The Porsche Thread - Page 154

Sox Fan · 12-13-2012, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RocketJohn

yeah sometimes buying from a dealer just fits the bill...

This THREAD definitely, DEFINITELY pushed me over the edge. I had been lurking over at rennlist since 2005 and bought my first PCar this year... I drove my 911 to work today and enjoyed every bit of it.

Lurking for seven years? You are a more patient man than I am! I found Rennlist and Pelican a few months ago after following this thread off and on for a year or so.

Just got back from my first drive with the 911. Never drove a Porsche before or any sort or real sports car. Drove a car with a manual transmission once 30 years ago. First five minutes were pretty shaky, next hour was a blast. These things truly are like go karts. Drives just a bit different than my 530

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spezjag · 12-13-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Sox Fan

Just got back from my first drive with the 911. Never drove a Porsche before or any sort or real sports car. Drove a car with a manual transmission once 30 years ago. First five minutes were pretty shaky, next hour was a blast. These things truly are like go karts. Drives just a bit different than my 530

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I've driven nothing but manual transmission cars for almost the last thirty years, and STILL driving a 911 (especially the air-cooled ones) is a different experience. Stiff-as-hell clutch, VW Beetle-like shifter, non-power brakes, no power steering is a paradigm shift from any other car I have driven, but it is visceral as all hell.

And your 911 Carrera looks a lot like my '82 911 SC - color, body, everything, except yours is a LOT nicer!

Sox Fan · 12-13-2012, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by spezjag

I've driven nothing but manual transmission cars for almost the last thirty years, and STILL driving a 911 (especially the air-cooled ones) is a different experience. Stiff-as-hell clutch, VW Beetle-like shifter, non-power brakes, no power steering is a paradigm shift from any other car I have driven, but it is visceral as all hell.

Visceral indeed. This thing seemed so raw at first it was actually kind of jarring. I was thinking "ok, what did I get myself into?" but after getting a feel for the clutch and winding it out for the first time, oh my. As you said, a truly unique experience.

RocketJohn · 12-13-2012, 07:27 PM

Sox, very nice 89! Interior pics?

longtallsally · 12-13-2012, 07:49 PM

Am I the only one who wants to give Sox Fan a hard time for not getting a "white" one?

NCGS · 12-14-2012, 02:51 AM

This is a friend's '82 SC. He did a complete nut & bolt restoration - it took about a year and a half. The car is simply stunning. He went to Porsche for the paint code for the 2010 997 Sport Classic.. and they actually gave it to him. I love this car. The pictures don't do it justice.

pirahna · 12-14-2012, 06:50 AM

Sox Fan · 12-14-2012, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by RocketJohn

Sox, very nice 89! Interior pics?

No interior pics yet but it is really nice shape. Black with a good looking aftermarket sport wheel and carbon fiber shifter knob. Rode the thing to work this morning. My, that was a different commute!

Malcontent · 12-14-2012, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sox Fan

Looks like I am picking up my first Porsche tomorrow. Guards red 89 coupe.

I blame this thread.

Congrats!

JNRobert · 12-14-2012, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NCGS

This is a friend's '82 SC.

Very nice - and I love SC's without the whale tail. The current 997 is going to be as classic looking in 30 years

dlearl476 · 12-14-2012, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sox Fan

Visceral indeed. This thing seemed so raw at first it was actually kind of jarring. I was thinking "ok, what did I get myself into?" but after getting a feel for the clutch and winding it out for the first time, oh my. As you said, a truly unique experience.

+1

I get a wild hair to sell my '79 every once in a while. Then I drive it again. Noisy, stinky, and unrefined as can be. I love it.

Alas, both the P-Cars are going on the block when I get home in Jan. Just doesn't make sense to pay to store them in Utah when I live in NYC.

Sox Fan · 12-15-2012, 11:43 AM

A couple of interior pics - mobile phone quality:

Sox Fan · 12-15-2012, 11:44 AM

gspdbill · 12-15-2012, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by NCGS

This is a friend's '82 SC. He did a complete nut & bolt restoration - it took about a year and a half. The car is simply stunning. He went to Porsche for the paint code for the 2010 997 Sport Classic.. and they actually gave it to him. I love this car. The pictures don't do it justice.

He's got my air compressor!!!!

Had a Guards Red '88 911 before I got into the 993's (would love to have both).

blown7.3lps · 12-21-2012, 07:53 AM

not sure this has been posted earlier, but always liked this part of the movie.

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12-13-2012, 07:27 PM	#2299
RocketJohn Hook em' Horns! Joined: Apr 2002 Location: Denver Metro Oddometer: 11,041	Sox, very nice 89! Interior pics? __________________ RocketJohn™ 1974 Honda CL350 / 2013 Yamaha Super Tenere Smugmug Coupon Here / SuperTune Motorsports in Denver My SuperTenere Blog

12-13-2012, 07:49 PM	#2300
longtallsally Yeah I'm a chick Joined: Apr 2006 Location: BACK IN THE STATES!!! Oddometer: 3,452	Am I the only one who wants to give Sox Fan a hard time for not getting a "white" one? __________________ [quote=Insert witty comment here]

12-14-2012, 02:51 AM	#2301
NCGS De Oppresso Liber Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Eastern NC Oddometer: 1,112	This is a friend's '82 SC. He did a complete nut & bolt restoration - it took about a year and a half. The car is simply stunning. He went to Porsche for the paint code for the 2010 997 Sport Classic.. and they actually gave it to him. I love this car. The pictures don't do it justice. __________________ '13 Explorer XC '07 T100 Bonnie (cafe'd.. just a bit) '98 Ducati 900SS FE (#190) Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many.

12-15-2012, 11:43 AM	#2307
Sox Fan SoxFan Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast Michigan Oddometer: 793	Interior Pics A couple of interior pics - mobile phone quality: __________________ 2004 R1150 GSA 1976 R90/6 2007 530xi 1989 911

12-15-2012, 11:44 AM	#2308
Sox Fan SoxFan Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast Michigan Oddometer: 793	__________________ 2004 R1150 GSA 1976 R90/6 2007 530xi 1989 911

12-14-2012, 06:50 AM	#2302
pirahna Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2005 Oddometer: 17,538

12-21-2012, 07:53 AM	#2310
blown7.3lps Brian Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Oddometer: 641	not sure this has been posted earlier, but always liked this part of the movie. "> __________________ 2004 GS1150A SOLD/ pics, = http://entertainment.webshots.com/ph...=entertainment 2001 CBR600F4i SOLD/ pics, = http://good-times.webshots.com/album...ost=good-times 1975 Kawasaki 90cc trail bike.

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