1 month into my turbo ownership.. my experience. the good and the bad
#47
03-13-2008, 05:39 PM
People are just hatin' because 90% of the time they can't have it. I'm glad to hear that your having such a nice time with your Turbo. I never understood what people raved about Porsches' for until my bro got his and I got to drive it every so often. Put a smile on my face everytime I even thought about driving it. Enjoy and remember to enjoy what you have and not worry about what everyone else thinks.
#49
03-13-2008, 07:14 PM
haha.. Yea.. Don't worry.. when I was 21 driving the new M3 in 01 around words always chattered around and it gets annoying... The little civics always wanted to race me.... The haters always called me a spoiled kid.... Little did they know...Even with the TT I get a few looks here and there, but majority is the envy on their faces that I have a TT. Everyone will try to hate... So... Dnt worry about it and keep that smile on your face.. At least track it here to make that smile bigger and put the turbo to good use!
#51
03-13-2008, 08:19 PM
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#52
03-13-2008, 08:23 PM
i havent taken a single pic of my car..
someone posted this, they took a pic of it during a get together...
ill take some pics this weekend..
someone posted this, they took a pic of it during a get together...
ill take some pics this weekend..
#53
03-13-2008, 10:46 PM
1) They don't live your life or pay your bills.
2) The car has already taught you some lessons
3) Don't define the ownership experience based on the opinions of others . It's what you think which matters because it's your car .
4) You don't have to justify, argue, explain, defend (JADE) whether or not you worked for it or not .
5) Learn how to avoid taking the bait , or allowing it to cause hurt feelings within you .
6)The nosey questions asked by those who attempt to judge do not even deserve a reply . If they ask "how much" --say "alot" . An indirect answer is sometimes enough . If they press harder , tell them flat out that you do not wish to discuss it , And nothing more .
7) If they claim that their car is faster or better . Tell them that you are glad for them, wish them the best with their car .
8)If they tell you your car is "painted" , "damaged" etc ... Tell them that you hope to make the best of such an awful machine and praise THEIR car .
As for pondering the many "why" questions . Don't bother . It is not worth your time . Make this car about YOU and your happiness .
Good luck --from a 7 time Porsche owner who was once a young man too.
2) The car has already taught you some lessons
3) Don't define the ownership experience based on the opinions of others . It's what you think which matters because it's your car .
4) You don't have to justify, argue, explain, defend (JADE) whether or not you worked for it or not .
5) Learn how to avoid taking the bait , or allowing it to cause hurt feelings within you .
6)The nosey questions asked by those who attempt to judge do not even deserve a reply . If they ask "how much" --say "alot" . An indirect answer is sometimes enough . If they press harder , tell them flat out that you do not wish to discuss it , And nothing more .
7) If they claim that their car is faster or better . Tell them that you are glad for them, wish them the best with their car .
8)If they tell you your car is "painted" , "damaged" etc ... Tell them that you hope to make the best of such an awful machine and praise THEIR car .
As for pondering the many "why" questions . Don't bother . It is not worth your time . Make this car about YOU and your happiness .
Good luck --from a 7 time Porsche owner who was once a young man too.
Last edited by yrralis1; 03-13-2008 at 10:52 PM.
#54
03-13-2008, 10:56 PM
I'm up right now with my nerves RATTLING, today was a stressful/tiring day driving to Virginia trailering my GT2 for this 3 day event at VIR, took 12 hours because of some unfortunate happenings lol (not with my car, but towing wise)
#55
03-14-2008, 07:43 AM
1) They don't live your life or pay your bills.
2) The car has already taught you some lessons
3) Don't define the ownership experience based on the opinions of others . It's what you think which matters because it's your car .
4) You don't have to justify, argue, explain, defend (JADE) whether or not you worked for it or not .
5) Learn how to avoid taking the bait , or allowing it to cause hurt feelings within you .
6)The nosey questions asked by those who attempt to judge do not even deserve a reply . If they ask "how much" --say "alot" . An indirect answer is sometimes enough . If they press harder , tell them flat out that you do not wish to discuss it , And nothing more .
7) If they claim that their car is faster or better . Tell them that you are glad for them, wish them the best with their car .
8)If they tell you your car is "painted" , "damaged" etc ... Tell them that you hope to make the best of such an awful machine and praise THEIR car .
As for pondering the many "why" questions . Don't bother . It is not worth your time . Make this car about YOU and your happiness .
Good luck --from a 7 time Porsche owner who was once a young man too.
2) The car has already taught you some lessons
3) Don't define the ownership experience based on the opinions of others . It's what you think which matters because it's your car .
4) You don't have to justify, argue, explain, defend (JADE) whether or not you worked for it or not .
5) Learn how to avoid taking the bait , or allowing it to cause hurt feelings within you .
6)The nosey questions asked by those who attempt to judge do not even deserve a reply . If they ask "how much" --say "alot" . An indirect answer is sometimes enough . If they press harder , tell them flat out that you do not wish to discuss it , And nothing more .
7) If they claim that their car is faster or better . Tell them that you are glad for them, wish them the best with their car .
8)If they tell you your car is "painted" , "damaged" etc ... Tell them that you hope to make the best of such an awful machine and praise THEIR car .
As for pondering the many "why" questions . Don't bother . It is not worth your time . Make this car about YOU and your happiness .
Good luck --from a 7 time Porsche owner who was once a young man too.
#57
03-14-2008, 12:46 PM
I lived in New York for a year and a half and IMO, it is the rat hole of America. Thought I died and went to heaven when I moved to California for 14 years. Now I'm temporarily back on the east coast, and it can't compare to the west coast in so many ways. I'll be moving back west once my family obligation is finished here. Funny thing to me is that New Yorkers think it's a great place. I guess if you like to live like lab rats stacked up in cages it's OK, but it's not for me. Move out of there and you will be surprised at how many nice people there are in the world. Good luck and enjoy your turbo in good health.
#58
03-14-2008, 01:41 PM
Greetings:
I am new to this board and I have following the threads for approx. 6 months. Whatever you do, don't become jaded like I once was. I have a 82sc-targa and did some good mods back in 1994. I got my hands on 930 engine and rebuilt it from top to bottom. Parts inclued sc-cams, 27s-11, BB-exhaust, HKS-fuel enrchiment sys., magnecore wires, 1.1 springs, rebuild-5 speed trans. no g/50 it goes on and on. I installed this bad boy and loved every bit of it. It was a sleeper. Weighing approx 2800+= to low 2900.
There was never a day i could just enjoy the car and drive 55-65mph..There is always some clown to urge you on or just **** u off. Even HWPYPD used to pull me over for nothing. Coming out of club and someone spitting on your car. The best part of it all, is catching someone in the act, and taking care of business then.................At the time I was 26, now I am 40. I stopped driving the P for 8 Years. Just a garage queen and covered I remember just starting that bad boy, the neighbors would come to my driveway...First thing out of their mouths "Why do you need a car like this?" "You are not allowed to drive that fast." blah--blah....
My adivse to you is to enjoy the car and f those mutts who have nothing nice to say....
Beaware of the mod-bug.....its very dangerous and addictive....
This year i will get my P back on the road and feel that rrrruuuussshhhhhh!!!!
Never give up a good thing...
Walt
I am new to this board and I have following the threads for approx. 6 months. Whatever you do, don't become jaded like I once was. I have a 82sc-targa and did some good mods back in 1994. I got my hands on 930 engine and rebuilt it from top to bottom. Parts inclued sc-cams, 27s-11, BB-exhaust, HKS-fuel enrchiment sys., magnecore wires, 1.1 springs, rebuild-5 speed trans. no g/50 it goes on and on. I installed this bad boy and loved every bit of it. It was a sleeper. Weighing approx 2800+= to low 2900.
There was never a day i could just enjoy the car and drive 55-65mph..There is always some clown to urge you on or just **** u off. Even HWPYPD used to pull me over for nothing. Coming out of club and someone spitting on your car. The best part of it all, is catching someone in the act, and taking care of business then.................At the time I was 26, now I am 40. I stopped driving the P for 8 Years. Just a garage queen and covered I remember just starting that bad boy, the neighbors would come to my driveway...First thing out of their mouths "Why do you need a car like this?" "You are not allowed to drive that fast." blah--blah....
My adivse to you is to enjoy the car and f those mutts who have nothing nice to say....
Beaware of the mod-bug.....its very dangerous and addictive....
This year i will get my P back on the road and feel that rrrruuuussshhhhhh!!!!
Never give up a good thing...
Walt
#59
03-14-2008, 01:52 PM
walt
PLEASEEEEEEE let me see your car
i love SC targa's
why dont you come out on the run this weekend (if weather permits)
PLEASEEEEEEE let me see your car
i love SC targa's
why dont you come out on the run this weekend (if weather permits)
#60
03-14-2008, 02:01 PM
Greetings:
The needs to be prepped......gotta bring it in to my mechanic.. Gotta check lines, boost hoses/leaks...gotta get a new battery..etc....
Thanks for the invite....It will on the road real soon...My mech. has to open a bay for me...so we can work on it together and not killed with a bill....Gotta luv those porsche bills.....
W.
The needs to be prepped......gotta bring it in to my mechanic.. Gotta check lines, boost hoses/leaks...gotta get a new battery..etc....
Thanks for the invite....It will on the road real soon...My mech. has to open a bay for me...so we can work on it together and not killed with a bill....Gotta luv those porsche bills.....
W.