Wayne Smith

Oil on my car? How could I tell with all the bugs and dirt? And you just had to twist the knife regarding that last 35 miles? Looks beautiful, and I know that Mt Tamalpais drive well! Ugh, I'm bleeding here. Next time, I don't leave until you leave!

My garage is open (the filled part is temporary) if you're ever needing some DIY therapy.

david

Jeremy: love the "Whale Watching" caption (and pic)!

I've decided to leave the front plate on the C4S because I was that rare occasion when I was pulled over by a local San Rafael LEO for no front plate in my SC.

Daydreaming about the next long drive...in the meantime, more pics.

david

And more pics...

stronbl

Echoing the already posted comments ... great pics (a few look like they could be adverts for the brand). Looks like fun would be interested to join on a next run schedule depending ...

david

Thanks for the compliment; I'll put you on a list for the next run...please PM me and let me know your typical availability.

Comanche_699

hey dudes! Sorry for the late chime-back! I had an awesome time with you all on Thursday - sorry I didn't get to take very many pix because my go pedal had some hustle on it - and the view from the front was mostly just "clean air" (lol) - but here are a few from my stint.

David - Love your pix man, you managed to frame up some good ones while rolling, so that's a testament to your ever increasing skill set. Love the portrait of Wayne and Jeremy with the 3 whips. Also, that whale tail grid shot reminds me of some classic german architecture photography!

Moments I especially enjoyed were watching the temps dip into the low 30's with the top down, the cattle stampede, a few amazing sweepers along the way, and hustling along walker creek.

Thankfully we only had the one Prius in the morning at Bodega Head and the little Jaguar which somehow managed to hold you guys all up? ((Wink Emoji))

Wish I could have joined for the last leg of the tour, (the 35 Miler - because you know I love me some Tam to Ridgecrest at the EOD!!!)

Here are some images:








And a color version to mix it up:







This last one was my view probably as you two were storming back down the mountain that night. If you listen closely you can almost hear the 993 & the 997 symphony across Richardson Bay.



Jeremy, it was great to meet you - Joe, thanks for coming all the way up to meet us so early. Wayne & David - until the next time, rubber side down, hopefully I'll see you all again real soon.

Good times, - Dan

ltcjmramos

You take that last shot as I was heading off 101? Needed to get some ibu into myself before getting home. Every expansion joint on 101 sent a shock through my skull.

Comanche_699

Yea, I popped that one on the way by, came out alright. I had wondered if the freeway might actually be worse for your neck than taking the 116 back down and through some of the recently paved back-roads, but I think it worked out. We made pretty good time getting back. I rolled up exactly "on time" at the studio...

Comanche_699

Oh also, someone had mentioned about front plates- mine has one, it's just tucked neatly under the front bumper. If I go to the city or somewhere that LE seems really focused on those type of infractions, I pop it up. It sits just left of center when it's up:

It's not sexy but it works:



So far no trouble.

ltcjmramos

What kit did you use for the license plate install, or is it homemade?

Comanche_699

Joe I have the hide-the-plate

www.hidetheplate.com - I got the remote control motorized one, but I've shaved the motor off it twice digging into some steep turns or big bumps on the mountain, so the non electric would have been the smarter choice. I liked the remote while it worked, but it's not (overall) very well built, kind of flimsy & plasticky.

I would love to have the time to design & fabricate a good one because the concept is great. Here's a crappy little iPhone video from when it worked like new...

http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g439/danconnortown/Porsche/IMG_2461_zpsec71154f.mp4
If i had it to do again probably one of the Millworks tow hook plate holders would be just fine and better overall quality.

ltcjmramos

Yeah, I have a tow hook mounting bracket. This just seems more convenient. Maybe not.

david

Nice shots Dan! I still haven't mastered your over-the-shoulder while leading abilities...wondering if I'll need a Cab to ever feel confident to give it a go?!

Thanks for the compliments...very meaningful from you! Susan looked at Jeremy's whale tail shot and asked if we went into The City!

I wish that you were driving sweeper after we parted ways: there were so many photo ops...perhaps next time...

I forgot to mention that we passed a number of Porsches and almost all returned the flash (except a Panamera...go figure) which gave us a charge as their pilots heads whipped to see (and hear) us pass...great fun!

And yup that Jag held us up but I gotta confess that when I heard you make a move, I thought that I'd follow but remembered that there were a few brothers in front of me...but that should give you an indication of how much closer you sounded (than actually were!)

One Q: aren't you gonna post the great panoramic shot of the motley crew?! (Purdy please)

Wayne Smith

Beautiful photos, both David and Dan. I always enjoy what you put together. Thanks for the share!

Comanche_699

ask and YE SHALL RECEIVE:



maybe on the next time I can be mid or rear pack and grab more shots. I would have loved to stop for a few on the way up the hill and over toward Tomales, but as is always the way with these things... stop and make photographs or stay on The Go-Pedal while all the Priuses and Honda Odysseys are parked at home waiting for their owners to finish downloading the latest KQED / NPR podcasts for their morning commute?

(Always choose The Go-Pedal)

One of these times I will have to get behind my car to hear it. hahaha I can only imagine, as I'm always seated (even with the top down) several feet in front, ahead the pipes.