PCGB Early 911 Register general chat

Chat away, Classic Porsche related or otherwise

Moderators: hot66, Miggs, 58A - 71E, impmad2000, drummerboytom, Barry, Helen, Viv_Surby, Derek, KS, abm914, Mike Usiskin

Lightweight_911
Nurse, I think I need some assistance
Posts: 18003
Joined: Wed Nov 12, 2003 10:48 pm
Location: Worcs/W Mids border

Re: PCGB Early 911 Register general chat

Post by Lightweight_911 »

.

- & I'd say that you've done that probably more than anyone else James ...

.
Andy

“Adding power makes you faster on the straights;
- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”
User avatar
matteo68
DDK 1st, 2nd and 3rd for me!
Posts: 2379
Joined: Wed Aug 11, 2021 9:43 am
Location: Caversfield, Bicester, UK

Re: PCGB Early 911 Register general chat

Post by matteo68 »

100% agreed Andy! Although do a few trips (CLM, Spa 6 hours, DDK weekend etc) and you’ll have met a load more of us and’ll be fine in no time.
'72 T 210 2176 (ex-Hawaii donor car for '72 M491 2.5 SR)
'72 S 230 0347 (unrestored, concours-winning Tangerine unicorn)
70sThrowback
DDK forever
Posts: 523
Joined: Thu Apr 14, 2016 9:15 am
Location: Leeds, W. Yorks

Re: PCGB Early 911 Register general chat

Post by 70sThrowback »

hot66 wrote: Wed Jul 02, 2025 7:41 pm Clique thing is something I’m aware can happen and I REALLY try and make sure isn’t an issue for new people who come to ddk things I’m involved with
I think a clique is often perception. I have only met some DDK'ers 3 times over well a long time. Stanford Hall, Le Mans and a trip to the Motorist. Each time I only recognised 1 or 2 people so I could hardly say I know them, however everyone was very friendly. Start talking about cars which is all our common point of interest and go from there. I'm really looking forward to the DDK event in July because I will actually have time to talk to people properly.
Jonny

Current custodian of 1976 Porsche 912E, 1973 VW Camper
911hillclimber
Nurse, I think I need some assistance
Posts: 20705
Joined: Mon Mar 10, 2008 6:26 pm
Location: West Midlands

Re: PCGB Early 911 Register general chat

Post by 911hillclimber »

This has made me think...

I know 1 DDK'r really well, infact through PCGB in 1990.
Know four others well due to time spent chatting mainly at hillclimbs.
Know another 5 via one DDK event last year but cannot put all names to faces.

Like with all social events, you just have to chat and break into the perceived circle.
73T 911 Coupe, road/hillclimber 3.2L
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
911GP
DDK forever
Posts: 651
Joined: Wed Dec 02, 2015 3:43 pm

Re: PCGB Early 911 Register general chat

Post by 911GP »

I joined PCGB for a year and I did get a COA, which was available back then, but didn’t renew. For me the DDK forum is brilliant for getting help with my car from likeminded people who have first hand experience and knowledge since they have similar cars.

I didn’t find PCGB was helpful in the same way for our older, air cooled cars.
911hillclimber
Nurse, I think I need some assistance
Posts: 20705
Joined: Mon Mar 10, 2008 6:26 pm
Location: West Midlands

Re: PCGB Early 911 Register general chat

Post by 911hillclimber »

That is true, the interest in early cars on the forum is low, the Early Cars register is quite strong though.

Conversely, the Boxster forum is strong and more in line with current PCGB outlook.
73T 911 Coupe, road/hillclimber 3.2L
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
Post Reply