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Oct 21, 2008 12:15:21 PM
- Kinrara
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dbz said:
Fabulous photo diary. Great pics.
Seeing the German number plates got me wondering.Do you have to re-register your car in the UK? or do Porsche do it for you?
Thank you and it has been fun to do with the able help of my old school friend Dreamcar
You are issued with Zol plates from the factory and you have to re-register on your return to the UK which the Porsche Dealership will carry out for you.
The Factory Collection is well worth the extra cost
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Told already it's such a shame you passed Brugge and didn't visit us (only 20' away!) 
Never ever pass through Belgium without having delicious meal in one of our belgian restaurants!
And when you want to have your hair done... pass here, i'll give you an aerodynamic porsche-cut!!
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Never ever pass through Belgium without having delicious meal in one of our belgian restaurants!
And when you want to have your hair done... pass here, i'll give you an aerodynamic porsche-cut!!
here
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beltar said:
Told already it's such a shame you passed Brugge and didn't visit us (only 20' away!)
Never ever pass through Belgium without having delicious meal in one of our belgian restaurants!
And when you want to have your hair done... pass here, i'll give you an aerodynamic porsche-cut!!
here
My fault, sadly, as I had to be at work in Portsmouth 07:00hrs the next morning and didn't want to be late for the Channel Tunnel crossing
. You wouldn't do much for either of our hair, sadly I'm just about threadbare and kinrara isn't far behind.
Oct 23, 2008 9:38:30 PM
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easy_rider911 said:
Congratulations on your beautiful new 997TT
Your trip looks like it was truly unforgettableJust like my own Factory Collection experience nearly 2 years ago. Brings back tons of fond memories
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Thank you for taking so much time and effort to capture photographically every aspect of your wonderful journey for your own memories and also to share with all of us
Guess what? The grey haired gentleman who did your handover in the New Car Collection Hall was the same guy who did mine!!
I also loved the photos you posted of the Mercedes Benz Museum - really something special. I hope the new Porsche Museum is as good when it opens soon.
I'm sure you also enjoyed the really delicious lunch in the restaurant in PAG Zuffenhausen.
Looks like the weather was also great for your trip. Plus you had the added benefit of dreamcar's good company for the duration of the trip - since he's already done it before, it must have helped a lot so that you wouldn't miss a thing.
Plus, of course, Porsche-Jeck and his wife are charming and welcoming hosts so I'm sure you all had a great time together. Meeting Paralizer must have been a nice bonus too
Your trip to the Nurburgring was really the icing on the cake
All that it remains for me to say is, once again, many congratulations on your amazing new car and your outstanding collection journey. I think it says it all when I say that "you really did it properly"
Cheers,
Easy
Hi Easy, many thanks for your thoughtful post and I really enjoyed the thread link to your own equally enjoyable and highly informative cherished factory collection experience
Do you think with our obvious enthusiasm we should be retained by Porsche
This is also my first Porsche and coupled with my introduction to the Nurburgring courtesy of Porsche-Jeck, in the convivial company of Dreamcar and Paralizer, it appears I am hooked
you are 100% correct in your assumption that I will unquestionably shortly return ! 
Sadly Dreamcar and I cannot remember the name of the gentleman who was exceptionally professional in dealing with the handover in the Collection Hall
too many thoughts at the time I guess and what a small world it is 
The Mercedes Benz Museum was captivating and it was interesting to see the stage of construction the new Porsche Museum was at during the time of your own trip in November 2006. It certainly looks well on track to rival Mercedes and raise the ball game level another notch
; yet another good reason to return amongst many others 
Both Dreamcar and I thoroughly enjoyed our luncheon at PAG Zuffenhausen and apparently all food on "Collection Day" is calorie free
Dreamcar's prior experience of his own factory collection made the event even more special and I felt with his various in depth passionate pre-factory tour briefings I was attending the Porsche facility for a second time
I was also surprised just how much luggage space was available and would like to take this opportunity of complimenting you on the substantial thought you clearly gave to preparing your own 997S
detailed specification. GT Silver and Cocoa is a superb complimentary combination and I thought Porsche-Jeck's Seal Grey with Cocoa was also very striking It is always a delight to see attention to detail and I can genuinely say that with Dreamcar's assistance, I do not believe the 997TT is missing anything I did not wish to include
Good also to see a rail of terracotta hides
in your factory pictures being pulled along by two technicians. Paralizer's favourite colour 
\Thanks again to Mr and Mrs Porsche-Jeck
as that underground car park sure looks familiar Sorry you are unable to attend this weekend's Sunday meet and thanks for reminding us all the clocks go back 1 hour which could avert a potential problem
Meantime, I hope to meet you at some point in the future, many thanks once again for all your kind comments and see you on Renteam ......
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racerx said:
That was fantastic! Thanks a lot for the effort in posting these great shots. It is like being there without the hassle.
I think the highlight of the thread is the Mercedes museum, both the building design and the collection.
Speaking of pic threads Easy, where is CA?
Kinrara,
Many thanks for your comments and I believe the new Porsche Museum will be even better "fingers crossed"- a must visit
Oct 25, 2008 10:09:08 AM
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Porsche-Jeck said:
Hi Kinrara
Thanks for the big effort in sorting and posting all the great pics
Your TT looks simply stunning in the flesh - all the perfect little details make it really special
Special car for a special guy
Enjoy the beast
Porche-Jeck, I think we should nominate Easy-Rider for a BAFTA award for his first class detailed threads awesome hard work in the preparation, tremendously engaging and fantastically informative Thanks for all the pics together with your kind remarks
and for making the weekend in the company of your wife, Dreamcar and Paralizer such a special experience Dreamcar and I are meeting some Renteamers tomorrow (997 Board) for a drive in the West Sussex Downs and lunch at Goodwood Road Racing Club.
Best wishes and I am thoroughly enjoying the TT
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TT Surgeon said:
Beauty, what color combo is that?
Pretty clearly terracotta inside (bi-colour) but exterior not that clear in the few pics that actually include the turbo... my guess is Atlas Gray?
Thanks for your interest and exterior is Basalt Black
Oct 25, 2008 10:15:36 AM
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Oct 25, 2008 10:18:50 AM
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Oct 25, 2008 10:54:55 AM
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JoeRockhead said:
Well, everything has been said already. One of the best things about this board is viewing the photo journals of the experiences of other enthusiasts. Very much appreciate the effort, Kinara, and I hope you enjoy your beauty for years to come. Thanks for posting.
Many thanks and greatly appreciated
I agree, the boards are full of fascinating and informative posts and it is a pleasure being part of such an enthusiastic community
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cannga said:
Great photos, great trip, great report, fantastic and beautiful car!
I enjoyed very much reading the report; thanks for sharing.
If possible, would you please send full resolution pictures of the 2 Turbo cut-away shots to my email, cannga@pacbell.net ? Thanks in advance.
Hi Cannga
many thanks for your kind comments and I am pleased you appreciated the journal I confirm that I will forward full resolution pictures of the two Turbo cut-away shots to your email at the beginning of next week
Thanks again, enjoy the weekend and cheers for now
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atomic80 said:
Many thanks for taking the time to document your trip to Germany! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this thread and of course it helps me relive my own experiences over there myself too. Hope you enjoy your Turbo for many years yet to come.
My pleasure and it is nice to hear when contribution journals are appreciated
A visit certainly adds to the ownership magic
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garyw said:
Great write up..
Remeber to keep your transit plates, great reminders of the trip when you see them up on the wall.
I also did the Mercedes museum the day prior to my collection and was blown away by the layout, building and content..
garyw
Thanks and the Zol plates are currently on my garage wall
The new Porsche Museum will be an exceptional building housing some outstanding displays
Yet another excuse to return...
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