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Congrats Dave I am sure you are the perfect caretaker for "Louie"
Now how is Darrien going to get to Sharks in the Badlands?
Part of the deal was that Darien received my Prussian Blue over Can Can Red 85 S... But that Panamera Turbo S he just purchased is pretty stunning, so do not be surprised if he drives it instead. And, I hear that another cool 928 has his eye... We will both be there! One way or another!!!
Originally Posted by Darien Nunn
No worries...I will be there
This is going to be a fun event! I'm loving driving Louie a bit. He gets lots of "Thumbs Up's" from the general public! Took him out for some back to back comparative runs with the Turbo the other day. Louie is soooo much more engaging, and dare I say demanding, but both leave me grinning like a kid in a candy shop!
This thing is such a Bad ***, reminds me of having a 50 caliber Desert Eagle pistol... BOOM!!!
Eric, (Turq) stopped by yesterday (observing social distancing rules) and we went out for a ride in Lou-eeee in gloves and masks. He took a few photos and video's, so perhaps he'll share some of the nonsense we were up to. The weather was cool and the roads wet in spots, so we could not play too hard, (especially since I haven't gotten that much seat time in Lou-eeee yet).
Today and tomorrow's forecast contains lots of rain and wind... Cayenne days...
Eric, (Turq) stopped by yesterday (observing social distancing rules) and we went out for a ride in Lou-eeee in gloves and masks. He took a few photos and video's, so perhaps he'll share some of the nonsense we were up to. The weather was cool and the roads wet in spots, so we could not play too hard, (especially since I haven't gotten that much seat time in Lou-eeee yet).
Today and tomorrow's forecast contains lots of rain and wind... Cayenne days...
Patience Grasshopper...
What an afternoon of fun! Got to see Dave and his new acquisition, Lou-eeee. Such a cool car. Love the fact that, other than the roll cage, fender flares and on-board Windows PC, it pretty much looks like a really nice well kept 928. That is, until Dave fires up the engine. We went for a quick ride around Dave's northern Michigan town. Here is a video:
What an afternoon of fun! Got to see Dave and his new acquisition, Lou-eeee. Such a cool car. Love the fact that, other than the roll cage, fender flares and on-board Windows PC, it pretty much looks like a really nice well kept 928. That is, until Dave fires up the engine. We went for a quick ride around Dave's northern Michigan town. Here is a video: https://youtu.be/Ij0pr0Uo554
Looking forward to Lou-eeee and Turq getting together this summer!
Good to see you guys out enjoying the 928. I'd love to have my 928sg parked next to Turq at an event someday. So many similarities.
why does it have a vent on drivers wheel arch but not the passenger side?
Hi Christian,
I made the molds with no arch on either side. I wanted to use the volume on driver side where the rear muffler had been for an engine oil cooler. There was plenty of room for ducting over the rear wheel and I made metal ducting for that. The opening was made by freehand to what looked right. It could be a little larger but since this was no1 prototype, I didn't do it and it is barely adequate. A fan helps with the oil cooling.
On the pass side there just isn't room for an opening and duct. You have the fuel tank filler over there and it is quite large. So I left it alone and besides I wanted to see what it looked like with the rear duct and also without the rear duct. There is a duct behind the right rear wheel to get air to the tranny cooler which is located in the rear bumper channel using the stock GT oil cooler.
Hi Christian,
I made the molds with no arch on either side. I wanted to use the volume on driver side where the rear muffler had been for an engine oil cooler. There was plenty of room for ducting over the rear wheel and I made metal ducting for that. The opening was made by freehand to what looked right. It could be a little larger but since this was no1 prototype, I didn't do it and it is barely adequate. A fan helps with the oil cooling.
On the pass side there just isn't room for an opening and duct. You have the fuel tank filler over there and it is quite large. So I left it alone and besides I wanted to see what it looked like with the rear duct and also without the rear duct. There is a duct behind the right rear wheel to get air to the tranny cooler which is located in the rear bumper channel using the stock GT oil cooler.
Hope that answers your question.
Louie
When I answered Christians question earlier, I used a wrong word. I wrote "arches" when I meant opening or scoop or vent, Not arches. Sorry.
This is just such an inspirational car on every level... was there ever an original build thread?
I have not seen one, but if there is, it would be great to have it linked here.
If it existed, it would be quite long because there is sooooo much that has been done. I took it out for a ride last night and was absolutely wowed once again.
Perhaps the best way to consider this car is as a "Development Mule" wherein Louie applied his considerable genius as a functional 928 engineer and product developer. Everywhere you look their are subtle details that he re-thought and improved. All of it looks like it belongs and the fit and finish is simply a marvel to thoughtfully inspect.
Drooman and I were chatting about this car a few weeks ago and he commented "If Louie had paid himself fifteen cents per hour, he'd have $300,000 in this thing". Its that well done!
Good to see you guys out enjoying the 928. I'd love to have my 928sg parked next to Turq at an event someday. So many similarities.
Originally Posted by EMan 928
What an afternoon of fun! Got to see Dave and his new acquisition, Lou-eeee. Such a cool car. Love the fact that, other than the roll cage, fender flares and on-board Windows PC, it pretty much looks like a really nice well kept 928. That is, until Dave fires up the engine. We went for a quick ride around Dave's northern Michigan town. Here is a video: https://youtu.be/Ij0pr0Uo554
Looking forward to Lou-eeee and Turq getting together this summer!
Sorry I was a bit remiss in staying current with this thread. These three cars should absolutely be together at an event! Perhaps we could aim for "Sharks In the Badlands" in July?
I already have my room booked!
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There is a good excuse for my distraction:
My wife and I had another hair-brained idea and are building a cottage on the bay (with a garage for Louie...).. Perhaps it will be our retirement home eventually? It is taking quite a bit of time getting it all designed, decorated, synchronized and built! This project only started in October and pushed my bad *** garage aside for a while.
Eric now has a new waypoint for if he needs a safe harbor when out in the Tiara...
We have a great builder who understands the extreme weather this home will be exposed to. Sometimes I think Louie is influencing the engineers as they design and integrate the various strengths of the structure and electronics... Between the shear walls, hurricane strapping, massive bolts and steel braces, blown foam insulation and full Ice and water shield, it should be solid as a 928 and a great spot to play!
About that garage?
Hmmmmmm!
Or, a Porsches on the beach event... Unsalted of course...
04-25-2020, 09:10 AM
THANK YOU!
