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by Dr_Strangelove
Wed May 04, 2022 12:30 pm
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com
Replies: 9954
Views: 1489501

Re: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com

Just another data point for the argument to never buy a car in NJ. Our roads are awful, the weather is worse and the crap that we spray on the roads so we can drive in this weather would rust wood. I went all the way to Cali to get my beauty and I try not to drive it in the rain, much less the stic...
by Dr_Strangelove
Tue May 03, 2022 11:44 am
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com
Replies: 9954
Views: 1489501

Re: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com

32wildbilly wrote: Mon May 02, 2022 5:30 pm I think you are kicking azz!

Thanks brother!
by Dr_Strangelove
Mon May 02, 2022 4:34 pm
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com
Replies: 9954
Views: 1489501

Re: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com

I think I had the intention of documenting everything I had been doing and posting it online but between everything going on in my life and the amount of effort it would have taken to make all of the posts and respond to everyone I decided to just do this for myself this time and not really worry ab...
by Dr_Strangelove
Mon May 02, 2022 3:57 pm
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com
Replies: 9954
Views: 1489501

Re: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com

When I bought Gelb, the primary issue that the seller disclosed to me was oil overconsumption (1qt/500mi) that had developed within 12,000 miles after he had paid Powertech in NJ to rebuild the engine after an "overheating episode". I had eventually found that the oil control ring (waffle ...
by Dr_Strangelove
Sun May 01, 2022 2:53 pm
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com
Replies: 9954
Views: 1489501

Re: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com

So just because I often tout the fact that I own two 996's but seldom prove the fact I own two 996's I thought I'd take the rare opportunity to photograph my two girls together. Ol Yeller (Gelb) is a roller - a 1999 Carrera Cab MT. The seller literally described the car to me as "snake bit.&quo...
by Dr_Strangelove
Tue Apr 26, 2022 2:31 pm
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com
Replies: 9954
Views: 1489501

Re: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com

Speaking for the exterior color and the exterior color alone - I like that very much actually. I would PTS that color.
by Dr_Strangelove
Mon Apr 25, 2022 5:06 pm
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com
Replies: 9954
Views: 1489501

Re: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com

"Wow that was delicious. So, eh, this place is condemned. Have a great evening."
by Dr_Strangelove
Mon Apr 25, 2022 3:15 pm
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com
Replies: 9954
Views: 1489501

Re: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com

I have a nasty habit of forgetting which car I drove to the store while I'm in the store.
by Dr_Strangelove
Mon Apr 25, 2022 12:30 pm
Forum: Other cars & toys
Topic: Bought this car today, don't ask why.
Replies: 13
Views: 2119

Re: Bought this car today, don't ask why.

Oh nice you upgraded the Kia. :lol:
by Dr_Strangelove
Wed Apr 20, 2022 3:17 pm
Forum: Other cars & toys
Topic: 1987 Bertone (aka Fiat) X1/9
Replies: 133
Views: 31596

Re: 1987 Bertone (aka Fiat) X1/9

That's interesting - so I'm guessing option #2 in this case is a DIY project?