New Years Day ... NorCal East Bay

[MattKellett]

Originally Posted by darkbeer

I'm afraid I must break my silence relating to the "mishap" with Matt's car.
Truth is, we have been working on a top secret system to allow a Porsche to actually fly, for short distances. Imagine, stuck behind one of those @(%^&$# Prius Drivers on a 2 lane road with Dbl Yellow line.....just push a button, and FLY OVER the fool, land in the lane and continue on your way. We are still working some of the bugs out....but, we think we are CLOSE........This was a minor setback.

As Greg states, we have a couple of bugs to sort out, but we are so close, I'm talking about maybe a month's more work and we'll be there.........

The problem is we are lacking a little funding and need, how shall I put this, well, we need someone to loan us a couple of vehicles for testing purposes. The problem is that we've had our insurance cancelled, so what we're offering is a percentage in the company. We expect to have an IPO within 2 years.

Who's in?

You can reply to Matt@mattsflyingcircus.com

As Greg and I are founding members, with Greg coming up with the superb company name by the way, we'll be doing all the research and marketing - expect a facebook and website soon.

[TheCarGuy]

Here is my video of the drive: [HD] New Years Day Porsche Drive 1-1-2012 - YouTube

[dedes]

Originally Posted by darkbeer

I'm afraid I must break my silence relating to the "mishap" with Matt's car.
Truth is, we have been working on a top secret system to allow a Porsche to actually fly, for short distances. Imagine, stuck behind one of those @(%^&$# Prius Drivers on a 2 lane road with Dbl Yellow line.....just push a button, and FLY OVER the fool, land in the lane and continue on your way. We are still working some of the bugs out....but, we think we are CLOSE........This was a minor setback.

LOL...good attitude...and special thanks for staying with Matt on this top secret system!! See you on the road!

[MattKellett]

Greg and I at the top, we decided to hang back from the main group to allow everyone else to squeeze in there - sacrifice in the name of the Porsche brethren

We even took in the tour!

[80-911SC]

I like that view of your car better than the previously posted pic ....

Steve

[darkbeer]

actually scientifically proven with 'blind studies'....
97.462% of respondents prefer all 4 tires of a Porsche 911 to be within 5 degrees of the horizontal plane when parked. Parking a Porsche at greater then 30 degrees from horizontal plane caused an increased heart rate and elevated serum adrenaline levels. This was also evident in subjects that occupied a moving 911 going down inclines greater the 30 degrees. Seek immediate medical attention for inclinations greater the 30 degrees that last longer then 4 hours. Use as directed.

Thanks to Steve for putting on an unforgettable New Years Day Drive....

[80-911SC]

I know its late notice but any one up for a run on 1-1 ....

was thinking a redo of the last ...

meet at Porsche of Livermore ... 9 am and take off about 930 ....

[djantlive]

i would be very interested!

[gordemann]

I would be interested..especially if it could be more like-- leave at 9:00..

[80-911SC]

Originally Posted by gordemann

I would be interested..especially if it could be more like-- leave at 9:00..

there you go .........

[ard]

Steve, thanks for resurrecting the thread. I was hoping we could do a Santa Cruz Mountains to the coast run, but may be too far of a drive for East Bay / Central Valley folks.

I ran last year's run a few weeks ago - road conditions are generally good - a few short sections of Mines in Santa Clara county have received fresh asphalt.

[MattKellett]

I'm in!

Has it really been a year already?

Cheers

Matt

[djantlive]

Looks like we have a good quorum!

Anyone want to set it up? Not sure if we need to contact Porsche Livermore if we are meeting there. I can post this on 6speed and Rennlist also.

Maybe we can start listing the drivers? I'll start...

1. Djantlive - Gallardo / M3
2. KBliew - 996 C2
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[80-911SC]

Originally Posted by djantlive

Looks like we have a good quorum!

Anyone want to set it up? Not sure if we need to contact Porsche Livermore if we are meeting there. I can post this on 6speed and Rennlist also.

Maybe we can start listing the drivers? I'll start...

1. Djantlive - Gallardo / M3
2. KBliew - 996 C2
3. Steve ---80sc ....
4.Matt
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no we will be fine meeting there .. I have permission from the Manager ... honestly ...

Matt ... its been a while .. last time we saw each other was Heavens swap meet ...

[lateapex911]

Sigh- there you guys go again, getting me all sad that I can't live out there.
If you're on the fence about making the run, do it for me. Lifes short, and you all live in an awesome area with great 911 roads. Enjoy them while you can!

(I'm hoping to visit around Jan 30th, but sadly in a rental, LOL)

[Palum6o]

Hey guys, I'm new to the area and would like to join you. I'm on the east bay side, but I'm willing to drive anywhere.

[YaHoo!]

I'm in as long as it doesn't get too big.

Was there a bike event happening last year? Saw one video with lots of bicycles.

Mke
92 964 C2

[LARRY SHARP]

I will probaly go .. its a nice road this time of year. Last year very few bikes or any traffic .

[mcomet]

Is this open to any type of Porsche? What time are people meeting? I am up in Concord area but would love to meet other Porsche friends...I have yet to join the PCA. Got my 2003 Boxster S earlier this year...
Thanks
Michael

[MH911]

Put me down. It's been a while.