attn: East Coast R Gruppe, S registry and fellow enthusiasts

[scarceller]

Originally Posted by Newsboy

Scarceller
As of last November, cars 1995 or older in Ma., do not need an emissions test either.
Were you able to get a reduced rate on your insurance? If so, any driving limitations.

I already have a 2500mile/year reduced rate ins. (Leland West Ins. Co.) not sure I can get much cheaper. But I will check.

[Jim Garfield]

I can't get past the stylized Model T that they put on the antique plates, if they lost that I would get them too.

[Mark Morrissey]

Please forgive my ignorance on this but has there ever been talk of organizing an East coast Treffen get together like the kind that happens in California? This would be too cool and I for one would love to attend something like this for one reason:
I want to see your cars!!!

Best regards,
Mark

[sezme]

+1 !

[Jim Garfield]

Originally Posted by marksgtv

Please forgive my ignorance on this but has there ever been talk of organizing an East coast Treffen get together like the kind that happens in California? This would be too cool and I for one would love to attend something like this for one reason:
I want to see your cars!!

Stay tuned.

[lateapex911]

Originally Posted by jax911

. I believe that my bro Mike has signed us up for a Limerock DE day in april with SCDA, .

I've instructed with them. Ian runs a good event.

[mppickett]

Wow. Thanks for the tip!

Originally Posted by scarceller

Speaking of RI, here's a funny DMV issue I ran into the other day.

So my registration expires this year and my car is 25years old now (1984 Carrera). Turns out 25 year is a magic number in RI DMV; first you no longer need to pass any emissions testing, meaning they will still test the car at inspection time but if you fail emissions you still get an inspection sticker.

But wait the story gets better, turns out the car also can now get antique registration (plates). So I ask about these antique plates and find out that this type of registration only costs $16.00 for 2 years (the regular registration costs $65.00) but it's even better yet! Only in RI could they pull this next part off: if you have antique plates the car is COMPLETELY exempt from inspection & emissions! So guess what kind of plates are now on my car?

The fine print says you should only use antique plates for taking the car to and from shows or events, I figure I really don't drive the car much so I should be OK. Then I asked a few Police Officer buddies here and they said if I pull you over I'm looking for valid registration and insurance if you can show me these 2 docs you are set to go. The only thing that bothers me a little is driving around without an inspection sticker (but remember it's not required on antique plates) but without the stick it's a RED flag to get pulled over and then explain to the officer you are exempt.

I'm not sure who was the RI brain child behind thinking it's OK for OLD cars to not be inspected, as I said only in RI.

[914efi]

I own property in RI, but main residence is MA. I wonder if I can register cars there without an RI license.

Thanks also for the info on the pre-'96 cars(pre-OBDII) in MA, I did not know they had implemented it. I assumed they would still do an idle test on emissions like they used to.

[84_Carrera]

Sal, I've been looking forward to the next emissions test on my 84 as well. I (cough cough) forgot to get my November inspection before so when the car came out in march it would be 2 years until it was 25 years old, and therefore exempt. I knew about this setup because of my dad's '64 Vette.

So now I'll see just how bad the emissions are with no cat, +6% fuel, and the Weltmeister chip. Woo Hoo!

I also thought of the Antique plates, but I'd be too fearful that I went over on the mileage & got bagged. If it saves me taking a day off & going to the registry (shudder), I'll keep my old tags thanks.

Hey Jack, I think Ian lets you run without tags on the car. You're all good!

[scarceller]

Originally Posted by 84_Carrera

I also thought of the Antique plates, but I'd be too fearful that I went over on the mileage & got bagged. If it saves me taking a day off & going to the registry (shudder), I'll keep my old tags thanks.

Fred,

As for mileage limit on RI Antique plates I don't think there is any limit. It only states that you should use the car to and from events, guess the event could be in Brazil ? I have 2500 mile/year limit on my insurance but the plates don't say anything about a limit.

The red-flag I think is not having the inspection sticker, Antique plates in RI do NOT need to be inspected. However, I plan to try and get the car inspected anyway to get the sticker, just not sure if I can?

[deathpunk dan]

Does anyone have a Z block they are willing to let me borrow? I have a good metric dial indicator but no z block fixture...

Will travel to pick it up & return & provide choice beer or wine as thanks.

[deanp]

Hugh R will be in town from Monday - Wed. Mark (Buckterrier) and I have already committed to dinner on Wed in the Framingham / Natick area? Anybody else in?

In Boston March 9, 10 & 11

[Monza_dh]

anbyone doing this ride???:


I'm thinking of pulling a Rosie Ruiz and tagging along or heading up to Qunicy on my own to join the cars at the end.

128 at 11am even on a Sunday is still pretty busy.
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2009 Spring Time South Shore Rally & Sunday Brunch
Written by Chris Ryan
Spring Time South Shore Rally & Sunday Brunch @ Firefly’s
Sunday, May 17th

On May 17th, NER invites all of you to take a scenic Sunday drive ending up at fellow NER member and event sponsor Steve Uliss’ Firefly’s Restaurant in Quincy for their Sunday Brunch.

We will meet at the MacDonald’s parking lot located on Rte 128/I-95 South at the Rte 16 Exit at 10:30 am, where you can have a coffee and socialize with your fellow club members, talking about all the tweaks you made (or planned to make) to the old Porsche over this long and endless winter, or compare plans for enjoying the upcoming NER season of autocross, DE, and other events.

Note that the entrance to McDonald’s is just after the actual exit for Rte 16 on Rte 128 Southbound side only -- like an unmarked rest stop -- do not take the exit itself.

Before we depart, we will hold a driver’s meeting to discuss the route, timetable, and other details. Printed directions will be provided complete with a list of rally checkpoints for you to follow. The group will plan to depart MacDonald’s at 11:00 am. After that, each car is on their own to make their way to our destination, so staying within site of the group is your best option. Directions to Firefly’s from I-95 (highway version) are provided below, just in case.

Our route will take us on a scenic ride through Southeastern MA on secondary roads through Dover and Medfield, then heading southeast out toward the coast. We’ll then basically follow the coastline up to Quincy, arriving at Firefly’s between 1:00 and 1:30 for their Sunday Southern Brunch Buffet. Members will be on their own for the Brunch Buffet — bring your appetite for some good eating with fellow PCA friends after a morning drive. Once you arrive, park with the other Porsches and identify yourself as a Porsche Club member to be seated in our group area.

Pre-registration is requested for this event. We need to advise the staff of our group size prior to arrival.

Directions:
From Rte 16 McDonald’s on Rte 128 South: Take Route 95 South until it turns into route 93 North. Take Exit 8 to Furnace Brook Parkway. At Traffic Circle, take 1st exit onto Furnace Brook Parkway. Turn Left on Adams Street. Look for 516 Adams Street (Firefly’s Restaurant) on the left.

Maps, additional directions, and more information are available here
Firefly’s Quincy Telephone: 617 471 0016

Registration Request: Spring Time South Shore Rally
Name(s): ____________________________________________ #Of People In Party: ______
Address: ____________________ City / State / Zip: __________________________________
Phone: ______________________ email: __________________________________________

Please pre-register for this event by May 10th ; email Chris Ryan or mail this form to: Chris Ryan, 28 Myrick Lane, Harvard, MA 01451

Last Updated ( Monday, 23 March 2009 )

[911Rips]

Dave
I spoke with Chris regarding this event, I'm glad you posted it - it might be fun to catch up with these guys when they get to the South Shore or head up to meeting point.
I'm heading to "Deals' Gap" and "Tail of the Dragon" in NC tomorrow morning with a few of the gang for a long weekend. We've got about 20 longhoods and a few shorties meeting there.
I am hoping to set up a run for April 18th, I'll post details when I get back from this trip - only 17hrs to get there - are we are out of our minds?
regards,
Paul

[RedBaron]

I dont want to get this thread sidetracked, but if anyone was recently stopped on the side of an exit ramp on 395 in their red targa 911, I was driving the guards red 944S2 that went by and tooted its horn.

[84_Carrera]

That'd probably be Mark trying to put on another piece of Carbun Fibah...

[Buckterrier]

Originally Posted by 84_Carrera

That'd probably be Mark trying to put on another piece of Carbun Fibah...

Don't start Forespin!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jax911]

Hey Paul,
are you back from your trip?
Would love to see some pics.

All other gang, just a reminder that the SCDA track day at Lime Rock is on the 20th, sign up now www.scda1.org I think.

[jax911]

Sorry,
www.scda1.com

[Buckterrier]

Jack, check out Fred's thread ,Smokey mountains