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    Re: SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA Thread Closed

    pcosta:

    997s are great driver cars. I had a 2006 997S with X51. Concerned with Porsche going full turbo I bought a 2016 911GTS, sold it with 1,100 miles and bought a 2012 997 GTS. Hidraulic Steering, Manual and fun to drive even at 40-50 miles on winding roads. Much happier ... will not sell.

    Yes, Porsche has reached diminishing returns:  bigger, fatter, faster is not needed.  The light responsive feeling of those is just fabSmiley


    Re: SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA Thread Closed

    Back to normal!!!  Inside matches outside, it's mud timewink

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    Re: SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA Thread Closed

    Lordy del Schnordy, another Elk excavation, it just never stops, even in the fog, rain and hail todaysmiley  Last ski day -- hot week coming [60F] !!!!kiss

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    Re: SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA Thread Closed

    From Nordic skiing Way Back In Monday to Touring weather by Wednesdaywink

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    Re: SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA Thread Closed

    Tourings are a 4 Lab rig, even if Seneca looks a little squished by Boom Boom

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    Re: SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA Thread Closed

    Seneca still barking with Joysmiley

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    Re: SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA Thread Closed

    watt:

    Tourings are a 4 Lab rig, even if Seneca looks a little squished by Boom Boom

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    The most appropriate mode of transport for such a gang 😎


    Re: SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA Thread Closed

    How do you get them in there ? Elk bait ? 


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    Re: SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA Thread Closed

    Gnil:

    How do you get them in there ? Elk bait ? 

    Elcantara upholstery Smiley


    Re: SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA Thread Closed

    waiting for PDK:
    Gnil:

    How do you get them in there ? Elk bait ? 

    Elcantara upholstery Smiley

    Smiley


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    Re: SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA Thread Closed

    waiting for PDK:
    Gnil:

    How do you get them in there ? Elk bait ? 

    Elcantara upholstery Smiley

    Haha - Elkcellent!!!!

    Initial comments on first drive:

    1. Why did I need a GT2RS, this rig is quick!!
    2. Frank was right, the gear set is perfect!!! And what a jewel of a shifter!!!
    3. After all Sun's bitching about the wing, I'm glad he finally gave inSmiley
    4. the Elkantera upholstery hides blood and mud superbly
    5. I'm starting to like the appliqué on the doors, maybe I'll keep it
    6. As Sky is fond of saying:  This Touring is the TITZ.kissSmiley

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    Re: SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA Thread Closed

    Enmanuel:
    watt:

    Tourings are a 4 Lab rig, even if Seneca looks a little squished by Boom Boom

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    The most appropriate mode of transport for such a gang 😎

    love it :)


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    Re: SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA Thread Closed

    The vaunted RR unreliability has reared its ugly, useless head at 12,000 miles. Locks/unlocks, plenty of battery, but starter button and dash completely dead.  Luckily it happened in the driveway at home, instead of 18 miles Way Back In every day with no service.

    2019 supercharged RR doing what they do best, going to the dealer 170 miles:  windows down, sunroof open, front wheels turnedmail  Time for a Ford RaptorSmiley

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    Re: SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA Thread Closed

    That sucks Watt. What about a 4Runner TRD Pro? Absolutely bullet-proof. 


    Re: SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA Thread Closed

    Anything is more reliable than a Land Rover made vehicle.


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    Re: SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA Thread Closed

    Whoopsy:

    Anything is more reliable than a Land Rover made vehicle.

    Yes, but nothing runs, when it runs, better hammer down with 4 Labs Malibu-Northern Rockies at 135-140 mph better!  With mild off road hiking at day's end too.  But I've been dreading and expecting this outcome.Smiley


    Re: SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA Thread Closed

    JoeRockhead:

    That sucks Watt. What about a 4Runner TRD Pro? Absolutely bullet-proof. 

    Thanks Joe,

    I'm looking at it, hard to tell if it can take the offroad sh.t but seems so, and fit 4 Labs.  I no longer do the big runs at 135-140 mph so the power differential less relevant than total reliability so I appreciate the tip


    Re: SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA Thread Closed

    watt:
    Whoopsy:

    Anything is more reliable than a Land Rover made vehicle.

    Yes, but nothing runs, when it runs, better hammer down with 4 Labs Malibu-Northern Rockies at 135-140 mph better!  With mild off road hiking at day's end too.  But I've been dreading and expecting this outcome.Smiley

     

    Didn't even know a Land Rover can get over 100 mph without breaking Smiley


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    Re: SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA Thread Closed

    Weird, we had two Vogues from new 2014-2018 and there were zero issues, the new G63 from 2018 however has been back to the dealer for problems twice and had the mobile Merc service out three times, mainly electric stuff in fact even now it keeps activating the tracker with a low battery even tho the battery was replaced. 


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    997 GT2 2014 3.9 Mezger, 800PS @ 1.2 bar

    2018 McLaren 720S 

    993 Turbo, 2006 built 3.8, 577PS/797NM, 1440kg DIN sold to a worthy enthusiast.


    Re: SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA Thread Closed

    The further in, and up [7800' here], we get the colder and snowier it remains.  Here, still 8 miles from our favourite jump off, the road unlikely to be driveable until late June even with a poor snow year

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    Re: SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA Thread Closed

    Anyone else using a Valentine and just pissed off at their sh.tty suction cups that never stick to the windshield? Total crap [PS those cups NOT attached to winshield]

    Here's my rig for the Grand Cherokee loaner.  Because.... slowing down is just not an option

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    Re: SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA Thread Closed

    have not used the Valentine for a few years.

    back then, when it dropped off, a very tiny bit of saliva usually worked...


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    Tim

    2010 997.2 GT3RS;  2008 Cayenne Turbo;  2006 911 Club Coupe;  2016 911 GTS Club Coupe;  2015 Macan S;  2019 Speedster
     


    Re: SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA Thread Closed

    There are speed traps in that area?? 😱


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    Re: SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA Thread Closed

    watt:

    Anyone else using a Valentine and just pissed off at their sh.tty suction cups that never stick to the windshield? Total crap [PS those cups NOT attached to winshield]

    Here's my rig for the Grand Cherokee loaner.  Because.... slowing down is just not an option

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    SmileySmiley 

    I hope Mike sees this...definitely some room for improvement. Smiley

    I am still surprised Valentine doesn't put something new and more sophisticated on the market, there would be so many possibilities. Smiley I don't have a clue about radar warners though and even less clue of this business.


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    RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), Mercedes GLC63 S AMG (2020), Mercedes C63 S AMG Cab (2019), Range Rover Evoque Si4 Black Edition (2019)

     


    Re: SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA Thread Closed

    The dictator of Ohio closed Mike's shop, so I can even reach them.  For the Touring, I took the vacuum cup off my Redline tuned for NZ and banded it to the Valentine.  Escort told me thee international units can't be converted to US frequencies, but their mount works.

    Oh, I've tried spit etc they just continue to fall off, especially when you need to change cars, hit bumps etc. 

    Speed traps?  No but  Sheriffs and Highway Patrol run with their radar on, and some do instant on, although they cut people a lot of slack in the Northern Rockies: I had to take a call from the surgeon about Sun Ra's eye removal, and spaced out a 45 mph at 85, and the Sheriff kindly let me slide, and of course when I went through to pick her up, I drove 45 every time in his honour.


    Re: SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA Thread Closed

    RC:

    I am still surprised Valentine doesn't put something new and more sophisticated on the market, there would be so many possibilities. Smiley I don't have a clue about radar warners though and even less clue of this business.


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    RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), Mercedes GLC63 S AMG (2020), Mercedes C63 S AMG Cab (2019), Range Rover Evoque Si4 Black Edition (2019)

     

    https://www.valentine1.com/


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    918 Spyder + Tesla Roadster 1.5 & Model S P100D AP2 + Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid +  BMW Z8 + BMW 3.0 CSi + Bentley Arnage T


    Re: SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA Thread Closed

    W8MM:
    RC:

    I am still surprised Valentine doesn't put something new and more sophisticated on the market, there would be so many possibilities. Smiley I don't have a clue about radar warners though and even less clue of this business.


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    RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), Mercedes GLC63 S AMG (2020), Mercedes C63 S AMG Cab (2019), Range Rover Evoque Si4 Black Edition (2019)

     

    https://www.valentine1.com/

    As I said they are closed due to dictatorship, try calling

     

     


    Re: SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA Thread Closed

    watt:
    W8MM:
    RC:

    I am still surprised Valentine doesn't put something new and more sophisticated on the market, there would be so many possibilities. Smiley I don't have a clue about radar warners though and even less clue of this business.


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    RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), Mercedes GLC63 S AMG (2020), Mercedes C63 S AMG Cab (2019), Range Rover Evoque Si4 Black Edition (2019)

     

    https://www.valentine1.com/

    As I said they are closed due to dictatorship, try calling

     

     

     

    Just and FYI, W8MM is Mr Valentine himself, you already have a direct line to him..........


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    Re: SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA Thread Closed

    OK Mike,

    Here's my rig for the Touring - pulled the Redline windshield cup, since yours are so useless.  I have 4 of your units, but doubt I'll buy more.  The RedLine was better in NZ, so maybe it's better here

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    Re: SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA Thread Closed

    Whoopsy:
    watt:
    W8MM:
    RC:

    I am still surprised Valentine doesn't put something new and more sophisticated on the market, there would be so many possibilities. Smiley I don't have a clue about radar warners though and even less clue of this business.


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    RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), Mercedes GLC63 S AMG (2020), Mercedes C63 S AMG Cab (2019), Range Rover Evoque Si4 Black Edition (2019)

     

    https://www.valentine1.com/

    As I said they are closed due to dictatorship, try calling

     

     

     

    Just and FYI, W8MM is Mr Valentine himself, you already have a direct line to him..........

    I was so interested in seeing where this thread was headed and you just spoiled it.  Noticed Mike had a new device on the market and will acquire it once things return to near normal. 


     
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