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Hi all

Just like to introduce myself as a new Porsche owner.

A beautiful manual 997 C2 S in seal grey with turbo wheels, sports exhaust, sat nav, black leather and sports crono pack. I have been a member of this site for sometime now as my parents and brother have both had several Porsches but this is my first. I have come from a Clio V6 mk2 and a BMW M3 CSL.

I did not have the Clio very long but found it great fun in the dry and it did look fantastic I had 1 of only 27 in the Mars red on the down side I found it's a widow maker in the wet and a bit under powered.

The CSL I loved it the power, noise, seats, grip, handling basically everything I have no down side for this car but due to circumstances it had to go. Sold to a track day lover back to its real home the Nurburgring last time I heard it had changed colour from Seal grey to white had been full stripped out with a full cage.

My father currently has a 997 turbo in black with black leather and red stitching it has the full carbon pack, the short shift box, full tubi exhaust and DMS tuned .just superb

I am friends with Barry Horne the 2003 Porsche Cup Champion and he is currently racing in Europe in a GT3 I will defo be looking to him for some tips how to get the most from my new car. We have been discussing hiring Crail or Knockhill for a day out with friends where he could give some pointers maybe something we could arrange for form members

Back to my new car I have not had much chance to get the car out due to work commitments and with the rubbish weather we have had but have had 1 we wee run down the Moffet road with some friends. It was my first proper run in the 997 I know the road very well but it was damp so I was very light footed on my first run. In the group there was a Ferrari 430 spider ,Ferrari 360 and a Boxster S . Great fun to get out in the car for the first time but I am looking forward to doing the run again but in the dry. It has more power than the CSL and as far as I can tell it is quicker but need more time behind the wheel .I will keep you all posted as my Father ,brother and friends frequently do Scottish road trips

I was a member of the CSL form and I am looking forward to being part of this form and possibly taking part in some meets and road trips where I am looking forward to meeting you all

All the Best

Vito
 
Vito what a lovely post, welcome along to the mad house [;)]

Your car sounds fab

I have never met Barry Horne but know his mum and dad fairly well.

Jane x
 
ORIGINAL: Jane Smart

Vito what a lovely post, welcome along to the mad house [;)]

Your car sounds fab

I have never met Barry Horne but know his mum and dad fairly well.

Jane x
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Thanks looking forward to being part of this .

Talk soon
 
If you do manage to get Barry and Knockhill booked I'll try my hardest to be there. He was my instructor for my Porsche driving Experience, top bloke. Glad to hear he's racing still, I've tried googling to see what he's racing in but didn't have much success. Obviously he pretty handy, to come so close to Button and Wheldon in carts show's he's no slouch.
 
ORIGINAL: vito



Hi all

Just like to introduce myself as a new Porsche owner.

A beautiful manual 997 C2 S in seal grey with turbo wheels, sports exhaust, sat nav, black leather and sports crono pack. I have been a member of this site for sometime now as my parents and brother have both had several Porsches but this is my first. I have come from a Clio V6 mk2 and a BMW M3 CSL.

I did not have the Clio very long but found it great fun in the dry and it did look fantastic I had 1 of only 27 in the Mars red on the down side I found it's a widow maker in the wet and a bit under powered.

The CSL I loved it the power, noise, seats, grip, handling basically everything I have no down side for this car but due to circumstances it had to go. Sold to a track day lover back to its real home the Nurburgring last time I heard it had changed colour from Seal grey to white had been full stripped out with a full cage.

My father currently has a 997 turbo in black with black leather and red stitching it has the full carbon pack, the short shift box, full tubi exhaust and DMS tuned .just superb

I am friends with Barry Horne the 2003 Porsche Cup Champion and he is currently racing in Europe in a GT3 I will defo be looking to him for some tips how to get the most from my new car. We have been discussing hiring Crail or Knockhill for a day out with friends where he could give some pointers maybe something we could arrange for form members

Back to my new car I have not had much chance to get the car out due to work commitments and with the rubbish weather we have had but have had 1 we wee run down the Moffet road with some friends. It was my first proper run in the 997 I know the road very well but it was damp so I was very light footed on my first run. In the group there was a Ferrari 430 spider ,Ferrari 360 and a Boxster S . Great fun to get out in the car for the first time but I am looking forward to doing the run again but in the dry. It has more power than the CSL and as far as I can tell it is quicker but need more time behind the wheel .I will keep you all posted as my Father ,brother and friends frequently do Scottish road trips

I was a member of the CSL form and I am looking forward to being part of this form and possibly taking part in some meets and road trips where I am looking forward to meeting you all

All the Best

Vito
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Hi "Vito", i will keep the Godfather and Corleon quotes to myself for now[;)]. Anyway welcome to the club, i am a bit of a newbie myself but good bunch of people with varied cars and good knowledge of the marque can be found amongst the members. There is always a few social events and the odd track days held so there is always something to do at some time or the other. There is a meeting in Stirling at the start of the month which would be an opportunity for you to meet up with some of the guys & gals. Someone will be along to confirm the dates as i am not sure if its the first Wednesday or Thursday of the month??

Nice car the 997S, i cant think of a better all round practical performance car at the moment to be honest and it is on my radar along with various other cars next.

Catch up with you soon enough.
 
Gotta 996 & Vitto and the rest including the LADIES Why not try K/Hill this Sat 9/12 and weather looks to be ok hope to cu there Its a chance to try these cars out without watching for the men in Black !!!! and u can get free passenger rides with us ... just ask... we dont bite or spit fire [:D][:D][:D] cu Gordon
 
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Gotta 996 & Vitto and the rest including the LADIES Why not try K/Hill this Sat 9/12 and weather looks to be ok hope to cu there Its a chance to try these cars out without watching for the men in Black !!!! and u can get free passenger rides with us ... just ask... we dont bite or spit fire [:D][:D][:D] cu Gordon
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Hi Vito...........welcome to the club, seen your thread in the 997 section too!!

I've a 997 C2S.......had her for 2 years now and still get a buzz everytime I go out in her. I absolutely love the car. Been down the Moffat roads so you must live near me. I'm Livingston, where are you??

There's a few of the guys who have ventured to the dark side and now own Ferraris[:mad:]!!! Jane has a TVR and I think the rest of us, are all Porsche[:D] of all makes and models!!

Hope you can make it to one of the meetings next month. It'll be advertised shortly I would imagine. Normally we're at Dakota South Queensferry on the 1st Thurs of the month but there's been a change for April & May. So watch this space!!!

See ya soon.
Kim

Oh, forgot to mention, go to Knockhill if you can, find Gordon, and he'll take you out for a spin[;)]..........well you know what I mean[:D]!! Hopefully, I might make it up there too. I'll bring my crash helmet and sick bag [:'(] Gordon!!!!
 
ORIGINAL: mikec

If you do manage to get Barry and Knockhill booked I'll try my hardest to be there. He was my instructor for my Porsche driving Experience, top bloke. Glad to hear he's racing still, I've tried googling to see what he's racing in but didn't have much success. Obviously he pretty handy, to come so close to Button and Wheldon in carts show's he's no slouch.
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Barry is no prob he is always up for a blast . Great instructor I have been around Khill and the Nurburgring (22 times ) he was learning the track for a 24hr race.

Check out the following sorry about the filming but was done on a camera phone

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8xc8kBOpH0

Above is Barry at Khill in my Dads 360 CS the film is bad but the noise is the best

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CWpMPanH3k

Above is Barry passing a GT3 at the ring in a Merc D est SORRY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVegQoBpctE

Just about a full lap with Willie Moore.

Let me know what you think
 
ORIGINAL: Gotta996

ORIGINAL: vito
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Hi "Vito", i will keep the Godfather and Corleon quotes to myself for now[;)]. Anyway welcome to the club, i am a bit of a newbie myself but good bunch of people with varied cars and good knowledge of the marque can be found amongst the members. There is always a few social events and the odd track days held so there is always something to do at some time or the other. There is a meeting in Stirling at the start of the month which would be an opportunity for you to meet up with some of the guys & gals. Someone will be along to confirm the dates as i am not sure if its the first Wednesday or Thursday of the month??

Nice car the 997S, i cant think of a better all round practical performance car at the moment to be honest and it is on my radar along with various other cars next.

Catch up with you soon enough.
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Look forward to catching up with you sometime at a track day or road trip soon

All the best
 
ORIGINAL: gordon

Gotta 996 & Vitto and the rest including the LADIES Why not try K/Hill this Sat 9/12 and weather looks to be ok hope to cu there Its a chance to try these cars out without watching for the men in Black !!!! and u can get free passenger rides with us ... just ask... we dont bite or spit fire [:D][:D][:D] cu Gordon
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Thanks for the invite Gordon but at the big game this weekend Rangers v Celtic maybe next time .
 
ORIGINAL: 2fast4u

ORIGINAL: gordon
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I've a 997 C2S.......had her for 2 years now and still get a buzz everytime I go out in her. I absolutely love the car. Been down the Moffat roads so you must live near me. I'm Livingston, where are you??

There's a few of the guys who have ventured to the dark side and now own Ferraris[:mad:]!!! Jane has a TVR and I think the rest of us, are all Porsche[:D] of all makes and models!!

Hope you can make it to one of the meetings next month. It'll be advertised shortly I would imagine. Normally we're at Dakota South Queensferry on the 1st Thurs of the month but there's been a change for April & May. So watch this space!!!

See ya soon.
Kim

Oh, forgot to mention, go to Knockhill if you can, find Gordon, and he'll take you out for a spin[;)]..........well you know what I mean[:D]!! Hopefully, I might make it up there too. I'll bring my crash helmet and sick bag [:'(] Gordon!!!!
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I am in Edinburgh so when I fancy a wee blast the Moffet road is perfect. I am lucky enough to get to drive my Dads Ferrari its great on the Moffet road but he still is a big Porsche fan has a 997 turbo and I love the raw TVR no ABS no traction control and great noise etc

Will keep an eye out for any meetings

Maybe see you soon
 
Vito
Welcome to the club hope you can come along to some of the runs and meetings ,the first meeting is on 3rd April at 8pm River House Stirling this is a new venue and there is still a group that may still go to the Dakota on the same night so the choice is yours.
Alan I though I was the Godfather of the club ,you could still end up with a horses head in your bed [:D] [:D]
Brian
 
Hi Vito - welcome !

are you the vito that used to run some track days at knockhill a few years back ?

cheers
scott.
 
Kim think Livingston and Moffat are a few miles apart [:D][:D][:D] . hope to cu at K/Hill Sat morning
 
ORIGINAL: vito
Check out the following sorry about the filming but was done on a camera phone
Let me know what you think
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Great stuff! Thanks for sharing that with us all. And welcome to the Forum.
 
ORIGINAL: kitchens

Vito
Welcome to the club hope you can come along to some of the runs and meetings ,the first meeting is on 3rd April at 8pm River House Stirling this is a new venue and there is still a group that may still go to the Dakota on the same night so the choice is yours.
Alan I though I was the Godfather of the club ,you could still end up with a horses head in your bed [:D] [:D]
Brian
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Cant wait to meet you all soon for me in Edinburgh Dakota is the best but I am happy to travel . Lovin the GODFATHER chat

All the best
 
ORIGINAL: lauris

Hi Vito - welcome !

are you the vito that used to run some track days at knockhill a few years back ?

cheers
scott.
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Hi Scott

Yes its me am I right in saying you came to my track days in a 993 S I have some photos of your car .

Vito
 
Vito

Welcome.

..pls do not post pictures of Scott's S ...you'll start him crying ...again .....now he has the Fezza....

With a name like Crolla, living in Edinburgh and a Ferrari owning dad ...Valvolla and Crolla connection perhaps ??

Perhaps we should arrange a breakfast meet at the Deli near Harvey Nicks [8D][8D]...??

Cheers
Kevin
 
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