How's the 928 scene in the Lake Norman, nc area?
04-21-2012, 10:46 AM
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I second the vote for Loren at Import Paint and Body... he has had quite a few 928's there!
And, if you need any mechanical work... Jim Burton (Master Mechanic at Hendrick Porsche) is our local guru. He cut his teeth on these when they were new. None better in this area!
And yes, the largest concentration of 928's in NC seems to be the Charlotte metro area (Lake Norman inclusive)!
And, if you need any mechanical work... Jim Burton (Master Mechanic at Hendrick Porsche) is our local guru. He cut his teeth on these when they were new. None better in this area!
And yes, the largest concentration of 928's in NC seems to be the Charlotte metro area (Lake Norman inclusive)!
04-21-2012, 12:16 PM
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You're not lying about the crab grass that's for sure. I also will miss Bill Millers barbeque but I'll miss Rudy's barbeque even more. Is there such a thing as good mexican food in the Charlotte area? The wife and I have gone to two or three around lake norrman and they're terrible! The barbeque is also very different here, they use hickory as opposed to mesquite and put vinegar on the meat??
A great night out on the town though is a nice dinner at Mamma Ricotta's in uptown and then a show at the Blumenthal and a drink later at one of the Pub's. Not as beautiful as the Majestic, but still great. Of course that is only if you like theatre.
04-22-2012, 10:30 AM
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I live very close to downtown Charlotte, lived here since 1990, and would say this is very much a "car guy" town, from racing shops, karting, and several good road tracks within a few hours of driving distance. I second Jim Burton for experience as a 928 mechanic, who has recently returned to Hendrick Porsche, also Import Paint and Body, as well as Matthews Township Auto body, both have plently of Porsche experience. If your looking for good Mexican food, Central avenue in Charlotte , is a good place to start.
04-22-2012, 03:56 PM
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For decent Mexican food... venture to the SE side of Charlotte -the next county to be exact. Proportionately higher Hispanic population there. El Vallarta in Monroe is said to be good. La Unica in Indian Trail is as well.
BBQ is different in the Carolinas... vinegar based instead of ketchup based. It takes some getting used to. For the best of the Carolinas-type BBQ, you have to travel a few hours to Wilbur's in Goldsboro (IIRC).
04-26-2012, 03:34 PM
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Off to bad start in NC
One of my $240k trucks burned down on Friday night just south of Statesville on the 77 with a $770k load of new BMW's out of Greer, SC. That's the second truck in as many years, I'm done with Peterbilts I tells ya.
04-26-2012, 06:40 PM
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Wow. That sucks. Hope nobody was hurt and you have really good insurance. Looks really bad, but curious as to how close it got to blowin the gas tanks. Looks like it spread pretty good.
Good luck with the new "non peterbilt" trucks cause I don't know jack about trucks.
Good luck with the new "non peterbilt" trucks cause I don't know jack about trucks.
05-01-2012, 11:57 PM
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I'm in Charlotte too near uptown. My 86 makes it to cars and coffee on occasion. Don't miss Sommerfest in Columbia, SC May 26th. The largest area PCA event of the year.
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05-02-2012, 12:11 AM
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Wow. Fuel lines?
NC is good, short ride to sharks in the mountains.
As for Lake Norman, so long as you stay off that lake, you are safe. Second only to Smith Mountain Lake for pure danger.
OK for sharks, just not watersports.
NC is good, short ride to sharks in the mountains.
As for Lake Norman, so long as you stay off that lake, you are safe. Second only to Smith Mountain Lake for pure danger.
OK for sharks, just not watersports.
