Hi all,

I'm the newish owner of a lovely old Porsche - a 1988 911 coupe in Gran Prix White. Got it from a guy in Houston, TX who had it 12 years and did a great job taking care of it. It's a real gem, runs solid, feels great. Bone stock with very minor exceptions (stereo, spacers in the rear, sway bar in front). I love this car more than anybody should love any "thing" for sure.

I've had the car since July so just got in on the tail end of the track season. I've joined PCA, NASA-SE and SCCA and have been getting acquainted with the whole motorsports thing by working pit & grid & other jobs for various events at Road Atlanta & Barber (I'm in Alabama). I've driven 2 autocross events & done one track day at Little Talladega so far - just getting my feet wet. I have a long way to go before I am up to what my car can do, even in its completely unmodified state.

My evil plan is to do some more AX next year, keep working NASA events to bank credits, then the next year, I'll be able to do several track weekends over the season.

So that's my story - now here are a few pictures:











First timer's version of "full tilt" ...

 

she's a beauty...enjoy in good health and rep to you for the great intro including pics...

 

Car looks familiar. Its beautiful. Live in Houston (West University) thats why I say it looks fam, and Columbus (Hilliard), depending on the day. See ya and congrats

 

Thanks you guys. I'm just learning my way around the site here, setting up my avatar, signature, etc.

I just picked up the car in Houston this past July, but the guy I got it from said he didn't track it but a couple of times. It was his "run around" car, and his 1990 Reynard was what he preferred to race in - which is why he ultimately sold the 911.

Here she is with her former garage-mates:

 

Thanks, Jenn! I lucked into an awesome car for sure, and am doing my best to take care of it. Not to mention enjoying the crap out of it

 

Great color, great car! Enjoy!

 

Welcome to the 6, I've seen you around the Porsche forums.

 

welcome to the forum! woohoo! another pca/scca/autox'er! i am an avid autox'er myself and i won pca member of the year for 2007. sounds like you're on your way as well! there are so many drives, social events, and track events to go to!

i was also sponsored by 4 companies (speedshops, wheels/tires, etc) for autox and tracking. if you're interested, i'd love to share any info that i have with you! if your heart is in it, all kinds of doors will open up for you.

welcome again!

jody

 

Thanks for the warm welcome!

 

Hey Jody - thanks! Anything you're willing to share, I'm all ears/eyes/whatever! I'm trying to soak up everything I can at this point, and get as much seat time as I can. Alabama SCCA puts on a pretty busy solo season and they're great folks. Lots of them do events in Huntsville & TN Valley, etc. so there is always something to do. Not to mention everything around metro ATL that's within reach. I kind of missed the local PCA season, and I don't really know what they do AX-wise around here, but I know they do some track stuff at Barber & Little Talladega so I'll be sure to get in on that next season. Thanks for the warm welcome! Kathy

 

we need more cool ladies like kathy up here in the NW!

you go girl!!!! that's so cool that you're really into your pcar and driving!!!


great pictures!

 

Thanks again

Tons more pictures HERE

And some videos HERE.

 

Aww thanks!

So why are you green with envy? What are you driving?

 

Ahh OK I understand. The Boxster is a great ride! Probably has cup holders, too! Oh and ABS, LSD, and all that good stuff. There are trade-offs in having an older car, but I went for it for precisely the reasons it makes you green I guess - classic, timeless sound, drive & look.



Here she is with her unmentionables all hanging out there - got the stereo updated today. Yeah I have my priorities! The purists are all "I ONLY LISTEN TO THE MUSIC OF MY ENGINE." Well I do love the sound, but I also like some tunes on a long trip.

And this car came with kick-azz speakers & amp. The stereo wasn't bad (20 yr old Kenwood) but the trunk-mounted 10 disc CD changer had gone to hell. Took that out a few weeks ago, found an in-dash with front loaded single CD slot and USB to plug in a thumb drive. Luckily once the guy got the wiring untangled & reworked, the new unit (very basic Eclipse) slipped right in, plugged into my old amp & speakers, and sounds great.

 

Nice ride...welcome to the 6. Sounds like you're addicted with Pcar fever....