Of Course its Raining
08-15-2005, 11:03 AM
#34
Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by texas911
Well it certainly sounds like you are telling him what to do with his car. Dude.
Whatever!
08-15-2005, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by MJones
At PDE last week it rained and we went out on the track, an interesting learning experience.
08-15-2005, 03:58 PM
#36
Three Wheelin'
Originally Posted by Flying Finn
Sick alright! 
But what's the reasoning you won't drive in 95 temperatures or not turn the a/c on..?
Just curious because for not driving in the rain I can understand if someone plans to keep the car for 30+ years and wants to prevent the rust in all possible ways but for not driving in 95 temps or not turning the a/c on, I just can't see what the reason is..?
But what's the reasoning you won't drive in 95 temperatures or not turn the a/c on..?
Just curious because for not driving in the rain I can understand if someone plans to keep the car for 30+ years and wants to prevent the rust in all possible ways but for not driving in 95 temps or not turning the a/c on, I just can't see what the reason is..?
08-15-2005, 04:02 PM
#37
Originally Posted by I XLR8
I just don't want to put an additional drain on the engine by turning on the A/C. If it's too hot, she stays in the garage. I know, I'm sick. Maybe I'll feel differently after a few years. But, I doubt it.
When you get ready to sell, PM me. I am local.
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08-15-2005, 06:30 PM
#38
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Originally Posted by I XLR8
I just don't want to put an additional drain on the engine by turning on the A/C. If it's too hot, she stays in the garage. [...]
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08-15-2005, 06:54 PM
#39
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Originally Posted by I XLR8
If it's too hot, she stays in the garage...
Okay, I see your It's too hot to run outside, baby. And I'll raise you this:
My wife often gives me this impatient look when she asks if we're going in the Porsche, knowing it's not a simple matter of just hopping in the car and taking off. She knows by now the ritual. And the conditions under which we can leave. And that is when there is no visible dust on the Porsche - it doesn't leave the garage dirty, to be seen in public that way - it must be as close to pristine condition as possible. So when she sees the cover car on she knows it's just a simple matter of taking the cover off, since she knows by now that the cover goes on only to preserve the pristine condition. Otherwise, she knows she'll have to wait for me to use the California duster and wipe down using detailing spritz.
08-15-2005, 06:57 PM
#40
Originally Posted by OCBen
What, did this suddenly become the How **** can you be? thread?
Okay, I see your It's too hot to run outside, baby. And I'll raise you this:
My wife often gives me this impatient look when she asks if we're going in the Porsche, knowing it's not a simple matter of just hopping in the car and taking off. She knows by now the ritual. And the conditions under which we can leave. And that is when there is no visible dust on the Porsche - it doesn't leave the garage dirty, to be seen in public that way - it must be as close to pristine condition as possible. So when she sees the cover car on she knows it's just a simple matter of taking the cover off, since she knows by now that the cover goes on only to preserve the pristine condition. Otherwise, she knows she'll have to wait for me to use the California duster and wipe down using detailing spritz.
Okay, I see your It's too hot to run outside, baby. And I'll raise you this:
My wife often gives me this impatient look when she asks if we're going in the Porsche, knowing it's not a simple matter of just hopping in the car and taking off. She knows by now the ritual. And the conditions under which we can leave. And that is when there is no visible dust on the Porsche - it doesn't leave the garage dirty, to be seen in public that way - it must be as close to pristine condition as possible. So when she sees the cover car on she knows it's just a simple matter of taking the cover off, since she knows by now that the cover goes on only to preserve the pristine condition. Otherwise, she knows she'll have to wait for me to use the California duster and wipe down using detailing spritz.
You would be horrified at seeing my car. I keep it clean, but my love of driving it so outweighs my tolerance of cleaning/polishing it that I would never do anything that would delay me from jumping in the car and driving off. If I have my keys in my hands, it is far more likely that I will make up an excuse to run an errand than reach for the spritze and california duster.
08-15-2005, 09:33 PM
#41
Three Wheelin'
Originally Posted by TD in DC
If it bugs you to turn on the A/C, then will it bug you to take your GT3 to the track? If you have no plans to take your GT3 to the track, why did you buy it? There are many more cars out there that would probably be a better match for road use only, including the 997S. If you do plan on taking it to the track, the A/C should be the last of your worries. In any event, your GT3 can handle driving with the A/C. Also, babying your car will probably be harder on it than driving it "vigorously," even with the A/C
When you get ready to sell, PM me. I am local.
When you get ready to sell, PM me. I am local.
Although, my bike has never seen the rain and it's an 03. Don't get me wrong, I'm not overly ****, just cautious when it's brand spanking new. TD, if you ever want take some beautiful country roads down to Solomons, I'll meet you for a brew. No rainy days though.
08-15-2005, 10:04 PM
#42
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Originally Posted by I XLR8
I just don't want to put an additional drain on the engine by turning on the A/C. If it's too hot, she stays in the garage. I know, I'm sick. Maybe I'll feel differently after a few years. But, I doubt it.
08-15-2005, 10:07 PM
#43
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by OCBen
What, did this suddenly become the How **** can you be? thread?
Okay, I see your It's too hot to run outside, baby. And I'll raise you this:
My wife often gives me this impatient look when she asks if we're going in the Porsche, knowing it's not a simple matter of just hopping in the car and taking off. She knows by now the ritual. And the conditions under which we can leave. And that is when there is no visible dust on the Porsche - it doesn't leave the garage dirty, to be seen in public that way - it must be as close to pristine condition as possible. So when she sees the cover car on she knows it's just a simple matter of taking the cover off, since she knows by now that the cover goes on only to preserve the pristine condition. Otherwise, she knows she'll have to wait for me to use the California duster and wipe down using detailing spritz.
Okay, I see your It's too hot to run outside, baby. And I'll raise you this:
My wife often gives me this impatient look when she asks if we're going in the Porsche, knowing it's not a simple matter of just hopping in the car and taking off. She knows by now the ritual. And the conditions under which we can leave. And that is when there is no visible dust on the Porsche - it doesn't leave the garage dirty, to be seen in public that way - it must be as close to pristine condition as possible. So when she sees the cover car on she knows it's just a simple matter of taking the cover off, since she knows by now that the cover goes on only to preserve the pristine condition. Otherwise, she knows she'll have to wait for me to use the California duster and wipe down using detailing spritz.
08-15-2005, 10:36 PM
#44
Originally Posted by I XLR8
I have driven "vigorously" through some very beautiful country roads in southern Maryland on my way to Solomons Island. I know it's not legal, but I had her up to 125 mph down Route 6 and she hasn't broken 1k miles yet. A little twitchy though, she needs an alignment. Will do at 1k service. I guess it's new and I will baby her for a while. I did the same with my HD Fatboy until I got used to her.
Although, my bike has never seen the rain and it's an 03. Don't get me wrong, I'm not overly ****, just cautious when it's brand spanking new. TD, if you ever want take some beautiful country roads down to Solomons, I'll meet you for a brew. No rainy days though.
Although, my bike has never seen the rain and it's an 03. Don't get me wrong, I'm not overly ****, just cautious when it's brand spanking new. TD, if you ever want take some beautiful country roads down to Solomons, I'll meet you for a brew. No rainy days though.
08-15-2005, 11:57 PM
#45
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Originally Posted by I XLR8
I guess it's new and I will baby her for a while... Don't get me wrong, I'm not overly ****, just cautious when it's brand spanking new.
As riad said, "What people do with their cars is their business." Yep, to each his own... yada yada.