Confessions of a Speedsterholic ...
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Thanks, Brian. You own my two other 'Bucketlist' cars .. and I wouldn't change the color on the Carrera GT ... LOVE it!!
Hi Chuck! Thanks my friend. One of the first things I did when I got home was to put the BHP license frame on the back plate ... a little tribute to her past.... but I moved the front plate down to the lower opening .. so now I have a spare frame!
Can't wait to meet you in October as well, I suspect the days will fly by now ...
Can't wait to meet you in October as well, I suspect the days will fly by now ...
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Congratulations !!!
the car is truly stunning, it was pretty amazing when I saw it last year, but now it is on a different level altogether. Can't wait to see it in person.
How could you resist a 9m engine upgrade? If I could get the wife to sign off on that, I would really go for it. Was the shipping too expensive? Just curious.
Enjoy your masterpiece.
Renaud
the car is truly stunning, it was pretty amazing when I saw it last year, but now it is on a different level altogether. Can't wait to see it in person.
How could you resist a 9m engine upgrade? If I could get the wife to sign off on that, I would really go for it. Was the shipping too expensive? Just curious.
Enjoy your masterpiece.
Renaud
Obviously some previous owner missed a shift ... and then fixed the resulting leaks with RTV sealant! So, to ensure there wasn't any contaminant damage in the lower end, we had to open it all the way. Fortunately, all of the damage was isolated around the valve train. There was a chipped cam that had to be replaced and several valves and lifters AND missing hardware and brackets everywhere this genius worked .. luckily 9m has a LOT of very low-mile used 993 engine parts available .. and Marc did a beautiful job putting it back together, the engine looks 'as new' now with the clock set back to zero.
Once again, the lads at 9m deliver! If we still have gasoline to power our cars by the time I can afford it, I would love to have them build me their version of the RS with the 400+ hp motor, then spend the summer driving it around Europe. Here's to hoping I win the lottery soon!
I will, well ... with this much invested, I better ...
Thanks :-)
Gotta get that hat in there somehow ..
At last the SpeedArena is revealed!
Great news that the car's arrived safe & sound and back with JP in the California sunshine. It was good to share 'experiences' with JP as another 993 Speedster evolved and great work by Colin & Marc and all the crew over at 9m in creating a sister car to mine!
Graham
Great news that the car's arrived safe & sound and back with JP in the California sunshine. It was good to share 'experiences' with JP as another 993 Speedster evolved and great work by Colin & Marc and all the crew over at 9m in creating a sister car to mine!
Graham
JPP- Congrats! WOW. . I can't find words to describe what you have accomplished. Takes passion, dedication, patience and a big wallet . I love all the small details, the painted guage surrounds, the 9m doorpanels with pockets, the 993RS comfort seats and ofcourse the speedster details. The 996 3-spoker looks like it has been comstomized (grips), please tell us more! Did you put RS carpet in the back or is there a rear seat delete underneath the speedster "cover"? Again, very well done!
Anyway, thanks and yes, it's been quite a journey .. but I think worth it. The steering wheel was one I bought from a company here in the Bay Area. They take standard 3-spokers and rebuild them with bigger diameter and more 'ergonomic' grips .. but honestly, their leatherwork was crap, so 9M's trimmer recovered the leather sections to match the rest of the interior. I really like it. Now if I could just find a cheap leather airbag .. but that's an oxymoron methinks ...
Thank you.
Yes, I've got hedonism and spendthrift down to a fine art!!
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Jon Paul-- Wow, your 'quintuplet' grew up to be quite the fox
Welcome to your beautiful SpeedArena! ... plus HUGE congratulations to you & the British boys for the breathtaking transformation -- RLers Colin, Graham, etc. have reason to be proud.
Darin said ^^ what the lucky few 'in the know' have thought. It was a privilege that you let me in on your secret early, asking for my time & insights. As you found, I'm the eager little kid thrilled another friend's finally getting an amazing new toy, & to later share the resulting exuberance in person. Always happy to help other RLers spend their hard-earned money, too
Although complicit in your 'downfall' (& hopefully more RLers to follow), it's been a blast keeping you away from the "Speedsterholics Anonymous" meetings ... much more fun to feed the need
After 2-3 years of trying to spread my 'disease,' I'm glad the sickness has finally spread to this side of the ocean!
Thanks for keeping me in the loop during the process, even allowing some insight & advice from experiences with my red jalopy. Speaking of experience, I've always been in awe of your decades of being a Speedsterholic, back to owning 356 Speedsters. You've taken that passion & created a work of art. You've been through quite a journey, & really deserve to enjoy such a jewel.
Let me know when the kids can get together to play -- Speedy has a new friend From Arpad's "another 993 speedster is on the way" thread...
Also gorgeous with the top up:
Welcome to your beautiful SpeedArena! ... plus HUGE congratulations to you & the British boys for the breathtaking transformation -- RLers Colin, Graham, etc. have reason to be proud.
Although complicit in your 'downfall' (& hopefully more RLers to follow), it's been a blast keeping you away from the "Speedsterholics Anonymous" meetings ... much more fun to feed the need
After 2-3 years of trying to spread my 'disease,' I'm glad the sickness has finally spread to this side of the ocean!
Thanks for keeping me in the loop during the process, even allowing some insight & advice from experiences with my red jalopy. Speaking of experience, I've always been in awe of your decades of being a Speedsterholic, back to owning 356 Speedsters. You've taken that passion & created a work of art. You've been through quite a journey, & really deserve to enjoy such a jewel.
Let me know when the kids can get together to play -- Speedy has a new friend From Arpad's "another 993 speedster is on the way" thread...
Also gorgeous with the top up:
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SSSHHHHhhhhhhhhhh ......
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Revisiting this again, can you guys imagine what kind of a POS wannabe I can make out of the abandoned '92 targa shell I've had sitting around for 7-8 years?
Now that I understand a bit more on the engine mechanicals, it never ceases to amaze me how some of the cars (ALL Porsches, just not 993s) are treated when something happens relatively early in their lives. Then it's all about forensics, and an owner with the budget to properly fix what's wrong AND a shop who knows what to do. A low number on the odo is one of the most meaningless stats available when assessing a car's condition.
Now that I understand a bit more on the engine mechanicals, it never ceases to amaze me how some of the cars (ALL Porsches, just not 993s) are treated when something happens relatively early in their lives. Then it's all about forensics, and an owner with the budget to properly fix what's wrong AND a shop who knows what to do. A low number on the odo is one of the most meaningless stats available when assessing a car's condition.
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JP, the Porsche community is so fortunate that there are owners and enthusiasts like yourself; willing to put in the effort, gain the knowledge to get the job done right, and have the resources, to preserve the rolling art as you have done.
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Jon Paul--
Welcome to your beautiful SpeedArena! ... plus HUGE congratulations to you & the British boys for the breathtaking transformation -- RLers Colin, Graham, etc. have reason to be proud.
Thanks for keeping me in the loop during the process, even allowing some insight & advice from experiences with my red jalopy.
Let me know when the kids can get together to play -- Speedy has a new friend
Welcome to your beautiful SpeedArena! ... plus HUGE congratulations to you & the British boys for the breathtaking transformation -- RLers Colin, Graham, etc. have reason to be proud.
Thanks for keeping me in the loop during the process, even allowing some insight & advice from experiences with my red jalopy.
Let me know when the kids can get together to play -- Speedy has a new friend
Yes, I couldn't and wouldn't have done it without your influence, that's for sure. And thanks for all your help along the way .. like where and how to attach the vin number ...
another bit of 9M custom ingenuity ..
Anyway, I'm assuming we will finally meet in October at Laguna Seca .. or I better cancel that extra room reservation...
Exactly!
Thanks Chris! Are you going to Rennsport Reunion?
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Thank you. To be honest, my family doesn't quite see it as a Character strength, and I'm seriously out of resources ... but I can say 'It's been FUN!'