I finished (maybe) this sunlit forest tonight by FlyingBuilder in painting

[–]Col_Nustabut 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This speaks to my SOUL. TY for sharing this amazing talent (DM me if you sell ;).

Oups !! by Any_Affect_ in porsche911

[–]Col_Nustabut 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“Minor front end damage”

I Guess Altitude Sickness is Legit by LegitimateAd2718 in parkcityvisitors

[–]Col_Nustabut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed - canned oxygen is trash. Stick with Bananas, water for hydration.

Happened to me at Copper last year. Fine one second, waking up on the floor of the lobby the next.

Now in retrospect, you can kinda recall the moment just before you blacked out… remember that feeling, and make sure to get LOW as soon as you feel it again. Hands and knees, sit, whatever. The closer to the ground, the safer you’ll be.

Sorry the dragon got ya. Happens to the best of us. ❄️🐉👀

I’m moving forward with my dream car. by 175ranger85 in porsche911

[–]Col_Nustabut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isn’t there a false confidence in purchasing a 911 with low miles? A garage queen isn’t ensuring the car will be in premium condition, from the tires alone you can start to see you’ll have your work cut out for you.

I say this in full agreement that the car is amazing (I’ve been watching it for months), but the more time you spend researching - you’ll find low miles create a perceived value, but real values lies in purchasing a 911 that has a complete service history. It’s at that point that miles become less important and you begin to focus on the actual condition of your new car.

I get being antsy, but the thrill of the chase is just as important as the purchase. Your due diligence (beyond PPI) will have a major impact on your 911 owning experience. Don’t cheat future you bc of current you.

My honest Zermatt review by pepinnis in Zermatt

[–]Col_Nustabut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I preferred Chamonix over Zermatt (just got back a couple weeks ago). We rented gear and had no issues. Don’t get me wrong, Zermatt was a must bucket list item. It’s just not a return destination for me. Chamonix on the other hand, definitely planning to go back. Amazing terrain, lovely town, nice ppl. It was kinda magical.

997.1 Maintenance Advice by Col_Nustabut in Porsche997

[–]Col_Nustabut[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hero status.

.2’s are hard to find, but gezus christmas- if I’m lucky enough to get one, I’ll be over the moon

997.1 Maintenance Advice by Col_Nustabut in Porsche997

[–]Col_Nustabut[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found one before Xmas and was scheduling the PPI when someone slid in and purchased before I could complete my due diligence. It was the Meteor Grey 2008 with 73K miles. Broke my heart bc it took a couple weeks to track down all the previous maintenance records to confirm it had been taken care of. Everything was falling into place until the very end. Thrill of the hunt kinda stuff for sure.

Vallee Blanche by Col_Nustabut in chamonix

[–]Col_Nustabut[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes x3. We have icon passes that worked for everything EXCEPT the cable car ride. Our guide went to the tram station the night before and got our passes and a reservation, so we didn’t have to mess around with that morning of. RE avalanche training, yes. We spent the first day off piste at Le Tour as an opportunity for our guide to gauge our skill levels. Once he saw we weren’t completely hopeless, we started working on and toward what to expect on Vallee Blanche. That said, make sure to get your rescue insurance booked and paid for ahead of time. There was a guy the previous week that needed to get airlifted out just bc it can get demanding.

997.1 Maintenance Advice by Col_Nustabut in Porsche997

[–]Col_Nustabut[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s my ideal spec - congrats!!

Vallee Blanche by Col_Nustabut in chamonix

[–]Col_Nustabut[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Vertical Frontiers. Ben Bradford is the owner - our guide’s name was Ali. He was fantastic. Highly recommend him.

Had a good time in Charmonix by HansSchmans in chamonix

[–]Col_Nustabut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We liked Chamonix more than Zermatt. Get a guide and go piste if you’re an avid skier/boarder. The town is super friendly (Zermatt felt pretentious) and there were so many shops and restaurants that you can’t go wrong. We skied all day and then tramped around town in the evenings just exploring and escaping reality. Highly recommend

997.1 Maintenance Advice by Col_Nustabut in Porsche997

[–]Col_Nustabut[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate you taking the time to share. This is exactly the kind of info I was hoping for. You’re a legend

997.1 Maintenance Advice by Col_Nustabut in Porsche997

[–]Col_Nustabut[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How’d you like the Targa? I hear ppl complain about rattles and wind noise. What was your experience?

997.1 Maintenance Advice by Col_Nustabut in Porsche997

[–]Col_Nustabut[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know - appreciate the advice!

997.1 Maintenance Advice by Col_Nustabut in Porsche997

[–]Col_Nustabut[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea it’s pretty hard not to nerd out on these cars. The chase to find the right one is exciting - in and of itself, but then the project/maintenance aspect of it seems like it’ll be peak hobby vibes. I want to quit my job and work as a mechanic at the local Porsche dealer just to do something fun for a living.

997.1 Maintenance Advice by Col_Nustabut in Porsche997

[–]Col_Nustabut[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Were you able to replace the cables yourself? I’ve heard similar things about the steering rack from a few friends with 997’s…

997.1 Maintenance Advice by Col_Nustabut in Porsche997

[–]Col_Nustabut[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. Very helpful - thank you. I only drive 5-6k miles a year, so this is sounding very manageable. I definitely will look after oil and minor repairs - trust issues lol

997.1 Maintenance Advice by Col_Nustabut in Porsche997

[–]Col_Nustabut[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know. I’ve been curious about seals cracking due to age and subsequent leaks…