my non-Porsche picture of the day
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hot66
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Re: my non-Porsche picture of the day
thats going to hurt
James
1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
1963 Honda C100 Supercub
Its not how fast you go, but how you go fast
1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
1963 Honda C100 Supercub
Its not how fast you go, but how you go fast
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hot66
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Re: my non-Porsche picture of the day
Behind scenes on set of ‘grand prix’
James
1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
1963 Honda C100 Supercub
Its not how fast you go, but how you go fast
1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
1963 Honda C100 Supercub
Its not how fast you go, but how you go fast
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Lightweight_911
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Re: my non-Porsche picture of the day
That's the same as the first Alfa I ever owned - a LHD '67 Sprint GT Veloce ...
Andy
“Adding power makes you faster on the straights;
- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”
“Adding power makes you faster on the straights;
- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”
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Lightweight_911
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Took advantage of the beautiful weather & went for extended blasts in my Seven & Spider ...
Amazing how different they are - particularly noticeable when jumping from one to the other.
The Seven (Climax FWB engine) is feather light & it reacts instantly to the slightest touches - it's an over-used cliché but you really can almost just 'think' it round corners.
By comparison the Alfa's steering feels really heavy but you soon adjust to it & only then notice it significantly when manoeuvering slowly. The car encourages a different driving approach - it's forte seems to much more fast/relaxed touring - which is exactly the reason I bought it ...
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Took advantage of the beautiful weather & went for extended blasts in my Seven & Spider ...
Amazing how different they are - particularly noticeable when jumping from one to the other.
The Seven (Climax FWB engine) is feather light & it reacts instantly to the slightest touches - it's an over-used cliché but you really can almost just 'think' it round corners.
By comparison the Alfa's steering feels really heavy but you soon adjust to it & only then notice it significantly when manoeuvering slowly. The car encourages a different driving approach - it's forte seems to much more fast/relaxed touring - which is exactly the reason I bought it ...
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Andy
“Adding power makes you faster on the straights;
- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”
“Adding power makes you faster on the straights;
- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”
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hot66
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Re: my non-Porsche picture of the day
both stuninng cars Andy. You can't really get much better weather for them than todays
James
1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
1963 Honda C100 Supercub
Its not how fast you go, but how you go fast
1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
1963 Honda C100 Supercub
Its not how fast you go, but how you go fast
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911hillclimber
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Re: my non-Porsche picture of the day
Nice all round!
I have driven a tweeked Caterham (K series engine) around a sprint course once, after my Impreza driven in anger on the same day, it was a remarkable experience.
Drove the 911 and the Boxster back to back today, another eye opener.
Parked next to a topless Merc SL, about 1986 and pondered if I would rather have the Merc over the 911....
There was an SL at the recent NEC show, a special 'Sportline' from the SL Shop, touch lowered and lovely wider Merc wheels, it was the only car there the wife fancied.
https://youtu.be/ZKWSpUCv45U
I have driven a tweeked Caterham (K series engine) around a sprint course once, after my Impreza driven in anger on the same day, it was a remarkable experience.
Drove the 911 and the Boxster back to back today, another eye opener.
Parked next to a topless Merc SL, about 1986 and pondered if I would rather have the Merc over the 911....
There was an SL at the recent NEC show, a special 'Sportline' from the SL Shop, touch lowered and lovely wider Merc wheels, it was the only car there the wife fancied.
https://youtu.be/ZKWSpUCv45U
73T 911 Coupe, road/hillclimber 3.2L
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
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Re: my non-Porsche picture of the day
When my Sprint Veloce is finished Andy - would be really interested on your opinion as to how it drives compared to how you remember them...Lightweight_911 wrote:That's the same as the first Alfa I ever owned - a LHD '67 Sprint GT Veloce ...
1966 912 Karmann Coupe - polo red.
1972 914/6 GT replica - 2.7 - signal orange.
1961 Standard 217 Tractor.
2003 Boxster S.
1967 Alfa Giulia Sprint GT Veloce.
http://www.redcastleclassics.com
1972 914/6 GT replica - 2.7 - signal orange.
1961 Standard 217 Tractor.
2003 Boxster S.
1967 Alfa Giulia Sprint GT Veloce.
http://www.redcastleclassics.com
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Lightweight_911
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Look forward to seeing it Ian - how's progress ?
Andy
“Adding power makes you faster on the straights;
- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”
“Adding power makes you faster on the straights;
- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”
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Ian Gunney
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Slow - but nearly there...
1966 912 Karmann Coupe - polo red.
1972 914/6 GT replica - 2.7 - signal orange.
1961 Standard 217 Tractor.
2003 Boxster S.
1967 Alfa Giulia Sprint GT Veloce.
http://www.redcastleclassics.com
1972 914/6 GT replica - 2.7 - signal orange.
1961 Standard 217 Tractor.
2003 Boxster S.
1967 Alfa Giulia Sprint GT Veloce.
http://www.redcastleclassics.com
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DustyM
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Re: my non-Porsche picture of the day
Lovely Seven Andy, lets have some more pictures please.
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Talking of 7’s , I had this delivered yesterday, I’d never driven one before, went out in it last night, great fun! HPC 2 litre injection 
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911hillclimber
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At my local hill climb today:
73T 911 Coupe, road/hillclimber 3.2L
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
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Nice to see those machines being used. John
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Andy
“Adding power makes you faster on the straights;
- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”
“Adding power makes you faster on the straights;
- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”