What I Learned From Fellow Pelicans

[DougZ]

When I bought my 911 SC last year I was a total novice to the air cooled world. Since I joined this forum I have learned many helpful things to improve performance, reliability, safety. I also got to learn what members do to customize their cars.

So I did following: Added Etarga LED instrument lights; Added fuse to that circuit, added JWest headlight relays; Added fuse to the AC Blower Motor wiring; Replaced shift coupler bushings; Replaced AC Compressor Belt; Installed SSI heat exchangers and Monty 2 in 1 out muffler.

My general observations are that most owners love their Fuchs wheels especially the 8" or 9" width. Most owners want to get 17" wheels. Skinny Euro rear bumpers are preferred over US version (Kardeshian rear end) bumpers. Seems like most people prefer the cars without rear spoiler followed by Duck wing. Whale tail comes in last. There seems to be lot of carburetor lovers. There is also lot of humor on the forum. My favorite is the friendly rivalry between the Targa vs. Coupe owners.

[Oh Haha]

Yep, this is a great community.

I didn't join Pelican until AFTER I pulled the engine/trans out of the SC the first time(by myself, without anything more than the Haynes book.)

My 911 hasn't needed much over the years but I visit here pretty much daily to see what's going on. I also try to share what I have learned about the 911 even though I don't have the experience that others do.


Not only is the technical information invaluable, the guys and gals here are a good bunch of people.

[matt f]

If you like the Targa v Coupe dialogue, visit the 930 forum and read the daily, hilarious Paul v Ronnie give and take.

The consensus seems to be Paul is the giver and Ronnie the receiver.

Matt

Also, do search for the classic "monkey roll" and "just nicked my sack" threads.

[RD911T]

Originally Posted by matt f

Also, do search for the classic "monkey roll" and "just nicked my sack" threads.

No luck with search, Linky please!

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by matt f

the consensus seems to be paul is the giver and ronnie the receiver.:d

+1

[TheSt|G]

Targa owners are terrible people.

Key point that can't be missed.

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by TheSt|G

Targa owners are terrible people.

Key point that can't be missed.

Terrible, yes. However, Targa owners carry a far greater numerical count for saving infant children from raging house fires vs. coupe owners.

Maybe the lack of fear comes from not really having anything to live for?

[trader220]

How many times do we need to go over the data that all points to 1 thing?

Targas are just better in every measurable statistic. Targa owners are better looking, make more money and are more respected in their communities. Do we really need to go over this again?

Where is that fella from Beverly Hills or Malibu who was sure his Targa 72T cruised easily at 165 mph with the top off? He was sure he was right and was willing to mix it up with anyone who didn't believe him.

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by trader220

Targas are just better in every measurable statistic. Targa owners are better looking, make more money and are more respected in their communities. Do we really need to go over this again?

At least you have the stones to put this to bed. I was being obsequious to humor the pathetic bastards.

[nineball]

everything is better topless, including targas and the women who ride in their passenger seats sans tops.

[ClickClickBoom]

Originally Posted by nineball

everything is better topless, including targas and the women who ride in their passenger seats sans tops.

Except the women who ride topless in targas usually will have their cans drooping onto the floor....

[wayner]

I prefer my women with hard tops rather than leaky ones...

[Ronnie's.930]

Originally Posted by matt f

The consensus seems to be Paul is the giver and Ronnie the receiver.

Matt

Matt, you are entering (not like that!) dangerous territory, my friend - "poking the caged T-Rex" (not like that!) as Bob K would say! Consideryourself warned, bub!

[Ronnie's.930]

Originally Posted by trader220

Targas are just better in every measurable statistic.

They're definitely better at suckage (like Bob & Matt)!!!

[TheSt|G]

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

Terrible, yes. However, Targa owners carry a far greater numerical count for saving infant children from raging house fires vs. coupe owners.

Maybe the lack of fear comes from not really having anything to live for?

I'll certainly agree your picnic basket is less safe.

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by Ronnie's.930

Matt, you are entering...dangerous territory..........."poking the caged T-Rex"

I tol' him and he wouldn't listen.

[nineball]

Originally Posted by ClickClickBoom

Except the women who ride topless in targas usually will have their cans drooping onto the floor....

sorry to hear about your misfortunes.

[ClickClickBoom]

Originally Posted by nineball

sorry to hear about your misfortunes.

Just relating observations on those who ride shotgun in the PCars.

[zippy_gg]

Back on topic...
There isn't a single project I started on the car that did not begin with an intensive search and reading threads, especially ones with pictures.
Thanks to the great collective wisdom of this forum I saved money, time, and effort.

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by zippy_gg

Back on topic...
There isn't a single project I started on the car that did not begin with an intensive search and reading threads, especially ones with pictures.
Thanks to the great collective wisdom of this forum I saved money, time, and effort.

+1

Also, how many times has Probst's book or Jim's CIS Primer been read and things just don't quite make sense and one of the CIS Gods drops some simple practical suggestion and all is well?

The few times I have helped folks it's from stuff I picked up from others here..............even Ronnie.