$$ spent so far on first PCA DE

[Bill Verburg]

If you have to ask, or even add it all up, You cannot afford it!

[PorscheGAL]

Originally Posted by wildcat077

Wait until you get into "R" compounds ... another set of wheels,more camber suspension goodies,then a trailer to carry all the extra stuff ....
I just stopped counting as it's all for a good cause ... male sanity, yes women too Stephanie

There is no end in sight !!!

Cheers !
Phil

You're not joking about the R compounds. The Toyo R888 on the 930 are harsh to the wallet.

The engine build I am currently doing, I stopped tallying the money after $7000. I have no idea where I am now.

It's a slippery slope, get your wife on board soon. It will make you both happier in the long run.

[chockymonster]

Originally Posted by Tippy

That sucks!

It's alright, I just sold her miata, that should help with the balance sheet

[304065]

Don't forget a microfiber towel to wipe the permanent grin off your face. When your instructor says, "Get the Targa. Good. Brake brake brake. Now get the Turbo!" it will be hard to resist smiling.

The dollars will soon be forgotten, but the memories never fade. Be safe and have fun.

[Tippy]

Quote de Tippy

That sucks!

It's alright, I just sold her miata, that should help with the balance sheet

There ya go.

[ivangene]

Originally Posted by chockymonster

It's alright, I just sold her miata, that should help with the balance sheet

good plan, check if she has anything else of value you can sell



PS I just dropped off my second set of R888's this afternoon for mounting - last ones been on since WAY BACK in MAY (2012)

[RichardNew]

You actually think this is going to get cheaper as time goes on? Ok.

When you're all done it's going make a cocaine habit seem like a small recreational problem.

You are now on the long slippery slope. Enjoy the ride.

Richard Newton
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[michael lang]

The only only expenses mine really knows about are the confirmation emails from whichever club I'm driving with or the hotel I reserved. I am pretty lucky though, I think my wife gives me a hard time about the DEs only because she thinks she is supposed to but deep down inside I think understands how therapeutic these things are so it's not that bad around my house.

[D911SC]

I can relate to this... After spending the last 6-12 months successfully skirting around the $$ questions, I accidently left a receipt on the kitchen bench. The receipt was from my mechanic for a part payment for my current motor rebuild. I managed to dodge this muttering something like it was a quote and so far it has worked..

We do though have an unwritten and unspoken agreement - she doesn't look too hard at what I spend on the car as long as I don't question the new additions to her wardrobe...

[DanielDudley]

Maybe she is actually responsible, and looking out for your retirement, I don't know.

The fact is that you have a lot of stuff lumped together there. Much of it is maintenance.

[gchappel]

Never, never add up all the costs and then divide by the number of minutes you are actually on the track. Takes some of the fun out of it. First DE- you have only just begun.
Gary

[ShakinJoe]

Brorag

I got the humor and peed my pants laughing and for that I thank you! Wait till you have $80k in a car that you can sell for $20 - $25k. That represents about 25% of the Pelicans reading this!

[Dublinoh]

Originally Posted by bike2ride95

THE 10-COMMANDMENTS OF PORSCHE OWNERSHIP
I. Thou shalt love and respect thy Porsche and keep it in such condition that its
value shall not falter.
II. Thou shalt not have thy Porsche washed by a machine.
III. Thou shalt not love thy Porsche more than thy spouse and children; as much,
but not more.
IV. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's Porsche, but thou mayest covet his time
trial awards.
V. Thou shalt not despise thy neighbor's BMW, nor his Mercedes, nor even his
new corvette.
VI. Thou shalt not drive thy Porsche faster than the speed limit except on at track,or when no police shall be nearby.
VII. Thou shalt not neglect household chores to care for or drive thy Porsche unless such chores may be postponed again.
VIII. Thou shalt not deceive thy spouse into thinking that thou art taking a pleasant drive when, thou art going out to look at another Porsche.
IX. Thou shalt not tell thy spouse the entire cost of thy latest restoration; atleast
not all at the same time.
X. Thou shalt always wave to other Porsche drivers thou shall meet upon the roadway knowing that they share thy love for the world's finest sportscar.

You didn't know about the 9th commandment??

I found this very funny...and very true.

You could always sell off some of the older hobbies to help fund the new one...maybe some guns. I still remember finishing the last session of my first DE...the sky was more blue, the air smelled more fragrant, and I think I was about two inches taller....really.

[tazzieman]

Last DE/car swap & fang around track day cost us $50 each + some fuel
Which I guess makes up for paying 2-3x the up front cost of these cars downunder
It does help when you do your own maintenance...resulting in your better 1/2 offering a modicum of understanding & sympathy , at times...

[boyt911sc]

When my wife wanted to have the kitchen renovated with new appliances, I told her why a new kitchen when the house was only 20 years and all the appliances still working!!!!! She replied to me....."Do you realize how much you spent on your 30-year old car? My kitchen renovation would not even come close to your expenses!!!!" So she had the kitchen renovated plus new appliances and we went to Australia for 5 weeks this summer. Remember, I was hiding all the receipts and purchases from her all these years. Wives have good memory. They might pretend to tolerate our hobbies but they keep track of the expenses.

Tony

[Hodgey]

Originally Posted by DaddyGlenn

Do your own brake bleed and valve adjustment. -$331
Buy helmet at flea market or pawn shop. -$200
Skip the hotel. Camp in a state park or sleep in your car. -$200
Screw the insurance, you won't crash. -$193.60
pack your own food. (eliminates Jenny Craig too) -$270
"Borrow" some tape from another DE participant -$11


There I just saved you $1,205.60

You're welcome

^^^^^^ made me hurt my back staples laughing so hard!!!! Thanks!!!

[B+B]

Originally Posted by Brorag

Wife just found out....................she's P.O.'d and not buying the story about it's all about safety--used words like purile, teenager, thinking with the other head, low T...............I don't get it.............

let's see:



what's her problem, anyway?

Re: The Wife

Trade in the old one and lease 2 new 2012 models

[chockymonster]

Originally Posted by B+B

Re: The Wife

Trade in the old one and lease 2 new 2012 models

I think you'll find the house keeping expenses might be quite crippling. The old ones tend to keep the house.

[ivangene]

I decided if there ever is another wife - she wont be a "housewife" she'll be a little slut

clean house is over rated
hahaha

[B+B]

Housekeeping Problem Solved