Taking My Porsche 993 To The Tail of the Dragon: Porsche Road Trip:
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2024
- Join me as I take my Porsche 993 on a solo Porsche road trip into the mountains of North Carolina. I really wanted to get to know my 1995 Porsche 993 911 Coupe so I decided to jump in the car and take a week to drive to the Tail of the Dragon and back, stopping along the way and taking in the sights.
This solo Porsche road trip really allowed me to push my Porsche 993 hard enough to learn its' strong points and to also identify the kinds of mods I think it's going to need.
If you join me on this Porsche road trip, you'll get insight into what it's like to drive a Porsche 993 to the Tail of the Dragon. You'll learn exactly where you should stay overnight when you're at the Tail of the Dragon, and I'll also share with you how I found a secret waterfall location off the beaten path.
Finally, maybe the most eye-opening thing for me on this Porsche road trip was that it WASN’T the Tail of the Dragon that was the most exciting road on which to drive my Porsche 993...it was another road completely.
So...watch the video and you'll learn exactly where to go should YOU decide you want to take a Porsche 993 road trip to the Tail of the Dragon!
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Have you taken your Porsche 993 on a Porsche road trip to the Tail of the Dragon before? Please take a few minutes to share your experience so that others who are considering this trip in their Porsche 993 can learn from it.
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- 1992 Porsche 911 964 in Amazon Green metallic (SOLD)
- 1995 Porsche 911 993 Coupe in polar silver
- 2007 Porsche 911 997.1 Turbo in guards red (SOLD)
- 2009 Porsche 911 997.2 C4S PDK (SOLD)
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My only real complaint about this video is...........it was too short! Would have liked to see more on the road stuff and some of those views you were talking about. Also, a little higher volume level of you talking versus the background music.
Love your 993 too! I had a pretty nice 996 but sold it a couple years ago because I think I spent too much time on rennlist and worried about all the things that can go wrong with the M96 engine. I have a Corvette now but would love to get into a 993. I'm hoping maybe after the fallout of the whole corona virus thing prices might come down a bit.
Thanks for the feedback and thanks also for watching. Please subscribe if you haven’t already. And get a 993 if possible...you won’t look back 👍🏼
Just subscribed. I had two 996's and they were fun but I like to change things up. Today I drive a 2003 BMW Z4, it's lightweight with a straight six engine - the last of the fabulous roadsters. Please show more of your vintage BMW.
Great photo eye on the video. Very interesting information, thanks 🙏
Thanks for sharing your experience. Like the way you captured your trip and your new passion about this car. Looking forward to the next vids. Cheers from Hamburg
Thanks for the comment! I’m looking forward to making more vids of the 993. I have really been enjoying the process of shooting and editing and am working hard at improving. 👍🏼
Very relaxing video. Great car, roads, views and tips.
Liked the video, nice. In January we purchased a metallic black 97 4S and had it trailered in to our cold and snowy state. The nignt of delivery, it was 12:30pm and a major storm was upon us, talk about timing. Well, as a resident of CT we find ourselves not willing to drive the car just yet. So since Jan. our 911 has been sitting in our garage waiting for that moment. We are waiting for the salt and sand to be cleaned from the road surface. So, in the meantime I find myself looking to videos like yours to visualize our driving experience. I have been around german imports for a long time, and have driven many Porsches since my early 20's, driving customers home from our shop or to run shop errands on top of the mechanically stuff I was asked to do. As new owner of a 993 I look forward to the driving experience of this car and feeling the drive like many have expressed so excitingly. Watching the 993 market, it appears these cars are rapidly picking up in price and we keep hearing people all around claiming the last of the air cooled Porsche are absolutely the best. We are looking forward to feeling the connection to our car and just wanted to say Thanks for the videos, take care and be safe.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. You’re going to love your 993. It’s got soul, character and can be truly enjoyed within the speed limit. When I say that what I mean is that - at least in my experience - the more modern 911’s ask you to go much faster than is legal to get the most enjoyment out of them.
Thanks for watching.
Nice video and congratulations for your 993. Of course silver is the best color for a Porsche ;)
I owned a 1997 Polar Silver coupe that looked mostly like the car reviewed here. It was a great car. Owned it for 7 years, put 100k miles on it in the Santa Monica mountain canyons near Malibu and would buy another in a heart beat. Great review and right on from every aspected!!!
saw the tail of the dragon. however, arrived after some 460 miles walking the apalachian trail (without my beloved 996 mk2 whatsoever). your video made me remember... how i wished to have my 911 with me! but walking those ks of miles makes you so much more concious, i would not want to miss it.
Oh, boy. The algorithms are serving me air-cooled content, and I'm drinking more and more of the Kool-Aid. There may be no escape now . . .
Such a lovely video and yes totally agree with you on the 993. After a 2,000 mile driving holiday, i knew this cars are indeed great cars (after one particular 6 hour drive -Peniscola to Zaragosa and one to bilbao in Spain - during my trip, i swore this car was the one i'd be buried in). Oh and yes, believe that hype they are all that is claimed to be. Absolutely incredibly fantastic cars
Great to hear from a fellow 993 fan. What color and year is yours?
Another great video! Thanks for sharing it!
Thanks for watching. I just picked up an 86 Carrera and will be featuring that car in some videos as well. Stay tuned!
993 great air cooled Porsche! Loved my 993 Turbo and 911SC that l still own.
I did the Tail of the Dragon a few years back in my Wife's 2004 Miataspeed Pefect car for the Dragon. Bought my first BMW back in 1974 when people didn't know what there were. It was a 2002ti, then 320i, 530i, 2002tii, 533i, 535i and a bunch more, then the M cars E28 M5, E36 M3, E34 M5 and the holy grail 91 E30 M3 So 12 years ago thought it might be good for a change. Almost bought a 91 355 spider, but found a speedyellow 993 Turbo and in the long run my best car decision ever!! Second best is buying my 78 911SC : )
Jack Westfall I was into BMW’s myself for quite awhile, then I found air cooled Porsches. For me, these cars have more character and soul than the BMW’s.
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Well they say take a BMW off the assembly line pre it for the track and race
Take a Porsche off the assembly line and just put it on the track and race. Must say when I was raising my kids the BMW was much more practical, but still sporty and less costly to own A bit off topic but I'm looking for someone that can properly replace my 911SC headliner
I live in SC any suggestions??
Bonding with the car - spot on! I feel the same way about my 964. It’s all about engaging with the car, learning to understand and drive the car in a way that elicits more of its capability. Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Roan Mountain - wonderful roads!
Many say Back of the Dragon is more enjoyable and less touristy than Tail of the Dragon.
I am quite familiar with the Back of the Dragon and you’re spot on. Tail is a tourist trap, in my opinion.
Rewinding back the first Vlog, this one sure puts a smile on your face. They say a simple old Porsche will do that, a 356, 964, 993.. a living soul. Enjoy this old girl... Oh Boy..I see a drone in the future.. .. :-) Thanks for sharing.
Haha I have actually given a drone some thought. Any recommendations?
@@Rennthusiast DJI Mavic 2 or 2 Pro. Is what folks are staying is the best for videography. Was just a thought as well😀. In a discussion, once told.. The key is to keep the vlogs at an ample but short time to entertain the viewer, and keep his attention for about 10 to 15 mins. Two concepts here.. less editing and work time for the creator while keeping content rich, vibrant and flowing and not stretched out where attention is lost. Creativity and natural ability in front the lens Is a gift... Keep doing it. 😉 ruclips.net/video/h1-fGaaqHGU/видео.html
Roy Ramdeen I agree about the length. Shorter is definitely easier from a creation and editing standpoint. 👍🏼
Damn the more I look at your car the more I want one. I have a 2009 997.2 with 6sp manual and it's fantastic but I would love to add an aircooled to the stable. You're fortunate to experience the Tail of the Dragon and I might not ever get to do it, from TX. Love your videos and keep up the good work!
I used to have an 09 C4S but in PDK. Amazing machine and the performance was fun. When I owned the car I always wished I had gotten a manual. Thanks for the comment and the compliment.
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Great video!!!
Cherohala Skyway rules. No doubt!
Great video and car ! On overnight trips , lodging does make a difference in enjoyment. I loved the lodge, the views, water falls ect.. Since you love the air-cooled Porches, what is your opinion on the Panamera? A four door Porsche, a real sports car?
The Panamera is an impressive car and has certainly earned a place of respect in the Porsche line up. When it was first released many long-time Porsche enthusiasts had major question marks around it given that it was a 4 door. That has changed, I think.
With that being said, there’s simply no substitute for the character, soul and history of a 911. It is the quintessential Porsche and I view it in a different category than I do the Panamera.
I wouldn’t mind owning a Panamera, but would think about it in the “I would lease it, daily it and treat it like a very nice tool to use to get around” while my air cooled cars fall into the “buy this car, treasure it, take care of it and keep it in the collection long term.”
I don’t know if that makes sense but I guess the bottom line is that the 2 cars are in completely different categories for me.
Here’s another way to look at it. I have a 2018 BMW X5M as my daily driver. It’s one of the most under-appreciated modern BMW’s from a performance and engineering perspective. It’s a blast to drive yet it lacks the character and level of exclusivity of either of my air cooled 911’s.
I imagine I would have the same thoughts about the Panamera if I owned one. Super impressive, very nice but just not as special as an old (or new) 911.
Thanks for watching!
Can you give more informations on those rpm gauges with integrated odometer and oil pressure. It seems a very interesting upgrade.
Great Video and wonderful location. Wondering about your front bumper, where did you get those 993 turbo inlays on the side? Is that a complete new bumper or an add on spoiler? Thanks
Edmond M I was running a stock bumper, bumperettes and corners in this video.
That was SPECTACULAR , Thank you....
Thanks man. Do you mind sharing with me what you liked about it? I’m working on developing a consistent format for my videos and feedback is always helpful. Any insight you can share would be appreciated!
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You put it together very well . Video was clear , sound was great and background music wasn't overpowering .
You laid out a beginning , middle and end. Honest recap of your trip was cool .
Great camera work both on your 911 and from street looking at your car .
Super cool ride , I felt like I was on the trip with you.
Keep up the great work . Thank you again ...
Thanks for the response. So what you’re telling me is that to grow my channel I need to plan and document more and more road trips in my 993 and the 86 Carrera I just bought?
Perfect excuse to tell my wife I need to do more of these! 😂
Think I've missed anything or am just plain wrong about my thoughts on the Tail of the Dragon (or anything else in this video)? How about letting me know in the comments.
Bavarian Enthusiast TV New subscriber and aspiring Porsche owner here.
I started going to Deal’s Gap in 2007, when I was doing a lot of sportbike riding on my 2005 Yamaha R1. Made many pilgrimages to East Tennessee and WNC, including a lot of the roads you talk about on your channel (I think I saw one where you were in Little Switzerland - 226 is flat-out one of my favorite roads in the area).
I absolutely love Hwy. 129, but it’s just too tight for a lot of folks. My main problem with Hwy. 129 is that, with how well-known it’s become, you’re always looking over your shoulder for cops. You have both THP and Blount County out there, and, last time I was out there, when I had my 2016 Subaru WRX, I almost got nailed by a Blount County Deputy Sheriff on a BMW R1200RT who was shooting instant-on RADAR from his bike. He was hiding in amongst a group of motorcycles in one of the pull-off points in a curve, and I only knew he was there because my RADAR detector went off full blast from behind me as I accelerated out of the curve.
Like you said, Cherohala Skyway is great, too. It’s hard to find a bad road out there.
Some of my favorite roads are actually around Boone. Of course there’s The Snake (421 through Shady Valley, TN), VA-58 north of there, NC 221, 226, 80, 181 near Morganton is like a racetrack. And down into GA, you have Richard B. Russell Hwy, Blood Mountain, Wolf Pen Gap Rd., etc, etc...
Thanks for subbing and thanks for the tips for good drives.
Not sure where you’re located but you may want to check out Back of the Dragon as well. www.backofthedragon.com
Lesser known but a spectacular area to drive in.
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Nice.
Nice video. I am early in my search and considering selling my modern 2018 Cayman for a 993. Sometimes I think that I’m crazy to sell a modern Porsche for an older one of equal value.
Haha if you haven’t driven an air cooled Porsche you definitely should...then you won’t think you’re crazy.
The Cayman is a great car and EXCELLENT for the track but in my opinion these older 911’s provide far more entertainment in real-world use.
The older Porsches have less comfort than the newer, but far more driver engagement. The older cars are also smaller and lighter - so they have more of a go kart feel. It’s not crazy to trade to an older car, it’s just a question of what balance of qualities is best for you.
The previous owner of your new to you 993 must feel happy knowing you are enjoying it as mush as you are. Thanks for producing these 993 focused videos, you are boosting the community big time. Hope you have a fantastic honeymoon with your 993. Keep on filming!
Thanks for the compliment, James! The PO of my car and I text regularly to this day. He’s a great guy and has been a solid seller.
By the way, I have learned A LOT about my 993 from the FB group “993 Rennlisters” and have enjoyed your insights there.
Next video about my 993 will be the grand reveal of the PSS10’s that are currently going on. I’m super excited about this upgrade. I have been consistently told it transforms the car’s handling and needless to say I have wanted to get rid of the fender gap since day 1.
Thanks for commenting 👍🏼
@@Rennthusiast Now you have to retrace your steps on the twistie road trip and see how great they make your car handle. You are going to love them!
James Eli haha that’s a great idea, especially given the leaves are getting ready to change in western NC. Now you’re just giving me an excuse to go do it all again 😂
Drove my new 993 from Toronto back to Atlanta. 1000+ miles. I totally get it. Would love to run the Tail soon. Where in NC are you?
nineelevensouth about an hour west of Raleigh. Thanks for subscribing!
@@Rennthusiast Cool. We have a place near Cashiers/Highlands. Looking to take the 993 up in that area this fall for some drives. Maybe could make for some good photo ops with 2 silver 993s...
@@nineelevensouth Would love to. Let me know when you're headed up my way and we can make it happen. I'm up in Asheville regularly and am always up for a road trip in the 993.
Yea, deals gap is a motorcycle road. No good for 4 wheels. Almost to tight for 2 wheels, almost. 😉
jacob wanamaker thanks for your thoughts. Beautiful area and glad I did it but I’m sure it’s more fun on a bike. 👍🏼
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WE have better roads in N. Ga. One even called the "Little of the Dragon". & The "Suches Loop". Helen to Hiawassee is a great drive also. N. GA. Mountains has many great curvy roads to enjoy a true road experience in a Sports Car. ! Come visit me. I'll give you the TOUR in my 911.