John D.

Not that we ever need an excuse to party, but now we have one! Mark Grasser’s wife Lynda turns 50 tomorrow, and in celebration of her big day, Mark has generously opened his new home in Eliot, Maine to Partiers and Porsches! And - BTW - Lynda knows *nothing* about this party - so it ought to make for some interesting "household ambiance" during the first few hours...

Mark and I will probably be in the garage - Mark's "new home" given that this "event" will be sprung on Lynda - and I'll be "fixing" Mark's 928, not that it's broken... Yet..... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

All are invited!

The Party is tomorrow, March 22, 2003 and starts at 4pm.

Email: jmunson@rennlist.com for directions!

Best to all.!!

John Krawczyk

John,

Dont forget that the 928 has the engine in the front.

John D.

Hey John...!

Thanks for the tip - I just printed out your avatar for reference... BTW: How to you open the engine lid???

Shane

John D,

For those of us obviously too far away to make it, Wish her a Happy Fiftieth for us. And have some extra beverages for us too! :}

Eric Dvorak

Hey John K, how DO we open the lid? These cars are so reliable I've never had to try!

OT: When the next beer night? also let me know when you need the engine hoist & stand.

John D.

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by Shane:
<strong>... And have some extra beverages for us too! :}</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Thanks Shane..! I'll pass on your regards!!

Now - as for the extra beverages - I figure I'll just start earlier then everyone else - so I'll definately have time for a few extras..

Best to you!!

John D.

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by Eric Dvorak:
<strong>Hey John K, how DO we open the lid? These cars are so reliable I've never had to try! ....</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Now I know you are pulling my chain..! If the fusebox is under the hood - I know you know how to open it up..!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" />

4MIDLIF

As a gift idea, see if my license plate is available in Maine..

John D.

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by 4MIDLIF:
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If I do - and it is - I'll DEFINATELY say it's from you..!!!

John Krawczyk

Fuse box is in the footwell of the passenger side of the 928. No need to open hood to get at fuses.

OT - Eric - Next Wednsday ought to be good. Rockville. What's the name of that pool hall again?

Eric Dvorak

Sounds good, address as follows:

Orange Ball Billiards
430 Hungerford Dr
Rockville, MD 20850
301-309-6440

John D.

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by John Krawczyk:
<strong>Fuse box is in the footwell of the passenger side of the 928. No need to open hood to get at fuses. ....</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">You folks crack yourself up - no don't you??!!! Seriously, I had the opportunity to drive John Hammer's '85 5-speed Euro 928 at this party, and on the 928 e-mail list, there was some discussion about what my impressions were. Last night, I posted the reply (see below) - and I was asked to please post it on the Rennlist Forums as well... So here goes - but please remember - I'm a 911 and 914-6 owner, so what do I know...

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by John D. on the 928 e-mail list:
<strong>On Mon, 24 Mar 2003 18:49:44 -0600, davor wrote:
&gt;Man, I love it when you talk like that. Do some more,

John D. Replies:

This will be challenging - let me give it a try. I still have "the grin" - so let me try to translate that into words.

Recollections of a "928 Experience"....

You look at it - and it is "there". Poised low, with an elongated hood, and swept-back lines following thereafter, the outline says "drive me". So, you take up the open invitation.

The door closes with a soft "thud", and you are in the "Zone". All is quiet, the world melts away. Your thoughts of what you should be doing become thoughts of what "is" - and what "is" surrounds you with perfection in design and human engineering where "people" meet "Machine". The dash pod looms close as you adjust it to your "zone". You adjust the seat, check the pod, check the wheel - and look at what starts the beast. The key hangs invitingly - beckoning your hand intervene.

You turn the key - and the "zone" throbs. Not the starkly rasping sound of a flat-six, but rather - the dull throb of eight cylinders all beating to the same rhythm - a calliope of machine, exhaust note - and the throbbing still exists as a "grumble", not a "whine" that exists in other lesser automobiles. Man has now truly "Met Machine". You are part of that "zone", you are part of that "music" - and the "throbbing" continues.

Selecting first, the gear shifts into the gate. The clutch responds - silky smooth to the touch - and your right foot presses gently. Anticipating your needs - the "Machine" responds - the throbbing increases, the tone changes - and you are still in the "zone". You are "the zone".

Second gear comes much as the first - but faster still. The throbbing changes to match the rhythm of your pulse - faster, faster- until both the rhythm and the throbbing feel like they will, or must - change. But neither give away to the beat or the rhythm or the throbbing which transcends both man and machine . Faster still, the "Machine" asks for more - and you acquiesce to the needs of the machine - bringing into 3rd, your foot presses ever gently again.

And "the Machine" doesn't respond, rather, it "anticipates". Surely - it "knows". The headlights, sunk low into the fenders, can surely see. They anticipate - and see where you want to place the "Machine" - and it takes you there. You are "one", with this machine, as you don't "drive" it - you enjoin it in your thoughts - and it responds. Steering is light to the touch - and it responds. You imagine it around the corner - and it is there. You believe that you are "one" with the "Machine" - and you are.

Pressing the brake pedal, as you slow both your heart and the throbbing of the machine. And it is firm. It reassures you that the "Beast" can be reigned in - slowing, stopping - but eager to do it all again. And it beckons you to do so, The dull throbbing through your seat demands it be so. And again, you respond to the "Machine".

Every time you are in the zone - you are the "Machine". And this Machine is your 928 - where "Man Meets Machine"…

John D.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">

Eric Dvorak

You had to do that didn't you, now I've gotta take another cold shower!

Shane

Very Well Stated John!!

It is quite the Endorphin rush every single time I fire the engine, knowing what is to come.

Randy V

Jayzus, what were you drinking JD? Sounds like it was an out-of-body experience bordering on the religious... <img border="0" alt="[cherrsagai]" title="" src="graemlins/drink.gif" /> .