I woke up this morning and found a PORSCHE in my garage!

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09-05-2011, 08:52 PM

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Damn Ed, who the hell let you out of your cage????

No, Ed is NOT a troll!

For those of you that don't know Ed, he is one of my best Rennlist Friends. He had a 996 and sold it for, as I call it, an "air sucker."

But he still frequents the 996 Forum a lot, so we have kept in touch.

Good to see you on the 997 Forum, Ed. Are you still buying parts that don't fit on your Porsche?

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09-06-2011, 02:01 AM

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What?

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09-06-2011, 07:05 AM

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It's a beautie Tim. Enjoy in good health. And don't shy away from the short shifter. I had it on my -06 C4S and always said it was the best mod I did on that car along with the Tubi. If I get a 6 sp again it will be the first thing I do to it. Have to think that those who bitch about it either didn't have it installed right or may not be entirely comfortable driving a manual to begin with. Installed right it's better than stock in every respect imo.

Jason,

Thanks! If I get a short shifter, it will probably be the OEM short shifter.

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Ed's comment was NOT directed at you or anyone else here. See my post above.

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09-06-2011, 12:36 PM

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OUTSTANDING TIM!
It's a great feeling. Very happy to see you back in P.

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09-06-2011, 08:12 PM

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OUTSTANDING TIM!
It's a great feeling. Very happy to see you back in P.

Thanks Dave!

How is the Turbo treating you?

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09-06-2011, 11:20 PM

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Jason,

Thanks! If I get a short shifter, it will probably be the OEM short shifter

Performance wise I think the OEM and the B&M kits are pretty much identical. You pay a little more for the OEM but in return it allows you to revert back to stock where the B&M is a no-turning-back mod. At least that's my understanding.

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09-07-2011, 01:40 AM

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Congrats Tim, I knew you'd be back!!!

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09-07-2011, 07:29 AM

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Thanks Dave!

How is the Turbo treating you?

Turbo still feels like day 1. It's a keeper.

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09-07-2011, 07:58 AM

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Congrats Tim, I knew you'd be back!!!

Thanks Chris! It took longer than I "wanted" it to take, but that is true with many things in life.

BTW, nice Slant Nose!

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09-08-2011, 02:37 PM

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Nice car. Thanks for sharing your story. Wearing my Sharkwerks T shirt for a DE event today. Should get into the 80s. How rare is that up here in the NW?

Aw thanks for reppin' seapar! Long may the good weather continue

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Thanks to everyone for the kind remarks!

I had my 996 for 3 years and 3 months (39 month lease) and had my Honda for exactly 3 years and 3 months (sold it 9/1/11). I plan on having this car for a much longer period of time.

Alex, I agree on the Sig pic. It will be changed shortly.

Thanks again to everyone for the kind "welcome back" messages!

Seriously Tim I'm soooo thrilled for you! The 997.2S was so much more than just a face-lift. I was really blown away with mine. Still the best daily D I ever had to date! Enjoy!