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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 08:22 AM
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Hi gang,

I just wanted to quickly say hello and introduce myself and my new car! It's a 1997 targa, Ocean Blue with classic gray, 47k miles on it. Without a doubt the most amazing car I have ever driven. I don't have any pictures yet but will hopefully remedy that this weekend.

I have been lurking on here for quite some time just trying to absorb all of the knowledge that is bouncing around, and I look forward to joining what seems like a great community. I plan on tackling most things DIY due to budget and a fascination with taking expensive things apart. Yesterday I started very small with the window switch that came apart, have it temporarily back together for now while new ones are on the way.

It's a wonderful thing when I haven't listened to a car stereo in 3 weeks, that engine just sounds fantastic. The @$%! squealing brakes, not so much, but I'll live with it. Ok, time to stop talking about her and drive to work

Cheers!
Adam
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 08:29 AM
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Welcome aboard.......but let me be the first to say

THIS INTRODUCTION IS NO GOOD WITHOUT PICTURES!!!!

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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 08:30 AM
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Welcome Adam!

I agree on the sound! My brakes squeal like crazy too... drives me nuts.
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 09:45 AM
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Welcome aboard. Sounds like a great color combination, but without pictures....

As to the brakes-what pads are you running? That is probably the difficulty and easy to fix.

Al
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 09:45 AM
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Welcome.... more details on the 993, some photos and watch out for the "slope".
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 09:47 AM
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Adam...welcome!

Get used to the noises, its all part of the experience.
I call it "character"
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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Adam,
Blast the rotors with a hose every week or so and see what that does to the noise. It makes my squeal go away completely.
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 10:18 AM
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Welcome aboard! Nice color combo.

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- '97 coupe, Ocean Blue / Classic Grey
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Congrats and welcome.
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 11:42 AM
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Look forward to the pix. BTW, how much $$$, and how'd you find her, etc.
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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Welcome...
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 02:10 PM
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Congrats, and welcome aboard Adam! You're going to be smiling non stop for weeks on end. BTW, without the pics folks on this board will flame your @$$ until you do

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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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is this the ocean blue that was in San Francisco ? Ithink that one had Terra Cotta int though..

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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 02:29 PM
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Adam- where are you located? It's also time to join up, "the best money you'll ever spend on this car."

Congrats on blue- they have the strongest motors. I think that's a pretty color combo, but

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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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Good find Adam. Enjoy her.
It IS ok to lick the rear fenders too..
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