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FWIW, I think putting a throttle stop in is a really bad idea. If you're concerned about your kid's driving, don't give him a freakin' Porsche.
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Agree! Just get someone to lower the red line 500rpm or so.
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Hey guys, remember when your PCA Instructor said your gas pedal can be your friend?? Don't restrict it, get him a clunker VOLVO if worried about his safety
Dirk
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If I had a Boxster S as a 16-yr-old, I wouldn't be here now. Waaaay, waaaay too much car for me at that age.
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Sell the Boxster, and use some of the cash to buy a Miata, and put Porsche badges on it. He won't figure it out till he's older.
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- Tony P. Currently - 1984 944 SP2 racer - 1977 911 KM Special vintage racer - 2012 Cayman R (also the wife's) - 2000 Boxster S (now mine) - 1995 993 (garage queen) - 2007 Cayman S (wife's track beast) - 2017 F350 (tow monster) - 2018 Jeep Wrangler Gone but not forgotten - 1989 944S2 - 1979 RX7 - 1986 944 - 1991 944S2 (in car heaven...) - 2001 Chevy Suburban 2500 (FIL's beast now) |
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Boy did this thread take a left turn off track.
That said, if I'm 17 and my dad's offering me a 14 year old Boxster, I certainly am not saying "no thanks". I hope he enjoys it.. and maybe comes out to PCA events asap!
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Young James gets his permit in early 2021. He can learn in the Volvo then hop into the 44 for HPDE.
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Because the Miata is so much safer on the the highway? When I drove it on the highway it felt less a car, more a rolling speed bump!
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A little fear is healthy, and might keep him concentrating on the world around him instead of texting or similar distractions.
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True. I do like my fear wrapped in a big SUV though
So... SUV with a manual transmission is the answer.
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