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  1. Kevallino

    Kevallino Formula 3

    Feb 10, 2004
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    #1 Kevallino, Jul 5, 2004
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    ...thought I'd put this here and post the car pix first to justify the post. We took a road trip from LA over the long weekend. Stayed in Lone Pine but drove up through various towns on the 395 including June Lake Loop, Bridgeport (Mono County seat and second oldest courthouse in California) and around through Nevada. Hawthorne is home to an Army Ordnance Depot - check out the flowers in the city park made out of bomb casings.

    Came home Monday through Panamint Valley (one valley over from Death Valley) - top down, A/C on, 109 degrees high temp!!!

    Hope you all like 'em.

    Cheers
    Kevin
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  2. coolestkidever

    coolestkidever F1 Veteran

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    #2 coolestkidever, Jul 6, 2004
    Spedo and Tach need to be on the other side lol :D
     
  3. Kevallino

    Kevallino Formula 3

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    #3 Kevallino, Jul 6, 2004
    The dials or the pointers??? :) Had it up to around 110 mph out in the middle of nowhere but my passenger (it is her car) gets edgy above 100!!

    Cheers
    Kevin
     
  4. ryalex

    ryalex Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Aug 6, 2003
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    #4 ryalex, Jul 6, 2004
    Man, that's like 420,000 in dog car miles!
     
  5. Tyler

    Tyler F1 Rookie

    Dec 19, 2001
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    #5 Tyler, Jul 6, 2004
    Congrats, nice to see people driving cars more than polishing them. I've only got 37,000 on my base boxster. Big thumbs up on the color combo as it appears to be the same as mine(lapis blue/grey).:)
     
  6. 911Fan

    911Fan Formula 3

    Apr 15, 2004
    1,294
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    #6 911Fan, Jul 6, 2004
    Agreed!

    That's one thing Porsche owners have over most of their Ferrari brethren -- they have no compunction about enjoying their cars!
     
  7. artn

    artn Karting

    Mar 2, 2004
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    #7 artn, Jul 6, 2004
    nice pics!

    Now that we got some Box owners gathered, maybe we can bust out some RMS jokes!

    Out of curiosity, how many sets of tires how you gone through in your 60K miles?

    -art (02S)
     
  8. Kevallino

    Kevallino Formula 3

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    #8 Kevallino, Jul 6, 2004
    Only got the car in Feb. (with about 53K) so none yet but the rears are looking a bit worn already!

    Had the RMS done as part of my deal!!

    Cheers
    Kevin
     
  9. Rexcoltrain

    Rexcoltrain Formula Junior

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    #9 Rexcoltrain, Jul 6, 2004
    Nice pics! Just turned 53k a week or so ago in my base.
     
  10. GameOfDeath

    GameOfDeath Karting

    Apr 10, 2004
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    #10 GameOfDeath, Jul 6, 2004
    Great looking car. I really like the Boxster.

    How is the speed on the Tiptronic shifts?
     
  11. Kevallino

    Kevallino Formula 3

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    #11 Kevallino, Jul 6, 2004
    Kinda slow-ish, I guess. If we get another one (or a 996 or something later) we will get the 6-speed. I got this car for my wife and she even thinks the Tip is a bit boring.

    Plus I find that you have to be a bit careful because the steering wheel paddle-button-thingies are easy to bump.

    However, I do like that you can have it in automatic mode, hit the paddle for a quick downshift or two, and then it will go back to auto after about 8 seconds or so. Great for passing.

    Cheers
    Kevin
     
  12. damcgee

    damcgee Formula 3

    Feb 23, 2003
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    #12 damcgee, Jul 6, 2004

    For some reason I got a huge kick out of this, and quite literally, LOL'ed :)
     
  13. 134282

    134282 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Aug 3, 2002
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    #13 134282, Jul 6, 2004
    ME TOO...! i can't believe no one else commented on it, i almost fell out of my chair...


    Kevin, awesome pictures, thanks for sharing... The Porsche Boxster S is one of my favorite Porsches... They're just so awesome...

    i got the picture you sent me, thanks... Yes, i agree, 6th gear really DOES stretch out...! :D
     
  14. Kevallino

    Kevallino Formula 3

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    #14 Kevallino, Jul 6, 2004
    Pretty good at less than 3,000 RPMs - just need another 100 miles of road to break the needle off completely!! Them TALL gears 'n' all....

    We do enjoy the car and since it wasn't pristine when we got it we don't mind getting it out there and mashing bugs all over the front of it.

    I'm having a "senior moment" at 43 - what picture did I send you? There's a few Kevins in SoCal - I have the blu/crema 348 spider. If its me then glad you got it....

    Cheers
    Kevin
     

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