The 951 question...
07-10-2009 | 03:02 PM
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While I agree in sentiment, I've also seen first hand some very quick 16v Honda Civics at the track doing some really good times. Again a fairly tight track, and I can't swear that these guys didn't run a huffer under the hood, but I don't think so. I always thought our mid range punch was the strong suit of the 951 motor. Be good to see some dyno graphs of some of the bigger motors in here.
07-11-2009 | 10:01 PM
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So, last night I'm leaving the parking lot, at the grocery store. A young girl, about 13 years old, I guess, looked at her Dad and pointed at my car. I could see her ask what kind of car it was. She just stared at the car as I drove bye.
How many 10-15k cars, that are 22 years old, get THAT kind of a continuing reaction?
How many 10-15k cars, that are 22 years old, get THAT kind of a continuing reaction?
07-11-2009 | 10:12 PM
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So, last night I'm leaving the parking lot, at the grocery store. A young girl, about 13 years old, I guess, looked at her Dad and pointed at my car. I could see her ask what kind of car it was. She just stared at the car as I drove bye.
How many 10-15k cars, that are 22 years old, get THAT kind of a continuing reaction?
How many 10-15k cars, that are 22 years old, get THAT kind of a continuing reaction?
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07-12-2009 | 02:54 AM
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So, last night I'm leaving the parking lot, at the grocery store. A young girl, about 13 years old, I guess, looked at her Dad and pointed at my car. I could see her ask what kind of car it was. She just stared at the car as I drove bye.
How many 10-15k cars, that are 22 years old, get THAT kind of a continuing reaction?
How many 10-15k cars, that are 22 years old, get THAT kind of a continuing reaction?
07-12-2009 | 06:03 AM
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The one thought that keeps popping up in my mind....most 944 owners will never really appreciate the capabilities of their cars – you won’t understand what they can really do unless you track them.
Most first time 944 students I have had at the track really had their eyes opened up. It’s a joy to see them rediscover their cars. The best part is when the Evo / WRX guys are having brake problems, and most other modded cars are misbehaving…they weren’t built for this!
Most first time 944 students I have had at the track really had their eyes opened up. It’s a joy to see them rediscover their cars. The best part is when the Evo / WRX guys are having brake problems, and most other modded cars are misbehaving…they weren’t built for this!
07-12-2009 | 08:49 AM
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So, last night I'm leaving the parking lot, at the grocery store. A young girl, about 13 years old, I guess, looked at her Dad and pointed at my car. I could see her ask what kind of car it was. She just stared at the car as I drove bye.
How many 10-15k cars, that are 22 years old, get THAT kind of a continuing reaction?
How many 10-15k cars, that are 22 years old, get THAT kind of a continuing reaction?
07-12-2009 | 09:27 AM
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I was going to say that I have never 'had' anybodies daugther...but then I thought about that ...I guess they were all somebodies daughter (but all legal age by the time I 'had' them...)
PS - no daughter here, just a son. The day he was born a good friend of mine's only comment was "be thankful it has *****"...
PS - no daughter here, just a son. The day he was born a good friend of mine's only comment was "be thankful it has *****"...
07-12-2009 | 09:46 AM
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07-12-2009 | 11:06 AM
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My 13 YO Daughter HATES my car "It makes me feel like I'm dragging my but on the ground" is the reason she gives, but I got to the bottom of it one day... She thinks it is too flashy... All her friends drool over the Porsches any time I drive one... the 2000 Audi they could care less about, but a PORSCHE...
SO yesterday I'm out tightening, adjusting, and upgrading... Ice cream man comes by so I buy some ice cream for the kids, guy starts to leave, but then stops his truck right next to the car... asks me what year it is... goes on to explain that he is from Romania.. and while he hasn't seen very many of them here, he used to see them all the time at "home" and wishes he could get into one... tells me he has loved them since he first saw one, and complements me on the over all condition... he was drooling...
The 951 has a special mystique for so many.. more so I think than MOST other cars.. it is one of those cars you can drive to any gearhead get together and have everyone come by to look at... it is one of those cars that EVERYONE likes, but few have been able to drive...
SO yesterday I'm out tightening, adjusting, and upgrading... Ice cream man comes by so I buy some ice cream for the kids, guy starts to leave, but then stops his truck right next to the car... asks me what year it is... goes on to explain that he is from Romania.. and while he hasn't seen very many of them here, he used to see them all the time at "home" and wishes he could get into one... tells me he has loved them since he first saw one, and complements me on the over all condition... he was drooling...
The 951 has a special mystique for so many.. more so I think than MOST other cars.. it is one of those cars you can drive to any gearhead get together and have everyone come by to look at... it is one of those cars that EVERYONE likes, but few have been able to drive...