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Old 04-28-2004, 11:27 AM
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More than once I have found myself deep into a lovely Porsche moment only to discover that the turn signals have been foolishly blinking away for heavens knows how long.
I was considering the dashborad mount nodding doggie eye flashers but maybe there's a better solution out there?
Should I turn in my keys?
Old 04-28-2004, 12:51 PM
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Hahaha...I saw a Porsche the other day on Bayview,blinker was on from Lawrence past York Mills....I figured the guy was doing a really wide left hand turn...maybe it was you!
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Don't push the lever past the detent for lane changes
Old 04-28-2004, 04:50 PM
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Carbon:
I don't do Bayview so itwarn't me, but was that you I followed up the 400 to Muskoka 2 Sundays ago at ebullient velocities c/w with beret set at a jaunty attitude?
Mine's got the PFAFF silver upper windshield graphic should you see something familiar in the rearview next time.
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Embarassing, isn't it? Have had those same moments. Uphill ramp entry to the hi-way from work, great echoes of the PSE from the sides as the car blasts upward, turn signal on to get into the hi-way, hit the speed limit on second gear. Pass several people, enjoying the "Porsche" moment, then feel like a fool as you notice the blinker is still on. Yep, been there, done that .
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Palting:
Yep, thats exactly the scenario that I have repeated the offence, engaging merging traffic whilst blasting up the onramp, aint it sweet! Glad I'm not the only one, Thanks!
In my other tomb-like rides you notice the chimes but the Porsche is a busy place when its working it's magic.
Old 04-29-2004, 08:32 AM
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Isn't that required in some states when you reach a certain age??? I think its 73...maybe 75, and it isn't manufacturer specific.
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ok ok it was me, i was there.........silver coupe??
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Saw a boxtser in the same situation.. Perfect macho with a gorgeous woman next to him, crusing slow, roof open, hair dancing in the wind... and the blinker constantly on! No pleeeeeaaaaase!!!

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You know of course that the door pockets have been designed by Porsche to perfectly fit a colostomy bag...Bose are designing an amplifier for both the turn signal indicators and also to amplify still further the parking sensor beeps. Don't worry, Porsche will take care of you!
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I vote for a Klaxon horn to go with the turn signals, and a fog horn for the back up sensors.
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Klaxons!?
..and I thought the rev limiter was just a polite shift reminder,
at least I still remember to use the clutch
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ah, so there is an advantage to driving in NYC! No turn signals required! actually, they are frowned upon.

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I was wondering what that extra plastic stalk was. Since I'm going faster than most, I rarely have to let anyone know I'm budding in.
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My Lincoln starts beeping if the turn signal is on for too long at speed. Perfect Geezer solution.



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