New Member Central Scotland
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New Member Central Scotland
Hi DDK Petrolheads,
A new member here but unfortunately not in years.
I've owned a 1989 Carrera Sport 3.2 for almost 25 of its 35 years. To date, thankfully no serious mechanical issues, although it's about to have serious surgery in the rectum area (exhaust bits). A number of years ago, although looking pristine, (yes, I now know) it underwent major orthopaedic and cosmetic surgery ... beyond the Botox ... following which my wallet was also severely anaesthetised.
What is it about these cars that prevents you from feeling angry with them when you have had to sell a kidney to keep them alive and kicking? It must be the smell, sound, feel of something much more than a mash-up of mechanical parts.
I've noticed on the Forum that sharing experiences and contacts is encouraged ... great. I have also noticed previous references from members to a top Independent specialist in the Central Scotland region... Motortune Shotts Porsche Centre/Peter McAnna. In my experience over 25 years, his knowledge, problem solving and very competitive rates are simply outstanding ... a real family business with a heart.
I look forward to participating in the Forum's activities ... and promise to bin the clinical metaphors before Bootsy and the adjudicators cut me off at the sensitive bits ...
Mac911
A new member here but unfortunately not in years.
I've owned a 1989 Carrera Sport 3.2 for almost 25 of its 35 years. To date, thankfully no serious mechanical issues, although it's about to have serious surgery in the rectum area (exhaust bits). A number of years ago, although looking pristine, (yes, I now know) it underwent major orthopaedic and cosmetic surgery ... beyond the Botox ... following which my wallet was also severely anaesthetised.
What is it about these cars that prevents you from feeling angry with them when you have had to sell a kidney to keep them alive and kicking? It must be the smell, sound, feel of something much more than a mash-up of mechanical parts.
I've noticed on the Forum that sharing experiences and contacts is encouraged ... great. I have also noticed previous references from members to a top Independent specialist in the Central Scotland region... Motortune Shotts Porsche Centre/Peter McAnna. In my experience over 25 years, his knowledge, problem solving and very competitive rates are simply outstanding ... a real family business with a heart.
I look forward to participating in the Forum's activities ... and promise to bin the clinical metaphors before Bootsy and the adjudicators cut me off at the sensitive bits ...
Mac911
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Welcome to DDK! You obviously need to post some pics
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Hi Gary,
Thanks for the warm welcome. Hopefully pics in a few weeks when the car returns from exhaust repair/replacement work. I didn't mention the 'cabin full of exhaust fumes' bit ... for another day perhaps.
Thanks for the warm welcome. Hopefully pics in a few weeks when the car returns from exhaust repair/replacement work. I didn't mention the 'cabin full of exhaust fumes' bit ... for another day perhaps.
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Welcome aboard!
And don’t worry, I rarely get involved with sensitive bits
And don’t worry, I rarely get involved with sensitive bits
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Welcome to ddk
The simple things you see are all complicated
I look pretty young but I'm just backdated yeah
I look pretty young but I'm just backdated yeah
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Re: New Member Central Scotland
Welcome to DDK and I look forward to seeing pics of the patient.
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1970 911T, Signal orange (Restoration thread)
1988 3.2 Carrera backdate, Black
2001 996 Turbo, Lapis blue (am I allowed to put that here?)
I'm looking for a pre-impact bumper 911S or other high-revving 911 to restore - please let me know if you see one.
1988 3.2 Carrera backdate, Black
2001 996 Turbo, Lapis blue (am I allowed to put that here?)
I'm looking for a pre-impact bumper 911S or other high-revving 911 to restore - please let me know if you see one.
Re: New Member Central Scotland
Welcome to DDK
James
1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
1973 MGB Roadster
Its not how fast you go, but how you go fast
1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
1973 MGB Roadster
Its not how fast you go, but how you go fast
Re: New Member Central Scotland
Welcome and I am also in the Central Belt
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Hi All,
Thanks for the generous welcomes. Hope you all have plans for getting out when floods etc permit.
Boydyrs ... I'm in Kirkintilloch at the foot of the Campsies ... where are you based?
Cheers again everyone
Thanks for the generous welcomes. Hope you all have plans for getting out when floods etc permit.
Boydyrs ... I'm in Kirkintilloch at the foot of the Campsies ... where are you based?
Cheers again everyone
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Hi Mac, welcome to DDK. I'm in the Westend, lived in Kirkie 30 years ago.
Brendan
1969 911T
2007 2.7 Boxster
Pray, hope and don't worry - Padre Pio
1969 911T
2007 2.7 Boxster
Pray, hope and don't worry - Padre Pio
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Welcome Mac911. Im in Lenzie!
Dont own an early car anymore, but I still hang around!
Rich
Sepia 72 2.5T/E (gone)
2004 996 Turbo
Sepia 72 2.5T/E (gone)
2004 996 Turbo
Re: New Member Central Scotland
Hi Brendan + Rich,
So, Brendan ... you escaped Kirkie for the urban sophistication of Glasgow's West End ... any regrets leaving behind some good driving roads out in the sticks?
Rich ... I've recently tried to imagine life without an air-cooled relic ... Do you have withdrawal symptoms or has the treatment worked out well ...?
Both take care out there.
Mac
So, Brendan ... you escaped Kirkie for the urban sophistication of Glasgow's West End ... any regrets leaving behind some good driving roads out in the sticks?
Rich ... I've recently tried to imagine life without an air-cooled relic ... Do you have withdrawal symptoms or has the treatment worked out well ...?
Both take care out there.
Mac
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Hi Mac I’m in Stirling
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Hi Raymond/Boydyrs,
It seems we have a small group of Porsche addicts up here in the Tartan Territories. You seem to have a mega project(s) on the go ... exciting times ahead.
Perhaps some of us have unknowingly mingled at previous events, like the Autumn "Porsche in the Glen" get-together in East Kilbride or at Bo'ness hillclimb?
I worked in your home patch of Stirling (Royal Burgh of ..) in the early/mid seventies ... happy days.
Regards meantime,
Mac
It seems we have a small group of Porsche addicts up here in the Tartan Territories. You seem to have a mega project(s) on the go ... exciting times ahead.
Perhaps some of us have unknowingly mingled at previous events, like the Autumn "Porsche in the Glen" get-together in East Kilbride or at Bo'ness hillclimb?
I worked in your home patch of Stirling (Royal Burgh of ..) in the early/mid seventies ... happy days.
Regards meantime,
Mac
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Hi Mac,
If you've been to Bo'ness you will have probably seen me in my burgundy 911T, although it's 2019 since I last raced. And I don't think I've missed a PITG, but usually in a Boxster. Margaret (kitten1) races the silver 911T at Bo'ness and she's in Rutherglen.
If you've been to Bo'ness you will have probably seen me in my burgundy 911T, although it's 2019 since I last raced. And I don't think I've missed a PITG, but usually in a Boxster. Margaret (kitten1) races the silver 911T at Bo'ness and she's in Rutherglen.
Brendan
1969 911T
2007 2.7 Boxster
Pray, hope and don't worry - Padre Pio
1969 911T
2007 2.7 Boxster
Pray, hope and don't worry - Padre Pio