Today I Realized My Dream(Drove a 911 for the first time!)
05-08-2014, 12:50 AM
#31
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I just remembered my second question.
I'm given to understand that VINs from the 70s might be harder to work with than newer cars, but is there any way I could learn more about my dad's 911? Specifically his car alone? Build date, where it was sold, and so forth? Would the VIN help here? What do I do with it?
I'm given to understand that VINs from the 70s might be harder to work with than newer cars, but is there any way I could learn more about my dad's 911? Specifically his car alone? Build date, where it was sold, and so forth? Would the VIN help here? What do I do with it?
05-08-2014, 01:14 AM
#32
Once warmed up no issues with the rpm. usage. That is what makes a slow car fast.
Cruising in 5th at 70 mph 3k, drop it into 4th and hit it...that's when that 6 sings (when your Dad and the law allows).
Just practice the double clutching slowly til you get the hang of it.
You can DC downwards too but blip the throttle when in neutral...i.e. 2nd gear to first gear when moving slowly obviously (hill or stop etc.) Clutch pedal to floor move from second to neutral, clutch pedal up slight throttle blip, clutch pedal down and into first gear. Take your time.
No blip needed when going up 1-2-3-4 etc and I generally only use it on 1-2 changes otherwise do as you are doing and take your time placing it in gear.
Have fun.
Cruising in 5th at 70 mph 3k, drop it into 4th and hit it...that's when that 6 sings (when your Dad and the law allows).
Just practice the double clutching slowly til you get the hang of it.
You can DC downwards too but blip the throttle when in neutral...i.e. 2nd gear to first gear when moving slowly obviously (hill or stop etc.) Clutch pedal to floor move from second to neutral, clutch pedal up slight throttle blip, clutch pedal down and into first gear. Take your time.
No blip needed when going up 1-2-3-4 etc and I generally only use it on 1-2 changes otherwise do as you are doing and take your time placing it in gear.
Have fun.
05-13-2014, 03:11 AM
#34
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05-14-2014, 01:48 AM
#35
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I pulled up to my aunts house for a Super Bowl party and saw an unfamiliar Guards Red 993 cab out front, lowered with MY02s and the top down. I fell in love. I eventually found out who it belonged to inside the house and I confessed my undying love for all things Porsche and he tossed me the keys, having known me for 5 minutes. I found out later that he never lets anyone drive that car.
Best experience of my life. The smell. The growl. The 5 gauges. The close windshield. Amazing. After we cruised around town for awhile we got back and I was telling my then fiancé about the drive. He tossed me the keys again and told me to take her for a drive.
I put it on the back burner for years and years, and this finally gave me that push to make the purchase, so I went for it and I've never been happier.
You're a lucky man and should jump at every opportunity to drive that thing.
05-14-2014, 04:35 AM
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I pulled up to my aunts house for a Super Bowl party and saw an unfamiliar Guards Red 993 cab out front, lowered with MY02s and the top down. I fell in love. I eventually found out who it belonged to inside the house and I confessed my undying love for all things Porsche and he tossed me the keys, having known me for 5 minutes. I found out later that he never lets anyone drive that car. Best experience of my life. The smell. The growl. The 5 gauges. The close windshield. Amazing. After we cruised around town for awhile we got back and I was telling my then fiancé about the drive. He tossed me the keys again and told me to take her for a drive. I put it on the back burner for years and years, and this finally gave me that push to make the purchase, so I went for it and I've never been happier. You're a lucky man and should jump at every opportunity to drive that thing.
I can't wait to get my own when I'm done with college! So many options to choose from, like I'm at ze German candy store! Wunderbar!
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05-14-2014, 10:03 AM
#37
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I just remembered my second question.
I'm given to understand that VINs from the 70s might be harder to work with than newer cars, but is there any way I could learn more about my dad's 911? Specifically his car alone? Build date, where it was sold, and so forth? Would the VIN help here? What do I do with it?
I'm given to understand that VINs from the 70s might be harder to work with than newer cars, but is there any way I could learn more about my dad's 911? Specifically his car alone? Build date, where it was sold, and so forth? Would the VIN help here? What do I do with it?
