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After the initial shakedown, going for the real trip, as far as I can drive east, will do the same thing west in the future.
I'm taking the US route down, south of the lakes through NY state Maine etc.
Trip starts Friday, and will be shy of 2 weeks. Just wondering if there are any 928 get togethers in the north eastern states during the next couple of weeks.
Have a good trip.
Be sure you have a couple dollars to cross the Bridge back from PEI. I was there for son's summer hockey and was surprised it was 48 dollars - and this was a few years back.
Acadia Region PCA is holding an annual show and shine on Sunday Aug 16 at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron in Halifax. There will be 2-3 sharks there for sure (83, my 85 and an 86.5) - be great to add an S4 into the mix if the timing works for you.
If you need anything while "down east" feel free to PM me.
Had a last minute issue with the wipers, Roger to the rescue with an over night relay.
The goal was to do 500-600 miles per day.
The start.
Driveway ready to go
Choose wisely, the luggage area is not that large
109,915 km start
The 928 looks svelte next to a modern corvette
El Patio in Eau Claire Wisconsin
First day Winnipeg to Eau Claire, a couple of false starts meant we got off late.
Had a kid almost fall out of a truck trying to lean out the window to get a picture of the car, thumbs up from all sides.
As with the last trip fuel mileage goes up significantly after about an hour on the road, from 15.5 l/100 (15 mpg) to less than 13 l/100 (18 gpm) the average at the end of the tank was 12.8 l/100. Average speed on the trip computer was roughly 69 mph, so I was making time.
Seats are not as comfortable as the Volvos that I have but very comfortable. Except one spot on the seat that had an issue with one spot on my right hip after about 6 hours.
I have to say the 928 is the best vehicle that I have ever been in over railway tracks just amazing.
The cruise is neat it really hunkers don in the hills to maintain speed and it is exciting in resume.
Went to El Patio in Eau Claire, good Mexican with a good $12 picture of Margareta, unfortunately with old comes responsible so we left half.
Parked behind a corvette, makes the 928 seem small. However the steering wheel in the 928 is further from the front bumper than the steering wheel is from the front bumper on an Excursion, I measured.
We made the obligatory stop at an outlet mall, So we've started putting things in the back seat.
Set the alarm off opening the hood ater locking the door, a good way to start the morning. Car didn't burn any oil and everything looked great.
Eau Claire
On occasion I'm getting cold condensate spilled on my sandled driving foot, I've cleaned the condensate drain and there is a puddle when the car is stopped, usually occurs around corners, more investigation is needed.
Also harder starting like it is vapor locked, I'll hve to cycle the key tomorrow to confirm.
Once again fuel economy gets better with more run time, first hour close to 15 mpg 2 hours latter 18.
School Grounds Cafe
Stopped at the School Ground Cafe for a break, owner and his son Jeff and Dave I believe came over, said they loved the car, Jeff does interiors in classic cars as a side. Both were big fans of the design. It's in Cotage Grove Wisconsin just off of the free way, if you get a chance stop by.
Not may Porsches on the road, but did get to follow a couple of Panaramas through the Madison to Chicago corridor.
One flaw was that the external connection wasn't working on the stereo, I relocated the cable and didn't test it so it's all on me. Through much of the drive today radio was tough, very short duration stations and a lot of stations that weren't for me. I hope to get a chance to open it up tomorrow evening.
Love this thread. Bringing back great memories of my long 928 trip with my son.
Looks like that car has a partial or full leather interior, please tell. And you found it with HRE wheels, or did you put them on? Also, that mileage. That's only about 65k miles on her. Just broken in. Awesome. Keep the pics coming!
08-04-2015, 10:01 AM
Winnipeg to PEI with the 89
