nile13

Well, let me be the first one to say it - I'm interested in teh red turn signals if you decide to sell

uniquenamehere

Oh wow, props to you for doing all that. I'm in Munich - (relocated from Ontario, Canada recently) and I don't speak German either - so I can appreciate the amount of effort and hoops you had to jump through.

The car looks amazing!

E_T

Nile - this reminds me. The Porsche dealer here never gave me the parts back. Including the red turn signals and lenses in the headlamps. If I get hold of them you'll be most welcome, I sure do not need them and it would be nice if they could be put to use. It would be a shame if they just go to waste. I'll contact the dealer tomorrow and see what they have to say.

E_T

Thanks very much, now it looks even better, I tell you, after spending a good five hours yesterday afternoon on detailing it on the outside. Having had time to go over it carefully I am very positively surprised as to the car's cosmetic condition, hardly anything I could put my finger on. Will post some new pics of my own soon.

On the importing issue - it was a true ordeal. I had a German speaking friend help me out though, if not I cannot imagine how difficult it would have been. One thing is the language issue, quite another is knowing what is around the next bureaucratic corner, mixed and inconsistent messages depending on who you talk to, what is allowed and what is not, will the headlamps need replacing or is the e-marking ok...it is not something I am likely to do again anytime soon.

Hope you like Munich!

nile13

E_T, thanks!

If you need anything shipped from the States, let me know as well.

E_T

Thanks a lot! I might just take you up on that. I'll certainly get back to you on the turn-lights. Weather here finally nice and sunny, heading out now for my first proper drive. Cannot wait .

IXLR8

Lucky you! You have so many great roads just west of you.

Have you been to the Kalte Kuchl just west of Rohr im Gebirge at the 21 and L133? Its a good place to eat and have get togethers. The road west out of there over the Ochsattel is fun.

The L4057 from Gutenstein over the Haselrast to Rohr im Gebirge is a nice mountain road with no traffic.

Leave it to a motorcyclist to know where the great roads are.

As for Sloan, considering the prices, the guy is an amateur. You're not the only one that needed new front and rear hood/engine compartment lid gas shocks.

E_T

Small world, Alex. Take a look at the picture below! I was there when you suggested it, it seems. Great drive, I've never been there before, even if I've been located in Vienna for a while. A friend of mine, same guy who helped me with the import, suggested I'd go there. Just about to post some pics in another post. Where in the Alps are you (partly) based?

IXLR8

I'm not based there, but I guess you can say, all over. I've been touring Europe and the alps by motorcycle for 17 straight years. The roads (the scenery and the the food and beer) just can't be beat.

If you plan to take your 993 on a day or multi-day drive from there, I know where the good roads and out of the way places to stay are...from Vienna to Mount Blanc.

Does this look familiar? My motorcycle is the one parked along the wall, partly obscured by the blue rice rocket...


I spent four nights at the Kalte Kuchl in 2008. Where in North America can I have great accommodations for a mere €22 per night with a generous breakfast? And its like that all over. Klaus, the owner, rides a Gold Wing and might remember me. We went for a few beers in a bar in Rohr im Gebirge.

And right across from the Kalte Kuchl parking lot...


While on a day trip, I stopped back at the Kalte Kuchl for lunch; a Wiener Schnitzel and a beer for €10. Notice they placed ketchup on my table. I wonder if that was because I am North American (Canadian)...


By the way, this is the road in Gutenstein that heads up the Haselrast. You probably drove right by it...


I have plenty more pics of the area. Time for you to post some. Since you do not speak the language, I take it you are there temporarily. If so, take advantage of your stay; travel and see as much as you can.

nile13

Reminds me that I have not been to Vienna in 26 years and Austria in 8. Time to go to Northern Italy and Tyrol again.

IXLR8

See you there next summer.

E_T

Thanks Alex! Small world, as I said. Shame I can't really see you bike, though. I didn't really go in or spend much time there, I wanted to get back before dark so didn't really have time to check the place out. I do recognize that road sign. Planning on going back next weekend, weather permitting. The roads were covered in salt, though, so did a through rinse once I returned to the city. The rear bumper was pretty much covered in salt, cannot imagine what the underside was like. It is hard to rinse the car underneath, so not too happy about this road salt at all.

Come spring I will get a chance to explore a bit more, planning a trip to the Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse when they open again in May. Bet you have been there, too, right? Looks great (http://www.grossglockner.at/)

CorrdoBrit

My memories of the Grossglockner are from when I was 6 or 7 in 2 cylinder NSU Prinz and they weren't good. There were 4 of us in the car and I remember having to walk to the summit because the wimpy 600cc engine ran out of puff and couldn't make it up, over the pass with all our weight. Good times....

This is what it looked like. Rear engined and air cooled, so maybe I should give it a bit more love

IXLR8

Porsches are well treated, but I still wouldn't drive one in salt. Rinse with cold water, not hot.

Many times. You are going to love the back roads there.

This was in 2010, and it was the first time I had crystal-clear skies in all directions.

Atop the Edelweiss Spitze. A point on the Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse (can you see the two tunnels?)...


A Porsche owner I chatted with...


Me, as a tour guide to my friends, looking too serious...

E_T

Thanks Alex, now I cannot wait till spring, great pics and nice bike!