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Old 09-04-2015, 07:34 PM
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Wow, that is truly awesome!

Originally Posted by Accel Junky
We are all good! Thanks! If he has blue eyes we will have succeeded in getting the exclusive contrasting vision option. Quick process! I'll be back to GT4 updates soon.

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Congrats!!!
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Congrats on all fronts. When my oldest baby would not sleep we treated him to a ride in the back of my 66 911. The Bursch exhaust sound would put hit right to sleep.

Enjoy
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Congrats on all fronts. When my oldest baby would not sleep we treated him to a ride in the back of my 66 911. The Bursch exhaust sound would put him right to sleep.

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awwwwww
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Congrats
Very special time !!
Man you must have sensory overload by now !!!
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Congrats!!! Ready for the slowest, most careful drive of your life? It's that drive when you first take kiddo back home from the hospital. You'll never forget it.
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Congrats.

Life will never be the same again......in a good way....most of the time
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Originally Posted by IrishAndy
Congrats!!! Ready for the slowest, most careful drive of your life? It's that drive when you first take kiddo back home from the hospital. You'll never forget it.
The second to slowest time will be driving the GT4 home from the dealership
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Congrats on starting the next chapter of your life!
Old 09-07-2015, 03:55 PM
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Thanks to all!

Yes, it was a slow drive on the way home. Was tempted to get him addicted to boost at an early age (we took him home in my F80 M3) but surprisingly I was able to restrain myself.

All my babies are home as of today.

I picked up the GT4 today from Derek at Atlanta Protective Films. He was finishing up a full wrap on a GT3RS while I was there.

The Suntek film is so glossy and smooth. Can't tell it is there and looks just as good if not better than the original clear coat so far. The Xpel on the rockers is in a good place because I frankly can't tell much of a difference.

Now, let's see how all this stuff holds up...

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Old 09-09-2015, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Accel Junky
Do these guys wear color matched shirts to work on the cars??? And congrats on the newborn baby!
Old 09-09-2015, 01:43 PM
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Congratulations on the newborn, I hope Mother and child are healthy and getting some sleep.

How the heck did you find an open allocation to spec this out?
Think that is still possible for the final year?
Originally Posted by Accel Junky
After a "hopeless" start (deep on wait lists w/ no allocation in sight), a miracle (stumbled upon an out of state dealer w/ allocations passed on due to the bucket constraint), and an excruciating wait...


I hope you gave consideration for the difficulty in designing those cars with the engine hanging off the rear end, as your GT4 has superior balance!

Originally Posted by Accel Junky
So...random update for today:

I have now driven most high level trim cars in Porsche's current lineup (GT3, 991 turbo, Cayman GTS, Boxster GTS, Panamera GTS, Panamera Turbo S, Panamera 4S, C2S, C4S, C4S Targa, Macan Turbo, Cayenne Diesel, Cayenne Turbo S, etc...) ...

So once I have my GT4 back and broken in I will be able to let you know how it compares to anything but a 918, GT3 RS, or 911 Turbo S....
Old 09-09-2015, 01:47 PM
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Congrats. Gorgeous kid!


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