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Re: The time has come. 996Outpost will be closing shop on August 31, 2023

Post by 32wildbilly » Wed Jun 21, 2023 12:28 pm

02TX996Cab wrote: Wed Jun 21, 2023 12:07 pm First off -- THANK YOU for setting the Outpost up in the first place and then for running it for the last umpteen years. No small feat. I have thoroughly enjoyed the ad-free, (mostly) drama-free, *quality* content found only here. I genuinely appreciate that, and your efforts, very much.

True story -- I frequently drove by this location when commuting between my primary and country homes. An involuntary shudder always hit me, and to this day my bride doesn't understand why...but those of us RL refugees certainly do!
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That road sign makes me want to roll my car out into the driveway, drop the engine, clean it with a toothbrush, reinstall engine and roll the car back into the garage...

btw your message was true and fairly said.
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Re: The time has come. 996Outpost will be closing shop on August 31, 2023

Post by 5chn3ll » Wed Jun 21, 2023 12:31 pm

Don't forget to install a random off-the-shelf bearing so you can f**k the next owner.

Understeer: You will hit the wall with the front end.
Oversteer: You will hit the wall with the rear end.
Horsepower: How hard you will hit the wall.
Torque: How far you will move the wall.

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Re: The time has come. 996Outpost will be closing shop on August 31, 2023

Post by 32wildbilly » Wed Jun 21, 2023 12:39 pm

5chn3ll wrote: Wed Jun 21, 2023 12:31 pm Don't forget to install a random off-the-shelf bearing so you can f**k the next owner.
True_true.
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Re: The time has come. 996Outpost will be closing shop on August 31, 2023

Post by Dr_Strangelove » Wed Jun 21, 2023 2:18 pm

You're not getting away from me that easily, Schnell. I'm joining this group of yours.
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Re: The time has come. 996Outpost will be closing shop on August 31, 2023

Post by 32wildbilly » Wed Jun 21, 2023 3:27 pm

Dr_Strangelove (whew!) wrote: Wed Jun 21, 2023 2:18 pm You're not getting away from me that easily, Schnell. I'm joining this group of yours.
Just remember the "never open any attachment placed by Herr 5chn3ll!" rule.
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Re: The time has come. 996Outpost will be closing shop on August 31, 2023

Post by JayG » Thu Jun 22, 2023 6:09 am

Going to miss everyone bummer

forward it to rennlist LOL
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Re: The time has come. 996Outpost will be closing shop on August 31, 2023

Post by 32wildbilly » Thu Jun 22, 2023 7:28 am

JayG wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2023 6:09 am Going to miss everyone bummer

forward it to rennlist LOL
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Re: The time has come. 996Outpost will be closing shop on August 31, 2023

Post by 5chn3ll » Thu Jun 22, 2023 11:03 am

Everyone who has asked until now - and a couple of people who didn't - have gotten invites. Keep 'em coming.

Understeer: You will hit the wall with the front end.
Oversteer: You will hit the wall with the rear end.
Horsepower: How hard you will hit the wall.
Torque: How far you will move the wall.

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Re: The time has come. 996Outpost will be closing shop on August 31, 2023

Post by B3DAWG » Thu Jun 22, 2023 11:56 am

Like our fun times on RL, everything has a season. Lots of jokes, banter, and even a prank that got a certain individual banned. ha!

That being said, you're all welcome to join the Porsche 996 Enthusiasts and DiY group on Facebook. Dallas, Jeff, and I are all admins. I know some of you hate the thought of Facebook and revealing your real names, but just know you're welcome in our house. Another thought would be to start a FB account using your original RL user names. Not sure if Facebook will like it or not, but worth a try.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2186793314904802

God bless and Godspeed to all of you.

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Re: The time has come. 996Outpost will be closing shop on August 31, 2023

Post by 5chn3ll » Thu Jun 22, 2023 3:25 pm

I just picked up a REALLY nice white linen outfit and a pair of bespoke camel-scrotum driving shoes from the 2023 Johnny Irish collection, available from any Forest Lawn location. Pretty sweet.

Understeer: You will hit the wall with the front end.
Oversteer: You will hit the wall with the rear end.
Horsepower: How hard you will hit the wall.
Torque: How far you will move the wall.

Gone hunting with Alec Baldwin and Dick Cheney. Back soon.

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