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Old 01-18-2013, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by alpine003

One thing people should ask themselves is do you own the car or does the car own you?
+1....I'm in love with my car. I think some owners treat their car like a piece of hummel porcelain. Ridiculous. There is saying from duh hood......I only beats yuh cuz I loves yuh.

PS.....I think Snookie is hot since she lost the weight
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Old 01-18-2013, 11:46 AM
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My Porsche is nothing more than a toy.....its purpose is to give me satisfaction/fun.......I get both driving it......cleaning it......modding it.....repairing it (as long as it is simple cheap stuff).....

The moment it stops serving its purpose......out it goes......

And finally, I do not think cruising at 65MPH in 6th gear will cause any problems........
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This thread is now about *****.

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Old 01-18-2013, 12:21 PM
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Way to go Cap't. Best hijack of the year!
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Old 01-18-2013, 02:27 PM
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Nice boob diversion.

Originally Posted by Quadcammer
Firstly, hows the weather there in fantasy land?
Haha. It's wonderful here, thank you.

Yes, I'm a newbie and I suppose at some point the honeymoon might wear off and it will become "just a car", but I sure as heck hope not!
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Steve, dont sweat it. Cars have always meant more to those that do their own cleaning, detailing, maintanence, etc. VS. those that just drop their car off at the local "Soapy Suds Scratch Shop" for detailing then to the local "Please Break it off in My Azz Porsche Dealer" for an oil change.

As passionate as you seem to be about your 996, why dont you buy the Bentley manual, join Renntech, read as much as possible, then do some of your own maint? You will really appreciate your car more.

I will be pulling my trans shortly to inspect the clutch for wear, RMS, IMSB, and a good cleaning. I dont know all the history on my car, so its the only way to find out. 56K miles BTW.
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Old 01-18-2013, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by KrazyK
Steve, dont sweat it. Cars have always meant more to those that do their own cleaning, detailing, maintanence, etc. VS.

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I do all of that for all my cars, and yet, they remain "just cars".
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Originally Posted by babylonboots
Body shop workers with *****... Do they count?
I'll allow it.

However, I have a suspicion she is not actually an automotive body shop worker...
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Originally Posted by Quadcammer
I do all of that for all my cars, and yet, they remain "just cars".
Me too.
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