Oct 1st

Ahh yes, today is that day and at this moment, it's 3:43 PM.

As mentioned in my previous post, the weather this past weekend was atrocious. Just awful in every way, and to think that this is merely the beginning of winter! Six months of rain, eh? The suicide rate must be through the roof; thus most probably explains why Curt Cobain (Nirvana lead signer) committed suicide (lived in Seattle)....

Oh, ok, it was an awful joke.

Thankfully, today's weather was much more, oh how should I say it, livable sounds 'bout right. Whilst it's still a bit nippy, the general temperature has risen and hell, it hasn't rained in some 7 hours. Having skipped my daily walk yesterday - because of that bloody weather - I was able to make up for it by doing my regular walking routine twice. Additionally, I couldn't help but notice I was the only one wearing sandals with jeans, but then that's quite irrelevant isn't it?

Anyways, a new episode of Heroes is on tonight and I cannot wait.

And now, I leave you with these two mouth watering shots of the new Porsche 997 GT2:

Specatcular, don't ya think?

Flat Nose Article

Interested in the Porsche 930 Turbo SE Flat Nose?

Read my lastest article on AutoSavant.net

http://www.autosavant.net/2007/06/exclusive-porsche-flat-nose.html

Bruce's Favourite Cars (pt. 2/3)

1998 Lexus SC400:

Why?

The Lexus SC400 is one of those vehicles which is very special to my heart as my father bought a 1994 model, back in '97. I cannot even display my real appreciation for Lexus' luxury coupe, but to say the least - it was an amazing car, far ahead of it's time.

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2000 BMW Z8:

Why?

Often is my BMW enthusiasm dismissed as I truly don't admire any of the current models, but truth be told, I used to be a huge BMW fan. In fact, BMW not only used to be my favourite German manufacturer, but my favourite European manufacturer. With the release of the current generation BMW's I lost interest in the company, but don't be deceived, my appreciation for the Z8 is still very strong to this day. While considered a failure by most - in my mind it remains as the best modern-day BMW built.

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2005 Porsche Carrera GT:

Why?

The Carrera GT is one of those vehicles which truly was 'love at first sight'. I loved it from day one and when I got a chance to see one in the flesh (at a car show), I completely ignored every other car at the show and spent a total of an hour and a half staring at it (not all at once of course - split over a day). I could not get enough of it and as a result I went back to the car show the next day.

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1995 BMW 850CSi:

Why?

Truthfully, the 8-series BMW was never one of the best cars ever built. Especially when it came to reliability, where it was surely worse than terrible. Still though, that doesn't damp my enthusiasm for this vehicle at all.

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1995 Lexus LS400:

Why?

While I'll openly admit the '94 model was slightly better as an overall vehicle (and one that my father happened to own), I have greater affection for the 1995 because of its slightly reworked styling. Not only is a classic among Japanese vehicles, but it's a classic among the automotive world. Few vehicles have overall engineering (build quality, reliability, transmission smoothness, sound isolation, etc) like it!

Part three (and the final one) arriving on Monday!

Bruce's Favourite Cars (pt. 1/3)

Being an automotive enthusiast and feeling that I have been somewhat neglecting automotive content through out my blog as of late, I thought this would be an interesting time to assemble a list of my favourite vehicles of all time - in this case I've come up with a list of fifteen. I am a very picky individual, so please note to make it on such a list, the particular vehicle in question truly has to be close to my heart. The vehicles which have made my short list are all very important to me. Not only because I like them and I view them to be perfection (for the what they are), but because they also note a specific era in my life.

This is only part one, but you can expect part two on Friday and part three on the following Monday.

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2005 Pagani Zonda F:

Why?

Reasons stated here

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2000 Honda S2000:

Why?

Shouldn't the reasons be obvious with my previous post about Port Orchard? I love everything about the first generation S2000 with a passion. The timeless styling, the well thought out and well styled interior, the brilliant chassis dynamics and of course, the awesome four cylinder engine.

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1997 Honda (Acura) NSX:

Why?

Did you get a chance to read through my article written on Autosavant.net about the NSX? If not, check here:

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1996 Porsche 993 Turbo:


Why?

You know, no one (even myself) can deny the fact that with each evolution release of the 911 it has become a better car. Honestly, a direct comparison of the 993 generation Turbo versus a current generation 997, leaves the 993 looking a little like a dinosaur. I couldn't care though, because in my eyes the 993 was the last real 911. Not to implicate later generations of not being "real" 911's, but the 993 has an individual character which quite simply, later versions cannot match. Those specific character traits being things such as a tank-proof exterior body metal with tight fitting joints and whatnot, an awkward and overly upright driving position and lastly, the raspy and exciting sound of a water-cooled boxer six cylinder.

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1997 Lotus Esprit V8 Turbo:


Why?

The forgotten British supercar gets short listed because as far as I recall, it was my first major obsession with a car and one that remained for a long time. Even today, I find myself captivated by the exterior styling, the interior, the engine and the vehicle's general philosophy.

Part two coming on Friday!