What happened to the Mulholland "King of the Hill" RSR?

[Noah930]

Going to a HS football game tonight.

[craigyirush]

Hi Chris,

Been lurking on this thread for a while but not posting.

Just wanted to say congrats on getting the car running again.
It looks great.

You should bring it by the Sunday super car show at Valley Circle.

I am sure it would generate a lot of interest.

[Noah930]

Originally Posted by craigyirush

You should bring it by the Sunday super car show at Valley Circle.

I am sure it would generate a lot of interest.

I don't know about that--the part about generating any interest. We think the car's pretty neat, but in today's jaded world, unless your car costs 6 figures, no one's gonna blink an eye. They'll probably just feel sorry for you that you can't afford something newer. The only Porsches that seem to generate any interest at Supercar Sunday are Carrera GTs.

[Banning]

Originally Posted by Noah930

I don't know about that--the part about generating any interest. We think the car's pretty neat, but in today's jaded world, unless your car costs 6 figures, no one's gonna blink an eye. They'll probably just feel sorry for you that you can't afford something newer. The only Porsches that seem to generate any interest at Supercar Sunday are Carrera GTs.

Another funny one, thanks Alereck.

I used to go to Supercar Sunday with my Testarossa (6 figures) and it wasn't even noticed due to all the other exotics that are always present there.

I think you will find that it's only the stuck-up, filthy, money worshiping trash that will feel that a Porsche dosn't rate.

If anything does get noticed, it is usually something unique.

The truth is, the Porsche in general is a superior car to all others. We are talking about a 911 of course. No other car has the endurance. No other car has such superior engineering. No other car will do what a Porsche can do. Anyone who believes otherwise is just plain ignorant. I am not exagerating or incorrect my friends.
I have worked on cars for almost 40 years and I base my opinion on all my mechanical experience. I love all cars but for the Porsche, there is no substitute!

Why do you think I chose Porsche to build my Mulholland racer? I could have picked any car.

After racing and beating everyone in the Ferrari Club (with their new 360's, new 550's, etc.) with my old Testarossa I learned this:
At speeds below 100mph the Carrera would stomp the crapp out of the Testarossa.
On Canyon roads, the Carrera would pitifully destroy and embarass the Testarossa.
Under all braking conditions, the Carrera stops like no car that I have ever driven, the Testarossa scares me to death with it's inferior brakes. Bad!

Don't misunderstand, the Testarossa is a beautiful 12 cylinder car that is extremely fast and handles well at high speeds. (It actually feels superior above 120mph)
It's just that after owning a Ferrari for 8 years it seemed quite obvious that it can't compare with most aspects of the Porsche.

PORSCHE! PORSCHE! PORSCHE! ANYTHING ELSE IS JUST ROLLING METAL!
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[LaCarrera]

It was a little hot up there today Have to go back at night like usual

westside up 405 .. down laurel for fuel and back

[Banning]

That's a beautiful 911 you have LaCarrera. The blue details with the white car looks great.

Thanks again to Derek, Radu, Dave, Chris, and Nick for coming over when we started the Carrera for the first time. Here is the video of that day, two hours condensed into a few minutes thanks to my sister, Karina.

[lfot]

Cool

[LaCarrera]

Planning a photo shoot with our little crew that runs up there ... will invite you with yours when we do ... RS, GT3, Koni Cup Car and Challenge with plates etc etc ... yours will look nice with all of ours if you want to join in.

[Banning]

Originally Posted by LaCarrera

Planning a photo shoot with our little crew that runs up there ... will invite you with yours when we do ... RS, GT3, Koni Cup Car and Challenge with plates etc etc ... yours will look nice with all of ours if you want to join in.

That's very nice of you LaCarrera, thanks very much. Sounds like I'd be in good company.

That photo of your car in the setting sun looks great. Looks like Marina Del Rey in the backround.

The previous photos that you posted were taken on Mulholand except for the last photo at the Chevron station on Laurel.
Please correct me if I'm wrong:
First photo taken in Dog Leg Straight going east towards Beverly Glen (before dogleg).
Second photo taken at the bottom of the Esses (going east) just after that nasty, blind right turn.
Third photo taken in The Racecourse going east just before the turn where you see Deadmans ahead.

Great pics, thanks for posting.

[Noah930]

Last photo: Mother's Beach in Marina del Rey?

[LaCarrera]

Yup. Mother's Beach lot near the gym.

[slodave]

Well, for a short period today, I was "King of the Hill"....

It's not smog - think sepia tone

OK, not Mulholland Dr., but top of Stunt Rd - near Mulholland Hwy., though...

[lfot]

Nice, Dave!
Your car looks killer in this photo.
Almost makes me want to give up the graceful lines of the coupe for the _____ lines of a Targa.

(joke dude... joke)

[KevinP73]

Are you missing your center caps?

[Banning]

Originally Posted by KevinP73

Are you missing your center caps?

Dave is trying to cut weight to offset the heavy rear Targa glass.

[KevinP73]

Originally Posted by Banning

Dave is trying to cut weight to offset the heavy rear Targa glass.

Taking off every other lug nut cuts a lot of un-sprung weight also.

[Jeremy Cottrell]

So, who is going to the Ventura Show this weekend?

[Jeremy Cottrell]

Man, don't tell me i killed the thread with that question??

[lfot]

Originally Posted by Jeremy Cottrell

Man, don't tell me i killed the thread with that question??

It's all your fault, Jeremy.
I'm probably not going to Ventura this year. Many reasons.

[Retrorick]

I for one, will not be attending due to geographical logistical conflicts...