Welcome

[griffiths_r]

Just wanted to say welcome to the new members who have recently joined the forum (apologies for some delays - but hey I bet you'd choose a European holiday too! ) .

Anyway, welcome to an exclusive group of early 911 nutters and don't forget to introduce yourself and your car(s)!!

Cheers

Rich

[Stuttgart]

Greetings,

Richard thank you for your warm welcome and registering my application.
I'm enjoying spending a little time each day exploring the web site.
As an initial introduction I drive a 1971 Targa, with a 2.4E. The history of my car beginnings with a trip to California in September 1971 and another trip to South Australia in 1990 where it was converted to RHD and fitted with a 2.4E.
I purchased the car in March 2007 and rebuilt the top end, gearbox, new front OEM shockers and a whole range of other bits and pieces. Too many to remember. I suspect it didn't really require so much work and money spent on it but I was getting married and took advantage of the opportunity. It was driving exceptionally well until two weeks ago when a green 1998 Toyota Starlet T-Boned me on the drivers side. It is now in bits and pieces. The only thing I was concerned about was my well being, my wife and thankfully I escaped without a blemish. Cars can be replaced.

Happy and safe Porsching...

[sfroude]

Hi Guys (& ? gals!),

Thanks for accepting me in to the register. I'm having a look around the site and really looking forward to joining you guys when you next have a run or an event. Likewise catching up with what I have recently discovered is a whole new group of early 911 enthusiasts that I didn't even no existed until recently!

Despite owning newer 911's my favorite by far is my 73 2.8RSR replica. The car started life as an Australian delivered 71 911 (E or T I think) and was turned in to a track car shortly afterwards. It has raced virtually all it's life (which shows underneath!). I have what appears to be its second log book created in 1988 and know most of it's racing history since this time. It appears to have raced in the Aus Sports Car Championship and potentially Aus Touring cars? The last owner being Ken Jarrett who raced it extensively in the Australian Porsche Cup including the GP support races in SA (which it won).

I have left the car as original as possible including all the K&A Engineering (SA) fabricated suspension and as much of the patina of the original car as possible. It has raced with a 2.8RSR spec mag case full house engine the past 18 months in events like Classic Adelaide and Targa, but it is about to have a 3.5L RUF engine on PMO's inserted in the next month or so. This is to make it more competitive in the bitumen events.

Anyway, I'll get some pics up soon.

Regards, Simon Froude

[CamBiscuit]

Hi guys, and welcome. Glad to have you aboard.

Don't be scared to post photos!

Simon did you do Classic Adelaide last year? If so I remember your car....seemed quite toey

Cheers, Cam

[Fishcop]

Sh!t Cam, what hope have we got??!!

Seriously, welcome guys. Especially any new Brizo's (we're under represented here!).

[OBRUT]

welcome simon,

what class/category etc will the car be running in with the 3.5? (and how does it fit with claims new +17% dispalcement rule?)

also, will you have to adjust the bodywork to 74+ style to suit?

[MrUpwey]

Having trouble sleeping Ryan or just getting home from Alex's party

[e72phil]

I think Ryan's OS at present (hence the early post) as I saw he posted on the early S site he was recently in Hamburg. I know he will be at Classic Le Mans soon as will 901 member, Dave Belford.

[OBRUT]

phil picked it - i'm working in europe at the moment.

my stays in munich, hamburg and paris are done and i just got into london. 3 days of meetings here then i'm off to CLM with some brits. looking forward to CLM, but also looking to being homeward bound.

[sfroude]

Hi Cam,

Yes the car ran at 07 Classic Adelaide, I think we were about 4th or 5th outright in Early Classic. Car had a lot of build niggles so we lost fuel on several times, but when we finally got it singing it was pretty quick.

and Ryan,
The car will run this year at Classic Adelaide in Late Classic as a '75 RSR with the 17% rule. Then use the bodywork rule to allow the early look.

Regs, Simon

[Terminator]

I remember Simons name from Porsche Club Vic track events. Used to see his name in results and articles in the club mag, very successful I seem to remember. Good that you came over to the dark side Simon. Sven has also seen the light I believe.