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Back in New England!
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Moving to Newport, RI
I start my cross country caravan tomorrow morning.
My wife and I will be switching between my 911 and her Grand Cherokee and likely wise our two kids (3.5 and 1.5 years old). Our dog will remain in the Cherokee along with the trailer of stuff I didn't want my movers to touch (tools, jewelry, etc). Starting in Monterey, CA we're going to work our way over 40E -> 44E -> 70 -> 76 to cross PA. We'll then work our way our to 95N and head south to Newport once we reach Boston. A lot of people around here think I'm crazy for not shipping my car, but I bought it to drive. I'm also looking forward to experiencing the new Steve Wong chip I just installed yesterday. I'll try to post pictures everywhere we stop. We currently are planning the trip to take 10 days with a day of reserve. This is going to be a much longer trip than the one I did in 3 days coming out here by myself, and the kids are sure to make it much more interesting to say it nicely. Wish us luck and fair weather, Matt
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'78 RoW 911SC Targa converted to a '86-like 3.2L Cab (w/930 body & No A/C) Custom subframe integrated into AutoPower Half Cage, Euro Ride Height, Turbo Tie-Rods, WeltMeister Bump Steer Kit, Sway-Away 26mm Rear Torsion Bars, Koni Adjustable Shocks and Strut Inserts, Two Bar Rennline Strut Tower Brace, Poly Motor Mounts, WEVO Trans Mounts, Modified Conical K&N Intake, ER PB A-arm bushings and 17" CUP3 Wheels. Steve Wong Chip! |
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11-09-2007, 07:52 AM
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Location: southern RI USA
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woah
Why not get on RT 1 in westerly RI and take RT 1N to RT 138E right into Newport? Save a lot of time and aggravation compared to driving all the way to Boston and back down 24 S....
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11-09-2007, 07:59 AM
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Enjoy the drive. Should be pretty with the leaves turning.....
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11-09-2007, 08:18 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Cumberland, RI
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Welcome to the State of Corruption!
 Agreed, stay the heck out of Boston Metro if you don't have to. Avoid the GW if you can, take the Tappan Zee. Every time I try to "keep it simple & stay on 95" through NY, I get crucified - even at like midnight to 2am. Of course, I got rear-ended while at a dead stop by a Yukon doing 50 once on the TZ... Leaves are pretty much gone by here now. Maybe a little farther south.
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Fred Hurder Jr For Tech Questions: '84 911 Carrera Cabriolet (US) Weltmeister Chip, Fabspeed Euro Pre-Muffler, M&K 1-in / 1-out Muffler 22 ERP /29 Sander Hollow T-Bars, Bilstein HD Struts / Sport Shocks ERP Poly-Bronze Bearings (A-Arms & Spring Plates), Stock Swaybars Turbo Tie Rods, '92 C2 5-Spoke wheels w/ 1" adapters, Drilled Zimmermans Yes, I drive mine as much as possible. If it's >32° & sunny, I've got the top down. 
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11-09-2007, 08:41 AM
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Congrats on the move and upcoming adventure. I just did the reverse to what you're about to do; I went from Cape Cod to LA. The P-car also got driven cross-country. Newport's great. Very pretty and historic. There's a big concours every summer, too. I just got tired of the weather and a couple other traits of New England.
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11-09-2007, 08:54 AM
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Back in New England!
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Thanks for the advice guys.
Avoiding Boston is always desireable. Iwill be taking (I think its) 287 to go across the Tappan Zee, too bad I'll hit the toll in this direction but much easier than the GW. This will be my second time living in Newport and my family is looking forward to it. My wife and I meet at Norwich University in VT. We'll be spending a lot of time in VT visiting her family. We'll only be living in Newport until July and then we'll move to Ingleside, TX. So we're going to try to enjoy ourselves while we can. Thank guys, Matt
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'78 RoW 911SC Targa converted to a '86-like 3.2L Cab (w/930 body & No A/C) Custom subframe integrated into AutoPower Half Cage, Euro Ride Height, Turbo Tie-Rods, WeltMeister Bump Steer Kit, Sway-Away 26mm Rear Torsion Bars, Koni Adjustable Shocks and Strut Inserts, Two Bar Rennline Strut Tower Brace, Poly Motor Mounts, WEVO Trans Mounts, Modified Conical K&N Intake, ER PB A-arm bushings and 17" CUP3 Wheels. Steve Wong Chip! |
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11-09-2007, 10:33 AM
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Matt
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: San Diego
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Matt, are you military?
And, do you have a place to stay lined up in Newport? Enjoy the upcoming winter!! Matt |
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11-09-2007, 10:35 AM
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Welcome to New England. Bring your thermals!
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"Making things easy is hard work" My current stable: 1991 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 1992 Mazda Miata, 2004 Lexus RX 330, 1994 F150 4x4 Supercab Also rans: 1977 Carrera 3.0 (traded for C4 Cab.), 1983 944 (project car - sold) |
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11-09-2007, 10:46 AM
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Back in New England!
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I'm in the Navy. I'm coming to newport for Department head school.
Thermals are packed, so are the ice hockey equipment and snowboarding stuff. I can't wait to watch my kids play in the snow!
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'78 RoW 911SC Targa converted to a '86-like 3.2L Cab (w/930 body & No A/C) Custom subframe integrated into AutoPower Half Cage, Euro Ride Height, Turbo Tie-Rods, WeltMeister Bump Steer Kit, Sway-Away 26mm Rear Torsion Bars, Koni Adjustable Shocks and Strut Inserts, Two Bar Rennline Strut Tower Brace, Poly Motor Mounts, WEVO Trans Mounts, Modified Conical K&N Intake, ER PB A-arm bushings and 17" CUP3 Wheels. Steve Wong Chip! |
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11-09-2007, 12:15 PM
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Glad to have you in RI MattAlpha
 I'm about 15 miles away in Tiverton and the other guys are also very close. So when you get here send any of us a pm and we'll stop by and say hello!
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11-09-2007, 01:49 PM
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Back in New England!
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Tim,
I'll make sure to PM you and the rest know through this thread. Thanks, Matt
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'78 RoW 911SC Targa converted to a '86-like 3.2L Cab (w/930 body & No A/C) Custom subframe integrated into AutoPower Half Cage, Euro Ride Height, Turbo Tie-Rods, WeltMeister Bump Steer Kit, Sway-Away 26mm Rear Torsion Bars, Koni Adjustable Shocks and Strut Inserts, Two Bar Rennline Strut Tower Brace, Poly Motor Mounts, WEVO Trans Mounts, Modified Conical K&N Intake, ER PB A-arm bushings and 17" CUP3 Wheels. Steve Wong Chip! |
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11-09-2007, 08:22 PM
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Highly recommend the NWC Polo Club...
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11-09-2007, 11:49 PM
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Back in New England!
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The begins in an hour or so. I'll try and send an update tonight.
-Matt
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'78 RoW 911SC Targa converted to a '86-like 3.2L Cab (w/930 body & No A/C) Custom subframe integrated into AutoPower Half Cage, Euro Ride Height, Turbo Tie-Rods, WeltMeister Bump Steer Kit, Sway-Away 26mm Rear Torsion Bars, Koni Adjustable Shocks and Strut Inserts, Two Bar Rennline Strut Tower Brace, Poly Motor Mounts, WEVO Trans Mounts, Modified Conical K&N Intake, ER PB A-arm bushings and 17" CUP3 Wheels. Steve Wong Chip! |
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11-10-2007, 05:35 AM
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Matt
Join Date: Oct 2007
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I just left the War College a year ago- I am a Suppo. If you need a place to rent, I have a friend with two properties close to work and very Navy friendly- send me a PM if you are interested.
Ingleside next- MSM? Matt |
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11-13-2007, 04:27 AM
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Back in New England!
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Matt (mhoffman),
I'm going to a MCM as the CHENG. I'll be in the department head side of SWO. I just finished up my masters at NPS. Thanks for the housing offer, but we're going to be in base housing. I'll only be there for a about 7 months. We're currently staying the night in St. Louis, MO and we're off for the Dayton area of Ohio tomorow. Wish us luck, and I'll try to post some pictures soon. -Matt
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'78 RoW 911SC Targa converted to a '86-like 3.2L Cab (w/930 body & No A/C) Custom subframe integrated into AutoPower Half Cage, Euro Ride Height, Turbo Tie-Rods, WeltMeister Bump Steer Kit, Sway-Away 26mm Rear Torsion Bars, Koni Adjustable Shocks and Strut Inserts, Two Bar Rennline Strut Tower Brace, Poly Motor Mounts, WEVO Trans Mounts, Modified Conical K&N Intake, ER PB A-arm bushings and 17" CUP3 Wheels. Steve Wong Chip! |
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11-15-2007, 06:33 PM
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Matt
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DonZ-
how is It I keep running in to you on various forums!? (Woodenboat)- was surprised to see your handle again! Best- Matt |
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11-20-2007, 07:36 AM
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Have a fun, safe journey and welcome to the East Coast! Newport? You might think about buying a sailboat!
Jt
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11-20-2007, 07:51 AM
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Back in New England!
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Hey guys,
I made it with car and family intact yesterday. We signed the lease and dropped a few things off and got on the road again...this time to the in-laws. We're in Northfield, VT right now, but the 911 is its garage in Newport (actually Middletown). I'm going to be heading back down there Friday morning to receive our goods shipment and set-up the house while my wife's parents watch our kids. We are very lucky having her family so near us now. After that's all done we'll be driving back up Friday evening to VT. On Sunday we'll return and hopefully I'll be able to clean up each of the cars. My black Cab looks grey currently, but it ran flawlessly. Along with pictures of the trip, I'm going to also post my gas mileage stats. Steve's chip worked better than I expected. I'll try to write another post later this afternoon. We're off to buy some real winter clothes now for our kids. -Matt
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'78 RoW 911SC Targa converted to a '86-like 3.2L Cab (w/930 body & No A/C) Custom subframe integrated into AutoPower Half Cage, Euro Ride Height, Turbo Tie-Rods, WeltMeister Bump Steer Kit, Sway-Away 26mm Rear Torsion Bars, Koni Adjustable Shocks and Strut Inserts, Two Bar Rennline Strut Tower Brace, Poly Motor Mounts, WEVO Trans Mounts, Modified Conical K&N Intake, ER PB A-arm bushings and 17" CUP3 Wheels. Steve Wong Chip! |
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11-21-2007, 07:10 AM
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Matt you just beat all the bad weather moving across the states. Must be good sign!
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11-21-2007, 07:15 AM
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There are a few RI Pelican members out here, hopefully we can put tegether a drive on a Saturday morning? Welcome to RI.
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11-21-2007, 07:59 AM
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