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Old 11-28-2018 | 12:17 AM
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What? No calls?? Looks like a great trip, amazing roads and you didn't even get inland :-)
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Congrats and looks like an awesome trip. Now bring it to the Smokies some year. Thanks for sharing
Old 11-28-2018 | 02:06 AM
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Time to buy longhood and leave in CA...or just move out here already
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Amazing. can I ask what camera & lens you're shooting with?
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Greek if you coming next year, let us know early some of us are planning spring trip.

Originally Posted by boostedt0y
Time to buy longhood and leave in CA...or just move out here already
so... M.O. is open for showing tue-fri noonish this week for u.
pls bring napkin so as not to drool too much over long hoods
the 73's just left today to get some work done.
but you can see the 72's
Old 11-28-2018 | 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by hillsdonsmith
Have done same trip and I am glad to see that I am not alone in making impulsive purchase decisions and road trips. Showing this thread to wifey as proof.

Congrats - great looking car. If you’re in Vancouver let us Canuckle-heads know. I think we are super car capital of world now.
Thanks for the kind words! Will definitely give a heads up if I ever come back. Usually come to Vancouver to snowboard in Whistler but I hear its even more beautiful in the summer and fall.

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Old 11-28-2018 | 04:28 AM
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Originally Posted by ilko
Awesome trip!! Enjoy your new toy!
Thanks ilko!

Originally Posted by GM.RS
Very cool. Hilarious to see the Barrier plate frame, I think all of us in Seattle miss the days when Porsche/Audi/Volvo/Merc on the Eastside was still run by them.
Yea, thats my fault. I forgot to switch the plates while driving down. Definitely got some stares from people in LA when they saw the plate.

Originally Posted by agdamis
Μπράβο ρε φίλε ωραίο ταξίδι! Είσαι πρώτος. Να χαίρεσαι το καινούργιο γκάζι! ��������

Loosely translated for you none Greeks

Well done my man! Beautiful trip! Enjoy the new car! ��������
Efcharisto para poly! Apo pou eisai? Dont judge me. Too lazy to do the greek font. Surprised how many Greeks are on reenlist now.

Originally Posted by Brandon_
Looks like a fantastic experience.

Congrats on the car and thanks for the pics.
Thanks Brandon! If you ever get the chance, please do this drive. You won't be disappointed.

Originally Posted by neurotic
man among boys!
congrats. enjoy it in good health and please keep posting pics. .2RS is on my bucket list....
Thank you! Yea, having that much seat down in the RS made me appreciate all the nuances it has over the regular GT3. All the differences combined truly makes it a special car.

Originally Posted by PTSGT3
Pretty shots, pretty car. Big inspiration to a lot of us prospective buyers. Enjoy in good health.
Yea, it anything I hope people do this drive more often. I think Big Sur gets more attention because its in between LA and SF, but if anyone can, I highly recommend driving north from SF. Its just absolutely special.

Originally Posted by Spyerx
What? No calls?? Looks like a great trip, amazing roads and you didn't even get inland :-)
Dude, I know I know. The day after I got into Santa Monica, all the fires happened. I felt so dumb reaching out to meet up with the air quality being bad and the hysteria from the fires. Im like, "he's going to think Im the biggest *******." I was going to ask if you wanted to do the ACH with me. Plus I wanted to see your cars. Im an idiot.

Originally Posted by tasman
Congrats and looks like an awesome trip. Now bring it to the Smokies some year. Thanks for sharing
Oh thats 100%. I had never been to Asheville and when I finally went all I had was a rental. The drives up there in the Blueridge were stunning. I want to bring the 964 there for sure. Would be such an epic ride. Ill definitely reach out when I go.

Originally Posted by boostedt0y
Time to buy longhood and leave in CA...or just move out here already
You've already planted that seed. Its inevitable. I can't forget those Norcal drives.

Originally Posted by RAudi Driver
Amazing. can I ask what camera & lens you're shooting with?
It was actually just a iPhone X. Then just played with the photos on Camera + app.

Originally Posted by mooty
Greek if you coming next year, let us know early some of us are planning spring trip.
Absolutely 100%. I'll be in touch with Carlo and will come back for it. Thanks for the heads up btw!
Old 11-28-2018 | 07:48 AM
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Bravvvo!!!!!
Old 11-28-2018 | 03:54 PM
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Nice work. Beautiful car. Congratulations!
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Looks like an epic trip. What a great way to get familiar with your new car. Enjoy it!
Old 11-29-2018 | 12:30 PM
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You're in Tampa, how have I never noticed this! We should definitely hit a cruise later in December!

Nice pickup, I lived in the PNW for a little bit and its epic for sure.
Old 11-29-2018 | 04:31 PM
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Always up for a drive, NEVER a bother!
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Awesome trip! Completely agree with you about not following schedules / itineraries. Great pic about making the cop's day passing 3 cars!

I did a similar trip from Seattle to SF many years ago in a rental Mustang. We even added some off-road portions in the Mustang following dirt roads that looked curvaceous on the GPS. Wouldn't do that part again if I were taking my own GT3!
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EPIC .. Enjoy the beauty safely for years to come. Its a very special car. Glad you brought home a gem from my neck of the woods
Old 11-30-2018 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Modena 1
Bravvvo!!!!!
You can count on me to make irresponsible decisions. lol

Originally Posted by jonwb
Nice work. Beautiful car. Congratulations!
Thanks Jon! I was thinking of blacking out the gold bits but the white gold is growing on me.

Originally Posted by jason95R
Looks like an epic trip. What a great way to get familiar with your new car. Enjoy it!
Yea, being in the car for over 2500 miles really made me notice every difference over the regular GT3. It was the perfect decision like you said.

Originally Posted by idk_alex
You're in Tampa, how have I never noticed this! We should definitely hit a cruise later in December!

Nice pickup, I lived in the PNW for a little bit and its epic for sure.
Absolutely! I dont find a lot of enthusiasts around here. But then again I hardly go to cars and coffee. We definitely have to meet up.

Originally Posted by Spyerx
Always up for a drive, NEVER a bother!
Im an idiot. Think I am gonna ship 964 over there in Spring. Get new gearing in the tranny. Perfect excuse to ship it there and enjoy.

Originally Posted by smq42
Awesome trip! Completely agree with you about not following schedules / itineraries. Great pic about making the cop's day passing 3 cars!

I did a similar trip from Seattle to SF many years ago in a rental Mustang. We even added some off-road portions in the Mustang following dirt roads that looked curvaceous on the GPS. Wouldn't do that part again if I were taking my own GT3!
Haha, Yea, there were definitely some "oh crap that's not a paved road" moments. I think I might take your idea when I do it again. Rent a convertible mustang so I can enjoy the scenery more.

Originally Posted by w00tPORSCHE
EPIC .. Enjoy the beauty safely for years to come. Its a very special car. Glad you brought home a gem from my neck of the woods
Thanks man! But Im not happy.... I wish I could leave it there and just visit and drive. Those cliffs and scenery were amazing.



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