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So We're driving it home
Sorry All! I didn't mean to post twice. Wonky hotel internet ! Please follow the other thread with the same title.
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09-05-2020, 05:12 PM
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7.0:1 > 11.3:1 > 7.0:1
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From the sidelines I've been watching you debate doing this drive, I'm really happy for you that it's going well. 24 years ago I did my first drive home and contracted the disease on that day, honey had no idea what I brought into the house. Whoooooeee it wasn't long and she figured it out!
I feel sorry for the old guy, know he will regret his decision to sell. |
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09-05-2020, 05:50 PM
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Pics would be nice...
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09-05-2020, 06:06 PM
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Good to hear, I bought a 1988 3.2 in Florida. I flew down to Jacksonville and drove it home to Winnipeg, Canada. Drove through Valdosta! Drove about the same speed as well, saw an effortless 100+ a few times. Got chased by a tornado in Iowa. Great trip.
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09-05-2020, 06:06 PM
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Excellent, glad it’s going well, they are great long distance machines.
Please post some pictures! Thanks for sharing the adventure.
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09-05-2020, 06:08 PM
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You've got two threads on this. I replied to the other already.
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09-05-2020, 06:22 PM
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Good luck. I hope this drive is the first on many for you and your two new loves. Many happy returns.
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09-05-2020, 07:16 PM
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You mention getting used to the 915, don’t rush the shifts, a very slight pause in neutral as you shift up or down will work wonders in your smoothness and in the life of the gearbox....
Enjoy the drive
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09-05-2020, 07:21 PM
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I'm pleased it has worked out well and you are loving the car.
The funny thing is after you have driven the 911 for a few hours every other car feels a bit weird LOL |
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09-05-2020, 08:18 PM
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When you get to Valdosta, if you need anything, let me know. I'm only about 30 minutes from there.
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09-06-2020, 03:05 AM
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The was a nice comment Fred. One of the reasons this forum is such a treasure.
Good luck and drive carefully. I’m jealous because I’m stuck in a hospital bed and the only thing I get to drive is the nurses crazy. Tony |
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09-06-2020, 03:12 AM
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hospital blues
Hi Bigtoe,I wish you a speedy recovery and sitting in your car rather than where you are right now.Are they working on that BIGTOE?Ciao
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1979 Porsche 911 SC
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1972 6 conversion 
1972 Datsun 510 
1986 
1977 Porsche 911S Targa
Carrera
Zeus (god of thunder and lightning)
