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Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
01-14-2015, 09:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 689
Posted By racer

you say "the more stock the better"... so what do...

you say "the more stock the better"... so what do you plan to do with it? Most 944 Turbos aren't stock because, well, folks buy turbos to mod them up and go even faster ;)
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
11-28-2014, 06:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,045
Posted By racer

I bought a set of these recently (1-2 years...

I bought a set of these recently (1-2 years ago)...
Forum: Autocross
12-12-2012, 05:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,570
Posted By racer

Sounds like to me you have a demographics issue....

Sounds like to me you have a demographics issue. Maybe you need to encourage more folks with the older cars to come out. Having mostly Boxsters and 996's doesn't suprise me though.

Surely there...
Forum: 911 Forum
12-12-2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 8,087
Posted By racer

Some other easy ideas.. How about removing fog...

Some other easy ideas.. How about removing fog lights? bumper shocks (or large bumper pads as well)? Lighter 15" wheels? Could ditch the spoilers if you have them too.
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
12-11-2012, 09:43 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,831
Posted By racer

Jack's pictures certainly describe my thoughts...

Jack's pictures certainly describe my thoughts better than my words allowed me to. I have loved and remember many of my early morning rides to the track. I remember ALL the long trips (8 hours to...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
12-11-2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,249
Posted By racer

x2 on quality flush, fluid and maybe some...

x2 on quality flush, fluid and maybe some "sportier" pads. Keep it simple.
Forum: 997 Forum
12-10-2012, 10:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,957
Posted By racer

Could be, since most of the traction/stability...

Could be, since most of the traction/stability programs use the rear brakes to "anchor" the car. Not to say you wouldn't get more mileage out of the next set of pads. Also, since its being CPO'd they...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
12-10-2012, 10:14 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 17,360
Posted By racer

Guess RBR is a big enough player/draw to warrant...

Guess RBR is a big enough player/draw to warrant their own "HOME" race these days. I've always like the A1 ring.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
12-10-2012, 10:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,817
Posted By racer

Agreed.. with over 100,000 of these cars out...

Agreed.. with over 100,000 of these cars out there, it will be a while till the "patina" or "original paint" collector cares. Get a quality repaint (I'd encourage not changing colors) and enjoy....
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
12-10-2012, 08:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,012
Posted By racer

Amtrak will take any street registed car that...

Amtrak will take any street registed car that fits.

One other challenge is that you will need a place to STORE the car till you arrive, no? Might want to find a local "shop" that would...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
12-10-2012, 08:02 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,831
Posted By racer

As a child my folks had an RV and a trailer (the...

As a child my folks had an RV and a trailer (the trailer was more for our motorcycles, but on occcasion was used by us when there were issues, or to haul home others who may have had a mechanical...
Forum: 914/914-6 Forum
12-10-2012, 07:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,394
Posted By racer

ah.. it was a '75.. its ok ;)

ah.. it was a '75.. its ok ;)
Forum: 911 Forum
12-08-2012, 02:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 837
Posted By racer

cookies are usually cheap.. phone dials as well.....

cookies are usually cheap.. phone dials as well.. or 4 "spares" could be found. The challenge with the Porsche is the 5x130 bolt pattern. Tires? whatever you can find. Heck, even tireless wheels on...
Forum: 911 Forum
12-07-2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,379
Posted By racer

Why do you want an aircooled 911? I would spend...

Why do you want an aircooled 911? I would spend some time and test drive as many local ones as you can. Why? because none of them will drive/feel like your '99 does. Do you need effective AC? Do...
Forum: 996 Forum
12-06-2012, 09:00 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,555
Posted By racer

As mentioned, 4 purpose built snow tires are...

As mentioned, 4 purpose built snow tires are needed. Don't skimp. Put them on around Dec 1 and take them off around easter.

the bigger challenge will be ground clearance. As long as the snow...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
12-05-2012, 09:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,231
Posted By racer

I would encourage you to take it slowly in some...

I would encourage you to take it slowly in some regards. Save your $$$ for good car prep (Van's list was great) and SEAT TIME.

There is no replacement for SEAT time. yes, sticky tires will get...
Forum: 987 Forum
12-05-2012, 09:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,179
Posted By racer

If you are going to drive in winter, I would...

If you are going to drive in winter, I would suggest some kind of film protectant on the front of the car and mirrors to prevent getting hammered by stones/salt etc that other cars will spray up at...
Forum: 987 Forum
12-04-2012, 10:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,179
Posted By racer

I've known several folks who drive their boxsters...

I've known several folks who drive their boxsters year round. They aren't too bad in snow, as long as the snow doesn't get deep and you run dedicated snow tires.

Would that mean having to wash it...
Forum: 911 Forum
12-03-2012, 09:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,790
Posted By racer

FWIW, my '78 was a euro (gray market) car. Only...

FWIW, my '78 was a euro (gray market) car. Only state that mattered was the original one the car was registered in. All subsequent states, registration and insurance proved a non event.

With a...
Forum: 911 Forum
11-30-2012, 09:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,830
Posted By racer

Looks like a repaint from Red to White per the...

Looks like a repaint from Red to White per the engine compartment pic...

Targa tops - aren't they like $1,000 to have reconditioned?

Its a targa.. seems they are always the "cheapest" model...
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
11-30-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 686
Posted By racer

09. Always get the newest you can afford. Plus,...

09. Always get the newest you can afford. Plus, more HP :)

A 4600 mile 5 year old car? it could have other issues hidden due to LACK of use. 09s is also CPOd which will get you a few years of...
Forum: 987 Forum
11-30-2012, 09:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,113
Posted By racer

The ironic part of the original question is that...

The ironic part of the original question is that in certain markets, the CAYENNE is THE porsche.. those little sports cars? who would want one of them.
Forum: 987 Forum
11-29-2012, 10:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,277
Posted By racer

Most Recaro/Sparco fixed back seats can...

Most Recaro/Sparco fixed back seats can accomodate both 3pt and Harnesses. GT3 seats have the advantage of "looking right" all the time vs a dedicated race seat.
Forum: 981 Forum
11-29-2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,715
Posted By racer

I like that even the "base" motor puts out...

I like that even the "base" motor puts out 100hp/liter (2.7l, 275 hp!) - shame the Boxster motor doesn't .. silly marketing.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
11-26-2012, 10:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,057
Posted By racer

Not sure saying "selling because I don't have...

Not sure saying "selling because I don't have time to fix it anymore" is a positive selling point. You have certainly put a lot of time and money into the car. The market is speaking to you.. keeep...
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