11-01-2014, 03:47 PM
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On the slippery slope
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Austin and Palm Springs
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Local PCA chapter mystery tour. 4 hour back road drive with 30 couples and various P-Cars old and new.
We didn't know where we were going until after the lunch/wine tasting stop
We ended up in Palm Desert at a fabulous resort. Off to dinner in a few hours with the group
Fun fun fun
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11-01-2014, 04:21 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
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Went to Cars & Coffee in Lafayette Colorado. Great time with awesome cars!
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11-01-2014, 05:12 PM
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Damn Yankee
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Dallas
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Ventured out with my fellow drive leaders and the Tourmeister for the pre-drive of a brand new Sunday Drive route of the local PCA region.
Just under 90 miles of twisties; ambient temp was around 40°. Most of the group was sporting summer tires, so there were a few sideways moments along the route for those without electronic aids. (Me and the ‘89 Turbo Widowmaker)
About 20 miles from the finish, the Tourmeister spotted a craft beer brewery, so he obligingly made an unplanned stop into their parking lot.
Rabbit Hole Brewing
After a quick tour and a pint of ale (EXCELLENT), we ended the drive in historic downtown Grapevine, where we feasted on some Terlingua quality chili…………the REAL Texas Red; no beans or tomato sauce.
We drove home………..I immediately headed for the antacid bottle. I also noticed there were no dead bugs on my windshield. Summer’s gone……..top stays up for awhile now.
TO
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11-02-2014, 03:49 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Did this yesterday and will do it again today:
We're running the Rolex course. I managed a 2:27.3 and topped out at 130mph.
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2008 Navigator L
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11-02-2014, 04:28 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Wake Forest, NC
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I'm afraid the Boxster won't be out today; it was 39*F when I got up this morning, and the high will be ~50*. Warm weather returns mid-week!
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11-02-2014, 05:21 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Buffalo NY
Posts: 184
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Packed it away yesterday 
It's been a cold October and I hadn't gotten as much time with it as I wanted. My battery ended up dying. I used jumper cables with the positive terminal in the fuse box and the door latch to get enough power to open the frunk, then rolled it into place and jumped it from the battery.
The battery was a few years old and giving signs that it was ready, so I cruised over to autozone for a new one. Then I finished my winterizing routine and turned it in ot my winter home. They packed her away in between a Lotus and an Aston Martin. Good company for the winter 
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11-04-2014, 10:48 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: DFW
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Wife and I had a kid-free weekend down in Fredericksburg. 16 down from DFW, then a quick 16-337-187-39 blast on Sunday. I can see why Boxstoberfest is here - awesome roads.
Last edited by CraigM; 11-04-2014 at 11:09 AM.
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11-04-2014, 11:20 AM
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Damn Yankee
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Dallas
Posts: 1,117
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CraigM
Wife and I had a kid-free weekend down in Fredericksburg. 16 down from DFW, then a quick 16-337-189-39 blast on Sunday. I can see why Boxstoberfest is here - awesome roads.
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FM 337 is one of the three infamous "Twisted Sisters" of the Texas Hill Country, along with FM 335 and FM 336. The organizers of Boxstoberfest always include one of them in their Saturday drive.
The "Sisters" are revered by motorcyclists, and you can hustle a Boxster plenty quick through the sweepers, esses, and even hairpins of this undulating 100 mile loop.
Texas Hill Country Best Motorcycle Rides - Episode 1 Three Twisted Sisters 337 - YouTube
So, I trust you'll be there next year, Craig? 
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11-04-2014, 11:44 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: FL
Posts: 4,144
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ep3_lol
Did this yesterday and will do it again today:
We're running the Rolex course. I managed a 2:27.3 and topped out at 130mph. |
Missed you by one week. And I didn't get to go on the banking, mine was touring laps only.
What all oiling mods have you done to your car? I have the EBS baffle installed but I am still not sure if I would do an HPDE at Daytona although I think it would be a lot of fun. It would probably be fine, I am running Hankook RS3 and not true slicks or R compounds.
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11-04-2014, 01:43 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: DFW
Posts: 253
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Originally Posted by TeamOxford
So, I trust you'll be there next year, Craig?
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It would be a long shot, but I've got my eye on it. I would need to convince my wife to take a mini-vacation based around driving the car (she's tolerant, but not an enthusiast); or convince her to stay home alone with 3 kids under 3! 
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11-04-2014, 09:05 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 58
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Originally Posted by steved0x
Missed you by one week. And I didn't get to go on the banking, mine was touring laps only.
What all oiling mods have you done to your car? I have the EBS baffle installed but I am still not sure if I would do an HPDE at Daytona although I think it would be a lot of fun. It would probably be fine, I am running Hankook RS3 and not true slicks or R compounds. |
I've done the EBS baffle install as well. I'm on Direzza ZIIs, a similar tire to the RS3, and I have had no issues. Everything I have read suggests baffling upgrades aren't necessary unless you are running race compound tires, and ours are still pretty far from that. Still, better safe than sorry, and I'd say the EBS upgrade puts you far in the safe category.
I ended up running a 2:22.9 and topped out at 134mph. Here's a short video of me keeping up with a much faster car: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krVYHWveaA0
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11-05-2014, 05:52 PM
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On the slippery slope
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Austin and Palm Springs
Posts: 3,797
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Changed the oil/filter.
Cut the filter open and yet again, I found oil and nothing else. :dance:
$50 for the oil and $13 for the filter and washer. Saved around $100 doing it myself!
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2004 Boxster S 6 speed - DRL relay hack, Polaris AutoTop DIY
2004 996 Targa Tip
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2014 Porsche Performance Driving School
2020 BMW X3, 2013 Ram 1500, 2016 Cmax, 2004 F-150 "Big Red"
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11-05-2014, 07:41 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Charlotte, NC
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And here's the fastest lap I recorded from the weekend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvLSNkjhsfA
Going into 1 I am braking from better than 130mph all the way down to about 50...while also turning. Good fun 
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11-09-2014, 08:49 AM
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There Is No Substitute.
Join Date: May 2007
Location: West Coast
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On Friday I picked up my 986 from the 90k service, and I took a top down spin to the beach. This morning I conditioned all of the my rubber/seals with Gummi Fledge and plan to do a detail this afternoon! 
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11-09-2014, 02:44 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ft. Leonard Wood
Posts: 6,164
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Up to my usual antics...got some goodies coming in 3-6 weeks.
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11-09-2014, 03:10 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Chicago
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Quote:
Originally Posted by particlewave
Up to my usual antics...got some goodies coming in 3-6 weeks.
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Welcome back=).. I missed seeing your unique DIY's around here!
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'99 Porsche Boxster 986 - weekend car
'04 BMW 645ci e63 - daily driver
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11-09-2014, 04:10 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: UK
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Rear end addition
I fitted these, I was going to get a face-lift rear bumper, but decided on this in the end.
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11-10-2014, 07:01 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Valparaiso, IN
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Put "Hi -Ho" (Hi-Ho Silver Awaaayyyy!!!) into hibernation. Had an oil change (nothing showed up in the filter), put it on a battery tender, pumped up the tires, put on the cover, gave it a hug and left it for the winter.
Larry (The Bald Eagle)
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11-10-2014, 09:30 AM
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Custom User Title Here
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ft. Leonard Wood
Posts: 6,164
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Originally Posted by all_mota
Welcome back=).. I missed seeing your unique DIY's around here!
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Thanks buddy! I couldn't stay away for long
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11-10-2014, 02:43 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Bedford, TX
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Yep, great to have you back! Looking forward to your next reveal!
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