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Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 10-28-2019, 01:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,671
Posted By Eric S
Apologies for the delayed response; was out of...

Apologies for the delayed response; was out of town attending a family funeral. Will respond in order.

Talk about a travel nightmare, it took 33 hours to fly from Baltimore to Houston, including...
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 10-24-2019, 08:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,671
Posted By Eric S
Post 997.2 GT3 Parts For Sale

Trying to empty the garage; some quality items at what I think are competitive prices. Can send photos, etc. to anyone interested after I return from a family funeral.

Thank you,

Eric

Item...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 06-13-2019, 02:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,576
Posted By Eric S
Thumbs up Good review with medical specialist today -...

Good review with medical specialist today - heading to WG later this afternoon to hang with you guys (instruct only)!

Eric
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 06-11-2019, 04:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,576
Posted By Eric S
Thank you for the kind words and all of the...

Thank you for the kind words and all of the recommendations; keep them coming - though detailing others' cars is much less therapeutic than perfecting my own! ;-)

Coincidentally, being a college...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 06-09-2019, 03:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,576
Posted By Eric S
Thumbs up Sharing Good News

Thank you all again for your kind words and expressions of support; sincerely appreciated. I'm happy to share some good news - fortunately, I have improved and it has been long enough that I trust it...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 01-02-2019, 11:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,576
Posted By Eric S
All - Thank you for your well wishes; sincerely...

All - Thank you for your well wishes; sincerely appreciated.

Difficult to explain the litany of issues and compounded complications, but there were times in the past couple of months when my...
Forum: Porsche & BMW Cars For Sale/Wanted 12-31-2018, 06:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,914
Posted By Eric S
My GT3 (salvage) - Auction ends Jan 2nd

I placed a post in Misc. Discussions that provides additional background, but here is a link to my 2010 Meteor Grey GT3 for sale on Bring a Trailer.

After my accident, my GT3 was bought and...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 12-31-2018, 05:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,576
Posted By Eric S
I Miss You Guys

Sorry for the long absence. It has taken a long time for me to be comfortable writing this.

My time spent track driving was a pure pleasure. I loved developing my RSA and GT3, the anticipation of...
Forum: Track Talk 11-17-2017, 06:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,764
Posted By Eric S
Hi Todd - That would be perfect, thank you! I...

Hi Todd - That would be perfect, thank you! I will give you a call.
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 11-16-2017, 03:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,036
Posted By Eric S
Help Needed - Used 997.2 GT3 rotors

Long story and will explain later.

Need a set of used 997.2 GT3 F&R rotors. Looking for those take-offs stored as emergency backups. Can be worn and cracked, but not to the point of being unsafe....
Forum: Track Talk 11-16-2017, 03:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,764
Posted By Eric S
Help Needed - Used 997.2 GT3 rotors

Long story and will explain later.

Need a set of free/cheap used 997.2 GT3 F&R rotors. Looking for those take-offs stored as emergency backups. Can be worn and cracked, but not to the point of...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 08-27-2017, 10:07 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,508
Posted By Eric S
The Atacama desert would be an exceptional place...

The Atacama desert would be an exceptional place to observe any celestial event (very high/dry/clear) - but solar eclipse totality will not be visible from there (or from Easter Island). Also, per...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 08-25-2017, 02:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,496
Posted By Eric S
There must be a good passing signal joke in there...

There must be a good passing signal joke in there somewhere... :wink:
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 08-24-2017, 10:59 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,508
Posted By Eric S
Sorry for the delayed response, I left Tennessee...

Sorry for the delayed response, I left Tennessee right after totality on Monday and just arrived home...:wink: My description of the traffic was to imagine a giant python with its tail in DC and its...
Forum: Other Technical Discussions 07-18-2017, 06:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,454
Posted By Eric S
CAT Scales at truck stops. If going to VIR via...

CAT Scales at truck stops. If going to VIR via 95/85, one of the more convenient is at the Davis truck stop in Rawlings, exit 39. You can pay for a "weigh" ($11) and multiple "reweighs" ($2 each)....
Forum: Track Talk 04-12-2017, 01:15 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 23,845
Posted By Eric S
I thought the DP was being required to install...

I thought the DP was being required to install and use turn signals. With a closed cockpit and no turn signals, the DP violates PCA national minimum DE rules. And "going off line" as a "signal" is...
Forum: Track Talk 04-04-2017, 04:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,790
Posted By Eric S
Sounds eerily reminiscent of the RS Valdez...

Sounds eerily reminiscent of the RS Valdez incident at VIR. You sure someone didn't just pour a little fluid?



Ah...the ole pin-hole ploy. And on April Fool's Day, no less! ;-)

PS For the...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-27-2017, 02:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,160
Posted By Eric S
I had no idea that (a) there was such a problem...

I had no idea that (a) there was such a problem with sealed bearings (FAG, no less), or that (b) a new sealed bearing could be taken apart that easily - I had assumed that they we pressed together...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-25-2017, 01:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,160
Posted By Eric S
While not necessarily the same failure you...

While not necessarily the same failure you experienced, both Bob M. and I had issues with SKF wheel bearings on our 964's. I much prefer the longevity of FAG bearings - once the primary OEM for...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 03-23-2017, 02:10 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,191
Posted By Eric S
Done

Done
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-21-2017, 06:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,387
Posted By Eric S
There are other threads on this topic if you...

There are other threads on this topic if you search a little more. Like every type of service, you will find those who have had both positive and less than great experiences.

I have also had...
Forum: Track Videos 03-15-2017, 11:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,099
Posted By Eric S
This year will be my eighth trip to LCMT (Dirk...

This year will be my eighth trip to LCMT (Dirk was there for the first three trips, including Mosport; not as big of fan of Calabogie); best track destination in the Americas, and for all it has to...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-05-2017, 06:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,519
Posted By Eric S
Excellent; thank you, Tom! I typically...

Excellent; thank you, Tom!

I typically don't go beyond -2 degrees on the rear, so there is sufficient range with the one-piece control arms.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-05-2017, 04:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,519
Posted By Eric S
997.2 GT3 - Max Rear Camber w/stock control arm?

Does anyone know the maximum rear camber that can be achieved on a 997.2 GT3 w/stock (one-piece) control arm?

Thank you!
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-03-2017, 05:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,856
Posted By Eric S
I've purchased lots of Porsche factory parts from...

I've purchased lots of Porsche factory parts from Sunset and Suncoast over the years, but lately the best prices have been through mileoneparts.com, the wholesale link associated with Porsche of...
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