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« Reply #40 on: October 04, 2009, 11:48:52 am » |
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Hcrv, it's owners like you that help keep more than 70% of all Porsches ever built still on the road (read that stat on the Porsche website last week). I love the fanaticism and makes me more comfortable thinking that some day I'll buy my used Porsche from someone who cares as much as you do about the details.  Maybe one we know of in a city out West. Blue as I recall? 
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« Reply #41 on: October 04, 2009, 03:14:02 pm » |
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Hcrv, it's owners like you that help keep more than 70% of all Porsches ever built still on the road (read that stat on the Porsche website last week). I love the fanaticism and makes me more comfortable thinking that some day I'll buy my used Porsche from someone who cares as much as you do about the details. You ought to see my Honda CR-V and its my daily driver which on October 8th will be 10 years old.  I Krown it myself and no holes were needed to be drilled. Then its run on Mobil 1 since the 1K km inspection which I performed as well as all others...the approach end of the cam lobes (OHC) look like the day they came off the shelf. So yes, my vehicles are pampered. Trouble is, I have friends in line for them; quite a few have bought my cars. Furthermore, I actually enjoy looking after my cars and motorcycles...its great mental therapy and gives you time to think about things. |
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What you won't find in my car is a coffee, cigarette and a cell phone. What you will find is a driver; imagine that, a driver in a vehicle. What an effing concept!
A car has to do more than just perform; it has to stir your soul!
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« Reply #42 on: October 04, 2009, 04:24:33 pm » |
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Congrates on the new to you car. Enjoy. |
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« Reply #43 on: October 04, 2009, 04:32:41 pm » |
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.."mental therapy" wot OILS ya........................................EPA sounds "fishy" ...IS THERE A COD  ........with 10W-50 specs............ Just playin' wif yer Porsche will be therapy enuf.....................I blink therefore I am 100yards down tha road...................  |
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« Reply #44 on: October 05, 2009, 11:32:33 am » |
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Congrats on the new toy. A 993 is on my short list as well.
BTW, if you live anywhere near enough to Picton, Ontario, come out on Oct 18th and test it out with us. We're holding a autocross at an airport. You'll be able to open it up a bit and see what it can do. |
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« Reply #45 on: October 05, 2009, 01:59:50 pm » |
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We're holding a autocross at an airport (near Picton). I know it well. I landed there on my dual cross country when I was doing my private pilot licence. |
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What you won't find in my car is a coffee, cigarette and a cell phone. What you will find is a driver; imagine that, a driver in a vehicle. What an effing concept!
A car has to do more than just perform; it has to stir your soul!
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« Reply #46 on: October 05, 2009, 02:25:37 pm » |
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We're holding a autocross at an airport (near Picton). I know it well. I landed there on my dual cross country when I was doing my private pilot licence. Must've been eventful.  Railton |
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« Reply #47 on: October 05, 2009, 03:59:10 pm » |
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They still can land planes there?
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« Reply #48 on: October 05, 2009, 04:42:59 pm » |
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They still can land planes there?
I thought the runways were discommissioned
It's private now and most landings are from the Picton flying club. We have the airport closed for our events, although that hasn't stopped a few people from landing anyhow. We had a good Porsche worthy course there a few weeks ago. Be real nice for a yellow 993 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnnn4sQ6m6M |
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« Reply #49 on: October 05, 2009, 05:43:52 pm » |
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« Reply #50 on: October 05, 2009, 06:03:49 pm » |
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Now you need a Mooney...
If he was American. This is Canada man, he needs a C185 Amphib (or a 206)! Railton |
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« Reply #51 on: October 05, 2009, 11:29:19 pm » |
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They still can land planes there?
I thought the runways were decommissioned
The ex-military airstrip was abandoned when I landed there in 1979. There were blades of grass growing out of the cracks in the runway. My instructor and I shut down in front of one of the old run down hangars for a break, before heading off again. I got my commercial and instructors shortly thereafter and became a flight instructor in 1980. |
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What you won't find in my car is a coffee, cigarette and a cell phone. What you will find is a driver; imagine that, a driver in a vehicle. What an effing concept!
A car has to do more than just perform; it has to stir your soul!
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« Reply #52 on: October 06, 2009, 12:55:30 am » |
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If he was American. This is Canada man, he needs a C185 Amphib (or a 206)! Railton Do they have Porsche engines? |
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« Reply #53 on: October 06, 2009, 08:39:26 am » |
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Do they have Porsche engines?
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What you won't find in my car is a coffee, cigarette and a cell phone. What you will find is a driver; imagine that, a driver in a vehicle. What an effing concept!
A car has to do more than just perform; it has to stir your soul!
A true driver's car does not have cup holders.
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« Reply #54 on: October 06, 2009, 08:51:05 am » |
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There was a "road test" of a plane with that engine in Road&Track IIRC. I had wondered what happened to it and now I know. Seemed like a good idea to me, replace those old pre WWII light aircraft engines with something newer,lighter and more powerful. |
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It is a narrow policy to suppose that this country or that is to be marked out as the eternal ally or the perpetual enemy of England. We have no eternal allies, and we have no perpetual enemies. Our interests are eternal and perpetual, and those interests it is our duty to follow.
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« Reply #55 on: October 06, 2009, 10:38:14 am » |
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They still can land planes there?
I thought the runways were decommissioned
The ex-military airstrip was abandoned when I landed there in 1979. There were blades of grass growing out of the cracks in the runway. My instructor and I shut down in front of one of the old run down hangars for a break, before heading off again. I got my commercial and instructors shortly thereafter and became a flight instructor in 1980. It probably hasn't changed much since 1979. There's more grass growing in the cracks, we design courses around the more "hazardous" parts. The hangars might be in better shape as there is some industry of sorts going on there. The old rows of barracks are pretty cool. Some movies have been filmed there. C'mon, we'll make a little room in between for the yellow car.  |
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« Reply #56 on: October 06, 2009, 03:56:22 pm » |
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They still can land planes there?
I thought the runways were decommissioned
The ex-military airstrip was abandoned when I landed there in 1979. There were blades of grass growing out of the cracks in the runway. My instructor and I shut down in front of one of the old run down hangars for a break, before heading off again. I got my commercial and instructors shortly thereafter and became a flight instructor in 1980. It probably hasn't changed much since 1979. There's more grass growing in the cracks, we design courses around the more "hazardous" parts. The hangars might be in better shape as there is some industry of sorts going on there. The old rows of barracks are pretty cool. Some movies have been filmed there. C'mon, we'll make a little room in between for the yellow car. Do you take the ferry to get there or come down the 401? |
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« Reply #57 on: October 06, 2009, 05:36:59 pm » |
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They still can land planes there?
I thought the runways were decommissioned
The ex-military airstrip was abandoned when I landed there in 1979. There were blades of grass growing out of the cracks in the runway. My instructor and I shut down in front of one of the old run down hangars for a break, before heading off again. I got my commercial and instructors shortly thereafter and became a flight instructor in 1980. It probably hasn't changed much since 1979. There's more grass growing in the cracks, we design courses around the more "hazardous" parts. The hangars might be in better shape as there is some industry of sorts going on there. The old rows of barracks are pretty cool. Some movies have been filmed there. C'mon, we'll make a little room in between for the yellow car. Do you take the ferry to get there or come down the 401? From Kingston we take either. We have some maps and instructions here from a previous event: http://www.stlac.ca/RegionalSlalom.htmSCENIC ROUTE FROM WEST OF PICTON: To reach the town of Picton traveling from the west on highway 401, take exit 525 south (Highway 33, Loyalist Parkway) and follow the signs to Picton. Before entering PICTON right turn onto Route 1. T-Right onto Route 10 and immediate left onto Route 22. Enter at second gate on right. |
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« Reply #58 on: October 06, 2009, 10:38:07 pm » |
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C'mon, we'll make a little room in between for the yellow car. We'll see what the weather does. I don't intend on driving this thing in the rain, unless I happen to get caught in it. I was just under the car...cripes, even the threads of the bolts look like they were installed yesterday...not fourteen years ago. I'd like a ride around the county as I've done so often on my motorcycle. |
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What you won't find in my car is a coffee, cigarette and a cell phone. What you will find is a driver; imagine that, a driver in a vehicle. What an effing concept!
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« Reply #59 on: October 06, 2009, 11:20:37 pm » |
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A little late to the party but a big congrats on the new car! Hopefully we will get some nice fall driving weather so you can get out there and enjoy it before the snow comes. |
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How is it possible that after electricity has traveled through hundreds of miles of power line then hundreds of feet (or yards) of romex in our home, that changing the last three feet of wire with something exotic, expensive (cool looking, and packaged in a pricey box) is going to make a difference?
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