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Old 03-05-2010, 07:27 AM   #1
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I'll have the Boxster out in about 2 weeks.

Today, and this weekend, I'll do about 300-400 miles in the 993 Turbo. She got washed & waxed yesterday. Already signed-up and paid for a DE at Gingerman (April) and Blackhawk (May) for the Turbo. I need to learn to tame +408 HP!
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Old 03-05-2010, 07:33 AM   #2
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I was going to this morning... but I had to take my cousin to the airport and with three suitcases I didn't want to puch it

BEAUTIFUL Turbo Flavor!
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Old 03-05-2010, 07:36 AM   #3
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I meant "Push" not "Puch"
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Old 03-06-2010, 05:33 AM   #4
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I took my Boxster out for a long drive yesterday and it was great; I'll keep the winter tires on for at least a few more weeks.
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Old 03-05-2010, 03:18 PM   #5
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I'll have the Boxster out in about 2 weeks.

Today, and this weekend, I'll do about 300-400 miles in the 993 Turbo. She got washed & waxed yesterday. Already signed-up and paid for a DE at Gingerman (April) and Blackhawk (May) for the Turbo. I need to learn to tame +408 HP!
What is that? A Subaru with a Porsche body?

That is one GORGEOUS car!!! Can I get a ride in it?

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Old 03-05-2010, 03:32 PM   #6
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That is one GORGEOUS car!!! Can I get a ride in it?

Yes!

Let's go to the TOD and Twisted Pickle.
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Old 03-05-2010, 03:45 PM   #7
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Old 03-05-2010, 05:58 PM   #8
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I'm in Valpo, over in NW Indiana. Drove mine to the office today. I've actually had mine out few times over the winter. If it's nice, no salt on the road and decent temps, I'll get mine out.
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Old 03-05-2010, 07:05 PM   #9
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Driven daily, rain or shine.
And sleet or snow.
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Old 03-05-2010, 08:16 PM   #10
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>but what was the temp overnight and what is the temp of the pavement?
>And what kind of tires do you have? Cold pavement
>means cold tire compound which means not as effective in gripping the
>microscopic imperfections in the road surface
>and that translates into lots less traction.

Please say you are joking

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Old 03-06-2010, 03:36 AM   #11
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:rofl: @ south park, say hi to cartman for me.
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Old 03-06-2010, 05:58 AM   #12
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Yes!

Let's go to the TOD and Twisted Pickle.
when?!

the plan for this year was sept. 17-19. i'll be at a wedding ( can't believe people are so inconsiderate ) so a spring drive would be nice.
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Old 03-06-2010, 03:14 PM   #13
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I've been driving mine all winter too. A hardtop and a set of winter tires, and this car is great in the snow.

This is not spring. Don't be fooled. My other car won't come out until April, and after the roads are completely cleaned of salt. The Boxster will also get a top/bottom/nooks and crannies wash too.
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Old 03-06-2010, 03:23 PM   #14
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My 01 has been in an offsite garage, took it for a 25 mile ride today, put it back. All I ever do is fill up the gas tank and unhook the negative battery clamp.

My other 2 Porsches have snow tires and have been daily drivers all winter.
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I feel so sorry for all you "non southern" boys!!
We might be Florida rednecks, but we can drive our sports cars ALL YEAR LONG!!!
I had the top down last weekend!!
Yeeeeee Ha!!
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