Mary...
Congrats and a safe and enjoyable trip back home,
You will soon experience an aching feeling within your jaw line ,it's called " Perma-grin" ...........Enjoy! 'Alan
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And just think about all the guys that will hit on her, in hopes they will get a chance to drive her car.
The color is perfect for Tucson. It's true you can fry an egg on the hood in the summer. Light colored cars are popular here. Roland I'm glad that you're not mad at me. It was just too good to pass up.
I will be driving from Anaheim to Tucson does anyone have advice? I was planning on heading down to Palm Springs first and spending the night there. I would head to Tucson in the morning. I think it might be a little too exciting to drive after dark on my first trip.
I'm pretty brave but I hate to be run over by an SUV or Mack truck.
Also, what is everyone's thoughts on a bra? (for my car) I'm not crazy about the look. Does it protect enough to be worthwhile? I know that stone chips happen and I won't cry too much. I'd probably use it only for long highway trips.
Mary
I will be driving from Anaheim to Tucson does anyone have advice? I was planning on heading down to Palm Springs first and spending the night there. I would head to Tucson in the morning. I think it might be a little too exciting to drive after dark on my first trip.
I'm pretty brave but I hate to be run over by an SUV or Mack truck.
Also, what is everyone's thoughts on a bra? (for my car) I'm not crazy about the look. Does it protect enough to be worthwhile? I know that stone chips happen and I won't cry too much. I'd probably use it only for long highway trips.
Mary
Dont like women with bra's or speedsters with them either
How could i be mad at you Mary?
I had the chance all last night as I was working the night shift to email or call and get the car.
There is a reason everything happens, and this was just not my car, and i know it.
Have fun, wish i could cruise down to palm springs also. It should be a beuatiful drive. Only advice, I would take someone with you, if possible.
How could i be mad at you Mary?
I had the chance all last night as I was working the night shift to email or call and get the car.
There is a reason everything happens, and this was just not my car, and i know it.
Have fun, wish i could cruise down to palm springs also. It should be a beuatiful drive. Only advice, I would take someone with you, if possible.
Mary,
Well, what can I say about Bra's. I bought one from a SOC member and haven't tried it yet, mainly because I haven't been out and about lately. I bought it for long trips also. I had picked up a number of small stone chips and a couple of bigger ones. If I continued at that pace my front end on the red Speedy would look like a sunburned teenager with zits in one big hurry. I think they are a good idea for an area like you are in, probably lots of sand and small rocks on the roads. One concern that I had was having to remove the thing to fill the tank but Dan told me you just have to loosen one side, open the trunk and then hook it up again when filled. Sounds simple enough. I've seem some bra's that you don't have to do that with but they also sit low on the car and probably don't protect much either.
Hope to see you and your new ride at Knotts in April, bra on or off!
Sounds like Vince has found a new vocation, car appraiser!
Bruce
Well, what can I say about Bra's. I bought one from a SOC member and haven't tried it yet, mainly because I haven't been out and about lately. I bought it for long trips also. I had picked up a number of small stone chips and a couple of bigger ones. If I continued at that pace my front end on the red Speedy would look like a sunburned teenager with zits in one big hurry. I think they are a good idea for an area like you are in, probably lots of sand and small rocks on the roads. One concern that I had was having to remove the thing to fill the tank but Dan told me you just have to loosen one side, open the trunk and then hook it up again when filled. Sounds simple enough. I've seem some bra's that you don't have to do that with but they also sit low on the car and probably don't protect much either.
Hope to see you and your new ride at Knotts in April, bra on or off!
Sounds like Vince has found a new vocation, car appraiser!
Bruce
Mary: Congratulations on getting what sounds like a great car. As far as the Bra goes: braless is a sexier look, but a bra will keep your front end looking better longer.
Vince: What a great guy, imagine being willing to take on all that liability for a complete stranger.....:)
Bill
Vince: What a great guy, imagine being willing to take on all that liability for a complete stranger.....:)
Bill
You should take the bra off every once in a while to clean behind it. They are notorious for drawing moisture and sometimes grit between them and the car.
Congrats on the car!
Congrats on the car!
John,
Thanks for your insight on the bra. I love it here in Tucson and for most of the year it is speedster weather. We sometimes go 6 months without rain. I won't have to worry too much about leaking.
To address Bill's thoughts on Vince having any liability. He just checked on the car to make sure that it was as described. So, no liability to worry about. This was my decision. I appreciate the concern. People tend to blame others these days. Not me. I hope to make it to Knott's so maybe I won't be a stranger anymore.
Mary
Thanks for your insight on the bra. I love it here in Tucson and for most of the year it is speedster weather. We sometimes go 6 months without rain. I won't have to worry too much about leaking.
To address Bill's thoughts on Vince having any liability. He just checked on the car to make sure that it was as described. So, no liability to worry about. This was my decision. I appreciate the concern. People tend to blame others these days. Not me. I hope to make it to Knott's so maybe I won't be a stranger anymore.
Mary
Thanks Mary for getting me off the hook....
When I read Bill's thread, little sweat balls began to gather on my forehead....Only kidding of course....I feel confident that Mary
will be very happy when she see's her new baby......
If I had the extra money laying around, I would have bought it myself......
I hate the Bra's personally, but they do add some protection from
the freeway road rash that will happen, especially on the VS cars...
When I read Bill's thread, little sweat balls began to gather on my forehead....Only kidding of course....I feel confident that Mary
will be very happy when she see's her new baby......
If I had the extra money laying around, I would have bought it myself......
I hate the Bra's personally, but they do add some protection from
the freeway road rash that will happen, especially on the VS cars...
Hello Mary. We had a 2000 VS Speedster with the same color combo that your new car has. BTW, congratulations. We bought the car used in 2001 and it was in very nice condition, as it sounds like your car is. It came with a bra and I used it frequently at first, then less and less. The car was replaced with a different model and I have not gotten around to buying a bra for it yet after nearly six months of ownership. I guess what I'm saying is that I must not think it is important enough to me to invest in one; actions (or inactions) speak louder than words.
Off the topic, when we retired in 2002, we were down to the short strokes of making a decision to move near where you live, to Green Valley. I think we would have liked it there, but having some family close by won out over other considerations.
Enjoy your new car.
John H
ps. The digi-pic is a better illustration of what the bra looks like. This one, which I believe came from VS, presented no problems when refueling.
Off the topic, when we retired in 2002, we were down to the short strokes of making a decision to move near where you live, to Green Valley. I think we would have liked it there, but having some family close by won out over other considerations.
Enjoy your new car.
John H
ps. The digi-pic is a better illustration of what the bra looks like. This one, which I believe came from VS, presented no problems when refueling.
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Mary,
I drove from Phoenix to LA one time. Take LOTS of water. Its a long dry drive. :)
-Jeff
I drove from Phoenix to LA one time. Take LOTS of water. Its a long dry drive. :)
-Jeff
The car appears to be sold. I never thought it would happen this fast.
Vince, thank you for all your help, the oil on the driveway came up with some cleaner. As an old Porsche guy I know they leave their calling card where ever they go.
I tried to talk Mary out of driving the car back to Arizona. She told me it was an adventure, I have to agree with her on that.
Thanks, Joe
Vince, thank you for all your help, the oil on the driveway came up with some cleaner. As an old Porsche guy I know they leave their calling card where ever they go.
I tried to talk Mary out of driving the car back to Arizona. She told me it was an adventure, I have to agree with her on that.
Thanks, Joe
Joe, these cars are made to be driven, thats the main diference
between these and the originals....yours is perfect for this...
My 912 was just marking its spot, just like a frigging dog....
Like i've said before, after a conversation with me, you feel a
little soiled.......
between these and the originals....yours is perfect for this...
My 912 was just marking its spot, just like a frigging dog....
Like i've said before, after a conversation with me, you feel a
little soiled.......
Congratulations Mary!! Sounds like a great deal...what a car for $14,500! Can you please post one or two of Vince's email photos in your folder so that those of us not privy to the p-mails can see it?
You know, sometimes the car color picks us. When I was originally looking for a Speedster, I wanted to go all the way and get red, it is a "Porsche" after all, right? Unfortunately, the two red ones I looked at were older and faded out gel coats so I was turned off. Then I was afraid red might be too flashy for me. Then I wanted black because our other two cars were black which ALWAYS looks good. Then I remembered what it is like in summer when we drive our black cars out to our get-away condo in Palm Springs where we found out real quick that we will never be able to buy black cars again. Then the silver Speedster sort of fell into my lap from a guy in town, and voila (oops forgot how to make the accent over the "a")it just made sense. I think the ivory is a nice classic color, I had an Austin-Healy 3000 that color years ago and it was a classic beauty.
Enjoy, and hope to meet you at Knott's!
You know, sometimes the car color picks us. When I was originally looking for a Speedster, I wanted to go all the way and get red, it is a "Porsche" after all, right? Unfortunately, the two red ones I looked at were older and faded out gel coats so I was turned off. Then I was afraid red might be too flashy for me. Then I wanted black because our other two cars were black which ALWAYS looks good. Then I remembered what it is like in summer when we drive our black cars out to our get-away condo in Palm Springs where we found out real quick that we will never be able to buy black cars again. Then the silver Speedster sort of fell into my lap from a guy in town, and voila (oops forgot how to make the accent over the "a")it just made sense. I think the ivory is a nice classic color, I had an Austin-Healy 3000 that color years ago and it was a classic beauty.
Enjoy, and hope to meet you at Knott's!
So.....Vince's new 912 needs not only a Bra (or is that a "Bro?") but a case of Porsche "Depends", too, huh?
Mary,
I thought about a couple of things I wanted to pass on to you before your trip. When you are re-fueling, be careful not to nick the top of the fender with the gas pump nozzle or trigger guard like I did. Because of the awkwardness of refilling, I scratched mine slightly the first time (luckily it buffed out) but I found that it is best if you cup your left hand as protection around the bottom of the trigger guard prior to bringing the nozzle in contact with the filler neck, then rest your hand on the top of the fender. Also, find out how big your gas tank is. I've heard 6 gals and 8 gals. If you've been reading old previous posts, the gas gauge tends to bounce around towards empty and I think they are unreliable, so I just use the formula of 20 miles per gallon X the tank size and stop to re-fuel when the odometer gets close to that number. You don't want to run out of gas on your first trip. Anyway, hope this helps..... Good luck with your new "baby".
I thought about a couple of things I wanted to pass on to you before your trip. When you are re-fueling, be careful not to nick the top of the fender with the gas pump nozzle or trigger guard like I did. Because of the awkwardness of refilling, I scratched mine slightly the first time (luckily it buffed out) but I found that it is best if you cup your left hand as protection around the bottom of the trigger guard prior to bringing the nozzle in contact with the filler neck, then rest your hand on the top of the fender. Also, find out how big your gas tank is. I've heard 6 gals and 8 gals. If you've been reading old previous posts, the gas gauge tends to bounce around towards empty and I think they are unreliable, so I just use the formula of 20 miles per gallon X the tank size and stop to re-fuel when the odometer gets close to that number. You don't want to run out of gas on your first trip. Anyway, hope this helps..... Good luck with your new "baby".
Mary,
Beth has a good point about gassing up. I think most of us have an old towel or piece of vinyl we put on top of the fender by the gas filler to save the paint from scratches or the errant gas spill. Also your gas guage will show full for quite awhile but dive sharply when getting toward empty. If it goes below 1/2 very much, better start looking for a gas station. I think some people carry an extra gas tank with a couple of gallons in it for the rare emergency. When you get home, put it in the mower or in the gas tank. I don't know what engine you have but probably at least use 89 octane at the minimum and 91 if it is higher compression. Lot of us just put in 91 and leave it that. I use 89 on my 1776 with Weber ICT's and it seems to like that fuel. I have run 87 a few times and even seemed to run OK with that also, but it mixed with some 89, so try and see what works for you!
You'll have fun on your adventure and when you get home in one piece, it will give you some braggin rights!
Bruce
Beth has a good point about gassing up. I think most of us have an old towel or piece of vinyl we put on top of the fender by the gas filler to save the paint from scratches or the errant gas spill. Also your gas guage will show full for quite awhile but dive sharply when getting toward empty. If it goes below 1/2 very much, better start looking for a gas station. I think some people carry an extra gas tank with a couple of gallons in it for the rare emergency. When you get home, put it in the mower or in the gas tank. I don't know what engine you have but probably at least use 89 octane at the minimum and 91 if it is higher compression. Lot of us just put in 91 and leave it that. I use 89 on my 1776 with Weber ICT's and it seems to like that fuel. I have run 87 a few times and even seemed to run OK with that also, but it mixed with some 89, so try and see what works for you!
You'll have fun on your adventure and when you get home in one piece, it will give you some braggin rights!
Bruce
Beth and Bruce,
Your suggestions and help are much appreciated. I knew the gas tanks were small but I didn't know about the accuracy of the gauge. I also see your point about filling the tank and how the process of filling could scratch the car.
I have driven between Tucson and LA at least 20 times but never in something like a Speedster. The car already has close to 4,000 miles on it. So I don't need to worry about all that goes with a brand new engine. I plan on traveling with the top down the entire way and yes I have sunscreen, warm clothes, gloves and a cap. I love adventure so what a way to start the new year.
I will post some photos when I return. I can hardly wait.
Mary
Your suggestions and help are much appreciated. I knew the gas tanks were small but I didn't know about the accuracy of the gauge. I also see your point about filling the tank and how the process of filling could scratch the car.
I have driven between Tucson and LA at least 20 times but never in something like a Speedster. The car already has close to 4,000 miles on it. So I don't need to worry about all that goes with a brand new engine. I plan on traveling with the top down the entire way and yes I have sunscreen, warm clothes, gloves and a cap. I love adventure so what a way to start the new year.
I will post some photos when I return. I can hardly wait.
Mary
Beth and Mary,
Mary, when are you planning on picking the car up? Top down in December, love it! Why not. The heater is mighty wimpy, toasts your toes is about all it does!
Beth, I had a Healey 3000 also. A 61 2 seater BN-7, Black with a matching black hardtop. Loved that car. One memorable drive I had was from Chicago to Pheonix, AZ with a side trip to the Grand Canyon and back to Chicago. Was a great road trip! What year was yours?
Bruce
Mary, when are you planning on picking the car up? Top down in December, love it! Why not. The heater is mighty wimpy, toasts your toes is about all it does!
Beth, I had a Healey 3000 also. A 61 2 seater BN-7, Black with a matching black hardtop. Loved that car. One memorable drive I had was from Chicago to Pheonix, AZ with a side trip to the Grand Canyon and back to Chicago. Was a great road trip! What year was yours?
Bruce
Have Mary
and yes, take lots of pics along the way, so all of us can be envious of your trek.
Sounds like a wonderful adventure in your new Speedy
and yes, take lots of pics along the way, so all of us can be envious of your trek.
Sounds like a wonderful adventure in your new Speedy
I can't wait for Mary to see her new speedster for the first time...
it is truly BEAUTIFUL......
I believe she will be able to get into that car and have no problem getting home.....I will be surprised if she has any problems.....
I also want to see pictures.....
it is truly BEAUTIFUL......
I believe she will be able to get into that car and have no problem getting home.....I will be surprised if she has any problems.....
I also want to see pictures.....
Mary
I have done the drive from Phoenix to Tucson in my Speedster (also for sale), but I can't imagine the adventure from LA! As someone else mentioned, bring lots of water :)
I don't know of any better routes from CA to AZ other than I-10, but once you get to Phoenix, I'd recommend taking the backroads rather than I-10 (Highway 87, 287 and 79). You can stop for gas in Florence and Oracle. It's a much more scenic drive, less congested, and more Speedster-friendly (65mph rather than 80mph!)
Enjoy!
Frank
I have done the drive from Phoenix to Tucson in my Speedster (also for sale), but I can't imagine the adventure from LA! As someone else mentioned, bring lots of water :)
I don't know of any better routes from CA to AZ other than I-10, but once you get to Phoenix, I'd recommend taking the backroads rather than I-10 (Highway 87, 287 and 79). You can stop for gas in Florence and Oracle. It's a much more scenic drive, less congested, and more Speedster-friendly (65mph rather than 80mph!)
Enjoy!
Frank
Glad to see you get one Mary.........you will have a lot of fun with it.
Mary, You picked out a good one!!!!!!! Enjoy the adventure of driving it home. You have a great attitude about taking on adventure!
Jim Ward
Jim Ward
Mary, you might think about taking a bag that is just a little stiff, like a back pack, for the place behind your head. I have done two cross countries in a speedster, a 57 metal one, and I always ended up with a bag behind my head to block the wind buffeting, although speedsters are not as bad as a lot of top down cars, you can create a still area around your head. The first couple of hours you probably won't notice it but your neck gets tired after many hours of fast freeway stuff.
You don't know how the seats support your back , so a small flat pillow for lumbar support may be needed.
I hope the sun is shining and plenty warm.
Good luck and have fun
David Barrett
You don't know how the seats support your back , so a small flat pillow for lumbar support may be needed.
I hope the sun is shining and plenty warm.
Good luck and have fun
David Barrett