twesr wrote: Mon Mar 10, 2025 11:05 am
First Porsche: 1978 924, 1980 924 turbo should have not sold when the 2012 Panamera S4 was bought.
Now, I have a 2016 911 Carrera 4 GTS Use the car for pleasure and track workouts.
Tim from Latham NY PCA Member.
Real estate Appraiser and broker.
I am a long term Motorsports enthusiast, my father took me to my first race in November of 1957 at Laguna Seca. For those who do not know that was the first race at Laguna. My dad had MG’s as I was growing up and that is what I learned to drive in. My Porsche affliction started at Manhattan Motors which was a ‘sports car dealer’ they sold and severed many Marks, including Porsche. I was a fan making many races at Road Atlanta, helped a friend build and crew his first SCCA 911, crewed with Bayside, and eventually owned a team in Grand Am. I am now retired from a technology and management consulting career. After the business and racing I was a partner in a Porsche restoration and product development firm. Now totally retired and still playing with cars.
Re: New Member Check-In
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2025 4:48 pm
by P_Coastal
RWAines wrote: Mon Mar 10, 2025 4:10 pm
I am a long term Motorsports enthusiast, my father took me to my first race in November of 1957 at Laguna Seca. For those who do not know that was the first race at Laguna. My dad had MG’s as I was growing up and that is what I learned to drive in. My Porsche affliction started at Manhattan Motors which was a ‘sports car dealer’ they sold and severed many Marks, including Porsche. I was a fan making many races at Road Atlanta, helped a friend build and crew his first SCCA 911, crewed with Bayside, and eventually owned a team in Grand Am. I am now retired from a technology and management consulting career. After the business and racing I was a partner in a Porsche restoration and product development firm. Now totally retired and still playing with cars.
Welcome to Carpokes, great intro
Re: New Member Check-In
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2025 5:43 pm
by blueline
RWAines wrote: Mon Mar 10, 2025 4:10 pm
I am a long term Motorsports enthusiast, my father took me to my first race in November of 1957 at Laguna Seca. For those who do not know that was the first race at Laguna. My dad had MG’s as I was growing up and that is what I learned to drive in. My Porsche affliction started at Manhattan Motors which was a ‘sports car dealer’ they sold and severed many Marks, including Porsche. I was a fan making many races at Road Atlanta, helped a friend build and crew his first SCCA 911, crewed with Bayside, and eventually owned a team in Grand Am. I am now retired from a technology and management consulting career. After the business and racing I was a partner in a Porsche restoration and product development firm. Now totally retired and still playing with cars.
What a great background setup regarding your racing history and experience! Would love to hear more and see pics too if that's something you can share. And a Grand Am team - how cool is that!! What was the team if you don't mind sharing.
By the way, we love photos on Carpokes, plus I have an additional affinity of those from past years and past decades!
RWAines wrote: Mon Mar 10, 2025 4:10 pm
I am a long term Motorsports enthusiast, my father took me to my first race in November of 1957 at Laguna Seca. For those who do not know that was the first race at Laguna. My dad had MG’s as I was growing up and that is what I learned to drive in. My Porsche affliction started at Manhattan Motors which was a ‘sports car dealer’ they sold and severed many Marks, including Porsche. I was a fan making many races at Road Atlanta, helped a friend build and crew his first SCCA 911, crewed with Bayside, and eventually owned a team in Grand Am. I am now retired from a technology and management consulting career. After the business and racing I was a partner in a Porsche restoration and product development firm. Now totally retired and still playing with cars.
Very happy to have you here on Carpokes. I bet the switch from MG's to Porsches was pretty memorable! Welcome aboard!
Re: New Member Check-In
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2025 6:24 pm
by ROB III
@RWAines
Welcome !
Nothing like racing and restoration background to teach you the ins and outs of 911's and Porsche in general....
I'm sure you bring a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to the group.
Thank you for joining!
Re: New Member Check-In
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2025 12:02 am
by lsturbointeg
Hey fam! New here! came from the 718forum and decided to find a more friendly environment that doesn't judge people because of the mods they've done
Name: Gene Manning
Location: Monclova, OH
Current fun cars: BMW F10 535i & Porsche Cayman 718 GTS
Occupation: Pipeline Operations
I currently have a modified Porsche Cayman 718! I've had the honor of being part of the SEMA 2023 in the BlackVue Dash Cam System booth as I'm the Ambassador for them. I'm also currently sponsored by RaggDoll Motorsports as well as TAKD_CARBON from PerformanceSpeedShop. I have a YouTube channel "LSTURBOINTEG" where I create content on all the modifications to the Cayman. I also document and video all the major car events in the MidWest including SEMA! I'm also part of the MEDIA TEAM for the Rennsport Dragon Rally.
With that said i'm excited to share my build here in the CarPokes Community
Re: New Member Check-In
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2025 12:05 am
by P_Coastal
lsturbointeg wrote: Fri Mar 14, 2025 12:02 am
Hey fam! New here! came from the 718forum and decided to find a more friendly environment that doesn't judge people because of the mods they've done
Name: Gene Manning
Location: Monclova, OH
Current fun cars: BMW F10 535i & Porsche Cayman 718 GTS
Occupation: Pipeline Operations
I currently have a modified Porsche Cayman 718! I've had the honor of being part of the SEMA 2023 in the BlackVue Dash Cam System booth as I'm the Ambassador for them. I'm also currently sponsored by RaggDoll Motorsports as well as TAKD_CARBON from PerformanceSpeedShop. I have a YouTube channel "LSTURBOINTEG" where I create content on all the modifications to the Cayman. I also document and video all the major car events in the MidWest including SEMA! I'm also part of the MEDIA TEAM for the Rennsport Dragon Rally.
With that said i'm excited to share my build here in the CarPokes Community
Welcome to Carpokes Gene
Re: New Member Check-In
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2025 7:03 am
by blueline
@lsturbointeg
Great car & pics!
Welcome aboard Carpokes!
Re: New Member Check-In
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2025 8:15 am
by Tom
lsturbointeg wrote: Fri Mar 14, 2025 12:02 am
Hey fam! New here! came from the 718forum and decided to find a more friendly environment that doesn't judge people because of the mods they've done
Name: Gene Manning
Location: Monclova, OH
Current fun cars: BMW F10 535i & Porsche Cayman 718 GTS
Occupation: Pipeline Operations
I currently have a modified Porsche Cayman 718! I've had the honor of being part of the SEMA 2023 in the BlackVue Dash Cam System booth as I'm the Ambassador for them. I'm also currently sponsored by RaggDoll Motorsports as well as TAKD_CARBON from PerformanceSpeedShop. I have a YouTube channel "LSTURBOINTEG" where I create content on all the modifications to the Cayman. I also document and video all the major car events in the MidWest including SEMA! I'm also part of the MEDIA TEAM for the Rennsport Dragon Rally.
With that said i'm excited to share my build here in the CarPokes Community
Really, interesting... I actually thought the 718forum was a reasonably civil place compared to many, but admittedly I don't hang out there so don't really know, what with Carpokes to run and all. Your car looks great in those pictures. When people pick on cars like that, I always think of this clip....
Awesome pictures! Welcome aboard. If that's your garage, we need to see more of it asap.
Your car looks great in those pictures. When people pick on cars like that, I always think of this clip....