 Flogging Factory Cars, wow, more fun than I had expected |
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| DanT |
 Jul 18 2010, 07:03 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side!  Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None  |
What could be better....
A 2011 CayenneS, Cayenne Turbo both with 8 speed (yes eight) tiptronics A Panamera Turbo with 7 speed PDK and every push button electronic helper including launch control A BoxsterS with PDK A C4S cab with PDK all for us to drive around a very nice smooth transition AX course with Porsche Driving Experience instructors... Tons of fun 4 wheel drifting the Cayennes around the course with a bit of oposite lock.... These instructors are used to driving around with total newbies when it comes to car control and speed. definite fun flogging the factory cars, with their gas and tires on the line. |
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| Krieger |
Jul 18 2010, 09:27 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,712 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None 
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Sounds cool. Where were you at?
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| DanT |
Jul 18 2010, 09:30 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
at our usual GGR site at Alameda...
great day, some goodies for all of us, some food and lots of driving brand new factory cars. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| IronHillRestorations |
Jul 18 2010, 09:35 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,719 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None
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Porsche guys bitch about Porsche building "trucks", but the Cayenne is a very impressive vehicle.
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| championgt1 |
Jul 18 2010, 09:40 PM
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Don't embarrass me Filmore! Group: Members Posts: 2,680 Joined: 3-January 07 From: Tacoma, Washington Member No.: 7,420 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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| DanT |
Jul 18 2010, 09:44 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
since there were no work assignments, there wasn't much time to stand around and take pics. About 10 minutes between driving each of 5 different vehicles....
There will probably be a couple of pics trickle in eventually. We had 4 current 914 owners in attendance along with several former 914 owners...All AXers and/or DE/TTers, so we were having a very good time. |
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| Eric_Shea |
Jul 18 2010, 10:27 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
Thoughts?
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| DanT |
Jul 18 2010, 10:34 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
I was impressed with both of the Cayennes....best SUV I have ever driven.
even in standard mode the Turbo was impressive, but once the sport mode was engaged it was like driving a very well behaved sedan, instead of a tall SUV. The new 2011 Cayennes are over 400#s lighter than the the out going model. a bit wider and a bit longer. More interior room and the cabin looks very much like the new Panamera. Very high end, with just about every gadget available...even the air suspension that lets you raise or lower the truck for a total of almost 8 inches... Would make a great tow vehicle for smaller trailers. Of course my tow vehicle is 365HP and 660#ft of torque.... But for an SUV I just doubt there is anything out there that can compare on several levels. |
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| EdwardBlume |
Jul 18 2010, 10:36 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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QUOTE(championgt1 @ Jul 18 2010, 07:40 PM)  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) You're out having fun while I'm changing diapers.... not cool.... |
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| DanT |
Jul 18 2010, 10:44 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(RobW @ Jul 18 2010, 09:36 PM) QUOTE(championgt1 @ Jul 18 2010, 07:40 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) You're out having fun while I'm changing diapers.... not cool.... sorry Rob, my diaper changing days are long over. As a matter of fact my last of 3 is getting married in Grass Valley next Saturday.... Now we are just waiting to see which of the 3 (all married) is the first to produce the next generation that needs diaper attention (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| EdwardBlume |
Jul 18 2010, 10:47 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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QUOTE(DanT @ Jul 18 2010, 09:44 PM) QUOTE(RobW @ Jul 18 2010, 09:36 PM) QUOTE(championgt1 @ Jul 18 2010, 07:40 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) You're out having fun while I'm changing diapers.... not cool.... sorry Rob, my diaper changing days are long over. As a matter of fact my last of 3 is getting married in Grass Valley next Saturday.... Now we are just waiting to see which of the 3 (all married) is the first to produce the next generation that needs diaper attention (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Grass Valley?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tooth.gif) It goes by fast doesn't it? |
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| DanT |
Jul 18 2010, 10:53 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
It is actually very nice up there....she has a very nice home in Auburn on a hill side where you can see Sacramento in the evenings...
It is just a little house of about 6,000 square feet on 3/4 acre....built in 1907 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| koozy |
Jul 19 2010, 04:19 AM
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Yep. It sure was fun. 500 horsepower Pano Turbo with launch control was a hoot but I'd take the turbo SUV for towing the race car trailer.
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| DanT |
Jul 19 2010, 09:29 AM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
pic by Mike Koozmin of my new car at the event.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| Root_Werks |
Jul 19 2010, 10:03 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,321 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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