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Old 08-01-2023, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Swole
Got the PM..Thanks.. I'll let ya know soon about the tires.. Got a few things going on.
If I do get them I'll save them for a track day as well. I've done one at AMP. Need to do way more.
I've done Road A and Barber before but on TWO WHEELS
I was a 2-wheel guy myself back in the early 2000s, I ran the south region of WERA with a 2003 CBR600RR.
J-GP is where it all began for me, also ran Barber, RA, RRR, CMP and good ol' TGPR back when clockwise and counterclockwise were in play.

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Originally Posted by Dre01SS
I was a 2-wheel guy myself back in the early 2000s, I ran the south region of WERA with a 2003 CBR600RR.
J-GP is where it all began for me, also ran Barber, RA, RRR, CMP and good ol' TGPR back when clockwise and counterclockwise were in play.

Awesome!! Yeah, I miss it but too many broken bones, torn ligaments, and surgeries to continue.
I never raced, just track days. I did okay for a 265 lbs. guy on a completely Stock R1 with only a Penske 2 way shock and revolved / re-sprung Forks for my weight.
Tires weren't the best back then either. Never ran slicks, only the basic track day tires.
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Went for a drive on the Cherohala Skyway only to find out this - https://www.wate.com/news/monroe-cou...rohala-skyway/

Stopped in Tellico, TN at an outstanding local bakery and was surprised to see a dozen other Porsches roll in just as I was leaving. Anyone here? Thanks for the GT4 oil filter my new friend!








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Bunch of GA tags but I don't recognize any of the cars themselves.
Old 08-27-2023, 02:06 PM
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New to the board and looking to connect with GA people. I am north of Atlanta in Woodstock, GA area. Where y’all at? Hoping to connect. Finally parked a 911 in my garage and looking forward to enjoying our roads, properly, now! Graduated from a Mustang GT
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New to the board and looking to connect with GA people. I am north of Atlanta in Woodstock, GA area. Where y’all at? Hoping to connect. Finally parked a 911 in my garage and looking forward to enjoying our roads, properly, now! Graduated from a Mustang GT
Hey man!!

I'm David. Live in West Cobb and work near by as well.

Send me your number on a PM and we'll add ya to the list for Mountain drive list. Join the Atlanta Porsche Enthusiast FB page... North Atlanta Porsche Owners is another.... Porsche Cars of South Atlanta....Porsche Club of GA.... Peachstate Region Porsche Club of America...I'm a member of all...

We did a Night Mountain drive last night in fact...But I was in my Vette instead, breaking in new tires.


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David, hey, good morning sir! Looks like my PM privileges have not kicked in yet. Sent you friend request so I will reply once you hit me up on that front. Nothing better than a night drive, honestly. Looking forward to it and thanks for the recs on other groups. Already joined PCA so hope to connect on that front as well. I love your stable of cars. S2000 has a special place in my heart. Congrats on a sweet collection. Talk soon
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Doing a drive Tmrw. morning if anyone wants to join....

Meeting at the Racetrac gas station off Exit 11 on 575 at 10am

Heading to eat BBQ at the Spotted Pig in Clayton GA.



https://www.google.com/maps?q=Racetr...%3D%3D&g_st=ic

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Should be a great day! I’m gonna start in the Porsche lot at Caffeine and Octane for a couple hours then head north.

Originally Posted by Big Swole
Doing a drive Tmrw. morning if anyone wants to join....

Meeting at the Racetrac gas station off Exit 11 on 575 at 10am

Heading to eat BBQ at the Spotted Pig in Clayton GA.



https://www.google.com/maps?q=Racetr...%3D%3D&g_st=ic
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Sounds like a great idea. My wife and I will meet you guys at the racetrac. Looking forward to meeting some new friends!
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Originally Posted by ATL Fahrer
Sounds like a great idea. My wife and I will meet you guys at the racetrac. Looking forward to meeting some new friends!

Great meeting y'all and thanks for joining!!!
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Old 09-05-2023, 04:31 PM
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Just a few pics of Sunday’s 300 mile drive to Clayton GA and back and to the wonderful “Spotted Pig BBQ” restaurant!!!




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Old 09-11-2023, 10:24 PM
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Went up to Suches a few weeks ago with a buddy. Minimal traffic, perfect weather, great fun.
I'm more of a track guy, but the mountain runs definitely surprised me.





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Old 09-15-2023, 09:12 PM
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I love the track too and would be there far more often but it's just too dang much time and money to plan... With my work schedule and loving the mountains like we do, we just do as many drives as we can.

Hoping to do more track time in the future with my other car I just bought.. Just too much risk with my Turbo S.
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We're going for a ride Today / this afternoon... Probably around 3pm or so meeting a friend up 400 (I'm coming across from I-575 and across 136)....PM me if you want to join or PM your cell.


We're also doing a drive in the morning and meeting around 0900....



Route link...if it works




https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Exxo...cwNzU5MTVCAlVT





Route for Saturday. Meet at the Exxon in Jasper around 9:00. Lunch in Dahlonaga or along 400.



Shared route
From Exxon,
1757 Hwy 53, Jasper, GA 30143 to Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 via GA-5 N/GA-515 E.






I'll be in my 23' 2SS1LE today getting more "break-in" miles on it and either the Turbo S or my S2K tmrw...


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