X51 install decision
02-07-2016, 01:35 PM
#91
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I have an NASA and SCCA license and also instruct at the BMW performance school in Greenville, SC. You and I can extract the additional ability of the car but most people won't ever push a base carrera to the point where they really need more. My soapbox for people learning to drive and those that aren't pursuing a license or competition, is to get the cheapest car you can and to focus on handling, lines and braking first - HP later. You, my friend; are likely the acception.
I'm no exception to that rule -- I spent 5 years learning to track drive on a 1994 Miata with nothing but suspension and tire mods and an exhaust, then turbo'd it and learned some more for 3 years, before moving to Porsches!
Need and want are very different and to your point.... those that have to have the X51 will pay pretty much anything for it.
I love Road Atlanta - PM me next time you go and I'll try to head down.
I'd say by next fall I should know.
In the meantime, maybe we could meet up sometime when things warm up a bit and enjoy the roads around your neck of the woods.
02-07-2016, 02:20 PM
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I'm trying to get down there to go to the Porsche driving experience to get some training on spirited driving in someone else's rear engine car as I've never tracked a rear engine Porsche. I also want to visit the new Davidoff lounge there!
I'm always up for a drive in Asheville too...
I'm always up for a drive in Asheville too...
02-07-2016, 02:30 PM
#93
Drifting
Love some of the twisties around Valle Crucis (sp?) and Banner Elk. Don't get up that far most of the time, but would love an excuse!
I'm part of an informal group out of ATL called P-Car Touring. We do "spirited drives" about every 6 weeks -- well planned but most of the members are just having a good drive, not really attacking the twisties. We're going to PCNA in early April. But I haven't been yet. I agree with the "someone else's car" bit, but remember, you break it you buy it. I think it's unlimited liability on you, or you can mitigate that a good bit by buying a policy from them (but there's still a 4-figure deductible.)
Let me know if you get a firm date for coming down to do PDE -- if I'm around town I'll do it that same time. Always more fun with a friend!
I'm part of an informal group out of ATL called P-Car Touring. We do "spirited drives" about every 6 weeks -- well planned but most of the members are just having a good drive, not really attacking the twisties. We're going to PCNA in early April. But I haven't been yet. I agree with the "someone else's car" bit, but remember, you break it you buy it. I think it's unlimited liability on you, or you can mitigate that a good bit by buying a policy from them (but there's still a 4-figure deductible.)
Let me know if you get a firm date for coming down to do PDE -- if I'm around town I'll do it that same time. Always more fun with a friend!
02-07-2016, 03:26 PM
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Woodhouse Porsche in Omaha has a GTS cab in Lava orange Rob, that they have been sitting in for a while. Not a 4 but very cool! I bet they would deal on it well. Didn't know if that might interest you.. They have pics on their site. Here is the link!
https://omaha.porschedealer.com/new/...74683/info.php
https://omaha.porschedealer.com/new/...74683/info.php
02-07-2016, 05:52 PM
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02-07-2016, 09:23 PM
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