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Old 03-20-2014, 01:10 PM   #1
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It's here - the 3.6 Boxster

Arrived today after a lengthy delay in getting it shipped from the east to west coast.

As many of you noted in the original for sale post - this is a quality build and the previous owner took great care of the car. I can't wait to get this baby out on track. I need to address a few things - getting the seat moved and figuring out what I need to do ramp wise to get it on my trailer - my race ramps are too tall. Other than that it's raring to go.



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Old 03-20-2014, 03:14 PM   #2
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Oh my, that's a lotta Boxster. Congrats! I am looking forward to this and Eric's car side by side in the grid.
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What was I thinking?
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What was I thinking?
I think you may soon feel sellers remorse for letting such a carefully prepared track car get away. C'est la vie!
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Not may feel but am feeling. The day I loaded it on the hauler I was happy. After watching the 12 hours of Sebring I have been sad...

I hope it all goes well for the new owner and he enjoys learning about the MoTeC data to learn how to go fast faster. I loved going over data, but with no kids it made studying and dissecting the numbers a fun hobby to learn.
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Old 03-21-2014, 12:22 AM   #6
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Niceee. I logged on only to congratulate you on your new toy acquisition. Beautiful and plenty of fun and learning coming your way this summer.

I've seen vids of that car. Be extra careful.... from what it look and sound, it seems you bought a very light and brutal-fast car :/ Baby steps mate!

Enjoy!
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Old 03-21-2014, 12:23 AM   #7
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@Brinkley - you need to update your avatar picture

(just to twist it deeper lol)
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Sweeeet! That is 10 pounds of Porsche in a 3 pound can of Boxster! Please keep us updated on your progress.

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@Brinkley - you need to update your avatar picture

(just to twist it deeper lol)
Ok that was just cruel 986.
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Ok that was just cruel 986.
after reading what you've said... I starting to really feel bad for the guy

Should we just let him keep his avatar?
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Should we just let him keep his avatar?
^^ That and maybe we should all pitch in and buy Brinkley a bucket of anti-depressants!
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I am looking forward to this and Eric's car side by side in the grid.
Me too! Congrats.

Although next time I'm on grid it'll be 4.0L
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Me too! Congrats.

Although next time I'm on grid it'll be 4.0L
Eek is right you maniac. No more crankshaft roasting though. This game might start to get kinda expensive.



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Old 03-22-2014, 07:33 AM   #14
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Not may feel but am feeling. The day I loaded it on the hauler I was happy. After watching the 12 hours of Sebring I have been sad...

I hope it all goes well for the new owner and he enjoys learning about the MoTeC data to learn how to go fast faster. I loved going over data, but with no kids it made studying and dissecting the numbers a fun hobby to learn.
If it's any consolation - you sold it to someone who will take as good care of it as you did and treat it with respect.

I'm totally excited about this car and it's capabilities. I've been an instructor here with the Audi Club and Hooked on Driving. My daily driver is a Cayman S and I simply can't wait to get behind the wheel of this car on track at Sears Point, Thunderhill and Laguna Seca - although no way it passes sound at Laguna right now.
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Sounds like a real blast. This is what dreams are made of.
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Sweet! It came to the left coast!!

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