272km/h in my dream car
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Gotta love experiencing a dream. I had similar while I was living in Denmark. On my return up ended up staying with people who lived near the Lotus factory. I've been a Lotus fan since I can remember and had the opportunity to go to the factory and drive a lotus elise around their test track for 20mins, then a stint as passenger for a couple of laps. A dream come true and a memory that I was excited about for ages. When the chance occurs you just have to take it.
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The 911 Turbo comes with an optional auto transmission, looks like this is what he used for the speed runs. Otherwise there's the paddle shifters (flaps at 3 & 9 o'clock on the back of the steering wheel used to shift up/down, no clutch).kraley said:
Cool vid Gatesy, 272 is quick!
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Nice Gatesy, you hoon LOL
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My only ever run in a 911 Turbo was about 25 years ago, as a passenger. My mate's brother had one, and somehow my mate managed to borrow it late one night. We were young, foolish and notionally indestructible. He got it up to 200 km/h on Epping Road (before M2 when Epping Rd was still pretty much a clear run and before speed cameras). We survived.
Years later (only about 6 years ago I think), my (then) boss took me for a ride in his Maserati to see a client. He took the freeway ramp from Cammeray from a standstill at the top and was doing 170 by the bottom of the ramp. All clenchable parts of me were clenched, I never allowed him to drive me anywhere again.
I'm just about to buy a van (commercial vehicle). It'll be a slug, but I'm OK with that these days. I'll be able to get a shitload of fishing gear in it. I'll need one of those "Yes it's my van, no I won't help you move" stickers.
Years later (only about 6 years ago I think), my (then) boss took me for a ride in his Maserati to see a client. He took the freeway ramp from Cammeray from a standstill at the top and was doing 170 by the bottom of the ramp. All clenchable parts of me were clenched, I never allowed him to drive me anywhere again.
I'm just about to buy a van (commercial vehicle). It'll be a slug, but I'm OK with that these days. I'll be able to get a shitload of fishing gear in it. I'll need one of those "Yes it's my van, no I won't help you move" stickers.
Good one Gatesy. Ah, the lure of speed 
. Killed millions so far .
Trying to sound normal (I was incredulous, but he did ask), I said cooly, "Okay."
He got the keys and said, " Warm it up," then wandered back into the office. I excitedly settled in, started it (what a sound), got all the seating right, then the mirrors, and he still hadn't come out of the office. I waited....still in the office, so I went in. "It's ready," I said.
"You'll be alright on your own won't you? I'm a bit busy."
"Ah, yeah." I couldn't believe he'd given it to me. I thought he was going to come with me.
The result was a blast towards the Gold Coast....238 km/hr and still accelerating. I was so scared after a short while with the closing speed etc, that I slowed and did a Uturn. Coming back into suburbia I tested the handling. I could not break traction in right angle street corners, no matter how hard I tried.
They are super cars (even then), as are Lambo's and Ferraris, a few of which I've been lucky to have rides in (unfortunately all illegal, being on public roads - so not a good idea).
. Killed millions so far .You were lucky Dave, and so was I. I had an unbelievable experience long time ago (all old people say that). I walked into a car yard at Buranda, not dressed flashy, not pretending to be rich bastard, and was drooling over a Porsche 911 S, when the salesman came out and asked, "Would you like to take it for a test drive?"sbd said:
Trying to sound normal (I was incredulous, but he did ask), I said cooly, "Okay."
He got the keys and said, " Warm it up," then wandered back into the office. I excitedly settled in, started it (what a sound), got all the seating right, then the mirrors, and he still hadn't come out of the office. I waited....still in the office, so I went in. "It's ready," I said.
"You'll be alright on your own won't you? I'm a bit busy."
"Ah, yeah." I couldn't believe he'd given it to me. I thought he was going to come with me.
The result was a blast towards the Gold Coast....238 km/hr and still accelerating. I was so scared after a short while with the closing speed etc, that I slowed and did a Uturn. Coming back into suburbia I tested the handling. I could not break traction in right angle street corners, no matter how hard I tried.
They are super cars (even then), as are Lambo's and Ferraris, a few of which I've been lucky to have rides in (unfortunately all illegal, being on public roads - so not a good idea).
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Good to see adults behaving like kids sometimes.
........What does your wife want?
........What does your wife want?
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My stepdad has a vintage 1974 911 turbo back in the old dart - its got an original factory fitted prototype semi auto gear box (has stick with 3 gears plus reverse but no clutch pedal). Goes like a freakin rocket. Resented him for many years for not letting me take it for a spin (probably literally) when I was younger. Got to drive it last year, and thanked him from the bottom of my heart for saving my life.
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