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01-06-2009, 01:36 PM
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01-06-2009, 07:56 PM
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Welcome to Rennlist, I also live in the Metro ATL area, about 20 mins from Grant Park. If there is anything I can do to help please let me know.
Thanks for all the replies. The car is at German Auto Repair today getting new hood/truck shocks and an oil change. I've asked them to look at the door stop. If they cannot suggest a suitable solution, off to Holt it will be.
Dave, It would be great to get some advice assistance when the time comes for brakes, thank you!
As for the stereo, that's my current plan. It maybe be sooner, or later, depending on shocks and Fister exhaust mod. I have to pick my slope-path carefully...
I've done some track work, nothing beyond DEs and the audi driving experience. Probably four times total since 2001:
2001: TX World Speedway in a S2000
2003: Talladega GP in a 91 Miata with the Peachtree Club
2006: Road Atlanta in a Ducati 748 Mono with Sportbike tracktime
2007: Road Atlanta in an Audi A3 3.2(DSG) with the Audi Club
The Miata and Audi event was the best time. I was too scared in my 1st time with the S2000 and dumped the bike my 1st time at RA. The miata was great since it was cheap and not too fast (drive a slow car fast). The Audi track day I loved because I knew the track (2nd time there) and didn't have to worry about heel-toe with the DSG transmission. That day was awesome. I would like to do more events, but a lot of downtime between sessions is a bore. I need to meet/know more folks or convince my friends to join me.
Here are picture of the track days.
Dave, It would be great to get some advice assistance when the time comes for brakes, thank you!
As for the stereo, that's my current plan. It maybe be sooner, or later, depending on shocks and Fister exhaust mod. I have to pick my slope-path carefully...
I've done some track work, nothing beyond DEs and the audi driving experience. Probably four times total since 2001:
2001: TX World Speedway in a S2000
2003: Talladega GP in a 91 Miata with the Peachtree Club
2006: Road Atlanta in a Ducati 748 Mono with Sportbike tracktime
2007: Road Atlanta in an Audi A3 3.2(DSG) with the Audi Club
The Miata and Audi event was the best time. I was too scared in my 1st time with the S2000 and dumped the bike my 1st time at RA. The miata was great since it was cheap and not too fast (drive a slow car fast). The Audi track day I loved because I knew the track (2nd time there) and didn't have to worry about heel-toe with the DSG transmission. That day was awesome. I would like to do more events, but a lot of downtime between sessions is a bore. I need to meet/know more folks or convince my friends to join me.
Here are picture of the track days.
01-06-2009, 09:29 PM
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Will, welcome aboard. Nice looking ride you got there. Too bad you aren't closer, I could fix the door check strap for you. As far as parts go, Sunset Porsche is always great (pricing and service.) For suspension bits, I like Viper Bob (again pricing and service.)
The slope can be steep...but it is so much fun! Lots of great info and people here, for sure.
The slope can be steep...but it is so much fun! Lots of great info and people here, for sure.
01-08-2009, 07:13 PM
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Thanks for all the welcomes from both the locals and RListers.
Joelb, The car is black. No metallic. 741 color code.
Darin, I think I've already inquired about your Stage II from my work email. That is definitely on my list.
I have a favor to ask the locals. I would like to learn more about working on my car in order to save cost, but more importantly to bond with the car and to know I did the work with care. My request is that if anyone in the ATL area is planning to do something DYI, contact me if you would like some company. I'd like to learn from watching and can even assist in needed...even if it is to get the beer/coffee. Think of it as free beer and an extra pair of hands at your next oil change!!!
Lastly, Due to both me being overly anxious and the holiday giving season, I ended up with two copies of the "993 Companion" I'm offering my spare copy to anyone in the area for $50. Let me know if anyone is interested.
Joelb, The car is black. No metallic. 741 color code.
Darin, I think I've already inquired about your Stage II from my work email. That is definitely on my list.
I have a favor to ask the locals. I would like to learn more about working on my car in order to save cost, but more importantly to bond with the car and to know I did the work with care. My request is that if anyone in the ATL area is planning to do something DYI, contact me if you would like some company. I'd like to learn from watching and can even assist in needed...even if it is to get the beer/coffee. Think of it as free beer and an extra pair of hands at your next oil change!!!
Lastly, Due to both me being overly anxious and the holiday giving season, I ended up with two copies of the "993 Companion" I'm offering my spare copy to anyone in the area for $50. Let me know if anyone is interested.
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01-08-2009, 09:11 PM
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...I have a favor to ask the locals. I would like to learn more about working on my car in order to save cost, but more importantly to bond with the car and to know I did the work with care. My request is that if anyone in the ATL area is planning to do something DYI, contact me if you would like some company. I'd like to learn from watching and can even assist in needed...even if it is to get the beer/coffee. Think of it as free beer and an extra pair of hands at your next oil change!!!...
01-09-2009, 10:29 AM
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I'm doing my brakes this weekend if you guys are interested... PM Me.
01-09-2009, 11:20 AM
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Hey Ed,
Well, I have a very good excuse for missing the NYE run: I suck. I wasn't keeping up well with RL and just missed it completely. Stupid, stupid, stupid me.
Looks like you guys had a blast. It would have been the last time I got to run my p-car in it's current stock configuration. I dropped it off Monday for "a lil touch-up". Kinetic is working on it right now and soon I'll have my baby back looking all spiffy. It's mostly cosmetic work but I'm sure it'll be faster because it'll be more aerodynamic (right).
Anyway, I will not miss the NYE run at the end of this year! See you guys at the next DE!
Joel
Well, I have a very good excuse for missing the NYE run: I suck. I wasn't keeping up well with RL and just missed it completely. Stupid, stupid, stupid me.
Looks like you guys had a blast. It would have been the last time I got to run my p-car in it's current stock configuration. I dropped it off Monday for "a lil touch-up". Kinetic is working on it right now and soon I'll have my baby back looking all spiffy. It's mostly cosmetic work but I'm sure it'll be faster because it'll be more aerodynamic (right).
Anyway, I will not miss the NYE run at the end of this year! See you guys at the next DE!
Joel
01-09-2009, 11:29 AM
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Joelb, The car is black. No metallic. 741 color code.
Lastly, Due to both me being overly anxious and the holiday giving season, I ended up with two copies of the "993 Companion" I'm offering my spare copy to anyone in the area for $50. Let me know if anyone is interested.
Lastly, Due to both me being overly anxious and the holiday giving season, I ended up with two copies of the "993 Companion" I'm offering my spare copy to anyone in the area for $50. Let me know if anyone is interested.
About that book... you should bring it to Monday evening's Peachstate PCA social/monthly meeting and see if anyone there wants it -- heck I might even grab it. Here's a link for the event: http://www.peachstatepca.org/events/...ting_ALDOS.asp
Hope to see you there!
Joel
01-09-2009, 03:23 PM
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About that book... you should bring it to Monday evening's Peachstate PCA social/monthly meeting and see if anyone there wants it -- heck I might even grab it. Here's a link for the event: http://www.peachstatepca.org/events/...ting_ALDOS.asp
Hope to see you there!
Joel
Hope to see you there!
Joel
If I do, it will be due to my noobie DYI brake-job.As for the meeting Monday, I may just have to do that. Look for the guy that doesn't know anyone.
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01-10-2009, 11:24 AM
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+1 on the brake pad replacement DIY, soooo easy. My 993 recipe starts with a mild rotor trim, OE pads and new sensors sourced from the Sunset Porsche guy's. The value brake job.
I'll see ya'll on the 12th.
I'll see ya'll on the 12th.
