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Sad to see that one go but looks like we may have two new cars for the DFW group.
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Does it have the "Do It Yourself" manual transmission, or the superior "Fully Equipped by Porsche" Automatic Transmission? George Layton March 2014
928 Owners are ".....a secret sect of quietly assured Porsche pragmatists who in near anonymity appreciate the prodigious, easy going prowess of the 928."
I'm glad Dave got this car. If any of you have any regularity problems I suggest a ride with dave in the "louie" and your problems will be solved. Many years ago I let him drive my 996 turbo when there were very few of these cars around to play with. I had the car for about two weeks and he pestered me for a drive like a puppy trying to get me to throw the ball. Off we went. Within a few minutes we were doing triple digits on A1A between Stuart and Hobe Sound FL...a 35 mph road (with no cross streets or driveways) that ran alongside the FEC railroad tracks.
It was all fun and holding on tight until the crossover. The crossover is a quick right/left that went up a grade, crossed the elevated railroad tracks at about a 30 degree angle, then down the other side a left curve back to being parallel with the tracks. Keep in mind there is two way traffic and you can't see over the tracks to see what might be approaching for oncoming traffic. As we approached the crossover I noticed ZERO decrease in speed, I looked over and there was this vacant yet intense look in his eyes... in a few seconds we were on the other side and I was changed forever. That was the first and last time the 996 turbo left the ground unless it was on a lift. Kind of reminded me how Evel Knievel could land a harley on a ramp at an angle and not crash...sometimes.
I am humbled and honored to purchase one of the more "Significant" 928's gracing the roads of America.
Special thank's go to Darien Nunn for his excellent care of the car we have agreed to nickname "Louie" in honor of its builder, Louis Ott. Massive respect goes to Mr. Ott for his creativity and craftsmanship in building this incredibly well balanced 928.
I have been interested in this car for over a decade and nearly purchased it last year, but unfortunately, I did not feel qualified to maintain it. Thanks to Dave K, my concerns were laid to rest and I am now confident that with his help, I will be a good steward of this "Beast".
I have no intentions of changing anything on the car and will maintain it exactly as it is, "a piece of 928 history".
Regards and safe travels to all...
Dave
Hi Dave,
I'm pleased that The Beast has found a good home. Darien took excellent care of it and I'm pleased you didn't find any need to change it around.
Louie
Currently 928 less and living in Arizona.
Hi Dave,
I'm pleased that The Beast has found a good home. Darien took excellent care of it and I'm pleased you didn't find any need to change it around.
Louie
Currently 928 less and living in Arizona.
Hi Louie,
I'm glad that you approve of the change in stewardship. It was fun discussing the car with you before Darien bought it and I recall being more than impressed with the logic and skill of your execution. I also recall reluctantly passing on it and being disappointed with myself for not stepping up to the responsibility of ownership. This time I stepped up and pulled the trigger.
Louie, as I told you, you are a hero of the 928 world... the likelihood of this car changing hands again anytime soon is rather remote (unless the big bad virus gets me). I am looking forward to many miles of fun behind the wheel of this beast and even a bit of airtime and smooth landings...
Enjoy Arizona and don't forget that Sedona has a great airport, great roads and is in the 928 area code...
I'm glad Dave got this car. If any of you have any regularity problems I suggest a ride with dave in the "louie" and your problems will be solved. Many years ago I let him drive my 996 turbo when there were very few of these cars around to play with. I had the car for about two weeks and he pestered me for a drive like a puppy trying to get me to throw the ball. Off we went. Within a few minutes we were doing triple digits on A1A between Stuart and Hobe Sound FL...a 35 mph road (with no cross streets or driveways) that ran alongside the FEC railroad tracks.
It was all fun and holding on tight until the crossover. The crossover is a quick right/left that went up a grade, crossed the elevated railroad tracks at about a 30 degree angle, then down the other side a left curve back to being parallel with the tracks. Keep in mind there is two way traffic and you can't see over the tracks to see what might be approaching for oncoming traffic. As we approached the crossover I noticed ZERO decrease in speed, I looked over and there was this vacant yet intense look in his eyes... in a few seconds we were on the other side and I was changed forever. That was the first and last time the 996 turbo left the ground unless it was on a lift. Kind of reminded me how Evel Knievel could land a harley on a ramp at an angle and not crash...sometimes.
Nice recollection! I'm still Chuckling regarding the Evil Knievel reference.
What you did not have advance notice of, is the fact that I'd piloted that flight pattern before and since your Turbo was so well tuned, it was a piece of cake...
And, I doubt we were ever more than four feet off the ground at any point... No FAA rules were broken... No handcuffs involved...
(Attention maintenance... Code brown in isle 996 ;-)
We were honoured Louie brought his car to the 2014 Sharks On Ice event we had up in Alberta, Canada and was truly spectacular to view and meet the man himself.
When the car started that Sunday morning in the cool mountain air even the grizzly bears took notice.
Nice upgrade to your fleet Dave, that whole car reminds me of a Chip Foose filtering,
Louie did a great job of enhancing every aspect of that machine in subtle ways where your just nor really sure if thats how it came from the factory until you open the hood
I was at the dyno run on the youtube video I re positioned the tiedown straps they fastened them around the blades of the LCAs. I put them around the shocks.
Dave now your gonna have to hire a few drivers to exercise your fleet en masse
Great catch Dave! You are building quite the collection, and this one has to be the center piece. Crazy HP/TQ. Enjoy
Ed,
I can't pick a favorite! They all have such different virtues, and of course I have not driven "Louie the Beast" yet. So the jury awaits on the driving impressions to render its verdict.
This is an interesting display... Methinks that mayhaps perchance the learning curve on this one will be vertical.
If anyone has a spare copy of the June 2008 "Excellence" magazine, I would be interested in obtaining a few copies for my collection and documentation of the car.
03-27-2020, 03:17 PM
George Layton March 2014
