Topic: My 42 year wait...

[No H2O]

Hcrv, it's owners like you that help keep more than 70% of all Porsches ever built still on the road (read that stat on the Porsche website last week).  I love the fanaticism and makes me more comfortable thinking that some day I'll buy my used Porsche from someone who cares as much as you do about the details. 

You ought to see my Honda CR-V and its my daily driver which on October 8th will be 10 years old. 
 I Krown it myself and no holes were needed to be drilled. Then its run on Mobil 1 since the 1K km inspection which I performed as well as all others...the approach end of the cam lobes (OHC) look like the day they came off the shelf.

So yes, my vehicles are pampered. Trouble is, I have friends in line for them; quite a few have bought my cars.

Furthermore, I actually enjoy looking after my cars and motorcycles...its great mental therapy and gives you time to think about things.

[jamie1]

Congrates on the new to you car. Enjoy.

[safristi]

.."mental therapy" wot OILS ya........................................EPA sounds "fishy" ...IS THERE A COD ........with 10W-50 specs............


 Just playin' wif yer Porsche will be therapy enuf.....................I blink therefore I am 100yards down tha road...................

[blur911]

Congrats on the new toy.  A 993 is on my short list as well.

BTW,  if you live anywhere near enough to Picton, Ontario,  come out on Oct 18th and test it out with us.  We're holding a autocross at an airport.  You'll be able to open it up a bit and see what it can do.

[No H2O]

We're holding a autocross at an airport (near Picton).

I know it well. I landed there on my dual cross country when I was doing my private pilot licence.

[Railton]

We're holding a autocross at an airport (near Picton).

I know it well. I landed there on my dual cross country when I was doing my private pilot licence.

Must've been eventful.
Railton

[Ex-airbalancer]

They  still can land planes there?
I thought the runways were discommissioned

[blur911]

They  still can land planes there?
I thought the runways were discommissioned

It's private now and most landings are from the Picton flying club.  We have the airport closed for our events, although that hasn't stopped a few people from landing anyhow.

We had a good Porsche worthy course there a few weeks ago.  Be real nice for a yellow 993

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnnn4sQ6m6M

[johngenx]

Now you need a Mooney...

[Railton]

Now you need a Mooney...

If he was American. This is Canada man, he needs a C185 Amphib (or a 206)!
Railton

[No H2O]

They still can land planes there?
I thought the runways were decommissioned

The ex-military airstrip was abandoned when I landed there in 1979. There were blades of grass growing out of the cracks in the runway.

My instructor and I shut down in front of one of the old run down hangars for a break, before heading off again.

I got my commercial and instructors shortly thereafter and became a flight instructor in 1980.

[johngenx]

If he was American. This is Canada man, he needs a C185 Amphib (or a 206)!
Railton

Do they have Porsche engines?

[No H2O]

Do they have Porsche engines?

Actually, Porsche did produce an aircraft engine based on the flat-6.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_PFM_3200

[tpl]

Do they have Porsche engines?

Actually, Porsche did produce an aircraft engine based on the flat-6.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_PFM_3200

There was a "road test" of a plane with that engine in Road&Track IIRC.    I had wondered what happened to it and now I know.   Seemed like a good idea to me, replace those old pre WWII light aircraft engines with something newer,lighter and more powerful.

[blur911]

They still can land planes there?
I thought the runways were decommissioned

The ex-military airstrip was abandoned when I landed there in 1979. There were blades of grass growing out of the cracks in the runway.

My instructor and I shut down in front of one of the old run down hangars for a break, before heading off again.

I got my commercial and instructors shortly thereafter and became a flight instructor in 1980.

It probably hasn't changed much since 1979.  There's more grass growing in the cracks, we design courses around the more "hazardous" parts.  The hangars might be in better shape as there is some industry of sorts going on there.  The old rows of barracks are pretty cool.  Some movies have been filmed there.


C'mon, we'll make a little room in between for the yellow car.

[Ex-airbalancer]

They still can land planes there?
I thought the runways were decommissioned

The ex-military airstrip was abandoned when I landed there in 1979. There were blades of grass growing out of the cracks in the runway.

My instructor and I shut down in front of one of the old run down hangars for a break, before heading off again.

I got my commercial and instructors shortly thereafter and became a flight instructor in 1980.

It probably hasn't changed much since 1979.  There's more grass growing in the cracks, we design courses around the more "hazardous" parts.  The hangars might be in better shape as there is some industry of sorts going on there.  The old rows of barracks are pretty cool.  Some movies have been filmed there.


C'mon, we'll make a little room in between for the yellow car.

Do you take the ferry to get there or come down the 401?

[blur911]

They still can land planes there?
I thought the runways were decommissioned

The ex-military airstrip was abandoned when I landed there in 1979. There were blades of grass growing out of the cracks in the runway.

My instructor and I shut down in front of one of the old run down hangars for a break, before heading off again.

I got my commercial and instructors shortly thereafter and became a flight instructor in 1980.

It probably hasn't changed much since 1979.  There's more grass growing in the cracks, we design courses around the more "hazardous" parts.  The hangars might be in better shape as there is some industry of sorts going on there.  The old rows of barracks are pretty cool.  Some movies have been filmed there.


C'mon, we'll make a little room in between for the yellow car.

Do you take the ferry to get there or come down the 401?

From Kingston we take either.  We have some maps and instructions here from a previous event:
http://www.stlac.ca/RegionalSlalom.htm

SCENIC ROUTE FROM WEST OF PICTON: To reach the town of Picton traveling from the west on highway 401, take exit 525 south (Highway 33, Loyalist Parkway) and follow the signs to Picton. Before entering PICTON right turn onto Route 1. T-Right onto Route 10 and immediate left onto Route 22. Enter at second gate on right.

[No H2O]

C'mon, we'll make a little room in between for the yellow car.

We'll see what the weather does.

I don't intend on driving this thing in the rain, unless I happen to get caught in it.

I was just under the car...cripes, even the threads of the bolts look like they were installed yesterday...not fourteen years ago.

I'd like a ride around the county as I've done so often on my motorcycle.

[quadzilla]

A little late to the party but a big congrats on the new car!  Hopefully we will get some nice fall driving weather so you can get out there and enjoy it before the snow comes.

[Ex-airbalancer]

C'mon, we'll make a little room in between for the yellow car.

We'll see what the weather does.

I don't intend on driving this thing in the rain, unless I happen to get caught in it.

I guess your not drive it all this October 
On the weekend I had the top up and down about 4 times because of the rain