Rennlist/ PCA member's 993 SPEEDSTER - Page 12

curve lover · 08-24-2009, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by timothymoffat

Great pics. Anymore of Speedy?

I just received this weblink from a new friend in Australia: the first motion shots (if 5 miles an hour counts).

The photogapher now uses one of them as his computer's desktop image.
Those that have PMed me for high-resolution shots should enjoy.

As I type, Speedy's featured on their homepage: madWhips.com.
Humbling & enthusiastic blog comments there at this moment, too.
The direct link: Porsche 993 Speedster at Carmel.

Lo-res versions:

timothymoffat · 08-24-2009, 04:41 AM

Thanks for the links to the hi-res shots. New desktop!!!!!

We all come to this place to chat about, remedy, inform, and gawk at 993s in all of their variations. If I could own fifty 993s I MIGHT be able to satisfy my lust for these cars. Probably not though. With the many models, body configurations, colour combos etc. to choose from there will always be something different to motivate a new project.

Then there are the truly special cars. Like 9M's (Colin) 993RS/CS project from last year, Rob's "Blue Beast," and, of course, Speedy. Cars that take some of the best parts and ideas the factory had and either improved upon them or put them together in combinations not originally offered (at least not to common folk!). Cars that show their owners' vision and passion in the finished project.

Speedy is absolutely gorgeous in every way. No bad or awkward angles, nothing that makes me think "If only....", nothing out of place. Thanks for sharing her with us.

roche · 08-24-2009, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timothymoffat

Thanks for the links to the hi-res shots. New desktop!!!!!

We all come to this place to chat about, remedy, inform, and gawk at 993s in all of their variations. If I could own fifty 993s I MIGHT be able to satisfy my lust for these cars. Probably not though. With the many models, body configurations, colour combos etc. to choose from there will always be something different to motivate a new project.

Then there are the truly special cars. Like 9M's (Colin) 993RS/CS project from last year, Rob's "Blue Beast," and, of course, Speedy. Cars that take some of the best parts and ideas the factory had and either improved upon them or put them together in combinations not originally offered (at least not to common folk!). Cars that show their owners' vision and passion in the finished project.

Speedy is absolutely gorgeous in every way. No bad or awkward angles, nothing that makes me think "If only....", nothing out of place. Thanks for sharing her with us.

i agree a 1,000,000%. i was talking with bart last week discussing all the different models of 993 i'd love to have. i want a turbo, a gt2, an rs, etc, etc, etc. hell, i even love the look of a "standard" 993 sitting on 17" wheels. i just wish a had a bunch more money to buy/build all the cars i want.

alpinadvl · 08-24-2009, 06:44 PM

OK.... This is getting ridiculous !.....

Can you just add me to a mailing list so I can receive each and every picture you have of your 993 speedster DIRECTLY to my inbox?

COME ON !!!! Anyone else agree with me on this?

alf

niche · 08-25-2009, 06:33 PM

Just for fun... gorgeous car!

MarkD · 08-25-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by alpinadvl

OK.... This is getting ridiculous !.....

Can you just add me to a mailing list so I can receive each and every picture you have of your 993 speedster DIRECTLY to my inbox?

COME ON !!!! Anyone else agree with me on this?

alf

completely

I love that car

Raptor · 08-25-2009, 07:27 PM

Yep. Can't NOT look at every picture of it. It is so damn cool that I want to get rid of mine and start something different. There are many great looks on this site, byr the Speedster has got to be at the top of the list.

RJT · 08-25-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by alpinadvl

OK.... This is getting ridiculous !.....

Can you just add me to a mailing list so I can receive each and every picture you have of your 993 speedster DIRECTLY to my inbox?

COME ON !!!! Anyone else agree with me on this?

alf

UR 2 Much!

curve lover · 09-20-2009, 04:54 PM

Javier-- Sic pic. I"m sure digital editing takes time; I really appreciate you putting the effort into that, & sharing it.

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Originally Posted by niche

Just for fun... gorgeous car!

Big serious thanks for so many kind comments. You guys must have a sickness.

Luckily, it sounds like there should be therapy on the way [see recent "New! 9m93 Speedster widebody - starts Monday" thread]. Plus, there are a few more enthusiasts' projects that haven't gone public yet.

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Originally Posted by timothymoffat

Thanks for the links to the hi-res shots. New desktop!!!!!

Speedy is absolutely gorgeous in every way. No bad or awkward angles, nothing that makes me think "If only....", nothing out of place.

Tim-- Regardless which thread you post to, your writing often has me

admiring your insights.
Your timing's uncanny: the professional photographer who took the following photo recently e-mailed with very similar words:

"...very elegant and classy desktop image (my current choice).
I swear that car doesn't have a bad angle."

Photo credit: Brian Finks Photography; brianFinks.com.

curve lover · 09-21-2009, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by curve lover

Answer to recurring question here: she was born as a '95 cab, then converted into the narrow-body Speedster you see on this RL thread, "the 993 SPEEDSTER -did you catch this?!?". Now with '94 Recaro Speedster sport bucket seats, RS door panels, new carpet, carbon fiber from Porsche & Germany's Marcus Buehler, WB hips (welded from factory Turbo rear quarter panels), factory rear Turbo S ducts, hollow-spoke Porsche Turbo Twist wheels, etc.

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Originally Posted by curve lover

I gained confidence in her correct completion, they impressed me by many 'over & above' efforts, such as disassembling related portions of a 993 Turbo S for examination - more than once! wow - & consulting an Andial expert in person.

I recently took the following photo. It's the specific 993 Turbo S that was partially dissected & studied for installation of Speedy's OEM Turbo S rear inlets.

If you recognize where this collection is or who it belongs to, DO NOT post that. I got special permission to share, for enthusiasts' enjoyment of the cars, not for ID of the owner.

(Please don't make this disappear, like Smindustries' former 997 GT2/GT3 Forum photo thread, "I spent Saturday in awe."
His last edit before the thread vanished was, "Deleted at the request of the owner. Apparently, people couldn't resist calling him.")

curve lover · 09-22-2009, 12:07 AM

John Boggiano · 09-22-2009, 07:18 AM

Wow.
That looks gorgeous!
I must bookmark this thread and read it in detail later.

timothymoffat · 09-22-2009, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by curve lover

So we'll be seeing Speedy's print debut in late November/early December?

curve lover · 09-23-2009, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timothymoffat

So we'll be seeing Speedy's print debut in late November/early December?

Tim-- Excellent deduction!
Wouldn't have happened without help of friend (who happens to own 1 of the coolest 356 Outlaws ever - award-winner @ PCA Parade Concours, won its Dana Point Concours class, etc.).

Totally happy: another magazine made contact today for photo feature

Louis J. · 09-23-2009, 05:50 PM

I haven't been around much lately and missed this thread completely. Great story and fantastic car. My first 993 was a cab and I do miss it but your Speedster is beyond cool. Congrats!

08-24-2009, 04:41 AM	#167
timothymoffat Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rainforest (Vancouver, BC) Posts: 2,556	Thanks for the links to the hi-res shots. New desktop!!!!! We all come to this place to chat about, remedy, inform, and gawk at 993s in all of their variations. If I could own fifty 993s I MIGHT be able to satisfy my lust for these cars. Probably not though. With the many models, body configurations, colour combos etc. to choose from there will always be something different to motivate a new project. Then there are the truly special cars. Like 9M's (Colin) 993RS/CS project from last year, Rob's "Blue Beast," and, of course, Speedy. Cars that take some of the best parts and ideas the factory had and either improved upon them or put them together in combinations not originally offered (at least not to common folk!). Cars that show their owners' vision and passion in the finished project. Speedy is absolutely gorgeous in every way. No bad or awkward angles, nothing that makes me think "If only....", nothing out of place. Thanks for sharing her with us. __________________ Tim. 95 C2 coupe #3683 (04/95), L39C SC, C36, 030, 139, 233, 331, 340, 373, 374, 398, 425, 454, 490, 650. Mods: PSS9, Turbo front bumper, RS Speedlines/Bridgestone RE01Rs, FPB, OEM Litronics, LPMM (2"), leather/aluminum shifter/handbrake. 97 C2 coupe #0839 (09/96), L741 SA, C36, X71, 159, 240, 329, 373, 374, 408, 425, 454, 650, 692, 09991. Mods: H&R/Bilstein HD, wide ovals, HIDs, CDR220, wood (yes I said wood) shiftknob. Gone: 02 996 C2 Guards red/black

08-24-2009, 06:44 PM	#169
alpinadvl Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 4,349	OK.... This is getting ridiculous !..... Can you just add me to a mailing list so I can receive each and every picture you have of your 993 speedster DIRECTLY to my inbox? COME ON !!!! Anyone else agree with me on this? alf __________________ Alf ---> Look at my 993 WINTER PROJECT : A 993 C4 Winter car / snowmobile ! Currently looking for : HD shocks / M030 sway bars / hard shell sportback seats (recaro A8's or Porsche) / black 993 interior (or swap) / rear windshield (to swap) and wiper assembly / 993 speedster (the red one) / and $$$

09-22-2009, 12:07 AM	#176
curve lover Semper Speedy Rennlist Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,620	'hanging out' this weekend

09-22-2009, 07:18 AM	#177
John Boggiano Addict Rennlist Lifetime Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cheshire, England Posts: 5,038	Wow. That looks gorgeous! I must bookmark this thread and read it in detail later. __________________ John Boggiano 2007 997 GT3 - current... er, I mean former 1990 964 C2 - sadly missed... no, make that Home Again

08-25-2009, 07:27 PM	#172
Raptor Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saratoga, CA Posts: 856	Yep. Can't NOT look at every picture of it. It is so damn cool that I want to get rid of mine and start something different. There are many great looks on this site, byr the Speedster has got to be at the top of the list.

09-23-2009, 05:50 PM	#180
Louis J. Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 2,698	I haven't been around much lately and missed this thread completely. Great story and fantastic car. My first 993 was a cab and I do miss it but your Speedster is beyond cool. Congrats!