Time to Show Off My New Turbo - the Red Devil
#32
Nice to have a happy ending for a change. You cleaned out your garage enough to fit your new ride,now life if good. Spring should be around the corner, can't wait to hear how your new turbo drives and handles after a few hours in your Porsche. CONGRATS Larry.
#34
Originally Posted by Van
You must have a very understanding and loving wife!
Originally Posted by Ivangene
whew, now that's an ugly color
WTG - this one is much nicer than the "one that got away"
WTG - this one is much nicer than the "one that got away"
Originally Posted by LVDell
Now get your butt over to the Turbo forum
Originally Posted by Paseb
ditch the front bumper pads
any plans on the car or keeping it stock?
any plans on the car or keeping it stock?
This car has so many options on it that I wanted - little and big things - carbon fiber, sport seats, colored backs, flashed ECU, aluminum pedals, instrument cluster aluminum trim rings, etc. I need to get a clear bra put on the car, replace the driver's sun visor (which is broken), need new tires for at least the rear (or replace all 4 of them) maybe get a Valentine V1, get white faced instruments, maybe replace the exhaust system with something noisier.
Not an awful lot to add - this car has nearly everything.
To all the other friends and comrades, thanks so much for the good wishes. I have literally driven the car only 2 or 3 miles before I neatly parked it in the garage. I have walked into the garage an average of once every hour just to make sure that it's not a dream. Yes, this did work out exceptionally well. I am very lucky, and happy. This car drives totally differently than my 996NA, but it will take a few hours, days, etc before I am comfortable drawing comparisons.
To those of you that are asking if you should upgrade? It depends on what you want. This is a lean, mean, taught sports machine. The 996NA is much more of a comfortable cruiser by comparison. But, in my mind, why did I buy a Porsche? It was for the driving experience. If the Turbo is more of that ideal to me - then I have succeeded in making the right choice. More on that later.
larry
larry
#36
Ivan - Obviously I had no interest in being subtle. I rejected any turbo that was grey, silver or black. If I'm going to be ostentatious, then I might as well scream it!!!! Speed Yellow or Guards Red. Guards Red (arrest me red) was the choice - and it's a beaut.
larry
larry
#37
Cleaning the garage out for her - now THAT is true love She is quite the looker
Sorry to hear about the divorce - always a hard decision to make - hope it all works out for you. But most importantly, be sure you KEEP MISS RED !!
Sorry to hear about the divorce - always a hard decision to make - hope it all works out for you. But most importantly, be sure you KEEP MISS RED !!
#39
LOL - Larry, litterally the FIRST tour in my "new red car" I was #7 iin a line of about 25 P-cars out for some "spirited driving" - I was however the first RED CAR and although 6 cars passe4d the cop.... I got the ticket!!
needless to say my wife waas none to pleased and when my kids asked how much and I held up 7 fingers - she blew a gasket - $70 !!!
no hunny.....
$700
boy was there a LOT of opportunity to listen to that beutiful flat 6 after that... pretty quiet passenger
needless to say my wife waas none to pleased and when my kids asked how much and I held up 7 fingers - she blew a gasket - $70 !!!
no hunny.....
$700
boy was there a LOT of opportunity to listen to that beutiful flat 6 after that... pretty quiet passenger
#44
Even though this dance with the semi happened to work out well, I have no interest in pressing my luck. I would just as soon press the accelerator during the 8 months of the year I'll be driving the Red Devil.
larry
#45
I'm surprised by this statement because everything I've read gives me the impression that the Turbo is a GT that is comfortable, quiet, and makes the NA feel more sporty.
I've not driven one and have only had a try in mine and a GT3, but I guess you're finding that's not the case?
I've not driven one and have only had a try in mine and a GT3, but I guess you're finding that's not the case?