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Jun 27, 2012 5:47:32 PM

dreamcar: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Hampshire , United Kingdom; Posts: 8797, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 19, 2004; Reply to: John H

Re: Collected my GTS today

Hi John you beat me to it! Just started preparing photos of our weeks break in Shropshire for posting on Rennteam. We very much enjoyed meeting you and your lovely wife and thoroughly enjoyed a superb lunch ( thank you for the recommendation of The Clive - we ended up eating there a couple of more times ) , wink and of course seeing your superb GTS - very envious!

Our 997 had definitely lost it's concours appearance by the time we had got home - spent last Sunday washing it and applying Zymol Field Glaze to keep the wax topped up ( that only takes a few minutes). The Clockwork Rat became very jealous and I've promised it if we get decent weather this weekend I'll give it the full Zymol treatment as well.

Our holiday report will be on Rennteam in the next couple of days. kiss

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Jun 27, 2012 7:18:57 PM

easy_rider911: Rennteam VIP; Loc: London , United Kingdom; Posts: 22190, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 8, 2004; Reply to: John H

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Very nice photos John H Smiley So glad you and DC had a great time Smiley

But how come you didn't get in touch while you were down here in London? Smiley Would have been great to finally meet up!

DC, John H, your cars look great Smiley

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Jun 27, 2012 11:47:21 PM

John H: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Cheshire, UK , United Kingdom; Posts: 7682, Gallery; Registered on: Oct 20, 2005; Reply to: easy_rider911

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Easy - You're right... it would have been great to meet up but, although we were in London for two nights, we arrived late on Tuesday night, spent Wednesday mainly sight-seeing with theatre in the evening and left early on Thursday morning..

Hope we'll be on a less hectic schedule next time... would really love to meet up after all this time... wink

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Jun 28, 2012 9:02:44 AM

easy_rider911: Rennteam VIP; Loc: London , United Kingdom; Posts: 22190, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 8, 2004; Reply to: John H

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No problem John ... when you wrote that you came down to London and didn't arrange to meet up, I assumed it was because you were on a tight schedule and (hopefully) not because of something I may have said or done :)

Sure, we can always arrange to meet up next time you're down here or I venture towards North Wales etc :)

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Jun 28, 2012 10:38:36 AM

RC: Rennteam Administrator; Loc: Rennteam HQ , Germany; Posts: 59592, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 26, 2002; Reply to: easy_rider911

Re: Collected my GTS today

easy_rider911:

not because of something I may have said or done :)

Easy...you still haven't learned that it is my job to do this kind of stuff and offend people...? Smiley Smiley

For those who haven't met easy yet: He is the nicest guy one can imagine. Smiley

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Jun 28, 2012 11:25:54 AM

easy_rider911: Rennteam VIP; Loc: London , United Kingdom; Posts: 22190, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 8, 2004; Reply to: RC

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Haha ... thanks RC ... v kind of you to say that :)

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Oct 14, 2012 3:14:07 PM

John H: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Cheshire, UK , United Kingdom; Posts: 7682, Gallery; Registered on: Oct 20, 2005; Reply to: easy_rider911

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Just returned from our usual Autumnal trip to Devon, Cornwall & the Wye Valley where we meet up with relatives and old friends.

I've posted pictures on this thread from similar previous trips so not much scope for something different, but here are just a few...

The weather was a mixture of grim and not so grim! This is St Ives between showers...

But there were a few sunny days and one of them we spent on the golf course. This one has some splendid sea views across the English Channel...

Some shots of the River Wye taken in the early morning mist...

The GTS behaved itself perfectly, as usual, throughout the whole trip.. covering 1433 miles at an average fuel consumption of 26.7 mpg and without burning any oil. The roads ranged from motorway to exciting B-road twisties to A-road combos..

All packed and ready to set off for home... wink

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Oct 14, 2012 3:28:23 PM

dreamcar: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Hampshire , United Kingdom; Posts: 8797, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 19, 2004; Reply to: John H

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Many thanks for posting John, wonderful photos! Pleased you had a great autumnal break to the West Country Smiley

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Oct 14, 2012 3:29:55 PM

Porker: Rennteam VIP; Loc: SZ , Switzerland; Posts: 7062, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 17, 2005; Reply to: John H

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Thanks for those pictures, it always reminds me of the beauty the UK has to offer...

I'm planning to head to the Groes-Inn in North Wales with my girlfriend for a long week-end in November, it would be great to meet up this time!

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Oct 14, 2012 3:39:03 PM

sfo: Rennteam Pro; Loc: London , United Kingdom; Posts: 2093, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 17, 2011; Reply to: Porker

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fabulous pictures!

how did you arrange the good weather Smiley

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Oct 14, 2012 4:12:38 PM

Pilot: Veteran; Loc: California , United States; Posts: 1238, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 8, 2007; Reply to: sfo

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Beautiful shots John! Your GTS looks great with the black stone guards and wheels kiss Looking forward to seeing more cool photos! indecision

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Oct 14, 2012 5:37:16 PM

easy_rider911: Rennteam VIP; Loc: London , United Kingdom; Posts: 22190, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 8, 2004; Reply to: Pilot

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Gorgeous photos :)

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Oct 14, 2012 6:48:38 PM

PureBlue: Senior; Loc: Cape Town , South Africa; Posts: 523, Gallery; Registered on: May 11, 2011; Reply to: easy_rider911

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Lovely pictures - and a great-looking car (but then I would say that).

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Oct 15, 2012 2:40:36 AM

doug1950: Junior; Loc: CA , United States; Posts: 141, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 10, 2008; Reply to: PureBlue

Re: Collected my GTS today

VERY nice photos!! You are a good photographer John. kiss

Seems like ages since hearing from you! The car still looks awesome of course.

I am also impressed with your gas mileage! I believe I'm only getting around 20 to 22 MPG at best. yes

Oh, by the way, I finally got the new side mirrors and had them custom painted to match the existing factory color at the base of the mirrors. It was a bit of a chore getting to this point but my Porsche dealer used their best paint and body shop for the job and I am thrilled with the way they turned out. The painter did an amazing job of matching the factory color and finish texture. angel I will also keep the set of original white mirrors...just in case I need them

Attached are a few photos and I hope you like the look as much as I do. blush

Take care and I hpe all is well with you and yours!! wink

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Oct 15, 2012 5:26:48 AM

bluelines: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Argovia , Switzerland; Posts: 11655, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 29, 2005; Reply to: doug1950

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Great pics! kiss

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Oct 15, 2012 7:56:17 AM

BjoernB: Rennteam Master; Loc: Switzerland , Switzerland; Posts: 4100, Gallery; Registered on: Oct 19, 2004; Reply to: bluelines

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Indeed great pics - the GTS looks so much more 911 vs the 991.....

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Oct 16, 2012 12:34:26 AM

John H: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Cheshire, UK , United Kingdom; Posts: 7682, Gallery; Registered on: Oct 20, 2005; Reply to: dreamcar

Re: Collected my GTS today

dreamcar:

Many thanks for posting John, wonderful photos! Pleased you had a great autumnal break to the West Country

Thanks DC - thought of you and SWMBO when we stopped off at Ludlow on the A49... Smiley

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Oct 16, 2012 12:37:15 AM

John H: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Cheshire, UK , United Kingdom; Posts: 7682, Gallery; Registered on: Oct 20, 2005; Reply to: Porker

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Porker:

Thanks for those pictures, it always reminds me of the beauty the UK has to offer...

I'm planning to head to the Groes-Inn in North Wales with my girlfriend for a long week-end in November, it would be great to meet up this time!

Frank - please give me the dates... we really mustn't miss a meet-up this time..! Smiley

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Oct 16, 2012 12:40:26 AM

John H: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Cheshire, UK , United Kingdom; Posts: 7682, Gallery; Registered on: Oct 20, 2005; Reply to: sfo

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sfo:

fabulous pictures!

how did you arrange the good weather

Pure luck I guess.. Smiley .. The sun shone when it really mattered.. Smiley

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Oct 16, 2012 12:44:58 AM

John H: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Cheshire, UK , United Kingdom; Posts: 7682, Gallery; Registered on: Oct 20, 2005; Reply to: John H

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@ Pilot, Easy & PB - many thanks for the comments... much appreciated.. wink

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Oct 16, 2012 12:55:31 AM

John H: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Cheshire, UK , United Kingdom; Posts: 7682, Gallery; Registered on: Oct 20, 2005; Reply to: John H

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Doug - great to be in touch again.. kiss

Many thanks for the fantastic photos. Your mirrors look 'ace'... I'm certainly going to re-visit the dilemma of what to do with mine. Your choice makes this far easier... I love the look.. wink

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Oct 16, 2012 4:36:37 AM

Enmanuel: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Boston , United States; Posts: 8846, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 7, 2008; Reply to: John H

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Great pics John ! Thanks so much for posting and sharing. Another years happily enjoying your GTS keep driving my friend.

I won't comment of the beaches though smiley

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Oct 16, 2012 7:08:36 AM

Gnil: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: VD, Switzerland , Switzerland; Posts: 14174, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 11, 2005; Reply to: Enmanuel

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As always, beautifull pics John, Thanks for sharing and taking the time to upload/post kiss

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Oct 16, 2012 8:21:20 AM

Gilmour: Junior; Loc: Dubai , United Arab Emirates; Posts: 126, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 8, 2004; Reply to: Gnil

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Great pics John Smiley . Really makes me homesick Smiley . Your lucky with no oil consumption. Mine is using 1L per 4000km which isnt bad I suppose. Probably all the town driving Smiley

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Oct 16, 2012 8:24:06 AM

Gilmour: Junior; Loc: Dubai , United Arab Emirates; Posts: 126, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 8, 2004; Reply to: doug1950

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Doug. Those mirrors look fantastic. Especially with the black soft top. Great combo Smiley

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Oct 16, 2012 10:30:56 AM

dreamcar: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Hampshire , United Kingdom; Posts: 8797, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 19, 2004; Reply to: John H

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John H:

dreamcar:

Many thanks for posting John, wonderful photos! Pleased you had a great autumnal break to the West Country

Thanks DC - thought of you and SWMBO when we stopped off at Ludlow on the A49...

Hopefully we will meet up again somewhen in 2013, although holidays uncertain until we know son-in-law's Army posting on his return from Afghanistan next month.....

Your mpg figures pretty close to ours, although we are using approx 1 litre of oil / 1000 miles. Porsche must expect oil consumption with the 997, as for the first time we were given a litre container of Mobil 1 as part of the car's 4 year service as well as Porsche windscreen washer fluid.

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Oct 16, 2012 11:41:13 AM

throt: Rennteam VIP; Loc: London , United Kingdom; Posts: 6078, Gallery; Registered on: May 9, 2005; Reply to: dreamcar

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Great pics, John..

Your car looks great just as it is with the black stone guards, awesome..

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Oct 16, 2012 11:45:34 AM

John H: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Cheshire, UK , United Kingdom; Posts: 7682, Gallery; Registered on: Oct 20, 2005; Reply to: dreamcar

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dreamcar:

Porsche must expect oil consumption with the 997, as for the first time we were given a litre container of Mobil 1 as part of the car's 4 year service as well as Porsche windscreen washer fluid.

Yes, I was given that on taking delivery.... and in a nice leather case to boot!

I'm told there have been cases of OPC's over-filling with oil on services and that, as a precaution, they tend to err on the side of under-fill and provide a 'little extra to take with you'... Smiley

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Oct 16, 2012 11:57:39 AM

John H: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Cheshire, UK , United Kingdom; Posts: 7682, Gallery; Registered on: Oct 20, 2005; Reply to: throt

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throt:

Great pics, John..

Your car looks great just as it is with the black stone guards, awesome..

Thanks Keith... I'm having the mirrors wrapped first to get a closer idea of how they would look if I had the full black paint job that Doug's had done...

The black stone guards are now a no-brainer on light colours, especially white. I've seen so many clear ones which have yellowed and dirtied.... look really awful!!

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Oct 16, 2012 12:05:19 PM

reginos: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Nicosia , Cyprus; Posts: 12130, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 20, 2005; Reply to: John H

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John H:
The black stone guards are now a no-brainer on light colours, especially white. I've seen so many clear ones which have yellowed and dirtied.... look really awful!!

Not that I don't like your black stone guards on the White GTS, but for those who prefer the transparent ones, these can be renewed very easily once they become yellowed after a period of time. They are not glued as such and can be removed with the application of heat from a hairdryer without leaving any damage or marks to the paint even after a long time The new ones are also applied easily once they are wetted with water and any air bubbles that are trapped inside are removed with light pressure.

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