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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by jnscolo
Fantastic shots here, Joe. Looks like someone was having just a bit of fun.... Keep enjoying, and keep us posted. (What's your mileage now?)

I now have over 3600 miles on it. In Meridian, TN for the night. On way back to Eureka Springs, AR for the Porsche Palooza. Expect that I will have around 6,000 miles on it when I get back to Dallas on Monday night. It appears that it has became even more powerful (and louder), as I have added miles to it.
 
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A heck of a Good looking Toyota!
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by advantyper
Great shots and tks for sharing! Your car looks fab

Thank you for commenting. I was beginning to wonder if I was posting to many photos. I'll be sure to post more.
 
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Originally Posted by C-MAN67
Hey Joe welcome to Georgia!!!! I'm in Atlanta and I get to Savannah quite often. Too bad you don't have time to run up to Charleston SC on highway 17 that is a beautiful drive to a beautiful city. Just saying if you have time for a day trip it is worth it. You are right though not a lot of porsches down there. Lot of toyotas.... you should fit right in LOL!!!
Thanks for the welcome. I saw 1 Porsche 911 in Georgia. A 996. Will have to check out highway 17 on a future trip.
 
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Originally Posted by windboat
Did you have a opportunity to drive the Foothills Parkway on your way to Pigeon Forge? You chose the perfect time of the year to be driving through the Blue ridge mountains. Just spent three days in that area last week myself driving the mountain roads. As much as you liked the TOD, there are actually even better PCAR roads in that area to explore.

We went up the other curvy road from the Gatlingburg side. Love Tennessee. Will definitely be back and exploring more of the roads. The Tennessee part has been our favorite part of the trip so far. I appreciate the suggestion for the next time we are in the area.
 
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Loved those shots !

Thank you so much
 
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Originally Posted by eg991
Absolutely love those "action" shots. Thanks for posting, and sounds like you're having a blast with the car!
I really am having a blast. I honestly can't imagine how any car could be better than the 911 as a sports car, or touring car. I am absolutely loving it.
 
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a couple more from Tail of the Dragon

These were taken by killboy.com You can see all the photos from all the cars on there site under nov. 2nd.
 
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Here is one taken at the hotel at Jekyll Island. Jekyll Island is by far the prettiest area we saw during our brief time in GA.
 
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We went up the other curvy road from the Gatlingburg side. Love Tennessee. Will definitely be back and exploring more of the roads. The Tennessee part has been our favorite part of the trip so far. I appreciate the suggestion for the next time we are in the area.
So glad you've enjoyed our roads! We are indeed fortunate to be in a part of the country that really is a biker and driver playground. TN rocks! I sound like some sort of tourist information manager I am but a lowly Brit ex-pat!

Keep enjoying your adventure matey! I headed for the Smokies in a couple of day... your tales got me fired up again.
 
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Really like the carbon fiber on the interior trim. Hope to see a few shots of the entire cabin ie seats / dash. Thanks for the previous photos and enjoy ur C4S!
 
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Hey Joe,

Thanks for all the great shots and stories. I feel like I am traveling in the back seat with you...lol!

How do you feel about the Sport PASM on the trip? I really like the look being lowered but am curious about comfort.

And Lastly, do your ceramic breaks squeal at all?
 
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Originally Posted by See U n Rear View
Hey Joe,

Thanks for all the great shots and stories. I feel like I am traveling in the back seat with you...lol!

How do you feel about the Sport PASM on the trip? I really like the look being lowered but am curious about comfort.

And Lastly, do your ceramic breaks squeal at all?

The car is exceptionally comfortable. The lower center of gravity is also great in that you feel very stable (no car sickness feeling). I have never once heard the breaks make any noise at all. I drove about 380 miles today. Will pass 4,000 miles on the odometer tomorrow in just over 2 weeks of ownership. There is not a single option that I have chosen, that I feel like I could do with out. The car is as close to perfect as I could ever expect. Did 139 mph on a very wet country road, in the rain today. Could have never done that in my old Z06.

I highly recommend the Sport PASM and the Carbon Ceramic Brakes. If I could only get one or the other, it would be the Sport PASM. That said, missing that deer by 2 feet was well worth the cost of the Carbon Ceramic Brakes in my opinion. Plus, I have not noticed any brake dust of any kind on my wheels. It may be there, but I don't see it on those platinum wheels.
 
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Hey Joe,
How could you manage to drive under 4000 rpm all the way????? , really beautiful 991 btw
 

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How could you manage to drive under 4000 rpm all the way????? , really beautiful 991 btw
Thank you for the comment.

I asked my sales person, and then the lead mechanic at the dealership about the revs. They said that I did not need to keep it under a certain RPM. I just needed to vary those RPMs. Vary them I have
 


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