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I am SOOO ready!
I just booked my plane tickets to pick up my very first 911!!! I'll be flying out Sunday with my best friend, and we'll be soaking up the automotive goodness for all the 500 miles back home
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Who said you could have my car?
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What year are you getting? You might want to get some tips on what to carry with you in case you break down. Like if it is an 87 to 89 you might want to take a DME relay, etc.
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I remember driving my baby home several years ago...I had a "500 mile grin" that still hasn't worn off
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I definitely have the pre-drive grin already
cygtoad, I'm getting an '87 Coupe. What's the story with the DME relay?
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Welcome to the board, you've got some reading to do
(at least, that's the way I was...lot's of info in the archives if you use the search feature). For an '87, it's prudent to have a spare DME relay "known to be good" as they do fail, and can/will leave you stranded eventually. Get one, but I wouldn't concern myself with it for the "virgin voyage home", as there are lots of potential "gotchas" with any 20 year old car that you don't know. Cell phone and AAA would be my backup plan.
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05-30-2007, 06:08 AM
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That was my plan exactly - AAA and a cell phone. I'll look into the DME relay. Thanks!
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I don't know if you're used to driving 911s or not, but please don't be tempted to "see what she can do" on the way home despite what your best friend says
. There will be time for that once you're more familiar with your car (i.e is it mechanically sound?) and you've got more seat time.
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If you are looking for a shop when you return ,check out specialty cars in Allentown . Mark the owner, is a Professional.
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AAA and a cell phone is a must. The DME Relay probably won't go bad on your trip but it is a good idea to carry a spare in the glove box to save yourself the hassle of a tow if it goes.
I have an 87 as well. I think the hardest thing for me to get used to with the 911 is the RPM range at which it should be driven. If you drive it as you would most other cars (between 2000 to 2500 RPM) when cruising it will seem like an utter dog. It may even lug or buck. Keep the engine North of 3000 RPM unless you are on the highway and trying to save gas in fifth gear. To you the engine will seem like it is straining at this RPM, it's not. Porsches are high revving loud cars. The sooner you accept this fact the happier you will be with the car. Congratulations on your purchase. When you learn to drive the car (and that will take some time), it will reward you with a great experience.
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