 OT: My ride with Jim LaMonica in his new I8 BMW, Oregon update on Jim as well |
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| JRust |
 Jul 26 2017, 12:08 PM
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914 Guru  Group: Members Posts: 6,305 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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Okay so no Porsche content other than to say Jim did not sell either his beautiful 914-6 or his Boxster to buy this BMW! I do believe he has a thing for White cars though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif)
So ended up in Florence Oregon for work yesterday. Had one of my idiot employee's not show up. So I ended up having to make this trip. Was over doing his work & almost done. When I remembered Jim was in town. So I shot him a text to see if he had lunch yet. He replied I was just sitting down to have lunch. I'll throw this back in the fridge & come meet you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . A few minutes later Jim comes in. Tell's me he want's to show me his new ride. I follow him out & see this killer looking car. Which I have to admit from the side. I had no idea what it was. Never seen one stationary before & not sure I have seen one besides. So I walk around it admiring it's lines. He opens the doors which are gull wing doors (think that is what they are called). This car is flat out beautiful & has a mean look to it. It is a hybrid with an electric motor powering the front wheels. Then a 1500cc 3 cylinder turbo motor powering the rear (hopefully got that right). After a quick bite we go for a spin around town. 0-60 in 4 seconds he says & I believe it. I was a little pressed for time so it was pretty short ride. We stayed in town & just hit a few spots where I could feel it's power. Man this thing is crazy fast & silky smooth. The amount of electronics & options in this car are astounding. I think it would probably take me a year of driving it & studying the manual. To really know & use all it's features. Has a very throaty growl which I commented on with it being a 3 cylinder car. Jim's smiles & says t is augmented a bit (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) . All I know is the seat radar puts you in holy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) mode pretty quick. I can't think of a negative thing to say about this car. Other than I could never work on it. I am sure if anything breaks that is also a bill I wouldn't want to foot. LOL! Anyway it was good to see Jim & figured a few of you might want an update on him. I'm sure he will chime in here as well. Oh & Jim says he is just living the Dream up here in Oregon. All you Cali guys should be jealous because it is beautiful here (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Attached image(s)   
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| Coastal6 |
Jul 26 2017, 01:28 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 47 Joined: 15-March 10 From: Florence, OR Member No.: 11,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Thanks for all the kind words Jamie. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
I miss all you So Cal guys but had to get out before I went nutz. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Best part about the i8 is the whole thing is carbon fiber so I don't have to worry about it rusting away on the coast. See you at the next 914 event! Jim |
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| steuspeed |
Jul 26 2017, 02:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,005 Joined: 12-July 11 From: Portland, Oregon Member No.: 13,308 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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| Elliot Cannon |
Jul 26 2017, 07:25 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(six @ Jul 26 2017, 12:28 PM)  Thanks for all the kind words Jamie. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I miss all you So Cal guys but had to get out before I went nutz. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Best part about the i8 is the whole thing is carbon fiber so I don't have to worry about it rusting away on the coast. See you at the next 914 event! Jim Yep! I know how stressful Yucca Valley can be. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Good to hear from ya Jim. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| JRust |
Jul 26 2017, 10:30 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,305 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Jul 26 2017, 06:25 PM) QUOTE(six @ Jul 26 2017, 12:28 PM) Thanks for all the kind words Jamie. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I miss all you So Cal guys but had to get out before I went nutz. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Best part about the i8 is the whole thing is carbon fiber so I don't have to worry about it rusting away on the coast. See you at the next 914 event! Jim Yep! I know how stressful Yucca Valley can be. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Good to hear from ya Jim. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Oh I added a little Porsche content. Along with a Picture of Jim's plane for you Elliot Attached thumbnail(s) 
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