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Larry C · #1221

Welcome to Carpokes James. It’s great to have a professional classic car restorer on board. ‘Love to see photos of some of your projects.
Best,
Larry

IWM · #1222

Greetings from Massachusetts. I bought a 2013 911 Carrera. I only got to put 500 miles on it before the first road salt event. So, all I can do is go to the garage and talk to it! This baby has never seen road sale and never will. I do need guidance from the forum members: the stock exhaust on my car has no character to it at all. It sort of sounds like a Corvair ! What does everyone recommend for aftermarket Porsche-approved (still under extended warranty) throat-ier exhaust? Thanks. Ian

P_Coastal · #1223

Welcome to Carpokes Ian !
I will let others help with your questions

Tom · #1224

Welcome aboard Ian! I'll offer my 2 cents on the exhaust in your exhaust thread.

Birdman 70 · #1225

New guy check in, only two months late. Have enjoyed reading different post. Old retired Air Force pilot and insurance agent. Located in South Carolina, go Gamecocks. Have a 2008 Cayenne and a 1985 944. Plenty of spare time read DIY POST.

blueline · #1226

Birdman 70 wrote: Thu Feb 29, 2024 5:20 pm New guy check in, only two months late. Have enjoyed reading different post. Old retired Air Force pilot and insurance agent. Located in South Carolina, go Gamecocks. Have a 2008 Cayenne and a 1985 944. Plenty of spare time read DIY POST.

Welcome to Carpokes! I have a feeling that your user name somehow slots into the Air Force pilot days but I haven't figured it out just yet. Hah!

Join in the fun and discussions if desired but whatever you choose, we're glad you're here.

Birdman 70 · #1227

Birdman was my tactical cal sign flying F4s. 70 was when I graduated from MTSU. Maybe close to your location.

WillyDaP · #1228

Welcome Birdman from an AF Brat who graduated in 1970, so another older low level flyer. Dad was a Wild Weasel and if you were flying F4s I am sure you are acquainted with those guys. Welcome and am also an ex Insurance Agent/Financial Planner who was drug back into the car business by a fellow racer friend of mine. I thought about becoming an Attorney as then I would have covered the three most loved business individuals in the World -- Car Salesman, Ins. Agent ,and a Lawyer,ha!

ROB III · #1229

Birdman 70 wrote: Thu Feb 29, 2024 5:20 pm New guy check in, only two months late. Have enjoyed reading different post. Old retired Air Force pilot and insurance agent. Located in South Carolina, go Gamecocks. Have a 2008 Cayenne and a 1985 944. Plenty of spare time read DIY POST.

Welcome! Always glad to see another transaxle owner join. There are some VERY KNOWLEDGABLE 924/944/951/968 people on the site and all are helpful.

blueline · #1230

Birdman 70 wrote: Sun Mar 03, 2024 2:26 pm Birdman was my tactical cal sign flying F4s. 70 was when I graduated from MTSU. Maybe close to your location.

I am in Old Hickory so yes, M'boro is just a bit up the road. It was different back then, better I think due to the insane growth since then, but still a good place to live with plenty of country further out from the growth.

Ahhh Phantoms - one of my favorite aircraft, a powerful and muscular aircraft if there ever was one. They served long and well. Congrats on that career! Many times I gave a friendly good luck and thank you wave to the Navy F4s that flew low overland coming off their ships, always a welcome and thankful sight. I would also be sure to take a minute to watch the AF versions (and Navy) taking off in pairs on the 10,000' foot runway in DaNang whenever I was there. No restrictions - let 'em rip! Awesome.