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Magnus Walker 914 |
iwanta914-6 |
Dec 8 2015, 12:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 718 Joined: 26-June 09 From: Minnesota Member No.: 10,510 Region Association: None |
I'm assuming most of us have seen this photo Magnus posted? I know many don't care for him, especially after what happened in MN but still, it's 914 related!
"So it's official- I have caught a Dose of 914 fever , apparently it's a double dose - Stay tuned to see how it goes #porsche #midengine" |
bigkensteele |
Dec 9 2015, 12:04 AM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States |
I only met the guy once, this past June at the concours here in Cincy. His wife was there. She did not look healthy, but there was no question that they loved one another. They were both very kind, although she clearly seemed tired of all of the glad-handing. It was pretty hot that day.
Do a little research and see what they did together. It is an "American Dream" story. The kind that I will share with my young daughters - that they were fortunate enough to be born in a country where anything is possible, so long as you have a work-ethic and a vision. In Magnus' case, he wasn't even born here, but he came here to realize his dream and potential, and he did. That is even more remarkable! And for that, and one laps in judgment, he is being blasted here. It is very seldom that I am disappointed by what I get from this forum, but this thread is one glaring exception. |
ThePaintedMan |
Dec 9 2015, 12:49 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States |
And for that, and one laps in judgment, he is being blasted here. That's the problem. It's not one lapse in judgment. There are several videos surfacing of him racing with other cars well over 100 mph on public roads. He is also a PCA Driving Instructor and should know better. This is simply the first time it ended in an accident, and one that ALMOST killed his passenger. Aside from that, yes, he's a good businessman. But just because one is talented at marketing or promoting oneself does not make a skilled car designer, fabricator or all-around wrench. This is a public forum and we're allowed to critique anyone we like, within the bounds of tastefulness. That's also why I enjoy this place. You may like Magnus and think he's god's gift to cars. I personally think a lot of people are jumping on his bandwagon because you perceive it to make your car more valuable, and to be brutally honest, there are guys here like Chris F., Scotty B, Eric Shea, etc that have already displayed more skill and imagination and have been doing it a lot longer. I'd prefer to support them than Porsche's marketing go-to. |
jor |
Dec 9 2015, 02:16 PM
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Just happy to be here. Group: Members Posts: 183 Joined: 28-July 14 From: LA Member No.: 17,693 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE I personally think a lot of people are jumping on his bandwagon because you perceive it to make your car more valuable, and to be brutally honest, there are guys here like Chris F., Scotty B, Eric Shea, etc that have already displayed more skill and imagination and have been doing it a lot longer. I'd prefer to support them than Porsche's marketing go-to. There's room in the hobby and our community for all, I think. Who knows, Magnus might be contracting with Chris, Scotty, or Eric because of their good work? |
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