 Are 914's Being Recognized Now?, New 911 Carrera Driver gave Thumbs up |
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| 914Sixer |
 Jun 5 2008, 06:52 AM
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914 Guru  Group: Members Posts: 8,882 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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I was moving along Interstate 10 with a 914 from East Texas, when a new 911 Carrera came along side slowly, checked out the 914 and gave a thumbs up. I thought it was kind of cool he even knew what it was. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| SGB |
Jun 5 2008, 07:01 AM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
It is kinda fun to get the nod from someone driving a car that is worth ten times mine's value.
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| So.Cal.914 |
Jun 5 2008, 08:22 AM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
Neuvo Riche, he'll get over it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| ericread |
Jun 5 2008, 08:31 AM
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The Viper Blue 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,177 Joined: 7-December 07 From: Irvine, CA (The OC) Member No.: 8,432 Region Association: Southern California |
Maybe he thought you were "Hot"? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Are you now his very special friend? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| Root_Werks |
Jun 5 2008, 08:34 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,319 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Not that I get approached all that often in the 914, but 99 out of 100 people don't even know what it is. This person in the newer 911 was probably that 1 of a 100. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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| jim_hoyland |
Jun 5 2008, 08:37 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,287 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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Interestingly, I have recently noticed the same thing, and I've been driving mine since 1982. I even had a guy driving a Ferrari in Newport Beach do the same. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
QUOTE(914Sixer @ Jun 5 2008, 05:52 AM)  I was moving along Interstate 10 with a 914 from East Texas, when a new 911 Carrera came along side slowly, checked out the 914 and gave a thumbs up. I thought it was kind of cool he even knew what it was. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| AvalonFal |
Jun 5 2008, 09:02 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 483 Joined: 3-July 05 From: Southern New Jersey Coast Member No.: 4,367 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(914Sixer @ Jun 5 2008, 08:52 AM) I was moving along Interstate 10 with a 914 from East Texas, when a new 911 Carrera came along side slowly, checked out the 914 and gave a thumbs up. I thought it was kind of cool he even knew what it was. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Are you sure it was his "thumb"??? Paul |
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| tdgray |
Jun 5 2008, 09:07 AM
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Thank God Nemo is not here to see this Group: Members Posts: 9,705 Joined: 5-August 03 From: Akron, OH Member No.: 984 Region Association: None |
He was just checking the wind direction for his next shot to the green.
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| purple |
Jun 5 2008, 09:51 AM
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Pigeon feeders attract me Group: Members Posts: 938 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 7,942 Region Association: None |
I've been waved at by a guy in a 993 cab on westpark tollway in houston. he seemed pretty stoked to see it.
Are you sure it didnt look like this? Attached image(s) 
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| buck toenges |
Jun 5 2008, 11:40 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 553 Joined: 25-November 03 From: Fort wayne In Member No.: 1,388 Region Association: None
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I have been waving to caymens, boxters and even an old 944 while in my old '95 993 cab lately. They just ignore me. I have to double check to see if I have been driving my 914. So.... a '95 933 is now the new 914. NRP - No respect porsche
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| ericread |
Jun 5 2008, 12:15 PM
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The Viper Blue 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,177 Joined: 7-December 07 From: Irvine, CA (The OC) Member No.: 8,432 Region Association: Southern California |
It all comes down to who's (whom's?) driving the other Porsche. There are a lot of Porsches down her in Orange County (SoCal), and it appears to me the older folks that know what they're driving tend to wave. For example I was driving in Irvine the other day when a brand new Cayman passed me going the opposite way. Out of the corner of my eye I noticed that it was being driven by an older gentleman, and as he passed, I saw something... My passenger told me that he had rolled down his window to wave at us, smoething I would have never expected!
Now the younger drivers with their pneumatic trophy wives don't seem to even see me. But I wouldn't expect most of these guys even know what they're driving... (the car or the girl). It doesn't really bother me because for the people that appear to be so status-ridden that they have no time for me, I wouldn't really want to waste my time with them. We wouldn't have a lot in common... As for the other drivers (of both normal and exotic cars), they may not wave all the time, but they sure stretch their necks taking a look. (Maybe it is my incredibly handsome and manly looks they are looking at... but I doubt it). Quick story: I was driving east on the 55 the other day and a new Masarati was following right behind me. In pretty heavy traffic, I was driving beside a SUV (with out of state plates) that had a 10-12 year old in the back seat. I thought the kid was going to break his neck trying to get a look at the Masarati! I changed lanes and got beside the Masarati, pointing out the young passenger in the SUV. The Masarati driver waved and pulled up next to the SUV, where the young passenger get his camera and took a number of pics. Now that was pretty cool! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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| purple |
Jun 5 2008, 12:44 PM
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Pigeon feeders attract me Group: Members Posts: 938 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 7,942 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(ericread @ Jun 5 2008, 01:15 PM) It all comes down to who's (whom's?) driving the other Porsche. There are a lot of Porsches down her in Orange County (SoCal), and it appears to me the older folks that know what they're driving tend to wave. For example I was driving in Irvine the other day when a brand new Cayman passed me going the opposite way. Out of the corner of my eye I noticed that it was being driven by an older gentleman, and as he passed, I saw something... My passenger told me that he had rolled down his window to wave at us, smoething I would have never expected! Now the younger drivers with their pneumatic trophy wives don't seem to even see me. But I wouldn't expect most of these guys even know what they're driving... (the car or the girl). It doesn't really bother me because for the people that appear to be so status-ridden that they have no time for me, I wouldn't really want to waste my time with them. We wouldn't have a lot in common... As for the other drivers (of both normal and exotic cars), they may not wave all the time, but they sure stretch their necks taking a look. (Maybe it is my incredibly handsome and manly looks they are looking at... but I doubt it). Quick story: I was driving east on the 55 the other day and a new Masarati was following right behind me. In pretty heavy traffic, I was driving beside a SUV (with out of state plates) that had a 10-12 year old in the back seat. I thought the kid was going to break his neck trying to get a look at the Masarati! I changed lanes and got beside the Masarati, pointing out the young passenger in the SUV. The Masarati driver waved and pulled up next to the SUV, where the young passenger get his camera and took a number of pics. Now that was pretty cool! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) You sir, have thumbed the pages of Aldous Huxley... At least we are consuming transport, us lowly deltas... have you had your soma today? |
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| brer |
Jun 5 2008, 12:45 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,555 Joined: 10-March 05 From: san diego Member No.: 3,736 Region Association: None |
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| purple |
Jun 5 2008, 12:49 PM
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Pigeon feeders attract me Group: Members Posts: 938 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 7,942 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(brer @ Jun 5 2008, 01:45 PM) Win. And praise Ford to you! |
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| helios |
Jun 5 2008, 12:59 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 234 Joined: 15-May 08 From: Bellingham Wa Member No.: 9,055 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(buck toenges @ Jun 5 2008, 10:40 AM) I have been waving to caymens, boxters and even an old 944 while in my old '95 993 cab lately. They just ignore me. I have to double check to see if I have been driving my 914. So.... a '95 933 is now the new 914. NRP - No respect porsche The driver of the 944 was probably stunned. I know I was when I got a wave from a NICE black 993 while in my old 944. Not the ones you typically get kudos from while driving the "bastard" (i use the term affectionately) Porsches. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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| ericread |
Jun 5 2008, 01:29 PM
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The Viper Blue 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,177 Joined: 7-December 07 From: Irvine, CA (The OC) Member No.: 8,432 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(purple @ Jun 5 2008, 11:44 AM) QUOTE(ericread @ Jun 5 2008, 01:15 PM) It all comes down to who's (whom's?) driving the other Porsche. There are a lot of Porsches down her in Orange County (SoCal), and it appears to me the older folks that know what they're driving tend to wave. For example I was driving in Irvine the other day when a brand new Cayman passed me going the opposite way. Out of the corner of my eye I noticed that it was being driven by an older gentleman, and as he passed, I saw something... My passenger told me that he had rolled down his window to wave at us, smoething I would have never expected! Now the younger drivers with their pneumatic trophy wives don't seem to even see me. But I wouldn't expect most of these guys even know what they're driving... (the car or the girl). It doesn't really bother me because for the people that appear to be so status-ridden that they have no time for me, I wouldn't really want to waste my time with them. We wouldn't have a lot in common... As for the other drivers (of both normal and exotic cars), they may not wave all the time, but they sure stretch their necks taking a look. (Maybe it is my incredibly handsome and manly looks they are looking at... but I doubt it). Quick story: I was driving east on the 55 the other day and a new Masarati was following right behind me. In pretty heavy traffic, I was driving beside a SUV (with out of state plates) that had a 10-12 year old in the back seat. I thought the kid was going to break his neck trying to get a look at the Masarati! I changed lanes and got beside the Masarati, pointing out the young passenger in the SUV. The Masarati driver waved and pulled up next to the SUV, where the young passenger get his camera and took a number of pics. Now that was pretty cool! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) You sir, have thumbed the pages of Aldous Huxley... At least we are consuming transport, us lowly deltas... have you had your soma today? WOW, that's some pretty heady shit form a guy with a "Fish Assholes" avatar! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) "...thumbed the pages of Aldus Huxley..." Isn't that the guy who sold Pagemaker to Adbobe? Yeah, I'm feelin smarterer now... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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| blitZ |
Jun 5 2008, 01:47 PM
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Beer please... Group: Members Posts: 2,223 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Lawrenceville, GA Member No.: 4,719 Region Association: South East States |
I give the flash when I see Porsche coming the other way. i think 5% respond, the rest probably think I'm warning them about a speed trap. Bring back the flash.
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| ericread |
Jun 5 2008, 01:50 PM
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The Viper Blue 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,177 Joined: 7-December 07 From: Irvine, CA (The OC) Member No.: 8,432 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(ericread @ Jun 5 2008, 12:29 PM) QUOTE(purple @ Jun 5 2008, 11:44 AM) QUOTE(ericread @ Jun 5 2008, 01:15 PM) It all comes down to who's (whom's?) driving the other Porsche. There are a lot of Porsches down her in Orange County (SoCal), and it appears to me the older folks that know what they're driving tend to wave. For example I was driving in Irvine the other day when a brand new Cayman passed me going the opposite way. Out of the corner of my eye I noticed that it was being driven by an older gentleman, and as he passed, I saw something... My passenger told me that he had rolled down his window to wave at us, smoething I would have never expected! Now the younger drivers with their pneumatic trophy wives don't seem to even see me. But I wouldn't expect most of these guys even know what they're driving... (the car or the girl). It doesn't really bother me because for the people that appear to be so status-ridden that they have no time for me, I wouldn't really want to waste my time with them. We wouldn't have a lot in common... As for the other drivers (of both normal and exotic cars), they may not wave all the time, but they sure stretch their necks taking a look. (Maybe it is my incredibly handsome and manly looks they are looking at... but I doubt it). Quick story: I was driving east on the 55 the other day and a new Masarati was following right behind me. In pretty heavy traffic, I was driving beside a SUV (with out of state plates) that had a 10-12 year old in the back seat. I thought the kid was going to break his neck trying to get a look at the Masarati! I changed lanes and got beside the Masarati, pointing out the young passenger in the SUV. The Masarati driver waved and pulled up next to the SUV, where the young passenger get his camera and took a number of pics. Now that was pretty cool! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) You sir, have thumbed the pages of Aldous Huxley... At least we are consuming transport, us lowly deltas... have you had your soma today? WOW, that's some pretty heady shit form a guy with a "Fish Assholes" avatar! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) "...thumbed the pages of Aldus Huxley..." Isn't that the guy who sold Pagemaker to Adbobe? Yeah, I'm feelin smarterer now... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Dang, it's been a long time since I've read Huxley - probably back to my college days (early 70's!!!). At least I can say that I'm proud to live in the Brave New World... Or am I ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) You sir should change your avatar to read "Intelligent, educated and well read man, with Fish Assholes" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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| purple |
Jun 5 2008, 01:50 PM
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Pigeon feeders attract me Group: Members Posts: 938 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 7,942 Region Association: None |
not just any kind of fish assholes, GERMAN STYLE Fish Assholes. LOL
I'm shocked when I read something written in the 30's that so damned accurate about today... |
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| Betty |
Jun 5 2008, 02:03 PM
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Driver Group: Members Posts: 511 Joined: 10-December 04 From: Hurst, TX Member No.: 3,255 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(blitZ @ Jun 5 2008, 02:47 PM) I give the flash when I see Porsche coming the other way. i think 5% respond, the rest probably think I'm warning them about a speed trap. Bring back the flash. Umm... what kind of "flash" are we talking about here? |
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