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Name: Brad
Age: 31 (Though I've been around RL for a long time...)
Occupation: IT Security Nerd
Non-Porsche Related Hobbies: Is there such a thing? Ok, shooting things (guns and cameras).
Porsche Genesis: Wanted a 944, well.... long road since then with quite a few 944s.
Rennlist: Internet search for a 944.
Non-Porsche Related Hobbies: Road biking, soccer, travel (dual UK/Canadian citizen so hop back and forth a bit), beer, cats
Porsche Genesis: A few years ago I had a 1987 VW which I absolutely loved. It was a "downgrade" from a 2007 but I preferred the simplicity, the charm, the 80s-ness, and the continual shopping for parts and tinkering with it. I wanted to move on to something similar, but a step up. Of course this could only mean another 80's German car - and the 911 was perfect. Back then (2011) 87-89 911 prices were somewhat reasonable, but I ultimately got frustrated at being beaten to the punch every time a decent one became available. I lost heart and bought something more modern. Long story short, the 911 idea never went away and earlier this year I found my 951 and fell in love with it. Sold my 2012 I'd had for 9 months (great car but no passion) and pulled the trigger.
The 911 is still on the cards - but with prices now escalating and the 951 putting a smile on my face, who knows.
Rennlist: Research point for the 911 back when that was happening - been lurking for years
Non-Porsche Related Hobbies: Skiing (mostly cross-country and biathlon), soccer, road cycling, waterskiing
Porsche Genesis: My father-in-law had two. '89 951 and '91 S2. A few years ago I had survived a cancer scare complete with a brutal surgery, and he gave me the S2 as a thank-you for not dying...
So I got mine through pain, generosity, and a sense of humor.
Rennlist: Found it while learning how to maintain it. I've always been an amateur wrencher. Loving the S2.
Al Winklmeier
Age 48
Database Admin
Cars seem to take all my time, they all need work. But I like watersports and realizing quickly Im getting old for that...
944 LS1 track car
944 autocross car ( blown head )
930 small block conversion not finished
935 clone missing a motor
Non-Porsche Related Hobbies: Outside of taking care of my toddler? Fishing, shooting, hiking, and Subaru's
Porsche Genesis: My father bought the 1990 s2 cab in 1992 used. I grew up with it and after my dad lost interest I am now reviving her. After I stop the hemorrhaging I will enjoy driving around VA next year.
How I found Out About Rennlist: Google researching problems and maintenance.
Porsche Genesis: I never liked the 911, the engineer in me just thinks all that Porsche engineering is just putting lipstick on a pig. Always wanted a project car so I started looking for a RWD 2+2 for under $4k. Turns out there aren't many options. Ended up narrowing it down to a Z32 300ZX and the 944, but the 300ZX is much more cramped to work on so I went for the 944. I don't think I've regretted my decision...
Rennlist: Found it to be the most complete database of information while starting to wrench, so I joined up.
Name: Phil (but pretty much everyone calls me "Pilk")
Age: 34
Occupation: Motion Graphics and 3D Animation
Hobbies: Modding other cars >_>; video editing, beer, classic video games (COD has nothing on Bubble Bobble), guns. Did I say cars already? Lots of cars! Basically, if it's expensive I'm there
Porsche Genesis: When I was growing up a guy in my neighborhood had a 944 and I've always wanted one. I bought mine in 2001 and DDed it for a few years before I decided to be a clot, and appropriately ruined it. Restoration underway! I hope to add a 951, 928 and 914 to my collection some day, and the wife wants a 550 spyder (replica). Which is why she is the "wife." You can't let the good ones escape.
Rennlist: Discovered many years ago, I forget how. But I've joined now! That counts, right?
Non-Porsche hobbies: My Audi TT, paint and body work, custom fabrication, art and tattooing(was a professional and liscensed), dreaming of way too many wheels sets I want!
Porsche Genesis: I have been in love with 911 since I was 8 or so. I have always said they are out of my price range, but with the money I have spent on my cars, I could have easily bought one... I started paying attention to the 944 when I was 16. I have always known I would end up with one. I recently started a major build with my Audi, so I needed a new daily driver. I figured the time was right to look for a 944, and found a clean low milage car, so I bought it a few days later. I am completely in love with it. It's a nice change from dealing with the newer complex Audi.
Rennlist: I have always found forums helpful, so I simply found this one.
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Name: Jack Schroeder
Age: 20
Occupation: Photographer/Cinematographer
Hobbies: Skateboarding, cameras cameras cameras, creative stuff, art.
Porsche Genesis: Dad had a 928, tons of friends had 944's. A friends 944T boosted past me one day and ever since then I had wanted one so bad.. And now I do.
Rennlist: Locals.
Name: Scott Disselhorst
Age: 46
Occupation: Product Design, Petroleum Industry
Hobbies: PC Gaming, Home Theatre Viewing
Porsche: Bought a 1986 944 NA for my 15yr old son to learn on and tinker on with me. My first Porsche also.
Other cars: 1993 Accord Wagon, 2005 Pilot
Hobbies: Guitar since I was 17, XBOX One, making computers do stuff, and fixing stuff around the house
Porsche Genesis: I always loved the 944 as a kid. I have imaginged having a pet car for a while but needed to wait for the right time for money and to have a good garage of my own. Finally about 2 months ago, my 1983 944 has arrived. I love fixing stuff on it and making it wonderful again.
Rennlist: I am new to the list and getting a lot out of it. It is a nice community and I hope to make a contribution.
Name: Paul
Age: 58
Occupation: Retired Mariner, now Power Plant Operator
Hobbies: Too many to list - too much free time on my hands
Porsche Genesis: My Dad had a foreign car shop when he retired from the Navy. Grew up around that business - All makes / models. I noticed the Porsche owners were more squared away and the car's were cooler. First Porsche - 73' 914; Second Porsche - 97 Boxster; Gravitated to 88' 944 - Love the Lines.
Renlist - Stumbled on it learning about 944's - Best source of Porsche info and advice on the planet.
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