Yeah, I was enlisted. I had achieved the rank of Master Sergeant (E8). I was injured in a military vehicle accident and was hospitalized for my last two years. During that period I came down on the list for Master Gunnery Sergeant (E9) but was never promoted due to being non-deployable, which is a huge no no in the…

Having been a “Lifer” in the Corps (65-95) the most common vehicle we used was the M151A1 jeep. When it was replaced with the HUMV, the consensus was that it was a very bad trade. Now some 21 years later, some clever people have “reinvented” the wheel. Of course this vehicle wasn’t even dreamed of when the HUMV was…

I’d been riding motorcycles for about 23 years when I scored a two year old BMW K100. I had ridden bigger bikes but none as powerful as that BMW. I started out slow and easy, eager to learn the bike but also determined not to kill myself in the process.

Early Spring, 1975, small convoy of military vehicles traveling down the autobahn (German) at the prescribed speed and spacing required by the Army. The bahn is two lanes each direction. I know how annoying convoys can be and usually sympathize. Not this time.

Given that this vintage MB was one of the best designs of the decade, adding a functional pickup bed easily triples the fun and utility of even the station wagon version. I would love to have one of these in German taxicab beige, with brown MBTex interior.

I have had the pleasure of going on at least 5 ride alongs with local law enforcement as well as the Kansas HghyPtl. In all instances, despite being somewhat disabled, I had to sign a waiver and agreement that if the officer had to go to pursuit, He/she would unceremoniously dump my butt immediately regardless of…

To all of you who have seen fit to recommend my post, I am humbled and thankful for taking note of my ramblings. Drive on! (popular phrase in RVN circa 1967)

I sincerely appreciate the offer but my 43 yr old son has already made me the same promise. I suspect it will stay in the family. Hans, my son, grew up in Germany along with a 1977 2.7 911 that he rode in the back of until he hit 12. We saw a lot of Europe in that car. Fond memories.

I got the same advice from the mechanic that did the work. It’s hard convincing my wife but I have been driving it a lot more since the service. The other issue is that my 73 yr old wife really likes the comfort of our Cadillac and thus any trips that both of us make is usually in that car. I vow to drive my 996 at…

Tyler, as a fellow 996 owner I can’t begin to tell you how much pride I have for Apollo 911. We have had our 2003 since 2008 and have babied it constantly. At the 30K service, I did the IMS bearing thing and now have complete confidence in my car, “Heimweh”. I only hope that I can live long enough to see even half…

If you bought it, your first expense you should incur is replacing those ghastly orange wheels.

Speaking from experience, I can easily nominate the Geo Tracker or the Suzuki equivalent. You will need to shop far and wide to get the best one possible but once found I’m sure that the purchase price will be in the low four figures.

Gotta love the pink stripes on his “driving shoes.”

I posted virtually the same report on the 996. It’s nice to know that there are intelligent car people out there that look for results, not tired old memes that should have been put to pasture a long time ago.

I installed a package tray to my 2007 Pontiac Solstice and you would be amazed at what I am able to transport with it. Six bags of mulch? No problem. 8 eight foot 1x2's and 4 eight foot 2x4's, all neatly tied down. A 24' above ground pool still in it’s box? With the help from the kid at Walmart, we hoisted it up…

I have no idea of what fits what with modern Porsches but when my wife and owned a 1977 911 2.7 litre in Germany, I was amazed at the interchangeability of typical Porsche items with those from VW, Audi, and even Opel! I never paid Porsche prices for oil filters, brake pads, spark plugs, and so on. I suspect that if…

I’ve already donned my flame suit, so I am prepared for the usual flack attached to my recommendation. If I wasn’t currently using mine, I can think of no better way to enjoy the Porsche experience than by buying the best 996 series 911 you can find. Be sure it has a documented installation of the IMS bearing. …

Clean up the overspray on the trim, chrome, glass, etc. Then wrap or dip it. Done!

In 1988 I was stationed in Germany in a small town called Crailsheim. Back in the cold war days, the Army did annual exercises called “Reforger” (Return of Force to Germany). In 1988 Crailsheim was designated the control center for the entire exercise. Accordingly, everyone at Crailsheim was part of the umpire…

Drove for 18 months as an OTR driver. The road is like a narcotic for some folks. They just want to see whats down the road or around the next bend. When they finally do set down, an irritable mental itch begins to assert itself. What I have described is what held me in one of the worst paying, physically…