R U Here, John Rott? Published in C&D letters
10-02-2002, 05:34 PM
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R U Here, John Rott? Published in C&D letters
I just noticed John Rott, Of Louisville KY won the "best letter" in the November '02 Car and Driver, whimpering about family jewels and 944 Turbo mechanics draining bank accounts. Oh well, he won a cool RX-8 Magic 8 ball.
See page 18 for details..
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See page 18 for details..
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10-02-2002, 08:25 PM
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Don't have that mag (yearly fees go to MAXIM).
What was the jist of the letter? Was it really that good? How much ranting about the 944 did he do?
Thanks Dan. Always good to see our cars show up in a bigger spotlight, even if it might be negative!
What was the jist of the letter? Was it really that good? How much ranting about the 944 did he do?
Thanks Dan. Always good to see our cars show up in a bigger spotlight, even if it might be negative!
10-02-2002, 08:51 PM
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[quote]Originally posted by Perry 951:
<strong>Always good to see our cars show up in a bigger spotlight, even if it might be negative!</strong><hr></blockquote>
Especially if it is negative! That means cheaper 944s!
<strong>Always good to see our cars show up in a bigger spotlight, even if it might be negative!</strong><hr></blockquote>
Especially if it is negative! That means cheaper 944s!
10-02-2002, 09:30 PM
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I Quote John Rott:
"Two very upsetting items from Tony Swan's One Lap of America story in the August 2002 issue, both involving entrants Gwen Butler and Matt Hubbard: First, many proud, independent men have been accused of having their jewels removed by their new wives and kept in a jar on the mantel, but not many have been so proud of the alteration to advertise it boldly on the hatch window of their car (see page 124) "Racing to the Alter" indeed, Mr Hubbard. Ouch. I showed the picture to my dog, Leo, and he whimpered, then licked himself.
But the last whimper was mine. Hubbard has (had) the very same car I have. A granite-red 1986 944 Turbo. Seeing the engine detonate drained all the blood from my face-a procedure similar to the operation regularly performed by my mechanic as he gradually replaces all of the 16 year old rubber parts (internal and external) on the vehicle, while simultaniously emptying my bank account. You may pass my address to Mr. Hubbard for the mechanics phone number. And being twice married myself, I'll tell him about the jewels. Ouch."
Take it for what it is worth. I thought the car in the Car and Driver article was a Turbo S, at least it was shod with the wheels from one. He may have cried about 944 maint.. probably because he doesn't have Rennlist to save him $$$ and therefore he's at his mechanic's mercy.
"external" rubber??? Is that tires or something else? window weatherstripping? bumper guards??
Hmmmm
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"Two very upsetting items from Tony Swan's One Lap of America story in the August 2002 issue, both involving entrants Gwen Butler and Matt Hubbard: First, many proud, independent men have been accused of having their jewels removed by their new wives and kept in a jar on the mantel, but not many have been so proud of the alteration to advertise it boldly on the hatch window of their car (see page 124) "Racing to the Alter" indeed, Mr Hubbard. Ouch. I showed the picture to my dog, Leo, and he whimpered, then licked himself.
But the last whimper was mine. Hubbard has (had) the very same car I have. A granite-red 1986 944 Turbo. Seeing the engine detonate drained all the blood from my face-a procedure similar to the operation regularly performed by my mechanic as he gradually replaces all of the 16 year old rubber parts (internal and external) on the vehicle, while simultaniously emptying my bank account. You may pass my address to Mr. Hubbard for the mechanics phone number. And being twice married myself, I'll tell him about the jewels. Ouch."
Take it for what it is worth. I thought the car in the Car and Driver article was a Turbo S, at least it was shod with the wheels from one. He may have cried about 944 maint.. probably because he doesn't have Rennlist to save him $$$ and therefore he's at his mechanic's mercy.
"external" rubber??? Is that tires or something else? window weatherstripping? bumper guards??
Hmmmm
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