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Old 03-16-2008, 05:20 PM   #1
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I went through the Tail of the Dragon 6 times last Spring, never shifted out of 2 gear. Kept the RPM's above 4,000 the entire distance, about 12 miles each way.
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You left out the best part: Both you and your car were SMILING!
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You left out the best part: Both you and your car were SMILING!
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Old 03-16-2008, 05:33 PM   #4
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Is your car smiling or is it sitting in a cold dark place shivering?

My car was smiling big time today!
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Two words my fellow white Boxster friend:

H E A T E D G A R A G E !!!!!


I did wax the front bumper today. Like it needs another coat of wax!

Did you drink the '92 Hess yet?
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Old 03-16-2008, 06:12 PM   #6
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So it's warm and cozy and clean, but it is craving a run!

Yes we saved that very special wine for our 35th wedding anniversary (Dec 23). That wine has character and we enjoyed it! Thanks again for such a generous gift.

I will be doing Treks to the Track again this year (August 16 and 17), plus our Spring tour will be June 7. http://www.porschepark.org/events/
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I went through the Tail of the Dragon 6 times last Spring, never shifted out of 2 gear. Kept the RPM's above 4,000 the entire distance, about 12 miles each way.
Ditto here, Bill!

I was in 2nd gear the whole time and well above 4k too while driving the dragon.

However, I don't drive the dragon exclusively with the car and while I move past the 4k mark with most shifts, I don't keep it up there all the time.

Chock it up to $3.50 per gallon fuel I guess
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