Aug 10, 2011 - 1:33 PM
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Enthusiast ![]() Joined Aug 9, '11 From Trenton, MO Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Anyone else?
I used to post on a forum called TheAutobahn.com before it went downhill. It was about Porsche and other German car makes. I've always had a fascination with this history of Porsche and the technology of a rear-engine car. The boxer engine also fascinates me, it has a sound like no other. Stories? |
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Aug 11, 2011 - 12:13 AM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Nov 8, '08 From Penn Valley,Ca Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I've been around them my whole life so naturally I'm in love with them. My first car is/was a 72 914. Once I finish up my schooling and get settled down I want to acquire a pre smog 911.
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Aug 11, 2011 - 6:05 AM
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() Joined May 9, '09 From Brisbane, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Big Porsche fan here. Here's my 6GC (pre JDM tails and lowering) sharing the garage with my mate's Cayman S.
![]() I've done a few track days with Porsche, including the Porsche Sport Driving School. Here's me getting out of the GT3 after a few laps. That is an awesome car on the track! ![]() -------------------- |
Aug 11, 2011 - 4:57 PM
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Enthusiast ![]() Joined Aug 9, '11 From Trenton, MO Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Awesome. I'd like to own a Porsche of my own. I've been looking for the right one for quite some time.
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Aug 12, 2011 - 12:30 AM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Nov 8, '08 From Penn Valley,Ca Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I'm incredibly jealous that you got to drive a gt3. i'd love to get the chance to rip around some of my local tracks(Laguna Seca, Infineon, thunderhill). Instead I attend track days in my civic...
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Aug 12, 2011 - 11:36 PM
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Aug 25, '08 From England Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I`d love a Porsche 917. Theres a kit car version available in the US which looks spot on....expensive though. I`ll have to start saving now, maybe by the time I retire I `ll be able to afford one.
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Aug 13, 2011 - 12:16 AM
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Enthusiast ![]() Joined Aug 9, '11 From Trenton, MO Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
The 917 was so badass...way fast. There was a guy on TheAutobahn.com that had two 917s and a 956 too I think.
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Aug 13, 2011 - 8:52 AM
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Aug 13, 2011 - 9:50 AM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Aug 13, '08 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
^ whats better than one screamer pipe? Two! Whats even better? Sticking right out the rear end of the car!
**** thats going to be loud!!! This post has been edited by whatthe: Aug 13, 2011 - 9:51 AM -------------------- |
Aug 13, 2011 - 10:58 AM
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Enthusiast ![]() Joined Aug 9, '11 From Trenton, MO Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Love the 993.
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Aug 13, 2011 - 1:58 PM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Oct 20, '08 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
I also love 993's! Love 911's and of course 917's as well!
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Aug 17, 2011 - 11:13 PM
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined May 31, '11 From Rochester, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
![]() I hope the front looks stock. That'd be a hilarious surprise when this thing blows past. "Your twin turbos are showing" Not going to lie, this thing looks freaking mean. This post has been edited by RabidTRD: Aug 17, 2011 - 11:14 PM -------------------- 1994 Toyota Celica GT-S 5S-FE 190k Miles. Project car 1992 Toyota Celica GT 5S-FE 170k Miles. Daily driver/beater 1999 Toyota Camry LE 5S-FE 216K Miles. RIP You will be missed. ![]() *ASE Certified General Manager |
Aug 19, 2011 - 1:56 PM
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Nov 24, '07 From Tucson, Az Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
I'm actually surprised that doesn't Hydrolock... wait... what am I thinking? that car probably doesn't leave the bay except on the most perfect day for douche-baggery.
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Aug 19, 2011 - 3:51 PM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Mar 19, '07 From Washington Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
^^^ Seems like that would be a bit more difficult with the mid engine. Unless they are driving in reverse through a large puddle lol
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Aug 20, 2011 - 2:06 AM
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Nov 24, '07 From Tucson, Az Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
oh I donno, the wheels would rooster tail enough into those intakes right behind them....
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Aug 20, 2011 - 10:25 PM
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() Joined May 9, '09 From Brisbane, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I'm incredibly jealous that you got to drive a gt3. i'd love to get the chance to rip around some of my local tracks(Laguna Seca, Infineon, thunderhill). Instead I attend track days in my civic... It's an awesome car, especially on the track where it belongs. I actually enjoyed the 997 Turbo more than the GT3. The power is insane, it launches you out of the corners like nothing else! -------------------- |
Aug 21, 2011 - 8:04 PM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Nov 8, '08 From Penn Valley,Ca Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
That's interesting. I'm used to having to make things work with little power(focusing more on the driving line), but the 997 does appeal to me. Either that or a GT2=new cars of my dream!
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Aug 22, 2011 - 11:09 AM
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined May 15, '05 From Toronto Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
I'm suprised that no one has posted any of the Rauh-Welt Porches..
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Aug 23, 2011 - 12:08 AM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Nov 8, '08 From Penn Valley,Ca Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I like them, but at the same time I hate them...
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Aug 23, 2011 - 10:52 AM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Aug 13, '08 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
^ feeling yah' Totally stripping the value of an old school Porsche to nothing. But who can blame them if i saw that on the road, a fcuking head turner!
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