Monthly Archives: November 2014

944 Radiator Work

Posted on November 25, 2014 by lawrence

This video just hit YouTube yesterday, a few months after my untimely radiator incident: Thanks to Jürgen, aka Pelican Parts user “Dr944S2” from Germany. Click through on the user name to find links to more great how-to tech videos or subscribe … Continue reading →

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McQueen Porsche Driving Porn

Posted on November 18, 2014 by lawrence

Today, we have Chad McQueen (yes, the son of …) in a 911 chase with Nicolas Hunziker … Published in September 2014. Seeing this reminds me that the art of “heel-and-toe” is almost obsolete, given the modern industry trends, arguably led … Continue reading →

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Van Svenson, Vicariously

Posted on November 15, 2014 by lawrence

About a foot of snow is still on the ground, and the temp is just over zero. Summer performance tires don’t work so well in these conditions, and my garage is basically unheated. I’m staying indoors, a bit bored, so … Continue reading →

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First Freeze

Posted on November 8, 2014 by lawrence

Last night’s temp went low. Fall is headed for winter now. A couple of hours driving today.

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Pronouncing Car Names

Posted on November 6, 2014 by lawrence

Here’s how I learned (via an article I read in a car magazine in the 50s — was it Road & Track?) to pronounce the German name of one of our favorite cars: I am always to amazed to hear … Continue reading →

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