Good on you. Drive that thing! As summer come on you are going to need a bigger fan.Einsteiger wrote: ↑Tue May 19, 2020 2:20 pm The National Weather Serivce web site revealed that today would be the nicest day of this week. Rain starting tomorrow or Thursday and lasting through the weekend. So the 996 went for another 40 mile tour, just because.
It really is a nice day...sun and 68. When I put the 996 back in the garage I could feel the whole space heating up, so I plugged in the trusty portable fan with the garage door open for a while. The car does not overheat or run hot....but it sure can heat up an enclosed space after a decent run.
Even if it does rain Saturday, I'll likely drive it to the usual Saturday morning thing. It's just good to be OUT and ABOUT!!!
What did you do to/with your 996 today?
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It was beautiful. I took the Turbro to work. After work, max$wag, my daughter and I hopped in the E30 and just drove around the neighborhood. Tons of people just outside. We saw several friends and stopped to chat.
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Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
Re: What did you do to/with your 996 today?
Not generally a drive for the drive type of person, but took a couple days off from work and decided to get it of the house for a bit. Gave it a good 1.5 hour run with 20 minutes of highway and the rest back roads.
Also made it my 2yr old's ride in the 996. Overall I think he enjoyed the front seat ride, but a few miles into the back roads he popped
Unlike the 8yr old, however, he seemed to get the "look up and out" concept pretty quickly. I slowed down some and cracked the windows and he seemed fine the rest of the way home.
Also made it my 2yr old's ride in the 996. Overall I think he enjoyed the front seat ride, but a few miles into the back roads he popped
Unlike the 8yr old, however, he seemed to get the "look up and out" concept pretty quickly. I slowed down some and cracked the windows and he seemed fine the rest of the way home.
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What exactly does "popped" in relation to a two year old actually mean?gnat wrote: ↑Wed May 20, 2020 2:24 pm Not generally a drive for the drive type of person, but took a couple days off from work and decided to get it of the house for a bit. Gave it a good 1.5 hour run with 20 minutes of highway and the rest back roads.
Also made it my 2yr old's ride in the 996. Overall I think he enjoyed the front seat ride, but a few miles into the back roads he popped
Unlike the 8yr old, however, he seemed to get the "look up and out" concept pretty quickly. I slowed down some and cracked the windows and he seemed fine the rest of the way home.
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Car sick.32wildbilly wrote: ↑Wed May 20, 2020 4:51 pmWhat exactly does "popped" in relation to a two year old actually mean?gnat wrote: ↑Wed May 20, 2020 2:24 pm Not generally a drive for the drive type of person, but took a couple days off from work and decided to get it of the house for a bit. Gave it a good 1.5 hour run with 20 minutes of highway and the rest back roads.
Also made it my 2yr old's ride in the 996. Overall I think he enjoyed the front seat ride, but a few miles into the back roads he popped
Unlike the 8yr old, however, he seemed to get the "look up and out" concept pretty quickly. I slowed down some and cracked the windows and he seemed fine the rest of the way home.
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Oh! Was it "contained" or did he go full Regan?gnat wrote: ↑Wed May 20, 2020 5:33 pmCar sick.32wildbilly wrote: ↑Wed May 20, 2020 4:51 pm
What exactly does "popped" in relation to a two year old actually mean?
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www.kansascityautomuseum.com
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
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I spent a good part of the afternoon lying on the garage floor to wax the lower sections of the 996 - taking a break now and then to do an upper panel. Now I realize why detailers like the QuickJack. I used Chemical Guys Black Light, followed by a second coat with Chemical Guys "Butter Wet Wax"...for that glossy sheen.....that lasts maybe a week. Their stuff does produce good results...but they are short-lived compared to other brands.
Supposed to be sunny & 84 tomorrow. Kevin
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Shiny cars are for pussies!