The red baron lives!
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Our intrepid moderator Domsters old 964 rs is back on the road. Rebuilt by Andy Fearns to cup spec he's done an outstanding job, a real labour of love. It is simply a new car. My first 911. Drove it for a few hours last night. Just unreal. It feels faster than my trackslag impreza, with an engine that revs like a superbike; i dont know how else to describe how electric the throttle response is and relentless acceleration deep into 3 figures (i should imagine). then there's the (loud) noise, just, well if you don't know what it sounds like i can't describe it. oh and the handling. what a joy. its on cup suspension with just under a fist or ground clearance, it darts and weaves all over the road, you feel every single camber, ridge, stone. so much information, so readable. it doesnt even feel like a big caterham; it feels like a regular sized one! but the best thing is the electric turn in and the squat under acceleration, the grip coming out of corners; its like god leant on the back of the car. ok im getting a bit excited but what a car. i feel a sicky coming on this afternoon.
i forgot the noise of the 60% diff, the gurgling fluids (the car not me) and the smell of hot oil. oh my god. i'm really starting to feel that 1 day flu.
and the brakes !!! enough
>> Edited by francisb on Tuesday 25th April 09:14
i forgot the noise of the 60% diff, the gurgling fluids (the car not me) and the smell of hot oil. oh my god. i'm really starting to feel that 1 day flu.
and the brakes !!! enough
>> Edited by francisb on Tuesday 25th April 09:14
clubsport said:
Excellent news Francis, sounds like a lot of fun......do try to contain your emotions and under NO circumstances let Domster give it a quick blast for old times sake....particularly if there is any chance of rain....have fun, a great car
in court later getting a restraining order, dc not allowed within 500 feet
clubsport said:
...and under NO circumstances let Domster give it a quick blast for old times sake....
I can vouch for that (no offence, Dom)! The Baron lives! Long live the Baron!
Francis: please, please, please bring your lovely beast to a PCGB Track Day or a VW - I just have to see it again! It was beautiful before it must be fabulous now...
Enjoy!
Don said:
please bring your lovely beast to a PCGB Track Day
well i joined pcgb to get access to the trackdays but i think all the ones i want to go to are full. got to get a wedding and honeymoon out the way first then get back into some trackdays. next one booked is silverstone gp on 21jun with goldtrack. but i cant help but think i'll need a fix before then.
*almost* got a weeks camping/cycling/walking in the eifel mountains as one week of the honeymoon. unfortunately she looked up adenau.
francisb said:
please bring your lovely beast to a PCGB Track Day
well i joined pcgb to get access to the trackdays but i think all the ones i want to go to are full. got to get a wedding and honeymoon out the way first then get back into some trackdays. next one booked is silverstone gp on 21jun with goldtrack. but i cant help but think i'll need a fix before then.
*almost* got a weeks camping/cycling/walking in the eifel mountains as one week of the honeymoon. unfortunately she looked up adenau.
Some later in the year should still be available. If you do make it and see my car (it will likely be the only Guard's Red Boxster S circulating then please come say hello...if I spot the Baron I'll be over like a shot.
ATB and enjoy your superb car! (964RS - in Red -
just lovely)
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