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Chads996 Dec 6, 2004 05:19 PM

I got her!! - cont'd
 
Note to admins - PLEASE MAKE ME REPLY!!

Hey all...

When I said that found a sweet car, I had no idea it would be like this. This thing is AS NEW. Unreal!!

To start off the trip, my bud Mark from Atlanta, and I flew to Albany, NY early Sat morning to pick it up. Waiting for us, was the previous owner. I must say, a very nice guy who was a pleasure to deal with from the start.

As we walked outside, there it was. Beautiful. Perfect. Not a single nick on her. I looked her over with as open minded as I could be, but I couldn't find anyhting. AWESOME.

We did the paperwork and I took delivery:

http://members.roadfly.org/ChadA/Delivery.jpg

My friend and I took off westbound at around 12:00pm. We decided on a route that took us across NY, through PA, across OH and ended up in Indianapolis 12:30am Sunday. One long freakin day and into the night....

Weary travelers:

http://members.roadfly.org/ChadA/Inside_2.jpg

We did have a heart stopping incident. Late Sat, coming through Erie, PA., I was chatting it up with Mark and for second I looked away from the road. At that second, I suddenly noticed a large retread from a tractor-trailer lying dead in front of us!! SCHIT!!! - WHAM!!!

We immediately pulled over to look at the carnage. Thankfully, there was nothing but some skid marks on the mufflers and the front airdam. WHEW!! Talk about relieved. (Though, I have to admit, when I got it home I investigated further. The only thing damaged was the driver's side of the undertray. I will repair / replace this soon.)

Upon reaching Indy at 12:30, we grabbed a room from at a Fairfield Inn, slept for 4 hours and headed out around 5'ish am Sunday.

http://members.roadfly.org/ChadA/Inside_1.jpg

We got into St. Louis around 9:00am and cruised home. Unfortunately, the weather turned rainy and I could only get this pic when I put her in the garage.

http://members.roadfly.org/ChadA/Home.jpg

All in all, a great trip that was long as hell, but completely worth it. I'll get some better pic s when I have cleaned her up. For now, I am now off to sleep.

Talk tomorrow...

cheers,
Chad

collin996tt Dec 6, 2004 05:28 PM

Did u run into the tire tread just after you turned your head for the camera? You're ham. Drive carefully :p

The car looks like it just came out of the mother's womb. Enjoy.

TT Surgeon Dec 6, 2004 08:43 PM

Nice car dude, I did the NY-KC haul several times....sucked everytime.

Volare Dec 6, 2004 09:23 PM

Nice car, congrats. How fast did you get her up to?

Mowateriology Dec 7, 2004 02:19 AM

congrats on the car
you look like the guy from 15 minutes

anyway prepare to mod like crazy
this board's madness reaches even overseas!

dbelleperc Dec 7, 2004 02:50 AM

IMHO what is a must. :D
Litronic (Xenon) lights
Three spoke steering wheel
and a little bit of carbon fiber in the interior.

Other than that it looks to me that you got a sweet 996.

zxr Dec 7, 2004 05:18 AM

Congrats for the new car!

Great pic at the garage!

Dev911 Dec 7, 2004 05:55 AM

Looks great! What is she an '01? What was your first impression of the ride? Mine was rough, but now I'm used to it.
I thought the Xenon lights bounced too much, is it true?

KSA Turbo Dec 7, 2004 06:53 AM


Originally posted by C4S Surgeon
Nice car dude, I did the NY-KC haul several times....sucked everytime.
hilarious hilarious

dgray996 Dec 7, 2004 07:28 AM

Chad, awesome tale of your first voyage in the new 911!

How did you post multiple pic's and descriptions within one window?

Itzkirb Dec 7, 2004 11:20 AM

Congrats! Looks cool!

jnx Dec 7, 2004 11:28 AM

Chad, Congrats on the car, glad all is well after the incident.

Bri Dec 8, 2004 06:30 PM

congratulations on your new car! Enjoy it!

Wheel Dynamics Dec 8, 2004 07:21 PM

What did you have before?

-Eli

jroy Dec 8, 2004 07:53 PM

nice car. sounds like youll be a good enthusiast...


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