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Purchased My First 911
Although the requisite photo will have to wait until winter is over here in Central NY, I purchased and picked up my first 911 a couple of days before Thanksgiving. Its a very nice black 1985 Targa that some of you have seen which was owned by Jon B Ripps who has been a frequent contributor on this site.
Actually, I went down to Jon's house which is about 240 miles from where I live and drove the car home on a miserable, drizzly and overcast day. I must confess that had it not been for this site and willingness of its members to help each other, and first timers like me, I probably would not have bought a 911, which is something I've wanted for a long time. In any case, my first purchase was to order Waynes' books "101 Projects for your Porsche 911" and "How to Rebuild and Modify your Porsche 911 Engine" which I figure are necessities and will help me get acquainted with my new toy. Thanks Pelicans for your support and I look forward to my new journey. Dom |
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12-02-2007, 12:24 PM
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Welcome aboard Dom. Read all you can over the winter so we can help you spend your $$$$ on goodies in the spring. Depending on where you are, there are probably Pelicans in town.
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12-02-2007, 12:30 PM
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Let the addiction start! Congrats.
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Welcome Buddy!
I truly do LOVE NY!!! Cheers |
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12-02-2007, 01:29 PM
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Just drive her. I drove my cab last night.
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12-02-2007, 02:53 PM
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Welcome to the madness, Dom. I also found Wayne's two books excellent resources to understand my '87 Carrera. Don't forget the pictures.
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Welcome Dom, I look forward to seeing pics when you can post them. Just came back from giving mine a short run in the garage (we have 10cms of snow outside) and even that small task gets me excited.
Both are good books. Too bad you will have to wait until the spring with the rest of us northerners before you can really get to know your new mistress. My first season was fantastic. Take her out to an autocross, they are a hoot around the pylons and its quite safe!
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12-02-2007, 05:10 PM
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Get the book (101) and sorry, but pictures are required no matter what time of the year.
 Welcome! Jerry
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Welcome and congrats on finding the best model year of all!
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Welcome Dom,
 If you are a hands on guy this site is invaluable. Congrats and enjoy. Mike
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Welcome aboard! Don't forget the Bently book. It is a "must have."
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12-03-2007, 05:24 AM
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Hello, Dom. Welcome to Porsche madness. Your car is the exact same year, model and color as my last one. Sold it a few years ago. Still miss it. I live in Pompey, so give me a shout if I can offer any advise.
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12-03-2007, 05:55 AM
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welcome. im in rochester. youll enjoy the fingerlakes with the 911!
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12-03-2007, 01:48 PM
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Hi Dom......glad to see you posting here! Congrats on your new addition....I know you'll get as much enjoyment out of it as I did. If I had more time, it would still be in my stable.
I am excited to watch your progress as you learn here and look forward to hearing about your "bonding" with the car. Go ahead and post some pictures when you get a chance....nobody cares if she's a bit dirty. If most of you haven't guessed, Dom bought my car....I can't tell you how thrilled I am that it went to another P head....it's kinda like keeping it in the family. Like i said in my thread when I sold the car a few weeks ago, there will be a new "newbie" in the works here. BEST OF LUCK DOM. The informational resources here are endless. Jon jbripps
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