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Old 04-18-2005, 05:23 PM
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Default New Porduction unit up and running...er, squiggling :)

After 39 weeks of planning and production , we are happy to introduce our newest development: Type #4.14.05, or more commonly known as: Julie Ann!

At the opening ceremony, the gates of the Amnionic Assembly facility opened partially, and with a rainy beginning, slowly opened 100%, presenting the world with the first Type #4.14.05. It was an amazing sight, with Techni-Color and Dolby duly represented during the final stages of the Grand Opening.!

Final production weight was 9.0lb, with a deck height of 20.5" and with a "piston" diameter of 120mm, she is a beauty! Her power rating, based on the hand-squeeze-o-meter, is at .5in-oz. We expect that to increase as the break in process continues.

Fuel efficiency, BSMC, is high at this stage, as she requires regular filling up at 3 hour intervals, and appears to be developing an appreciation for high octane. We expect both her power output to rise as she breaks in and also expect increased fuel efficiency as the parts wear in.

The fuel production plants have been steadily increasing quantity and quality. The fuel plant(s) first produced a prototype fuel, which appears to help clean out the chambers, and has followed it up with a pre-production run of mid grade. This improved efficiency and increased the interval between fuelings were noted in the initial testing.

The plants are currently producing high octane, production grade fuel, which has received formal signoff, err, mouth on approval.

At this stage of break in, the duty cycle appears to be biased towards the "off" cycle, but with time, we expect that to change. When "on", well, lets just say , she is "ON"!

Unfortunately, the muffler option request was denied at the initial design stage, so that it is unlikely that she will pass a Laguna sound check.

Emission compliance is suspect at the current time. We expect slow improvement over the course of break in and testing. It appears that the break in lubricants have been drained after the first fuel grade change, resulting in less toxic fumes and easier to contain residue. We expect this process to take up to a few years, and culminate with a completely semi self sufficient fueling and waste discharge cycle.

Susan Thomas, Production Manager, reports that the final production effort was intense, and the result was worth the struggle, literally. The factory is recovering well from this painful effort, which was undertook without the use of additional additives commonly used to minimize noise in the production environment and dyno room. Attendees report that no ones feeling were hurt by the necessary verbal commands and comments of managment. They were highly motivated to push production along, without delay.

All are recovering well and quite happy witht the ffinal result.

Please stop by in the upcoming weeks and check "her out".

Mom and Dad
Old 04-18-2005, 05:29 PM
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Congratulations!!!
Old 04-18-2005, 05:38 PM
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I have seen the new production unit, and she is a work of art! Very clean design, purring like a kitten when I saw her.

Really, Julie Ann has an interesting life ahead of her. She'll probably know the PET and Porsche part number scheme before her ABC's.

BIG congrats to Marc and Susan for a job well done....but now the REAL work begins. Enjoy parenthood!
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Congrats!!!
Its a whole lotta fun.

On one hand you can say "theres the end of your world as you know it"....

....and just as easily on the other hand you can say "theres the start of your world as you know it"

Unfortunatly you have to change diapers more than every 3000 miles

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Congrats Marc and Susan....

I am sure she will make you proud by driving future porsche models to 300 mph.....

Enjoy the new arrival... take care

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Yes, Double the congrats!!!

Funny. this first production run model, doesnt know what she is in for!

Im sure, if i know you guys, she is perfect. (all specs within tollerance!)

Mk
Old 04-18-2005, 06:06 PM
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Congratulations. My life changed 100% at the birth of my daughter, I wish you both the same.
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Congrats!!!

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Hilarious!! I'm glad things went well for the delivery and everyone is healthy. Congrats!
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Congrats!! Another 928 crazed maniac in development...I love it!!

Originally Posted by Tony
Unfortunatly you have to change diapers more than every 3000 miles
Now that would be amazing technology! Diapers at every 3000 miles. Might even get us to think about another one. At this point, they'd only be 14 years apart.

Naaaaah!!!
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Congratulations! Excellent technical write up.
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it changes 200% with the second one!!

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I'm glad to hear you were not discouraged by feasibility studies and went through with the design and manufacturing efforts. I can't wait to see the fruits of the hard labor!

All the best! From now on your life will be changing and changing.

Diapers.
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Congrats Mark and Susan.

BTW, you missed an "o" It's poorduction
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Congrats and welcome to the future 928 pilot!



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