Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 7:57 am Post subject: 996 GT3 milestone at 9.11
Another photo opportunity I couldn't resist.
I was aware that 12k miles was coming up and a combination of the digital clock and some very low sun over the Northumberland roads was worth a try.
I'm no David Bailey and my camera is nothing special but I wanted to try and get some shots to emphasize the GT3 curves.
Amazing daylight at this time of night, hope you like my attempt at novice photography.
Cheers, Keith. _________________ 2005 996 GT3
1986 Grand Prix White 3.2 lhd whaletail
2005 BMW 325 M sport
1986 944 turbo (sold)
968 Clubsport (sold)
964 (sold)
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T8 General
Joined: 29 Jun 2010 Posts: 15646 Location: Kent
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 8:03 am Post subject: Re: 996 GT3 milestone at 9.11
jkeith wrote:
Amazing daylight at this time of night, hope you like my attempt at novice photography.
I do _________________ 2007 Guards Red 997 Turbo Tiptronic
ex 2004 Polar Silver 996T Tiptronic
ex 2002 Seal Grey 996.2 C4 Tiptronic
ex 1978 Silver 924 Manual
jkeith Montreal
Joined: 22 Jan 2010 Posts: 586 Location: Jesmond
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 11:28 am Post subject:
Thanks T8, much appreciated.
One day I'll manage to get some shots without the trees coming out of the roof!
Cheers, Keith _________________ 2005 996 GT3
1986 Grand Prix White 3.2 lhd whaletail
2005 BMW 325 M sport
1986 944 turbo (sold)
968 Clubsport (sold)
964 (sold)
ragpicker Reims
Joined: 14 Apr 2013 Posts: 4009 Location: North East England
The shots were taken just outside the entrance to Kirkharle, very Capability Brown!
Cheers, Keith. _________________ 2005 996 GT3
1986 Grand Prix White 3.2 lhd whaletail
2005 BMW 325 M sport
1986 944 turbo (sold)
968 Clubsport (sold)
964 (sold)
HSC911 Long Beach
Joined: 23 Jul 2014 Posts: 6479 Location: Bedford
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 1:23 pm Post subject:
That's lovely
I'd space the plate out to read Y 3GT Y
jkeith Montreal
Joined: 22 Jan 2010 Posts: 586 Location: Jesmond
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 7:07 pm Post subject:
Thanks HSC911,
The front and rear plates were bought from two different suppliers.
Both suppliers were very clear from the start that the VOSA requirements were not up for debate. They both have regular visits from VOSA inspectors and their business continuity depends on staying within the legal requirements.
I'm happy to stay on the right side of the law and have enjoyed the result.
Cheers, Keith. _________________ 2005 996 GT3
1986 Grand Prix White 3.2 lhd whaletail
2005 BMW 325 M sport
1986 944 turbo (sold)
968 Clubsport (sold)
964 (sold)
Porschekit Österreich
Joined: 12 Aug 2014 Posts: 916 Location: North East UK
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 8:34 am Post subject:
So you managed to get it done Keith, right at the 9.11pm marker, good job Lovely atmospheric shots of your pride and joy, Lancelot would be proud of the planning...
You'll have to drive it a bit more now to get it past the 13,000 miles mark and get rid of that suspicion. Just look at it as an excuse to put another 2000 miles on it....when's the next run out.....
John
Pip1968 Suzuka
Joined: 26 Oct 2009 Posts: 1171 Location: Blighty
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 11:33 am Post subject:
I am with Porschekit. This post should be pulled for lack of miles.............
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Pip
jkeith Montreal
Joined: 22 Jan 2010 Posts: 586 Location: Jesmond
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 5:41 pm Post subject:
Guilty as charged by Porschekit and Pip!
I was anticipating a bit of an onslaught for having a 12 year old car with 12k miles. In mitigation, I have only owned it for 12 months and have two other cars in use and another for sale.
Play fair lads, I was trying to get some nice photo's and drove over 50 miles to do that rather than taking them inside my garage.
Cheers, Keith. _________________ 2005 996 GT3
1986 Grand Prix White 3.2 lhd whaletail
2005 BMW 325 M sport
1986 944 turbo (sold)
968 Clubsport (sold)
964 (sold)
Johnd52 Montreal
Joined: 06 Oct 2014 Posts: 576 Location: North Yorkshire
Great result Keith. The car looks really good in the photos.
Did you do 12021 the following lunchtime? We should start a thread on 'interesting mileage' images
Based on history to date, I won't hold my breath for 120,000 _________________ 2015 Cayman GTS. No more PDK but still red.
jkeith Montreal
Joined: 22 Jan 2010 Posts: 586 Location: Jesmond
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2017 5:12 pm Post subject:
Hi John,
I didn't think of any other numeric combination. They are many and varied, I suppose I might take more notice now you have raised the issue.
Given my 3.2 has over 172kms showing, I could try for the reveral of a date this year? Perhaps not...
Cheers, Keith. _________________ 2005 996 GT3
1986 Grand Prix White 3.2 lhd whaletail
2005 BMW 325 M sport
1986 944 turbo (sold)
968 Clubsport (sold)
964 (sold)
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