Kahdmus

Although missing my Wingman I nevertheless decided I couldnt wait a moment longer to 'test' my new suspension. So, after waving to the wife and kids as they left to visit relatives, I jumped grinning into the C4 and headed for some of the best roads on the planet.

I cannot describe adequately the difference the new bilsteins and H&R's have made. I cannot describe adequately the difference the new bilsteins and H&R's have made. Let me say that again in case anyone missed it: I cannot describe adequately the difference the new bilsteins and H&R's have made!!!!!!!!!! The car is literally on rails. The fun I had today was simply astounding and far, far exceeding my expectations! (Surf Twang...its over buddy - give up NOW!)

As is becoming the norm on these frequent California Backroad adventures I bumped into another Porsche enthusiast (well, not literally!) and got talking. Today I happened to pull into a rest stop overlooking the Santa Cruz Mountains and immediately spotted a gold 911S ('73 5-speed as I later found out.) The color of this car was simply stunning, perfectly epitomizing the period it was built and in sharp contrast to my Navy Blue C4...a definate photo op thinks I! Unfortunately, the sun was directly overhead and the light was difficult to gauge (my camera is so, so sensitive) However after a good 10-15 minutes of chatting to its very polite and engaging owner (whom I hope remembers to check this board) I took some pics (as is usually my want of course) to share with my friends on Rennlist!

Once it was time to get back on the road again, I followed the beautiful golden 911S for a few twisty miles and was sad to see it choose a different direction to me when we reached a crossroad. To be honest I would take an immaculate classic like this over any 996 or 997 anyday...I mean just to look at! Or even to listen to...you should have heard that gorgeous noise as it pulled away! <sighs>

Another GREAT Porsche day!!!

bhensarl

Did anybody else notice that license plate? How appropriate!
Brian

Jeff Curtis

Yup, someone proffited from the California Gold Rush...aparrently.

Great story Howard, we have some wonderful roads round here too, but not as scenic as the ones in your pics...kinda flat ya know.

They're not the same without my "wingman" either...but I have a new one in training. A buddy of mine just bought a 993 and when he first got it I took him back on those very roads, in his 993...ever since, he calls me about every other weekend to go for a "spirited" drive.

garrett376

Howard - looks like your spoiler is stuck! It doesn't appear all the way extended...?

Fabulous pics, as usual! Thanks for sharing.

Kahdmus

Actually, its even better: Apparently the owner and his wife had a retriever called "nugget" and the plate was in memory of the dog! He just got a new one (dog) that he named "gold" (or golden)...

Your mighty observant as usual Mr Garrett!! Yes its been sticking every so often for the past few days. I keep meaning to go and lubricate with some WD40. I did this last year and it cured it up until now! Thanks!

Kahdmus

Well, mine is just experiencing a weekend of domestic bliss! I expect to get him back into action next week (Er..Surf Twang...coming out to play next week ole buddy, ole pal?)

I did read your thread Jeff and was very sorry to hear of your loss. It was a very moving story. I hope the wheel is giving you lots of happy memories!

JW Hubbers

Very nice car, that Nugget A close relative of it was at the Nürburgring yesterday: http://ringbunny.fotopic.net/p6723046.html. I believe it was a '73S. No modifications at all, except that it ran on R-compound tyres...

Cheers,

JW

adamsbr

Thanks for sharing the great pics! A friend just bought a bright green '69 911, I will now have a partner to cruise the countryside.

Surf Twang

I sure hope so! I've got to rig up a good car seat for our puppy. I think he's going to like Porsches.

Kahdmus

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Yup, Ive heard leatherette can be mighty tasty !!

Gimme a call once life settles down next week!

UberScheitzer

Very nice pics Howard!

Might I ask which roads you ventured?

I have explored quite a few in san diego / los angeles...

Just curious.

Do I feel a get together coming on? haha =)

Kahdmus

Uber...these were taken on hwy 35/9 south of San Francisco. The Bay Area Rennlist (BAR) often meets at the junction of 92/35 and drives a similiar route. Although I have begun exploring different offshoots recently! The best section of road I have found is the 10-20 miles below the turnoff for Big Basin State park on Hwy9...simply amazing bends!!!

Some distance from you I'm afraid...but if your ever 'up north' ...please get in touch (sent PM with contact)

racer

Great pics.. don't be shy though.. you can park a little closer.. the older ones have mellowed a bit with time and tend not to bite

Kahdmus

LOL! I was waiting for someone to suggest this...there were actually a couple of other cars parked between us when I got there!