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  1. DIGMAN52

    DIGMAN52 F1 Rookie
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    #1 DIGMAN52, Aug 21, 2006
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    Thanks to Jonathan Peck and the guys at RUF, I have something to play with at MSR now. JP came across an extremely clean 1997 Porsche 993 Turbo with the Bilstein suspension add on, as well as some Michelin Pilot Sport Cups on the original wheels. Needed something for the track, as the spider is not track friendly without a roll bar. Plan on trying it out on friday Sept 1st for any of you MSR guys, and would love to follow you pro's to learn the line on the 3.1 track, as I haven't been on it yet. Shout out to Rob C. and Jim M., who gave me some sage advise on the car, and said "BUY IT". Hope to bring it to a DFW function soon. Thanks again JP for a very easy, no hassle deal.
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  2. jimpo1

    jimpo1 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 jimpo1, Aug 21, 2006
    A Miata wouldn't do it for you?

    Nice ride, congrats!
     
  3. rob lay

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    #3 rob lay, Aug 21, 2006
    Miata would be too fast on the track and this will look better off the track! ;)

    Congrats! Didn't R&T clock this car under 4 seconds for 0-60?
     
  4. Bimmerista

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    #4 Bimmerista, Aug 21, 2006
    Thats an absolutely beautiful Porsche!! You definitely cannot go wrong with a 993.
     
  5. B.Ratcliff

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    #5 B.Ratcliff, Aug 21, 2006

    1997 Porsche 911 Turbo
    Obtained from Motor Trend May, 1997
    0-60: 3.7
    1/4 Mile: 12.3
    1/4 Speed: 114


    Wow! What a car.

    Congrats Phil.
     
  6. GrigioGuy

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    #6 GrigioGuy, Aug 21, 2006
    That would sure surprise some of the guys at the drag strip.

    cool car, even if it IS a P-bug ;)
     
  7. DIGMAN52

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    #7 DIGMAN52, Aug 21, 2006
    Thanks guys! I hated to go back to the dark side, as Jim E. told me, but it was too nice to pass up. Definately quicker than the 355, but still lacks that Ferrari sound track.
     
  8. mdoan300

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    #8 mdoan300, Aug 21, 2006
    Nice track toy! :)

    ///Michael

    (But, damn, they don't make 993 Turbos anymore...)
     
  9. Bimmerista

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    #9 Bimmerista, Aug 21, 2006
    You know, I think some Turbo S brake ducts should be in order for this car. :D
     
  10. FarmerDave

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    #10 FarmerDave, Aug 21, 2006
    Gorgeous! I love the wheels!
     
  11. Manny

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    #11 Manny, Aug 21, 2006
    x2
     
  12. The Godmother

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    #12 The Godmother, Aug 21, 2006
    Oooooh, aaaaah, ohhhhh...lovely! Congratulations!
     
  13. WJHMH

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    #13 WJHMH, Aug 21, 2006
    Very impressive & congrats to you, I can't wait to see it one the track.
     
  14. ronr

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    #14 ronr, Aug 21, 2006
    Outstanding, can't wait to see it in person!! Do the pedals still push into the floorboard on that one? I need to do a track day with the 348 sometime this year. (maybe even the RX7...)

    Congratulations!

    RR
     
  15. jonathanp

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    #15 jonathanp, Aug 21, 2006
    You are quite welcome. Thanks again for letting me borrow the beast for a day or two !!

    JP
     
  16. 98R648

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    #16 98R648, Aug 21, 2006
    Congratulation!! Awesome car.
     
  17. future328driver

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    #17 future328driver, Aug 22, 2006
    Congrats Phil! Beautiful machine.
     
  18. FarmerDave

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    #18 FarmerDave, Aug 22, 2006
    Phil, I saw your car's twin sister in a parking garage in Downtown Fort Worth today! I did a triple take. Same exact color, on stock wheels.
     

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