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I don't think you've really driven a Porsche until you're past the 300hp mark.
I'm not trying to be a dick here... just saying...
NOTE: A racing wheel doesn't compare to being behind the wheel of an actual car... they are in completely different categories.
Also, a true Porsche fan's typical mentality is, "you get what you pay for."
Like I said... I'm not trying to be rude or anything, I guess some of the comments just kinda rubbed me the wrong way.
Looks awesome but the price... bit to high for pc steering wheel.
We pay for Porsche brand :(
yay no worries Greco, I understand from your point. I re-read my post and i kind of seemed pompous. and for that, for anyone who read my post and felt offended I'm sorry.Quote:
Originally Posted by Greco101
*Side note, I have hit the 300hp mark.
Horsepower marks don't mean ****. My 914 makes just about 120whp on a good day, but it's quick as hell and amazingly fun. Then again, the 914 is basically a go-kart with a 2.0L FI engine and disc brakes, so...Quote:
Originally Posted by Greco101
This is correct.Quote:
Originally Posted by Greco101
It's also correct to say that driving a real car is more fun. The wind, the noise, the sensory feedback, the adrenaline rush... all the things you DON'T get while sitting at your desk/couch playing NFS: Porsche Unlimited (or whatever the porsche specific one is). Besides. For $350, that's quite a bit of gas or gas/tires. Even if it's only a one-or-two time thing, it'll still be better.
Well, I know the pedal on those will be crap.
A student who sits next to me in my Electronic systems is currently designing 'proper' pedals will actual feedback (like real pedals).
As for the steering wheel itself.... I'd rather the G25 to go with my G5 and G15!
No disrespect, but I also thought my Nova was fast until I got my '06 GTO. There's a reason why the Porsche 914 is still a popular car among racing enthusiast 20+ years later. 2000 lbs and 150bhp I'm sure would be fun as hell on a track/ back roads. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Omega
That'd be awsome! Maybe these would help?Quote:
Originally Posted by crenn
I've driven the 914, a '74 VW Beetle, and a Ford Escape. When I first drove the Beetle, i thought it was ****ing quick. Then I drove the Escape. It's an SUV, but now I know beetles are sloooooooow. Then I drove the Porsche. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Greco101
It'll still probably be one of the quickest (not fastest) cars I will ever drive. Especially if I still have it when I turn 19/20 or so, I plan on buying a Subaru EJ205 and dropping it into the 914. 230whp, 2000lbs... :D
That'd be bad ass... don't forget to post it here a year or two from now haha. []m[]
That steering wheel looks great, and the leather wheel probably feels good. I still would never buy one, I'd rather just make my own, it's probably cheaper for me and much more satisfying.
I am not a big fan of Porches. I do respect them, I just don't really care much for owning one.
The image that the company tends to give off is this very kind of proper, casual kind of car.
Sit behind the wheel, and for the most part, city driving etc, it's the same. But you let that engine do what it's meant to do? Oh god, you're in for one HELL of a ride.