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Re: New Member Check-In
Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2023 6:14 am
by Newton42
Name - Jason Newton
Location- Syracuse, NY.
Occupation- Geologist and Drone pilot.
My last fun car was a 2020 Golf R.
I’m here because I’ve been dreaming of a 911 for quite a few years and I’m planning to pull the trigger this spring on a 991.2 GTS, if I can find the right one.
Cheers!
Re: New Member Check-In
Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2023 6:24 am
by blueline
Newton42 wrote: Mon Dec 25, 2023 6:14 am
Name - Jason Newton
Location- Syracuse, NY.
Occupation- Geologist and Drone pilot.
My last fun car was a 2020 Golf R.
I’m here because I’ve been dreaming of a 911 for quite a few years and I’m planning to pull the trigger this spring on a 991.2 GTS, if I can find the right one.
Cheers!
Welcome to Carpokes Jason!
Re: New Member Check-In
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2023 10:55 am
by DerDUC
I saw an ad for this forum in Pano. It looks interesting. Reminds me of the "No Snob 944" page on FB. Just Porsche talk without pretense or excessive pride.
I've wanted a Porsche since 3rd grade and got one just four years out of college. Still have it 40+ years later. It's a family member. Being a mechanical engineer helps with understanding them. We're all just custodians of these great cars. Maybe that's why 70% of them are still on the road.
- 73.5 911T on Maxilite 16" Fuchs
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Re: New Member Check-In
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2023 10:59 am
by WillyDaP
Wow, what a great story and 40 years with your Porsche means you have had a blessed marriage of man and machine!
Re: New Member Check-In
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2023 11:12 am
by blueline
DerDUC wrote: Wed Dec 27, 2023 10:55 am
I saw an ad for this forum in Pano. It looks interesting. Reminds me of the "No Snob 944" page on FB. Just Porsche talk without pretense or excessive pride.
I've wanted a Porsche since 3rd grade and got one just four years out of college. Still have it 40+ years later. It's a family member. Being a mechanical engineer helps with understanding them. We're all just custodians of these great cars. Maybe that's why 70% of them are still on the road.
IMG_3344_A.jpg
I'll second WillyDaP's "great story" comment.
Glad you found the site and hope you enjoy it as much as we do. By the way, gorgeous 911 - you've obviously been a great custodian of the car!
And yes, welcome to Carpokes!
Re: New Member Check-In
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2023 11:43 am
by Tom
DerDUC wrote: Wed Dec 27, 2023 10:55 am
I saw an ad for this forum in Pano. It looks interesting. Reminds me of the "No Snob 944" page on FB. Just Porsche talk without pretense or excessive pride.
I've wanted a Porsche since 3rd grade and got one just four years out of college. Still have it 40+ years later. It's a family member. Being a mechanical engineer helps with understanding them. We're all just custodians of these great cars. Maybe that's why 70% of them are still on the road.
IMG_3344_A.jpg
What a great looking original 911. Welcome aboard! We're all about civility and quality Porsche content here.
There's an old car joke that goes something like: "70% of all the Fiats ever made are still on the road today. The rest of them made it home without breaking down."
Re: New Member Check-In
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2023 12:49 pm
by Larry C
Hi Jason,
Welcome to Carpokes. I had a 2016 Golf R - great car! My neighbor has a 991.2 GTS and loves the car. Can’t wait to see photos.
Best
Larry
Re: New Member Check-In
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2023 2:16 pm
by DerDUC
Tom wrote: Wed Dec 27, 2023 11:43 am
DerDUC wrote: Wed Dec 27, 2023 10:55 am
I saw an ad for this forum in Pano. It looks interesting. Reminds me of the "No Snob 944" page on FB. Just Porsche talk without pretense or excessive pride.
I've wanted a Porsche since 3rd grade and got one just four years out of college. Still have it 40+ years later. It's a family member. Being a mechanical engineer helps with understanding them. We're all just custodians of these great cars. Maybe that's why 70% of them are still on the road.
IMG_3344_A.jpg
What a great looking original 911. Welcome aboard! We're all about civility and quality Porsche content here.
There's an old car joke that goes something like: "70% of all the Fiats ever made are still on the road today. The rest of them made it home without breaking down."
Thanks for your kind words. I also speak wassermotor. The early '85 now resides with my son. My preference though is for an air cooled engine behind the rear axle.
Photo is of the '87 engine we rebuilt and swapped in the '85 after spinning #2 rod bearing at an autocross.
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Re: New Member Check-In
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 12:52 pm
by hijumperrs2
I grew up in my fathers 1970's VW hot rod shop.Lifetime Porsche enthusiast and I now am a retired auto tech.Still very fond of air cooled Porsche 4,6,8,12 cylinder engines with retirement years ahead to enjoy. Thanks johann911 for the referal to this page and the admin for being accepted.Onward and upward !
Re: New Member Check-In
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 12:54 pm
by P_Coastal
hijumperrs2 wrote: Fri Dec 29, 2023 12:52 pm
I grew up in my fathers 1970's VW hot rod shop.Lifetime Porsche enthusiast and I now am a retired auto tech.Still very fond of air cooled Porsche 4,6,8,12 cylinder engines with retirement years ahead to enjoy. Thanks
johann911@outlook.com for the referal to this page and the admin for being accepted.Onward and upward !
Welcome aboard!