tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76324827351358179972024-03-14T11:49:26.316-07:00My life with PorschesFollow me on my automotive journey from the first time I sat in a Lamborghini and Ferrari to my love of all things Porsche. Yes I am a car geek and proud of it!rob76turbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13473841157024986513noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632482735135817997.post-63764656295056179142018-07-12T20:52:00.001-07:002018-07-12T20:52:22.449-07:00Take a look at my new column over on Flussig.comWell, the times, they are a changing. I had to hang up my racing helmet recently. Read up on how this came to pass. And as a bonus I give you some insight into my new automotive passion. Plus the good folks at Flussig would love to have you visit and check out some great Porsche stores and photos. Oh right, the link - <a href="http://flussigmagazine.com/wort-der-woche/the-changing-of-the-guard" target="_blank">http://flussigmagazine.com/wort-der-woche/the-changing-of-the-guard</a><br />
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<br />rob76turbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13473841157024986513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632482735135817997.post-8181711524599163462018-02-28T19:24:00.002-08:002018-02-28T19:24:26.967-08:00The Track Cars - The Miata Experiment Part 2Check out the new blog post over on www.thedriver-series.com. My new series about my track car continues. Check it out!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Highly
developed purpose build track car. Note, this car still retains its road legal
safety equipment and has current inspection and registration in Texas (thru
1/19). This Miata is the infamous “<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Beast</b>”
and was the long-term Miata NB development platform for Track Dog Racing (TDR).
It has a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">brand new</b> (installed
Jan/2018) race tuned motor and is capable of developing more than 350HP at the
crank, currently tuned at 325HP / 270RWHP for long term track duty. Clear Texas
title.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Motor Rebuild</span></b>:<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Custom TDR Miata race setup with long
block engine consisting of decking block and head, bearings, polished crank,
block bored and honed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Forged oversize Supertech pistons 9
to 1 compression ratio, new rings, bearings, seals<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Manley forged rods, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rebuilt oil pump with increased
pressure, new seal and gaskets. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Head includes 3 angle cut, new valve
seals, decked head, Cometic head gasket, seals and new valve cover gasket.,
timing belt and components<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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spark plugs, oil and filter, water seals, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Gates Blue timing belt. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">M-Tuned Coolant Reroute Kit (94-05)
1.8. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">F1 Chromoly Flywheel 11.7 lbs, 1.8
Miata. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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MSPNP2-MM9900. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">TDR Custom injectors for Miata only,
700 cc, plug and play. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Track Dog Racing Aluminum 6-Rib
Crank Pulley - 140 mm. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Genuine Mazda 90-05 Miata Belly Pan
Undertray (Except MAZDASPEED). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Genuine MAZDASPEED 90-05 Miata Motor
Mounts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cooling fans, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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relocation kit (inside left front fender well), <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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pipe, Racing Beat dual exhaust. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">TIEN
Flex Z adjustable coil over kit, </span><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Racing
Beat Front / Rear adjustable sway bars, </span><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">AWR
adjustable sway bar mounts</span><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Flying
Miata Butterfly brace, </span><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">TDR
adjustable front strut brace, </span><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Super
Pro adjustable bushings</span><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Willwood
Big Brake Kit front, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">New
DBA rotors, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Hawk
DTC-60 brake pads, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Stainless
Steel Brake Lines, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Custom
front brake air ducts, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Adjustable
brake bias valve, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Motul
RBS-600 brake fluid.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Interior:</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Ultra
Shield TDR Rally Sport Seats, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">5-pt
Ultra Shield Cam lock harnesses, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Hard
Dog Hard Core M-2 Roll bar with bolt in Harness bar, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">I/O
Port seat back braces (trimmed so that convertible top can be lowered). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">TDR
custom gauge cluster (with switchable read out), <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Pioneer
Head unit (original radio included). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Hidden
battery cut off switch in trunk.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">TDR
Radical front splitter, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">TDR
rear spoiler lip, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">949
Racing 6UL 15” x 8” wide wheels, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Hankook
Ventus RS3.2 tires, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Spraco
hood pins, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">TDR
hood struts, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Dual
front tow hooks, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">2 x
extra 949 Racing 6UL 15” x 8” wheels, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">set
of stock fuel injectors <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">instructions
to revert this car to a base line tune for additional tuning options. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">AC
and cruise control are currently not installed, but come with parts to
reinstall.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">This is a highly
capable track car. On short tracks like MSR, ECR and Cresson, you can hang with
big boys like Porsche GT3’s and GT4’s. I have personally seen this car pass a
Lamborghini Gallardo twice in the same session. OK, the owner of TDR was
driving and maybe the Lambo driver was not the fastest driver, but I remember
he was very upset he got passed – twice – by a Miata within just a handful of
laps. It was greatness! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Priced at $12,995 Or best offer (obo)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Contact Rob Turner @ <a href="mailto:pcarfan@gmail.com">pcarfan@gmail.com</a> <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Car is located in North DFW, TX. Brand
new 20’ enclosed trailer with only 1100 miles on it is also available separately
for $5,200. If you are interested, I can send pix and details.</span></div>
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rob76turbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13473841157024986513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632482735135817997.post-81375552112751692132018-02-12T19:32:00.001-08:002018-02-12T19:33:06.353-08:00Over on TheDriver-Series.com a new blog post appearsI wanted to create a number of posts that recaps my all the track cars I have driven. Although I am starting out of order (starting with my current ride), I will get back on track (pun intended) soon enough. Enjoy the read.<br />
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<br />rob76turbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13473841157024986513noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632482735135817997.post-18567681995599871102017-10-15T18:41:00.001-07:002017-10-15T18:41:13.453-07:00USGP at COTA Oct. 20-22, 2017Hey, any F1 fans out there? Hopefully you already have your travel plans and tickets for F1. This race looks to be incredible. Lewis Hamilton may win WC#4 but could be thwarted by Seb Vettel. Yep, it looks to be a great race.<br />
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So me and the two tall men (aka my two sons) will be there in Turn 12. Just look for two of the taller human beings in the stands and you will be sure to find us. We love to talk racing, cars, music and Austin.<br />
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Oh and on another note, be sure to check out my oldest sons band - Forever Starts Today. Playing in and around Texas.<br />
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Hope to see you all there.rob76turbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13473841157024986513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632482735135817997.post-34649705450233411912015-07-25T18:08:00.000-07:002015-07-25T18:08:28.486-07:00Meanwhile over at Flussig Magazine, I start my rant about rental carsGo read it. Trust me, it only gets worse.<br />
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enjoyrob76turbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13473841157024986513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632482735135817997.post-13759171153439052192015-07-20T20:01:00.001-07:002015-07-20T20:01:52.718-07:00Spy Photos - 2016 Lexus RX SUV unmasked in North TexasSo I am taking my dog for a walk in my quiet neighborhood in north Texas and I see a car that I have never seen before. It is very edgy and angular and as I approach, I notice that all the badges are covered with tape and everything on the car where a logo would go is blacked out.<br />
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But looking at it from all angles, it just screams Lexus. I finished walking my dog and as I walked by the driver came out of the open garage. I said "Nice Lexus", he smiled shyly and said..."Yes, it is the new 2016 Lexus SUV." Ah ha! I love being right about automotive stuff.<br />
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rob76turbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13473841157024986513noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632482735135817997.post-13584141752313329612015-02-23T20:09:00.004-08:002015-02-23T20:18:11.762-08:00Top 10 fantasy cars of all time<div class="MsoNormal">
Well it’s a fantasy right? That means anything goes. It
could be new, it could be old, something a coach builder or manufacturer created to get people talking. And you
know what? It still works! These cars still get the pulse running a bit faster.
Hell, just the chance to see one in the flesh makes me tingle all over. But in
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I am a child of the 1960’s and it can be seen from this list
that I really like the cars from the decade of the Beatles, Apollo and the
Woodstock inspired counter culture. But I also love the edgy aircraft inspired
cars from the 50’s, a more innocent time when the theories of drag and lift and
how a car cut through the air were really coming into their own. Then there is
the wedge. It screams 1970’s! But the newer stuff, concepts from the current
decade, man they combine spaceship curves, alien lighting and pumped up wheels
arches. The interior could easily come straight out of Star Wars and with many
of them based on chassis and powertrains from supercars, they should be fast.
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10. 1970 Lancia Stratos HF Zero by Bertone: The
tiny rally rocket Stratos and this car really have little in common other than
a name. The 70’s were all about the wedge shape and this one pretty much says
it all. Completely impractical, the occupants may well have been fried by the
huge flat hatch/door/windscreen. Still, when you see that triangular engine
hatch open, it is like opening automotive fantasy land, I don’t even care if
there is a motor under it. Triangular…really? That’s so 1970! <o:p></o:p></div>
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9. 1953-1955 Alfa Romeo B.A.T. 5/7/9 by Bertone:
Alfa commissioned three studies from Bertone in the mid-50’s to study
aerodynamics. The BAT 5 was very radical and could reach 200kph (120mph) with
only a 75hp motor. It was very slippery with a very low Cd of 0.23. The BAT 7
was even more radical a unbelievable Cd of 0.19. The final BAT 9 was the
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8. 1967 Lamborghini Marzal by Bertone: Ferruccio
Lamborghini wanted a four-seater to go alongside his more sporting models. The
incomparable Marcello Gandini designed this car with generous glass encased
gullwing doors and louvered rear window. Its long elegant grace has stood the
test of time appearing almost willowy. Many current four door cars seem
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7. 1971 Maserati Boomerang by Italdesign:
Giorgetto Giugiaro was the father of the wedge shaped designs of the 70’s. You
probably remember one of his designs, it turned into a submarine in James
Bond’s Live and Let Die. The Lotus Esprit was the epitome of wedge. But the
Boomerang really pushed the boundary, every edge had a crease, no flat surface
was left unturned. And dig that instrument panel; that is CRAZY. Probably
totally unusable, but it is the definition of 70’s cool.<o:p></o:p></div>
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6. 1952 and 2013 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante by
Carrozzeria Touring: Beautiful then and now, created as a racing concept for
Alfa, the three prototypes never had huge success on the track, but they are
still sought based on their beauty. As for the new one….it can be yours if you
donate an amazing Alfa 8C. Then months later (and no doubt lots of checks, or
wire transfers with commas and zeros in them) you get a new DV. Achingly
beautiful the new Disco Volante shows that Touring still knows a thing or two
about the art of automotive coach building. I’ll bet there are a bunch of guys
that work there that only work with hand tools. They probably do not even know
what an on / off switch is…<o:p></o:p></div>
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5. 1971 Lamborghini Countach LP500 Prototype by
Bertone: Penned by Marcello Gandini this is one of the most recognizable
automotive shapes ever. But the purity of the original prototype of 1971 was
never to be. Testing by the famous development driver Bob Wallace revealed that
the car over heated and did not get enough air in the engine. So the first
LP400’s had NACA ducts and side scoops added to cool the car. Later a bunch of
footballers, gold neckless wearing drug dealers and people with lots of class
added things like huge rear wings, extended wheel fairings, and oversized
bumpers. Really the car got stupid. But that original shape was just perfect. I
wish it could have been left that way.<o:p></o:p></div>
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4. 2013 Lamborghini Egoista: I thought about
adding the Veneno, but in comparison, the Egoista is just over the top. It is
like a F22 Raptor on the road. Visual tension reaches a crescendo over the cockpit
area. And when the canopy moves up to reveal the fighter pilot interior, it
just reinforces that the Egoista is just that, a fighter plane for the road. The
back of the car looks like an X-Wing fighter, with a mechanical vibe, pieces of important
components hanging out there for all the world to see. Amazing! F1 cars should
hope they look this bad ass. Yet again, Lamborghini pushes the edge on new car.
Sometimes I wish Ferrari would follow…<o:p></o:p></div>
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3. 1970 Ferrari Modulo by Pininfarina: Wow! If the
Egoista looked like a space ship, the Modulo was one. It set the standard for
WAY OUT THERE designs of the late 60’s / early 70’s. This car is based on a
real race car with a real Ferrari V-12 right behind the driver. Although some
folks just can’t help themselves and ruin it for EVERYONE. Turns out the motor
was just a show piece, not real. Sigh…. Well you can just look at it and
imagine it tucking the wheels in and taking a turn towards Mars. <o:p></o:p></div>
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2. 2013 BMW M1 Hommage: It all started in 1972
with the BMW Turbo concept. Designer Paul Bracq fused safety, technology and
wedge shaped elements into a car that would point the way for the eventual M1.
The simple wedge shaped design of the production M1 was penned by Giorgetto
Giugiaro’s Italdesign the car became somewhat of a pariah for BMW. Built to be
the platform for a race car and race series, the times passed it by. It
probably did not help that BMW partnered with Lamborghini to build the car
(this was during Lambo’s financial troubles). That leads us to the fresh interpretation
of the M1. The new one looks good from any angle. The wheels are outrageous as
it looks like they will not work on a car…but they do. Beautiful! <o:p></o:p></div>
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1. 1969 Ferrari 512S Berlinetta Speciale by Pininfarina: I
still have a 1970 Hotwheels version of this car. It is green and beat up from
years of being played with, but I still have it. When it comes to a fantasy
car, I think this car embodies everything that makes concepts / prototypes /
show cars the automotive flights of fancy that they are. The way all the curves
and edges drive towards the front edge of the car. How the cockpit seems to
dominate like it is trying to drive beyond the front wheels and how the rear
kicks up as if hovering off the ground. It looks like how a futuristic self-driving
car would look if somehow Ferrari built one. Taken as a snapshot of 1970, this
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But there was a bit of other technology at the show too. Unbelievable 4K TV's from the likes of LG, Sharp and Samsung. Plenty of remote controlled flying drones, wearable technology, and about as many headphones as cell phone cases. Oh and there were some cars too. Back to the drones - they were in all shapes and sizes. Some so tiny they fit in the palm of your hand and some so big, they carried a payload. Those were actually a bit scary. One company called Parrot had a stage built surrounded by soft netting to keep drones from flying into people (there were a couple of instances where drones from other vendors did hit attendees...) and every few hours a group of ten drones would come out and fly in tight formations to the thump of techno music. It was very fun and easily drew a large crowd every time. I asked one nearby vendor if they minded the noise and crush, and they said that it drew more people into their booth, so it worked for them too. Score Parrot!<br />
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I did not have a chance to see all the TV's but I did see many. I went through the impressive Samsung booth and could not believe how good the new generation of 4K and 8K TV's look. As good as those were, I thought that the one's in Sharp's booth were even better. I thought Sharp won my personal award for best 4K till I went into the LG booth. As a business colleague would say "Boom!", they nailed it. Clear and beautiful, the images were crisp and the depth was like you were looking out a window of your home. I am not sure my paltry cell phone picture even comes close to capturing the clarity of LG's TV's. They were in a word...amazing.<br />
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I was one tired CES attendee when I returned and coming down with the Flu did not help. But I guess with all those people...a few germs were bound to spread.<br />
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And on that exhaust note, see you all next time.rob76turbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13473841157024986513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632482735135817997.post-84727761017285316752014-11-19T16:11:00.002-08:002014-11-19T16:11:53.472-08:00Listen to the new 2015 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350You all know I love Porsches. But I do not limit my love of all things automotive to just P-Cars. I love Mustangs and new Vette too. I might just buy a Z06 when the boys graduate from college. Imagine, a 650HP supercar for less than $80K? Yeah, sign me up.<br />
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But I love me some Mustang Shelby's! All of them. So when Ford showed a video of the new 2015 version, I took notice. You can too. Check this out! 500HP, 6-Sp manual, independent suspension, it has the ingredients to make your pulse quicken. Enjoy!<br />
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<br />rob76turbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13473841157024986513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632482735135817997.post-77860341516797755852014-11-13T18:22:00.003-08:002014-11-13T18:24:54.817-08:00FREE download on Amazon this weekend - The Driver Book I and Book II - go download them...they are free after all<div class="MsoNormal">
Hey everyone, my new book <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Driver Book II – Training</i> is FREE on Amazon Kindle this
weekend. The promo starts Friday Nov 14 through Sunday Nov 16. The URL is: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Driver-Book-II-Training-ebook/dp/B00NRZY10A/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1415586321&sr=1-1&keywords=the+driver+book+ii+training">http://www.amazon.com/Driver-Book-II-Training-ebook/dp/B00NRZY10A/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1415586321&sr=1-1&keywords=the+driver+book+ii+training</a>
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OK, if you got past that bombshell, let’s get down to
business. Fact is; it’s hard to publish a book. Let me restate that. It’s easy
to publish a book, anybody can write one and set it up to publish on Amazon.
And to be frank, there is a lot of garbage out there in Kindle land. But there
is good stuff too, superbly written stuff, amazing reads from authors that will
never be discovered. Pity.<o:p></o:p></div>
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But <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Driver</i>
series is different. It is aimed at you dear reader - someone that cares about
all things automotive. After all, why are you here to begin with? You have a
Cayman or Boxster or Carrera or Cayenne or Panamera or Macan or maybe a
combination of all of these, plus a whole bunch of old Porsches lurking in your
garage. You are a Porschephile. It’s OK to admit it. I am, I do.<o:p></o:p></div>
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So why write a book about a racer, a guy living so close to
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A guy that takes a leap into the underworld of being a <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Driver</i>. Someone that plies their trade off the grid, under the
radar, but with one big difference – they could be driving right into the arms
of danger. You see these <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Drivers</i> take
people or things (or people and things) from Point A to Point B, but with one
important distinction. They never really know what they are carrying. And that
one fact means they are constantly living in a world of gray. Gray, the color
of ambiguity, the shade of the shadows, that’s where a <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Driver</i> lives.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The central character, Marc Lange is a good guy in his core.
After all he’s a dedicated Porsche GT3 racer. It’s just that the team is almost
broke. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Driver Book</i> I is all about
Marc decision, should he go against his better instincts and join the shadowy
brotherhood of Drivers? Or not? Book II – Training picks right up where the
action of Book I leaves off. And for this weekend you dear Planet 9 reader can
download Book I and II for free from Amazon. You read that right; I am throwing
in Book I as a free down load too. Here is the URL: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Driver-Book-I-Decision-Robert-Turner-ebook/dp/B005GQOVSU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415593262&sr=8-1&keywords=the+driver+book+i+decision">http://www.amazon.com/Driver-Book-I-Decision-Robert-Turner-ebook/dp/B005GQOVSU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415593262&sr=8-1&keywords=the+driver+book+i+decision</a>
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OK enough of plugging my books, back to Porsche stuff. I
have to tell you all, I sure do miss hanging around all the Porsche forums. I really miss
my Cayman S. I have owned eleven Porsches and that includes the mighty 930
Turbo, but I miss my Cayman S the most. The guy that bought it got a deal. A
nicely set up road and track car with all the right options. I did buy another
Porsche since I sold the Cayman. Actually come to think of it, I bought two. I
purchased a very heavily modified 944 Turbo track car, but it was really too
much. It needs more (meaning $$$) then I could give. It five hundred dollar’ed
me to death. I only owned it about a year before I sold it. With the proceeds I
was able to buy a 2001 Boxster S. It is a decent car, but it ain’t no Cayman S.
And on a side note, I am doing my first track event with this weekend, so I
have that to look forward to as you are downloading my book.<o:p></o:p></div>
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around to the fact that you can download <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The
Driver Book I – Decision</i> and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The
Driver Book II - Training</i> this weekend. Take them for a test drive. If you
do not like it, you can always return it. Oh wait, it’s free. Well you get the
idea. But do me a favor – if you like it (and I think you will), leave a review
up on Amazon. I would really appreciate it. Consider it the pay back for me
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rob76turbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13473841157024986513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632482735135817997.post-17350403985363615852014-11-09T11:50:00.001-08:002014-11-09T11:50:23.723-08:00Top 10 Worst Cars Ever (sold in the USA)Cars are for the most part pretty good these days. Yeah, there are a few duds (like anything built by Ssangyong Motors) but for the most part cars will get you from Point A to Point B without too much drama. The list below? These were some pretty crappy cars fostered on the American car buying public. Have fun reading and let me know if you agree. OH and buy my books (The Driver Book I and Book II) : it's a fun read and I promise none of the cars listed below and in the book. Hmmm, but then again, maybe they would make for a great crash scene. Anyway, here is the link: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005HJ2QLA">http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005HJ2QLA</a><br /><div class="MsoNormal">
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10. Tie: Ferrari Mondial / Lamborghini Uracco: gorgeous buy
useless. How could something so right be so wrong? Easy – late 70’s / Early
80’s emissions and safety had conspired to hamstring all the Italian stallions.
The Mondial was not well thought out. Ferrari wanted a mid-engined car that be
the stop gap between the big 12-cylinder mid-engined supercar (Testarossa) and
the lithe 328i.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Lambo? Well they
were underfunded and in between owners…for a change. It was a beautiful car
that really sucked (and don’t get me started on the Jalpa…).<o:p></o:p></div>
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9. Ford Pinto: What!? besides the concrete fact that ANY
rear end accident resulted in an EXPLOSION? Well the Pinto was just wrong on so
many levels. It was what a shameful FoMoCo fosters on an unsuspecting American
public when the middle-east turned off the oil tap. Shameful. <o:p></o:p></div>
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8. Fiat Strada: Fiat’s were terrible in the US, but the
Strada was the terribleist (is that evan a word?). It was plasticky, flimsy,
had AC what was marginal at best (and at worst blew really hot air) and had
HUGE ugly bumpers that hung off the front AND rear. Oh and it stranded me
constantly when the clutch cable broke. I took to keeping an extra one if the
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7. Chevy Vega: See Ford Pinto above, but the GM version.
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6. Cadillac Catera: The Caddy that Zings. Yes that was what
their clever advertising said about this turd. It was a rebadged Opel when
Opel’s were really bad. Sucks for the 6 people that bought one. I laugh at them
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5. Chevy SSR: It’s a truck, but not really. It’s a sports
car...maybe not so much. Or is it a clever convertible with a very large pickup
shaped trunk? I hope not! What it really is…a piece of sh$t. Yet another
terrible vehicle (cannot call it either a car or truck or convertible) that GM
has fostered on the automotive buying public.<o:p></o:p></div>
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4. Bricklin SV1: Well it did have cool powered gull wing
doors (the DeLorean had manual doors). Malcolm Bricklin tried to make a cool
sports car, a safe one too (hence the name S-Safe, V-Vehicle, 1-well one...).
Too bad it weighed more than it’s Ford motor could handle. It was slow, it
overheated and cost $16,000 to build (but was sold to dealers for $5000). Hmmm,
based on the economic model, was this maybe a Soviet car? No, just a bad one.
Too bad Canada gets the bum rap on this one.<o:p></o:p></div>
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3. AMC Gremlin: See Ford Pinto and Chevy Vega above. AMC was
slowly (or maybe not so slowly) going broke. Their answer to the fuel crisis of
1973 – the Gremlin. No wonder they went out of business.<o:p></o:p></div>
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2. Yugo GV: This was maybe the worst car to ever be sold in
the US. Motors would fall out, doors would fall off, handles would snap off.
And what was when the car was sitting still. Or as the guys building them at
the factory called it – Monday.<o:p></o:p></div>
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1. Pontiac Aztek: Pontiac is no longer with us. This is the
reason why. All those great cars of the 50’s and 60’s came to naught because of
this crapper. GTO’s, Grand Prix’s, Bonneville’s – all reduced to a footnote in
history. Why? Tom Peters designed it saying it was to point to the future
direction of GM’s styling. Thank GOD that did not happen. But this did and I am
sorry and try to avert my eyes every time I see one on the road. I know that
some folks think it is cool because it was on Breaking Bad. Sorry but Walter
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10. Chuy's (the original on Barton Springs) - The Elvis statue and hubcap ceiling are pretty much a part of Austin history. Plus their top shelf frozen Marg is awesome. <a href="http://www.chuys.com/">http://www.chuys.com/ </a><br />
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9. Fung Fu Saloon - you might need an adult beverage or two...and some classic video games (like Galaga). <a href="http://www.kungfusaloon.com/">http://www.kungfusaloon.com/</a><br />
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8. Moonshine Patio and Bar - huge place with indoor and outdoor seating. The popcorn they serve when you sit down will make you happy. Food ain't bad either. <a href="http://moonshinegrill.com/">http://moonshinegrill.com/ </a><br />
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7. Second Bar+Kitchen - great people watching place. Food was fantastic. <a href="http://congressaustin.com/second/">http://congressaustin.com/second/</a><br />
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6. Enoteca Vespaio / Vespaio Restaurante - One high end Italian, the other a neighborhood hangout. They are next door to each other, so that makes it pretty easy. <a href="http://www.austinvespaio.com/">http://www.austinvespaio.com/</a><br />
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5. Hoovers Cooking - if you happen to meet the Hoov, please tell him I said hi. Home cooking taken to another level. <a href="http://hooverscooking.com/">http://hooverscooking.com/</a><br />
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4. Jeffrey's - because sometime you have to impress somebody- like your agent or a famous race driver, some Hollywood type or a supermodel. <a href="http://jeffreysofaustin.com/">http://jeffreysofaustin.com/</a><br />
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3. Austin Java (Lamar Location) - GREAT breakfast and coffee place. Try the gingerbread pancakes or breakfast tacos. <a href="http://www.austinjava.com/">http://www.austinjava.com/</a><br />
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2. Barley Swine - tiny bit sized works of food art. Plus I got to eat with and meet Padma Lakshmi from Top Chef. <a href="http://barleyswine.com/">http://barleyswine.com/</a><br />
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1. Franklin BBQ - need I say more...expect a long chill Austin line. <a href="https://franklinbarbecue.com/">https://franklinbarbecue.com/</a><br />
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Yes there will be crowds, and frankly you should probably try to make reservations at some of them (Second, Veapaio, Jeffreys, Barley Swine), the rest...just be ready to wait a bit. But it will be worth it. Now I also suspect if you hit several of these you may need to try to match Jenson Button's cardio routine to shed the pounds or you can just hit a hot club in the warehouse districts and dance the food baby away. Have fun!!<br />
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Oh and if you are just too full to move, buy my book. It will keep you engaged while your body processes that food baby: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005HJ2QLA">http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005HJ2QLA</a>rob76turbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13473841157024986513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632482735135817997.post-20959393742442795522014-10-15T21:11:00.001-07:002014-10-15T21:11:42.942-07:00FI @ COTA is comingNovember Sunday November 2 at 2 PM CST<br />
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Here are some links that can help get you ready for the big race:<br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/f1hamilton">Lewis Hamilton's Blog</a><br />
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<a href="http://ww.formula1.com/default.html">F1's Main site</a><br />
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<a href="http://circuitoftheamericas.com/f1">Circuit of the America's Site</a> (with lots of tips of how to navigate the race weekend)<br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/JensonButton">Jenson Button's Blog</a><br />
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I'll post some more stuff up as we get closer....I can't wait!rob76turbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13473841157024986513noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632482735135817997.post-4893189386701429502014-10-04T13:46:00.000-07:002014-10-05T10:48:51.979-07:00Finally! THE DRIVER BOOK II-Training is now available on AmazonYour patience has been rewarded! The second book in The Driver series is now available on Amazon. You can still buy Book I (and please do), just click the link and buy my book!<br />
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engine away from shuttering the doors and his dreams of championships hang in
that precarious balance. But then, at the last possible second, Rene Dufour
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mercenaries that take people or things from point A to point B. Off the grid,
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The deal with Rene almost got Marc killed. He barely
survived, but when he counted up the piles of Euros stacked in front of him he
knew his fate was sealed. “The Driver - Book II” picks up on the action right
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<br />rob76turbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13473841157024986513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632482735135817997.post-2729569724707823002014-09-21T14:34:00.000-07:002014-09-21T15:37:13.729-07:00Welcome MiniWell Momma did get some new wheels. It just so happened that the purchase of the new car did not quite coincide with my post back in December. A lot can happen in that of time...<br />
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We tested a lot of cars back in the December / January timeframe. The new Jeep Cherokee was great. We liked it a lot. But to get one equipped properly was likely to cost close to $40K. Ouch! We looked at the Hyundai Sante Fe and it was pretty nice too. It just did not hit all the right notes. Then we looked at the Ford Escape. Well we did sit in it. But that was as far as we got, Momma did not like it.<br />
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You know it was kind of funny. We went to a nearby Ford dealer and they were very busy, so we waited until a sales guy got free. I told him what I was looking for and he pulled one from the back and brought it up to the front. Momma got in it and sat there for a minute and then she got out, she was done. I turned to the sales guy and thanked him and said she did not like it, so we would not be testing it. We were in fact going to leave.<br />
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He could not believe it, he stood there with his mouth open asking if we were going to test drive it and once again I said no. He did not know what to do. So he asked us to wait a second so he could get his manager. I decided to be nice and let him do his due diligence. He grabbed his manager and spoke to him, the manager kept on looking over at me and shaking his head. He finally came over and introduced himself. He wanted to know if we were going to test the car. I said no, my wife did not like it. He said they have other cars to test, I replied that we had only come to look at that one and my wife simply did not like it. He mentioned again that they had other cars to drive.<br />
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I could see this was getting nowhere. So I had to pull out my "Car Guy" credentials. I said that I was an instructor for this particular dealers track days and that we were done with looking at the car. And if he had a problem, he could talk to the guy that puts on the track events, he would vouch for me. He seemed confused. We left that day and we decided we were finished looking for new cars too. Nothing really fit out needs. Usually when we are shopping for a new car, we act fast. We decide we will get a car, swoop in and buy something that day. This time it did not happen. It was kind of weird, against our normal grain of the way we do things. But the timing was not quite right.<br />
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Anyway, fast forward four months and we had decided to sell our house and downsize. Not in the quantity of garages mind you (we would stay at three cars), but it turns out that downsized means the size of the garage too. One of them was truly a mini garage. Did I say mini, no I mean it is tiny. So I did my home work and it turns out that a hand full of cars would fit: Smart Car (Yuck), Fiat 500 (too small and our 90lb dog would not fit), Mini Cooper (hard for said dog to get into and no roll down back windows, a must for a big slobbering dog). So that left one obvious choice. It has four doors, a hatch and fits in the very small place of our new garage. It is a...wait for it...Mini Cooper Countryman. Here is a picture, fitting tightly.<br />
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You know after all this time, it fells right. And Momma loves it. It is the perfect car for her personality. So welcome Mini. Hope you decide to stay for a while. And to be frank, as long as we need a car for this tiny third garage, it pretty much means you.<br />
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And on that exhaust note, see you all next time.rob76turbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13473841157024986513noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632482735135817997.post-64905863874880243322013-12-04T19:53:00.001-08:002013-12-04T19:54:57.889-08:00Momma wants a new car - help pick it!Well as you may have gathered reading these blogs over the past few years, no car is safe in our household. Each ride is just an oil change or set of new tires away from getting sold or traded in. And so it goes...<br />
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After hours of serious discussion, back and forth banter, huge sessions of give and take, we decided that Momma deserves a new ride. Normally that means getting a pretty nice ride, but something in the 4-6 year old range. Her current car is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne. But I decided that it would be nice to get her something new. As in brand new, no miles and a full factory warranty. Turns out that we have not bought a new car together since 1993 - before our youngest was born. He is now almost twenty years old. Wow, it's been a long time. I bought a 2006 Audi A3, but I went out and did that on my own and surprised my wife when I pulled up to the house. She was, to put it mildly...not too happy with yours truly.<br />
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The last car we bought new at a dealership was a 1993 Mazda 626 with the hot Ford quad cam V-6. It was deep forest green and very curvy. It lasted about a year and a half at our house. Green and curvy just was not our thing. I cannot even remember what we replaced it with, it has been so long. But that purchase was infamous (at least at our household) for being the time our oldest son (then still in diapers) helped in the negotiation process by pooping. We did not have a spare diaper, so it got pretty ripe in the sale cube. The sales guy dashed out of the cube (when we would not budge on the trade and payments) and dashed to his managers office, no doubt begging him to cave in to our price just to rid his cube of some serious poop action. Our oldest still takes great pride in knowing that he was an integral part of the negotiation process.<br />
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So back to the current situation-we talk about cars, like all the time. She wants something small and fuel efficient. But we have a big dog that requires a big back seat so tiny is out. That means no Mini Countryman or Prius (thank God!). In this case, a new car means a SUV or Crossover. We love the size of the Porsche Cayenne, buy not the fuel efficiency. So our shopping journey has taken us down a different path. We are looking compact SUV's - the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, Ford Escape, Hyundai Sante Fe Sport and Audi Q5 (base model). They are all in the $35-38K range and depending on the car come with a ton of kit. Or in the case of the Q5, not so much.<br />
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Some folks have criticized the looks of the new Jeep Cherokee, but we really like it. Some reviewers have mentioned that the car faintly echos the Pontiac Aztec, but that seems a bit harsh. The interior is brilliant and the technology is awesome. The Escape? It is pretty close. I think she needs to drive them back to back. The Sante Fe Sport, it is the unknown. I think she needs to take a close look at it and I happen to know the owner of the local dealership, so I know a good deal would be in the works. The Q5? It is awesome, but a bit under equipped versus its competitors. But man is in nice.<br />
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We just need to weigh everything and after back to back to back to back drives, hopefully we will be a little bit closer to the final decision. So how can you help? I have added a poll for you to pick your fav SUV from our list of likely purchases. Help us pick our next car!! It is just a click away.<br />
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<br />rob76turbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13473841157024986513noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632482735135817997.post-83172493707550086232013-11-16T08:33:00.000-08:002013-11-16T08:43:11.456-08:00Free Kindle Download - The Driver Book I - DecisionYou read that right, to celebrate the F1 circus racing at Circuit of the Americas, I am offering my book for free all weekend (11-16 to 11-18). Please check it out and PLEASE spread the word.<br />
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<br />rob76turbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13473841157024986513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632482735135817997.post-71430877698637616372013-08-26T19:05:00.000-07:002013-08-26T19:05:16.689-07:00MTV's VMA's versus Porsches
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So I am sitting here feeling very old. You see I am watching
the MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) with my family. It is bad enough that I called
Drake – Blake, and I could not remember Joseph Gordon Levitt’s name to save my
life. Man it is getting harder and harder to remember this stuff. OK, I got
Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Macklamore + Ryan Lewis, JT and a few more, so maybe I have
just a tiny sliver of the pop culture mojo going here. But really, when did
Hanna Montana grow up and go all nasty on us? The new Miley Cyrus, it looks
like she is trying way too hard. And the Teddy Bear thing was just wrong.
Seemed to give the venerable Teddy a bad rap. And just what the heck it
twerping? Oh, it twerking…my bad, my wife had to correct me. And Taylor Swift?
She has no recent celebrity breakups to write about…so I guess that means no
new hit songs. Maybe she can just rush up on stage and b-slap Kayne West during
his performance. Wow, that would get some tweets or tweeters or whatever the
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I gotta tell you though, I am very happy that I have had my
dose of pop culture. I think I am OK for at least another year. That way when I
am at a party (with non-gear heads, because you know what we talk about at
parties), and One Direction comes up, I can hold my own. They are Brits right? Or
when someone mentions twerking, I will not make the mistake of thinking they
said twerping. Nothing shows ones age faster than miss identifying current pop
culture phenomena. Although I think that twerking is really just Dirty Dancing
for the new millennia. Man you will get called out very quickly and labeled as
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So what does this have to do with Porsches? Absolutely
nothing, but it has me thinking about the growing old part. I am just wondering
where the next generation of Porschephiles are going to come from. It seems
that the world is slowly but surely starting to turn to hybrids, diesels and
electrics and with the exception of Grand Theft Auto 5, our kids seem to be more
interested in cell phones and social media then cool cars. I cannot tell you
how many times I have asked my boys if they want to turn wrenches on our fleet
of cars. But I usually get a roll of the eyes and the look that says that
getting fingernails dirty is not their cup of tea or flavor of Red Bull or
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So I end up doing the wrench turning on my own. But the way I
figure it, as cars get more computerized there will less wrench turning anyway.
It is just a module here or a module there. Plug and play. Me? I like getting
under a hood and trying to figure stuff out, even if usually get it wrong a
time or two. My boys love cars, just not the working on them part. So I wonder
who those enthusiasts will be. Will that passion extend past this generation
and keep fueling the dreams of kids? Will that Lamborghini Sesto Elemento or
Ferrari LaFerrari get posted on a wall, or a home screen or at least maybe a
tweet or two? It’s hard to say.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">When I look at the landscape of magazines and websites and
TV shows they certainly know who their target marketing is, they know who buys
their waxes, polishes and classic car insurance policies. And yes, they tend to
attract an older crowd, meaning folks my age. And as evidenced by the recent
VMA’s, we are not getting any younger. I just hope that our kids pick up our
passion and keep the love of all things automotive going. I sure hope my boys
do and maybe someday, if I am really lucky and blessed, I will get to spoil my
grandkids and get them started down the path to being the next generation of
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We just need to figure out how to make sure that the next
generation loves Porsches the same way we do. At this rate, there will be a
bunch of older Porsches and nobody to drive them. Hmmm, maybe if I live long
enough there will be a glut of old Porsches on the market at rock bottom
prices. Good old supply and demand. Yeah! You old guys keep buying them and
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rob76turbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13473841157024986513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632482735135817997.post-46951098468070333362013-08-19T20:45:00.001-07:002013-08-19T21:08:09.856-07:00Top Ten lists, a behind the scenes lookNo doubt you are wondering how I do it. How can I possibly come up with these amazing Top Ten lists? Well, there is a lot of heavy lifting going on here! I usually break out in sweat, have to take multiple breaks (usually accompanied by the consumption of a beer...or two) and generally agonize over these lists for hours. Or for a solid 15-20 minutes. Ahh, the lengths I will go to so that I can thoroughly entertain you my dear reader. So now that I have totally built this up WAY out of proportion to the results your are no doubt expecting, there may still be the very remote, half chance that you are still wondering how I do it...or not. Fear not, the waiting is over! Now for your reading pleasure I give you an exclusive behind the scenes look at how these lists come to see the light of day (even though I usually write them in the dark of night).<br />
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Fact is there is a lot of pressure coming up with original content for the blog on a regular basis. I have only so many car stories so it helps to stretch things out a bit. So I have come to occasionally utilize (that is when the urge hits me), to stoop to that old stand by - The Top Ten list. Hey its worked for David Letterman for decades now. Geez I hope I have that kind of staying power, but come to think of it, he makes a lot more than I do and he has a team of expert comedy writers to think that stuff up. <br />
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So what about me? Where to I turn? Well since you ask, I bring in an expert team to assist me. They have massive street cred, being brainwashed as car guys since early toddlerhood. They are my two boys (now young men) Nick and Dylan. They have been my go to guys for a long time. Nick always pushes me to include the Nissan GTR on any top ten list (except for lists of cars that suck, although I have been tempted to add it a few times) and Dylan vacillates between the Gumpert Apollo (I cannot even come close to fathom why), the Ford GT, the Hennessey Venom GT and most recently the McLaren MP4-12C. I can understand the McLaren, its one of my favs too. Even with a stretch I can see the Hennessey being included in some of the lists, except for the fact that they have sold like five of them (including one to Steven Tyler of Aerosmith). But the Gumpert? Its hideous! OK, maybe fast too, but still...its hideous. And I must admit my two boys have called me a Porsche fan boy on more than one occasion. Hey, that's the name of the blog for crying out loud. But I have been known to push the GT3 and GT2 pretty much every chance I get (which by the way is all the time).<br />
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Slowly the list takes on a life of its own, but is not yet complete, not yet perfect. At this point we usually have to take a break from the activity, we are simply beat. The boys head off to movies, video games, snacks...something to get away from me and my lists for a bit, while I inspect my beer selection to see what matches up to the task at hand. It could be a Left Hand Brewery Milk Stout, Newcastle Brown Ale, or most often some goodness from Samuel Smith. Notice I did not say Samuel Adams, no I am talking about the brewery in Tascaster UK. Hmmm, could it be another list is taking shape? Must admit, the top 10 British ales will require another set of experts to help me weigh in on my list. In this case, the experts being older than twenty-one and liking exotics beers. I have a couple of people in mind to help...<br />
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Anyway I usually have to bribe my experts to come back downstairs and resume our deliberations. At this point, they are raiding the pantry or wondering when we will eat dinner and after seeing my final tally, usually give me a thumb up (at least I think it was their thumb)... Good news though, another list is complete and you, my dear reader can enjoy the fruits of our toils. <br />
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You know what they say, somebody has to do the hard work. It may as well be us. <br />
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And on that exhaust note, see you all next time.<br />
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