11-11-2015, 01:20 PM
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I think time will tell and lessons will be learned by the OP. Owning a Japanese or American car is just not the same as a Porsche. With no PPI the possibilities for expense could be a real eye opener. LOL this may very well be your first and last Porsche.
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11-11-2015, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by TrumpyAl
It's not fast. But it's way quicker point to point than most can understand until they have had time to get their head around the mid-engine handling.
People are just assuming you're one of those mere mortals, don't take offence.
What are you compensating for? Poor spelling skills? 
p.s. Hope your drive home is awesome. But as soon as you can, upload pics man!!! |
yes my spelling is horibel.. horrabol... bad to be fair most of my post are done on my phone, please forgive me.
lots of posts guys, thank you very much. I'm enjoying the back and forth and hope other are as well. sorry for those who don't like these kind of threads. i'll ease up on the "lol" also.
so the drive home was so fun. i did get a feel for how this kind of car differs from others I've owned. also noticed that it doesn't wake up till about 3700rpms, then it sets you back pretty nicely  It does seem like the suspension was a wise move. does anyone have any thoughts on the lowering springs? just a question... don't hate on me lol... i mean ha ha ha
driving school..... again i hear ya and not saying anyone is wrong. i just cant see me paying some one to show me that. but I'm also out in the sticks of the thumb in Michigan where there is not much around. as long as i can dodge cows in the road i should be OK.
that shifter feels a little stiff. is that normal?
notice my navigator in the passenger seat my little buddy loves doing car stuff with me. the man upstairs has blessed me.
as far as my other cars "pics of said supras" etc. lo... ha ha I'll load up some pics of some of my projects as well.
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11-12-2015, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by compinsating
.........shifter feels a little stiff. is that normal?
notice my navigator in the passenger seat my little buddy loves doing car stuff with me. the man upstairs has blessed me. |
You might look into getting the gear oil changed, it probably has not been done in a while if ever.
Your son is a lucky boy! Hanging out with a dad who loves cars! Welcome to the forum and don't lose your enthusiasm 
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Last edited by BruceH; 11-12-2015 at 08:22 AM.
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11-12-2015, 11:35 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BruceH
You might look into getting the gear oil changed, it probably has not been done in a while if ever.
Your son is a lucky boy! Hanging out with a dad who loves cars! Welcome to the forum and don't lose your enthusiasm |
Thanks for the tip
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11-11-2015, 01:25 PM
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To much lolololols.
Unsubscribed.
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11-11-2015, 01:46 PM
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Never Forget!
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11-11-2015, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 911monty
Never Forget!
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For some strange reason I kinda miss him. He definitely brought some excitement to the forum. Plus I never thought of The Cheesecake Factory as fine dining before his arrival.
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11-12-2015, 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by 911monty
Never Forget!
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Oh man.... You beat me to it! Is Johnny's ghost here?
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11-11-2015, 02:07 PM
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I'm new. Who's the pimp?
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11-11-2015, 06:34 PM
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I am my own mechanic....
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Originally Posted by TrumpyAl
I'm new. Who's the pimp?
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You're poor.
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11-12-2015, 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Timco
You're poor.
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I might have to get you to spell this one out for me, can I assume that you aren't referring to my financial situation?
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11-12-2015, 03:44 AM
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I am my own mechanic....
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Originally Posted by TrumpyAl
I might have to get you to spell this one out for me, can I assume that you aren't referring to my financial situation?
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The guy in that pic told us all how poor we all really are compared to his daddy that just bought him a used base. How he smoked a joint in a rare 911 with a Saudi prince who didn't care he ashed on the carpet. How daddy owned Lambos and Ferraris, but again, bought him a older base.
Then he told us we are all poor and doing it wrong. I took comfort in telling him well, at least I could hold you against the ground for pretty much as long as I wanted to...
Total egomaniac. Glad he's gone.
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11-12-2015, 04:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Timco
The guy in that pic told us all how poor we all really are compared to his daddy that just bought him a used base. How he smoked a joint in a rare 911 with a Saudi prince who didn't care he ashed on the carpet. How daddy owned Lambos and Ferraris, but again, bought him a older base.
Then he told us we are all poor and doing it wrong. I took comfort in telling him well, at least I could hold you against the ground for pretty much as long as I wanted to...
Total egomaniac. Glad he's gone.
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Wow i hope im not coming across like that  i dont know any saudi princes, my dad died last year from pancreatic cancer and died a poor man. Plus im short pale and pudgy... Hardly worth being a conceded jerk over lol i try to be no different then the guy next to me who is a secret super hero living a life of humility and perfection i have had a lot of fun cars but mostly because i wait for good deals and dont mind fixing broken stuff 
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11-11-2015, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by compinsating
well i've been a camaro and vette guys so far but as of tomottow at 4pm i will be in my first porsche. its nothing special just a 98 2.5 but.... its a porshe !!! lol i'm excited.
i have a little nest egg set aside to to play with and was wondering what you would do if you had $3k to sink into your porsche? what performance mods would you make, what visual mods would you make? i know $3k isnt huge but its a start. i just sunk #17k into my corvette and well..... i need to recuperate a little from that lol
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Some easy visual mods would be de-ambering with clear side markers and headlights, and fresh paint on the calipers (red is a good go-to).
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11-11-2015, 03:47 PM
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Sorry bud, I assumed that 'Compensating' was taken so you switched a vowel!
Plenty of great people have been rubbish at spelling. In the office beside me there's a guy who drives a Maserati GT, owns several office complexes and can't spell to save himself. Wish I had his problems.
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11-11-2015, 04:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TrumpyAl
Sorry bud, I assumed that 'Compensating' was taken so you switched a vowel!
Plenty of great people have been rubbish at spelling. In the office beside me there's a guy who drives a Maserati GT, owns several office complexes and can't spell to save himself. Wish I had his problems.
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no worries
one more of my current project. this was in the beginning stages. the panels are just held together with clamps and such.
i cant take credit for the design of the car. i bought the molds off a man in canada. great guy with some awesome vision. there is only three of these car. mine my brothers and his and i own the molds lol
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11-12-2015, 03:52 AM
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Oh ok, I was lacking inside knowledge
cheers
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11-12-2015, 08:40 AM
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On the slippery slope
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Yea, Landa was a douche. You are not.
Please don't prove us wrong
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11-12-2015, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by JayG
Yea, Landa was a douche. You are not.
Please don't prove us wrong
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Ill do my best.. Iv already chased some away so i might fail lol
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11-12-2015, 09:04 AM
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Complains about not wanting granny a car but then complains the shifter is too stiff.
I'm messing with you. Enjoy the car, I ignored this thread after the first post, I like to let ones like this sit for a while and to take it all in later on.
Just don't consider yourself a 1 percenter because the Cheesecake Factory waitress knows your usual and your fine by me.
Enjoy your car. That third gear pull you felt is what the car is about. The noise and sound and the fact that you can do that exiting a corner. Find a twisty road and have fun.
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