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by dragonfly
Wed Apr 03, 2019 8:33 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Stone me now F40 v 959 I've have the F40
Replies: 6
Views: 446

Re: Stone me now F40 v 959 I've have the F40

I remember that test too. I was lucky to have a ride in an F40 just a few years back. It was shockingly fast (wheelspin in 3rd on a dry road), even by modern standards. What must they have felt like compared to the period ‘normal cars’? The 959 is an interesting one, coming across as more refined an...
by dragonfly
Tue Mar 19, 2019 7:06 am
Forum: Post 1973 - Porsche 911 (Aircooled)
Topic: 1975 Carrera 2.7 MFI
Replies: 156
Views: 12463

Re: 1975 Carrera 2.7 MFI

That’s a great car and some stunning photos. Thanks for sharing and enjoy the experience.

As Mike says, I vividly remember my first decent drive of an MFI car, the ex-Girolex RS in which Tony Dron had recently won the PCGB Championship
by dragonfly
Thu Jan 24, 2019 10:49 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: What’s the worst car you’ve ever owned?
Replies: 52
Views: 3024

Re: What’s the worst car you’ve ever owned?

Peugeot 406 estate. A poorly made, uncomfortable place to wait for the RAC. W My dad had an HDi from new. Boring old bus but unbelievably economical - he once managed 1,000 miles on a tankful. When he upgraded he passed it to me for a pittance, as we needed a family wagon with more luggage space th...
by dragonfly
Wed Jan 23, 2019 2:47 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Your Porsche pic of the day......
Replies: 28541
Views: 1862280

Re: Your Porsche pic of the day......

https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/50272091_2516543088416725_7667005523782270976_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_ht=scontent-lht6-1.xx&oh=2eb5b8443c05b6cc3c0e790db7600eab&oe=5D011DA6 This is how Jim Busby described driving a 935 at Laguna Seca... :lol: Excellent. :lol: My first experie...
by dragonfly
Fri Dec 21, 2018 11:28 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: Show me your stance! - Advice needed
Replies: 8
Views: 548

Re: Show me your stance! - Advice needed

Your car is one of those which inspired my project. When sorting my 3.0SC for ‘fast road’ and trackday use, Tuthill advised me standard SC brakes should be fine on a lightened car if in good fettle and with decent pads & fluid. To date that’s seemed good advice and saved me significant £ on 930 ...
by dragonfly
Fri Dec 07, 2018 3:53 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: A 3.2 which will run 8,000 rpm?
Replies: 44
Views: 1836

Re: A 3.2 which will run 8,000 rpm?

Could a 3.4 + G50 solve your problems? viewtopic.php?f=5&t=63910
by dragonfly
Mon Dec 03, 2018 10:17 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: GRRC Fellowship
Replies: 7
Views: 431

Re: GRRC Fellowship

I was on the GRRC waiting list for several years, which also gave access to the superb Members’ Meetings. Then they came up with the idea of the Fellowship, so I would have to start paying to remain on the waiting list. I even had a phone call from one of the team, explaining that the fees are credi...
by dragonfly
Sun Dec 02, 2018 5:36 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Your Porsche pic of the day......
Replies: 28541
Views: 1862280

Re: Your Porsche pic of the day......

What’s the olive number? Looks cool. ....spotted a couple of years back at Dick Lovetts; no details and no idea who owns it but looked an interesting car, it actually passed me a short time later heading towards Malmesbury as I was going the other way but not seen it since...... https://farm5.stati...
by dragonfly
Thu Nov 22, 2018 5:33 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: The joys(?) of modern Porsche ownership
Replies: 31
Views: 1023

Re: The joys(?) of modern Porsche ownership

Was the last step ‘buys battery conditioner’? Problem is, the garage I rent doesn't have power... :-( Could you rig a solar panel on the roof to trickle charge? My boat has a 48w panel on the deck (with charge controller), and the 2x 70Ah batteries are always at full charge when I arrive. That pane...
by dragonfly
Sat Nov 17, 2018 11:58 am
Forum: For Sale - Porsche Parts/Misc etc.
Topic: November Parts Clear Out !!
Replies: 11
Views: 1034

Re: November Parts Clear Out !!

Jonnydaz53 wrote:Horn Grill sold
It’s just arrived, thanks.
by dragonfly
Sun Nov 11, 2018 1:58 pm
Forum: For Sale - Porsche Parts/Misc etc.
Topic: November Parts Clear Out !!
Replies: 11
Views: 1034

Re: November Parts Clear Out !!

Can I take 5, the black horn grille please?
by dragonfly
Mon Oct 29, 2018 8:41 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Sorry, need to go quiet
Replies: 50
Views: 3425

Re: Sorry, need to go quiet

Flat 6 wrote:I can finally report a successful outcome. Special thanks to Bootsy for the final push
Great to hear, but sorry you had such a hard time recovering what you were owed.
by dragonfly
Fri Oct 19, 2018 12:50 pm
Forum: For Sale - Porsche Parts/Misc etc.
Topic: 911 repackable silencer
Replies: 6
Views: 586

Re: 911 repackable silencer

Do you (or anyone else) have an idea of likely noise level of this design, thinking of trackday tests?
by dragonfly
Wed Sep 05, 2018 9:00 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: The good old days of rallying
Replies: 24
Views: 1877

Re: The good old days of rallying

richkaz wrote:My all time favourite You tube vid is

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXgWWNJVdYA

Chris Harris tests the Pirelli P7 and a handful of wild Lancia GP4 cars.
One of my favourites too, what a day that must have been!
by dragonfly
Tue Aug 28, 2018 9:34 am
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: My First Rally.....
Replies: 38
Views: 1480

Re: My First Rally.....

Excellent, have fun