German cars is at, or at the level it's being asked to be at.I felt that a Porsche would have been even faster.(SN)

Mazda Roadster

5] When I test drove a MT roadster before, the first thing I felt was.The gas pedal is very far to the right.I was told that the pedals are offset to the left. I usually drive FIAT 500, Boxster, and other cars that are left-hand drive in their home countries but right-hand drive in Japan, and it is often pointed out that the pedal position of these cars is offset to the left, which is unnatural.

In my case, since it was the first MT car I ever owned, I felt no sense of discomfort from the beginning, and since I was used to the pedal positions of cars that are considered unnatural by many people, I was able to use the pedals in the same way as in a manual transmission.I was puzzled by the pedal position of the roadster, which is supposed to be natural.I remember well.

I have not test-driven an AT, but I thought that with the accelerator positioned so far to the right, it would not be easy for an AT to misstep on the accelerator pedal with the brake. I thought it would be better to replace the accelerator pedal with a part that shifts its position to the right without installing an electronic control part as a countermeasure against mis-step, or to set a standard that the brake and accelerator pedals should be separated by at least several centimeters.(Mr. Ishi)

[6]I test drove the ND and it is a fun car even with low powerI was not sure if it was a good idea or not. However, the position of the ABC pedal did not fit me.
I'm sure you get used to it after a long drive, but I think it's because I was forced to put an ABC for right-hand drive on a car designed for left-hand drive.
It faces slightly outward from the seating position.(NEO)

Abarth 124 Spider

7] My Abarth 124 Spyder is equipped with Abarth tuning engine and record Monza, acceleration and engine sound are very nice. The construction of the muffler is the same as the Porsche sports exhaust.Production will be discontinued at the end of next year.Why don't you take a test drive?(Mr. Hurtloker)

Royu driveway

8] Speaking of which, since when and who? I'm not sure if it is, but Ashi Ari's local rule, it has a characteristic, doesn't it?
Do not open the muffler valve or blow off the gas and climb slowly from the toll booth to the observation deck so as not to disturb the neighbors.(When a call is made, the police come to the observatory immediately.)
When leaving after 10 or 11 p.m., watch out for speeding rats in front of the Okuike police station.
The main time is Sunday, 8-11 a.m., but those who don't like the crowds and mainly want to run actually come earlier, around 6:00 a.m., and leave by 8:00 a.m.
The men at the toll booths and the maintenance men at Ashiu are car enthusiasts, and there are actually people who drive domestic sports cars as well as classic cars and supersports.

There are many local rules like that on the WWW.(Kurumaniasan)

Manual (MT) vehicles

9] My car (991C4S) also has a heavy clutch, and my legs go numb after 30 minutes in Tokyo traffic, butIt's really impressive and fun at high speeds and winding roads.I know, right? I first learned about a place called Ashiu Driveway through this blog. I think I will go running there someday.(Ao)

Cleaning of BMW / Porsche wheels

10] Porsche and Alpina(So brake pads are common with BMW)The brake dust contamination is more severe on the BMW when comparing the two.
Elephants.Alpina couldn't stand it and replaced with low-dust external padsI am not sure if it is the difference in the wheel shape or not. It may be an illusion caused by the difference in wheel shape.(Mr. Whooper)

[11]Not just BMWs, but wheels on foreign cars tend to get dirty.I think. I think it is probably the same with Porsche. Compared to domestic cars, I guess it is like shaving both pads and rotors to stop. In addition to your advice, I think the best thing to do is toReplacing brake pads with less contaminated brake pads will help TexansI think it's a "no-brainer". The brake feel is slightly different from that of the stock brakes, but.... Compared to the dirtiness of the stock brakes, it's a lot easier! If you like, please refer to this page.(yone0531)

12] BMWs really get a lot of brake dust. The wheels get dirty before the body. And when you wash the wheels, you get a lot of black stains on your clothes, which is quite a shock. This is not removed even if the clothes are washed.

Reduced dust brake pads are recommended.The wheels will be less likely to get dirty and the dirt that does get on them will be easier to remove. The wheels are less likely to get dirty, and the dirt that does get on them is easier to remove. The brake feel may change slightly.No significant difference in braking power.I think.(It is only for the street.)

BMW owners are replacing their brake pads with reduced dust brake pads quite often. They make cleaning the wheels easier, so give them a try!(wrp930 suga)

13] Cleaning wheels is a hassle, isn't it? My Panamera has 21-inch sport design wheels, so I thought it would be hard to clean them because of the many small holes and dust.The other day I couldn't stand how dirty it was, so I decided to take a shower and stroke it with a sponge, and it was shiny as new!To.
However, I am thinking that it is time to look for a gas station equipped with a new type of car wash. I wonder where I can find one.(How to Support Your Life, Mr.)

Porsche Cruise Control

14] Of course, Porsche, unlike Mercedes Benz, is only a sports car, and comfort is a form of comfort from there, so it is possible, and I know the approach to the car is a hundred percent.I really want the cruise control lever type to be replaced with a button type.I would think.

I have test-driven many companies for my purchase consideration, and Porsche is the best in terms of ride quality, but the lever type of cruise control seems to hit the turn signal... I feel that it is not convenient compared to Mercedes or BMW which can be turned on with one touch. I don't think it is convenient compared to Mercedes or BMW where you can enter the turn signal with one touch.(4e)

tie kong

15] Yesterday, I was able to watch the live feed at the right time. One of the live broadcast destinations was China, and it showed in the subtitles.Porsche is focusing on the Chinese market.I was reminded of this.

I was also curious about the headlights of the Taikan, thinking that they looked like the tail lamps of a domestic car. 100km on a 5-minute charge is attractive, but it is probably not 200v for ordinary household use, is it? The headlights and the white wheels looked a bit strange to me, but I am looking forward to seeing a test drive of the car when it arrives in Japan.(Mr. Ishi)

[16] Taikan finally came out. This must be a low ride height.(If you don't feel like you're crawling on the ground)It seems kind of ugly w I'm expecting more of a wagon type.

As for EVs, I prefer engines, but I have high hopes for them, though. Lately, I even remembered that for transportation other than for the purpose of driving enjoyment, I'm already fine with EVs and automatic driving. w(Kurumaniasan)

17]Taycan is out! The U.S. site announced that the turbo is $150,000 and the turbo S is $185,000. In Japan, it would probably start at just under 20 million yen.

I thought that if the front eyes were replaced, it would look just like the Panamera. And the eye slits look a lot like the Lexus LC. I agree with "Panamera is cooler."

However, the 450km cruising range can only be achieved if you are very careful not to step on the battery. If you keep stepping on the battery, it will run out rapidly.

here (place physically close to the speaker, place pointed by the speaker while explaining)In addition to Tesla's Model S and X, I've been seeing a lot of Tesla model 3 lately. there seems to be a lot of demand to switch from Tesla.Yes, it is. I look forward to seeing them in the city one of these days.(SN)

19] The Porsche Center told us that the voltage for charging is 800v and that in addition to the facility, we need to be qualified as high voltage electricity handlers. That is quite a hurdle as well. In general facilities, is it from maintenance in apartment complexes such as condominiums?(Tetsu-san)

Panamera

19】We took delivery of the car the other day without incident, and I am really feeling the quality of the Panamera. I haven't had a chance to try it out yet, but the car itself is really wonderful! And even though it is just a plain Panamera, the excitement starts from the sound of the engine ignition, and it is really fun to drive.

I was surprised again at the size when I actually got in the car.I am! When I am driving, I don't mind it, but when I put it in the parking lot, I think, "Wow, it's huge! I am so nervous every time I put it in the parking lot! I am thinking of going for a drive during the three-day weekend in September, but I am worried about the parking lot of the inn at the destination!(J11050)

20] Panamera, recently and finallyThe mileage is now over 8,000 km and the engine is running a little higher.I feel as if I can reach the target speed in no time at all, not with a "swoosh" but with a "snap. I feel as if I can reach the target speed in a fraction of a second in all ranges, instead of just "swoosh". I am looking forward to seeing how the feeling will change further as the mileage increases.

I still haven't mastered NAVI.(Cannot specify any point on the map)I am enjoying my Panamera life so far.(How to Support Your Life, Mr.)

Mimasaka Yamanami Kaido

[21] Today's recommendation.Take the road from Route 29 to Forest Station Haga.I looked at it. Well, it's a wonderful hill climb. I wanted to run more. Thanks for showing me the good roads. I'm going to be hooked for a while.

Now, my recommendation for a road is a wide-area farm road in Okayama.Mimasaka Yamanami KaidoIt's a 30-km long high-speed winding road, and it's a farm road, so it's not guided by a navigation system, so there's not much traffic. If you know it, I'm sorry.(Kazu Kogane Hills)

cayenne

I will never forget the shock I felt when I test drove the first Cayenne Turbo some time after I had bought a Range Rover Vogue based on what I had read in car magazines. I was numbed by the overwhelming sense of rigidity and acceleration. The Cayenne Turbo's overwhelming drive drove everything far away from me.
Even now, every time I drive the car, I relive that time. The massive feeling of moving a huge body with tremendous power, that's the best way to describe it.(Mr. Cayenne Turbo 958.1)

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