WCC 06 Pre Run, Newbie takes a drive |
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WCC 06 Pre Run, Newbie takes a drive |
cassidy_bolger |
Jun 1 2006, 11:54 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 106 Joined: 17-March 06 From: = Member No.: 5,737 Region Association: None |
I would like to formally introduce myself and my car to everyone. I have been dabbling on the club for a little bit while shopping for a car, and while I working out a few minor kinks in the new car. It is my first 914 after several years of plotting to aquire one, the time was finally right. It is 1973 2.0
But first off, thanks go to Craig for helping me find a nice car and being patient with my anxiety while we waited for it to arrive via truck. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) Last weekend, the wife and I took the car on a weekend jaunt over the Cascade Range to Central Oregon and back to Portland with no problems - about 350 miles altogther. We even survived a traffic jamb with a little snow while surrounded by many large pickups and RVs on the notorious Santiam Pass. See attached photo in front of Mt. Hood (the big white thing obscured by the clouds) from Hwy 35 and in the trees on the mountain. This will be the route for the WCC tour, I believe. Hope meet some of you there in July. |
7TPorsh |
Jun 1 2006, 12:00 PM
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7T Porsh Group: Members Posts: 2,691 Joined: 27-March 06 From: Glendale Ca Member No.: 5,782 Region Association: Southern California |
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BKLA |
Jun 1 2006, 12:01 PM
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Really old member Group: Members Posts: 1,253 Joined: 14-August 05 From: OR Member No.: 4,590 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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rick 918-S |
Jun 1 2006, 12:26 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,493 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
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Porsche Rescue |
Jun 1 2006, 01:34 PM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
Looking forward to meeting you. Curious to know if you look like your Dad whom I knew in college 45 years ago!
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Allan |
Jun 1 2006, 01:45 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
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914rrr |
Jun 1 2006, 01:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,835 Joined: 1-July 03 From: Knoxville, TN Member No.: 874 Region Association: South East States |
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drgchapman |
Jun 1 2006, 02:13 PM
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Current Stable Group: NoClassifiedAccess Posts: 922 Joined: 20-September 04 From: Portland, OR Member No.: 2,789 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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Looking forward to meeting you! PCA has an autocross at PIR this Sunday morning the 4th. Come on out and play! |
GTeener |
Jun 1 2006, 02:30 PM
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914 Girl Group: Members Posts: 2,348 Joined: 25-June 04 From: SillyCon Valley Member No.: 2,249 Region Association: Northern California |
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Air_Cooled_Nut |
Jun 1 2006, 02:33 PM
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914 Ronin - 914 owner who lost his 914club.com Group: Members Posts: 1,748 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Beaverton, Oregon Member No.: 584 Region Association: None |
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GWN7 |
Jun 1 2006, 02:41 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Hello and welcome (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Nice looking car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
cassidy_bolger |
Jun 1 2006, 05:47 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 106 Joined: 17-March 06 From: = Member No.: 5,737 Region Association: None |
Thanks for the warm welcome!
Jim, I do resemble my dad to a large degree - seemed to get the car guy gene from him as well........ The wheaten is Lulu, our fourth example of the breed. They are the only thing more high maintenance than a 914! But she's worth it. PCA Autocross: I am not yet a member - just sent in my form. Can I just show up and watch for a bit? What time? |
Porsche Rescue |
Jun 1 2006, 05:57 PM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
Please do. We start setting up at 7am with the action beginning at 9am. We're usually there until noon or 1 pm. When you enter the gate at PIR tell them you are with the Porsche autocross group. You will be waved in at no charge. There is usually another event on the track and often those folks have to pay an admission charge. If you want to enter (it is great fun) we have loaner helmets. Cost is $30. Be there by 8am. JP Stein, Gary and Pamela Chapman, Trevor Rice and I make up the hard core 914 contingent. There are sometimes a couple more 914's as well. I will be in the timing tent and driving the black and yellow 914. Look forward to seeing you Sunday.
PS I knew your mom too so it is acceptable if you resemble her as well! |
jimtab |
Jun 1 2006, 08:29 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,477 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Pacifica, California Member No.: 91 Region Association: Northern California |
Welcome to the club (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) by the way I LOVE your car selection...all the best people have '73 Zambezis...did you get to fish the Deschutes when you were on the other side...I am jonesin for that river and the "redsides"....got to fish 3 days of the salmon fly hatch on a drift trip one year....what a piece of water.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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drgchapman |
Jun 1 2006, 08:42 PM
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Current Stable Group: NoClassifiedAccess Posts: 922 Joined: 20-September 04 From: Portland, OR Member No.: 2,789 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE Cost is $30. Be there by 8am. Actually.....it is $40.00 cash or check, no cc's, for the a/x registration. Tons of fun, great group of people. 914's RULE (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
Porsche Rescue |
Jun 1 2006, 09:46 PM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
Gary, I thought everyone got the online discount if they were a first timer. Then must register online the next time or pay $40. Could be I was having a senior moment when the rules changed.
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drgchapman |
Jun 1 2006, 10:10 PM
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Current Stable Group: NoClassifiedAccess Posts: 922 Joined: 20-September 04 From: Portland, OR Member No.: 2,789 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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That is what "the boss" said. I don't know. Just come on out and play. I'm just a cone monkey. |
cassidy_bolger |
Jun 2 2006, 05:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 106 Joined: 17-March 06 From: = Member No.: 5,737 Region Association: None |
Thanks guys. We shall see if I have the guts to take a spin on the course yet. I have never auto-x-ed and am still getting up to speed on the shifting on my car - may need some bushings. Maybe auto-x is the place to do it. The car does seem to have plenty of oversteer as well and that is taking some getting used to.
I have a motorcycle helmet. Does that work, or do I need one rated for auto racing? |
drgchapman |
Jun 2 2006, 05:39 PM
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Current Stable Group: NoClassifiedAccess Posts: 922 Joined: 20-September 04 From: Portland, OR Member No.: 2,789 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
We have loaner helmets. Now that Brittain bought his own, the XL is available. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Sunday morning 8:00 am, PIR. Come early iffin' ya want to help set up. |
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