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[Pcarguy997] wrote: Mon Mar 24, 2025 10:51 am My introduction: My name is Bill Wright, my first Porsche was an ‘88 911 Cabriolet (Guards Red / Black) I purchased in 2001. With the exception of about 3 months I’ve had at least 1 Porsche in the garage ever since. (2) 993’s (damn do I regret selling the coupe!), 968, (2) Cayennes, (2) Macans, (2) Cayman’s and am now driving my 2nd 997, a 997.2 Cab.

A PCA member since I got my first Porsche, I like to do as much of my maintenance on my own cars as possible. I was an active poster on RL for many years but have been on (self imposed) exile for a few years.

Looking forward to getting back involved with an online community, fortunately the 997 hasn’t needed much other than routine maintenance so far, thankfully.

Former Tin Can Sailor with Uncle Sam’s Canoe Club (DDG-8 & FFG-1) and an IT guy after that. Now enjoying retirement!

Thanks to all for developing this community.

C00per wrote: Mon Mar 24, 2025 1:09 pm Hi I'm Tony aka C00per
Currently live in Indianapolis.
Retired 6 years after 49 years in Flight Operations for commercial airlines
Long time Porsche fan.
Bought first Porsche in 2021. Went in for a Cayman, came out with a Macan S. But that's a story for another time.
Last month added a CPO 2014 Boxster S with 27K !! LOVE IT !!!
Looking forward to conversing about my Porsches with you all.

blueline wrote: Mon Mar 24, 2025 11:06 am
Hi Bill - wonderful background with Porsches (and other too). Welcome to Carpokes - refugees from the Other Place are always appreciated here!!

PS: pic posting is a breeze on Carpokes if that's something you decide to do. Tom's handy photo posting guide:
https://www.carpokes.com/viewtopic.php?t=410

[Pcarguy997] wrote: Mon Mar 24, 2025 3:29 pm

blueline wrote: Mon Mar 24, 2025 11:06 am
Hi Bill - wonderful background with Porsches (and other too). Welcome to Carpokes - refugees from the Other Place are always appreciated here!!

PS: pic posting is a breeze on Carpokes if that's something you decide to do. Tom's handy photo posting guide:
https://www.carpokes.com/viewtopic.php?t=410

Thanks Tim. I was with Musik Stadt for about 7 years, a few of those years I was Membership Chair. Still know a few of the folks up there.

Yes, I figured out what I was doing wrong when trying to attach pics from my iPad, basically just not giving it time to upload.

Thanks again.

WHIGGINS wrote: Mon Mar 24, 2025 6:16 pm Name: Bill Higgins
Location: Shawnee, KS (greater Kansas City area)
Cars: 1985.5 944, 1988 944 Turbo (Sons car that lives on my lift, he is in Texas), 1993 968
Occupation: Electrical Engineer
Goal: To retire sooner rather than later.

I do my own auto work. On these cars I've done more timing/balance belt changes than I care to remember. I did one clutch and head gasket, oil cooler, brakes, torque tube rebuild, fuel pump, vacuum hoses, A/C compressor, condenser change, expansion valve, switch repairs, electric window repairs, etc., etc........it never ends with these cars.

I need to drive them more, but office from the home. I need to sell one. Anyway, here I be.

WHIGGINS wrote: Mon Mar 24, 2025 6:16 pm Name: Bill Higgins
Location: Shawnee, KS (greater Kansas City area)
Cars: 1985.5 944, 1988 944 Turbo (Sons car that lives on my lift, he is in Texas), 1993 968
Occupation: Electrical Engineer
Goal: To retire sooner rather than later.

I do my own auto work. On these cars I've done more timing/balance belt changes than I care to remember. I did one clutch and head gasket, oil cooler, brakes, torque tube rebuild, fuel pump, vacuum hoses, A/C compressor, condenser change, expansion valve, switch repairs, electric window repairs, etc., etc........it never ends with these cars.

I need to drive them more, but office from the home. I need to sell one. Anyway, here I be.