| Author | Message | ||
| Matt (Matt_lamotte)
Member Username: Matt_lamotte Post Number: 426 Registered: 10-2002 |
Wmhart, You are the man....period. | ||
| Schnelles Fr�ulein (Miss_m_treiber)
Junior Member Username: Miss_m_treiber Post Number: 84 Registered: 4-2003 |
i can't stand porsches but dammmn.. that one is kinda sweet.. but more importantly.. who's house is that?! its gorgeous!! | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 4814 Registered: 8-2002 |
Whart - NAMBLA membership card, leather tendencies - are you one of The Village People...?  | ||
| adrian low (Audionut)
Junior Member Username: Audionut Post Number: 220 Registered: 4-2003 |
WOW! I almost missed this thread! Great car, Bill. Would love your opinions on the driving experience between the Ferraris and the Porsche. ENJOY! | ||
| BILL CHIUSANO (My355)
Junior Member Username: My355 Post Number: 147 Registered: 3-2003 |
Awesome, and the only porche I want. Its on my list. Congrats ENJOY!! | ||
| wm hart (Whart)
Intermediate Member Username: Whart Post Number: 1319 Registered: 12-2001 |
DES- I also prefer leather, but that has little to do with driving. Regards. | ||
| chris cummings (Entelechy)
Member Username: Entelechy Post Number: 314 Registered: 5-2001 |
WM - many thanks for your kind offer! Sent you a PM. I like to wear driving gloves when I'm doing some "spirited" driving, as I'm usually concentrating so hard that my hands start to sweat. Don't want to make the slightest mistake from a little slip at triple digit speeds, but I tend to agree that they are a little "flash" for everyday use. As such, I went with some black P-gloves without labels. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 4789 Registered: 8-2002 |
Faisal - so do the Scuderia shield stickers, but no one believes me; i'm glad you're on my side... | ||
| Faisal Khan (Tvrfreak)
Member Username: Tvrfreak Post Number: 314 Registered: 3-2003 |
DES, driving gloves not only make the car go faster, they make it handle better too... | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 4787 Registered: 8-2002 |
Whart - that's very kind of you, thank you, very much - i'll be leaving immediately after work. What do you mean you don't have the 550 anymore...?!?!? How did i miss this...? Was it a weekend post...? Why...? Beyond funny - more towards eerie that the subject of driving gloves should come up; the last few days, i've been wearing my Porsche driving gloves (last week i wore my Ferrari driving gloves - i like to alternate )... You should wear them- guaranteed, once you drive with them on, you'll never drive 'naked' again... i prefer leather for the added grip they provide, although, i've never used seude, which is what those appear to be... i have an extra, unused pair of Porsche driving gloves that, should we ever meet, i'd like to you try (if you're a size medium, of course)... Otherwise, go to Wilson's Leather and pick up a pair that's more, um, 'fitting' for you, for $25 - give them a test drive (sorry, couldn't help it) and see how you like 'em. i haven't driven bare-handed in years... i won't so much as park a car without first gloving my hands... i remember my first pair of Ferrari driving gloves- i slept with them the first night i had them... ...um... any, back to the Porsche... | ||
| Rikky Alessi (Ralessi)
Junior Member Username: Ralessi Post Number: 194 Registered: 5-2002 |
haha - good one with the NAMBLA membership, which I'm sure is also right next to the ACLU card? | ||
| wm hart (Whart)
Intermediate Member Username: Whart Post Number: 1318 Registered: 12-2001 |
DES: its funny, those gloves were a gift from my law partner, the Chuckster. I have carried them in every ferrari i've owned, but have never worn them. These modern cars, which don't have wooden steering wheels, don't seem to need them, and i feel like a, dare i say the P word, POSEUR wearing them on the street. As to what to drive, there is little question (i got rid of the barchetta) so its the GT-2 for fun; my wife's WRX if i want to go to the store; and for schlepping into the city, i drive the BMW. I'm sure another ferrari will be in the stable sooner or later. Btw, the house got sold. We bought an old Greek Revival on the Hudson River with spectacular views, a pool and, yep, a 5 car garage. If you can get to Westchester, you've got a ride. Thanks for the award, Doc. I'll put it with my NAMBLA membership card... | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 4786 Registered: 8-2002 |
i'm green with envy... What a gorgeous car - hey Whart, nice driving gloves, too...! Gotta love a driver who wears driving gloves...! Did they come with the car...? When do we get a detailed DEScription of what the ride is like...? i'm salivating in anticipation... Um... one more thing... ...how do you decide what to drive, now...? P.S. Nice crib, you should call MTV... | ||
| Drstranglove (Drstranglove)
Member Username: Drstranglove Post Number: 568 Registered: 4-2003 |
Man, nice car!!!! WM is getting the offical DrS "You Suck" award!!!!!! DrS | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Intermediate Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 1301 Registered: 3-2001 |
Whart or Chris, I still have the Nov 27, 2000 issue of AutoWeek which has the 550 Barchetta on the cover. It compares it to the V10 Porsche Carrera GT. The article is titled "Sex in the City". I'll drop it in the mail if either of you are interested... just email me with an address. Bob | ||
| wm hart (Whart)
Intermediate Member Username: Whart Post Number: 1317 Registered: 12-2001 |
Chris: flattery will get you everywhere. IM me your street address and i'll send you a copy of the R&T issue. | ||
| chris cummings (Entelechy)
Member Username: Entelechy Post Number: 312 Registered: 5-2001 |
PS - gorgeous car! The GT2 is my favorite P-car :-) | ||
| chris cummings (Entelechy)
Member Username: Entelechy Post Number: 311 Registered: 5-2001 |
WM - forgive me if I'm waaaay behind, but was that your 550 barchetta in Forza way back when? I love the car and article and the backgrounds in your photos look familiar. Wish I could have seen the R&T article as well... Best, ~Chris | ||
| DHutchison (Hutch308)
Member Username: Hutch308 Post Number: 332 Registered: 1-2002 |
WM - I am at my desk, where I have that pic of your 550 Barchetta out of Road & Track, being parked in your garage at night. That was a sweet ride. But your GT2 looks gorgeous as well. We'll have to do another road trip sometime.... Congrats on the new ride!!!! Hutch | ||
| Fayyaz Vellani (Fvellani)
Junior Member Username: Fvellani Post Number: 101 Registered: 8-2002 |
I agree with Mr. Glickenhaus...fill up your driveway with a couple of F-cars I wouldnt wanna see that car in my rearview on a dark nite :D | ||
| James Glickenhaus (Napolis)
Intermediate Member Username: Napolis Post Number: 1788 Registered: 10-2002 |
WM Your car looks beautiful. Your driveway looks empty. You will soon receive a letter from FNA demanding you take down that Flag. Best | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Intermediate Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 1292 Registered: 3-2001 |
Whart, saw a GT2 locally a few days ago, same color... had a nice angry growl to it for a P-car! Looks like fun! | ||
| Kendall Kim (Kenny)
Junior Member Username: Kenny Post Number: 222 Registered: 9-2001 |
Hmmm, just wondering,,, I happened to be in the area a while back dropping off some golf clubs at someone's house, and some of those homes are in the Mediteranean / Spanish style architecture.. | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Intermediate Member Username: Kennyh Post Number: 1033 Registered: 8-2001 |
Kenny, there is a house that almost looks similar at Westchester (just becuase of its style and shear size)- but nope, thats not his house. | ||
| Kendall Kim (Kenny)
Junior Member Username: Kenny Post Number: 221 Registered: 9-2001 |
Wow, that is a stunning looking car.. WM Hart, does your home overlook Westchester Country Club in Rye, NY?? | ||
| Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 2081 Registered: 4-2002 |
HEY JIMMY PAGE YOUR CAR AND YOUR HOUSE IS BEAUTIFUL ENJOY BROTHER BRUCE | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Intermediate Member Username: Kennyh Post Number: 1032 Registered: 8-2001 |
Will, Monday-Thursday its 85 and party cloudy- come pick me up! | ||
| wm hart (Whart)
Intermediate Member Username: Whart Post Number: 1295 Registered: 12-2001 |
Neither can i; any idea when this weather will finally let up? thanks, kenny. | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Intermediate Member Username: Kennyh Post Number: 1031 Registered: 8-2001 |
Last two pictures, awesome car! I can't wait to drive it ;)   | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Intermediate Member Username: Kennyh Post Number: 1030 Registered: 8-2001 |
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| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Intermediate Member Username: Kennyh Post Number: 1029 Registered: 8-2001 |
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| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Intermediate Member Username: Kennyh Post Number: 1028 Registered: 8-2001 |
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| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Intermediate Member Username: Kennyh Post Number: 1027 Registered: 8-2001 |
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| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Intermediate Member Username: Kennyh Post Number: 1026 Registered: 8-2001 |
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| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Intermediate Member Username: Kennyh Post Number: 1025 Registered: 8-2001 |
They were in my mailbox by the time I hit 'Post Message' lol, here goes:   | ||
| wm hart (Whart)
Intermediate Member Username: Whart Post Number: 1294 Registered: 12-2001 |
Already on their way. (And then, you'll teach me how to do this). Thanks. | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Intermediate Member Username: Kennyh Post Number: 1024 Registered: 8-2001 |
Will, you can send them to me and I'll post them if you want. | ||
| wm hart (Whart)
Intermediate Member Username: Whart Post Number: 1293 Registered: 12-2001 |
OK, being a moron, here's my attempt to post some pics. /image{P-GT 2} | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Advanced Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 3181 Registered: 6-2001 |
Yeah, i heard the weather sucked this week, just as it has for the past few months! I picked the right week to go away. Only got rained on forw a total of maybe 20 minutes in canada (if that), but once was a thunder storm while on a lake, still a 20 minute ride to the lodge! I guess i'll take 50-60 and sun over 70 and rain! Its supposed to clear up and be 90 though this week. | ||
| Drstranglove (Drstranglove)
Member Username: Drstranglove Post Number: 553 Registered: 4-2003 |
I understand..... Weather has been SHlTTY here in Nc too!!! But please!!! I will send you my digital camera if you need one!!!!! DrS | ||
| wm hart (Whart)
Intermediate Member Username: Whart Post Number: 1289 Registered: 12-2001 |
yeah, sorry, i drove it home last saturday in the pourin' down rain, and when it cleared Sunday, i spent the whole day driving. This weekend has so far been a bust; its like a tropical storm here in NY. If we get some sunlight tomorrow, i'll take some pics. Then you guys will have to help me post em cause i'm a loser when it comes to that. I am starting to get used to the shape of the thing sitting in my garage though. Its alot smaller than the 550, and lower too. (kendall: a GT 2 P- car, silver/black) | ||
| Kendall Kim (Kenny)
Junior Member Username: Kenny Post Number: 220 Registered: 9-2001 |
What did he get? | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Intermediate Member Username: Kennyh Post Number: 1021 Registered: 8-2001 |
As soon as the weather improves I'm going to head up there and get some nice shots- it's basically been raining for the last 3 months- it's supposed to clear up Monday-Thursday though so maybe Will and I can work it out... | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Intermediate Member Username: Doody Post Number: 1268 Registered: 11-2001 |
or did i miss them someplace else? doody. |