Any Rennlisters from New Zealand?
11-06-2014, 02:19 PM
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11-06-2014, 02:22 PM
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11-06-2014, 02:40 PM
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Not sure what the objective was for that article. Fill a few pages of a magazine at the behest of an owner that would only give a short test drive? Some paragraphs capture parts of the essence, it is an opulent interior with all of the leather, it does have presence and the engine/drivetrain feel unstressed. What they missed is that these cars drive on a wave of torque that feels like it's ready to catapult up you past traffic in the blink of an eye. Maybe I should take up Doug's offer of a professional photo shoot and do my own article? Need to do my calipers first, and get the Grinch out of the garage!
11-06-2014, 03:27 PM
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^^^Thanks John.
Total 911 is a light weight crap magazine with cadet jurno's that don't understand Porsche. I think their sum total knowledge is 'Wikipediaing' the model range............
(Well.......... IMHO anyway).
I stopped subscribing about 3 years ago when they did a lame article on the C3 with cliches that could cover any 911 and just totally missing the point on how this car is different to others in the 911 range.
I came to the conclusion you were buying images that you can google for free?
I stopped buying Classic Car and Thoroughbred mag for the same reason too - the articles were sound bits. Octane Magazine is a far superior alternative.
911 & Porsche World is the only way to go.
Total 911 is a light weight crap magazine with cadet jurno's that don't understand Porsche. I think their sum total knowledge is 'Wikipediaing' the model range............
(Well.......... IMHO anyway).
I stopped subscribing about 3 years ago when they did a lame article on the C3 with cliches that could cover any 911 and just totally missing the point on how this car is different to others in the 911 range.
I came to the conclusion you were buying images that you can google for free?
I stopped buying Classic Car and Thoroughbred mag for the same reason too - the articles were sound bits. Octane Magazine is a far superior alternative.
911 & Porsche World is the only way to go.
11-06-2014, 03:46 PM
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No, the original colour is Horizon Blue Metallic, which isn't my favourite. That car is cobalt blue, the same colour as the car owned by the local surgeon.
Not sure what to do longer term. Ideally, it would get a glass out respray to make every panel the same, but I prefer Polar Silver.
However, the more these cars go toward collector cars the more originality is important so respraying polar silver is likely money down the drain.
There's also a thought that a respray is the last straw in drivability I.e. Concours or museum piece.
Not sure what to do longer term. Ideally, it would get a glass out respray to make every panel the same, but I prefer Polar Silver.
However, the more these cars go toward collector cars the more originality is important so respraying polar silver is likely money down the drain.
There's also a thought that a respray is the last straw in drivability I.e. Concours or museum piece.
11-06-2014, 04:25 PM
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^^^Thanks John.
Total 911 is a light weight crap magazine with cadet jurno's that don't understand Porsche. I think their sum total knowledge is 'Wikipediaing' the model range............
(Well.......... IMHO anyway).
I stopped subscribing about 3 years ago when they did a lame article on the C3 with cliches that could cover any 911 and just totally missing the point on how this car is different to others in the 911 range.
I came to the conclusion you were buying images that you can google for free?
I stopped buying Classic Car and Thoroughbred mag for the same reason too - the articles were sound bits. Octane Magazine is a far superior alternative.
911 & Porsche World is the only way to go.
Total 911 is a light weight crap magazine with cadet jurno's that don't understand Porsche. I think their sum total knowledge is 'Wikipediaing' the model range............
(Well.......... IMHO anyway).
I stopped subscribing about 3 years ago when they did a lame article on the C3 with cliches that could cover any 911 and just totally missing the point on how this car is different to others in the 911 range.
I came to the conclusion you were buying images that you can google for free?
I stopped buying Classic Car and Thoroughbred mag for the same reason too - the articles were sound bits. Octane Magazine is a far superior alternative.
911 & Porsche World is the only way to go.
911 Porsche World I recently subscribed to for a further 2 years. After that I wont renew or if I do it will be digital only. Im getting less and less out of it each year. They dont want to cover the new stuff much (naturally as enthusiasts largely cant afford new cars) but it does end up a bit repetitive and Id like to see far more Hot Rods in there.
EVO I will keep because I still love it and in paper version too. When 911 & P World expires I think I will take your advice and add Octane to the Mix (same publisher as EVO).
11-06-2014, 04:27 PM
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No, the original colour is Horizon Blue Metallic, which isn't my favourite. That car is cobalt blue, the same colour as the car owned by the local surgeon.
Not sure what to do longer term. Ideally, it would get a glass out respray to make every panel the same, but I prefer Polar Silver.
However, the more these cars go toward collector cars the more originality is important so respraying polar silver is likely money down the drain.
There's also a thought that a respray is the last straw in drivability I.e. Concours or museum piece.
Not sure what to do longer term. Ideally, it would get a glass out respray to make every panel the same, but I prefer Polar Silver.
However, the more these cars go toward collector cars the more originality is important so respraying polar silver is likely money down the drain.
There's also a thought that a respray is the last straw in drivability I.e. Concours or museum piece.
11-06-2014, 04:55 PM
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11-06-2014, 06:19 PM
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11-06-2014, 10:19 PM
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11-06-2014, 11:24 PM
I like an original car as much as the next guy but sure wouldn't run away if offered the driver's seat.
Is it a Bisimoto build? Here's another, on a '76 930 platform. Normally runs detuned to about 700hp for street reliability (caution-some Honda content):
http://www.speedhunters.com/2012/06/...-on-the-block/
Update: Sorry I see from the plate that it is. Only had eyes for the big shiny snail!
Is it a Bisimoto build? Here's another, on a '76 930 platform. Normally runs detuned to about 700hp for street reliability (caution-some Honda content):
http://www.speedhunters.com/2012/06/...-on-the-block/
Update: Sorry I see from the plate that it is. Only had eyes for the big shiny snail!