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Author: Thomas P. Otten

Youtube Channel

By Thomas P. Otten Posted on 21 March 2022 Posted in Weblog

Please visit our youtube channel for Classic Porsche videos.

Happy Easter!

By Thomas P. Otten Posted on 22 April 2019 Posted in Weblog

Happy Easter!

Porsche 911 engine model

By Thomas P. Otten Posted on 15 April 2019 Posted in Weblog

  Here is a comparison of the flat six model engine to the life size real engine.  The plastic functioning model looks rather smug perched up alongside his bigger brother.  I’m test running this engine out of the car, in …

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MCA Jetstar photos

By Thomas P. Otten Posted on 11 April 2019 Posted in Weblog

The MCA Jetstar is to be featured in Autobil Klassik.  Here are some photos from a very fine example…   http://www.uber-werks.com/mca-jetstar-a-fine-example/

Changing the Profile

By Thomas P. Otten Posted on 11 April 2019 Posted in Weblog
Changing the Profile

I used to always run 195/60/15 tires.  When I installed the 5-lug fuchs, I changed to 205/55/15.   I was never happy with it because it left too much wheel arch area exposed, and I had to lower the car considerably …

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Porsche Myths That Won’t Die: Part I — Origin of the 914

By Thomas P. Otten Posted on 25 July 2018 Posted in News, Weblog

Porsche Myths That Won’t Die: Part I — Origin of the 914

Porsche Macan Turbo – Beside WW2 Bunker in Germany

By Thomas P. Otten Posted on 1 May 2014 Posted in Weblog

The Porsche Macan Turbo – On the streets in Bremen. The concrete structure covered with ivy is an air raid bunker from the Second World War. Vielen Dank Andreas

50th Anniversary Edition 911

By Thomas P. Otten Posted on 20 November 2013 Posted in Weblog

With Porsche, it is as much a religion as it is a sports car. With that said, I really admire the 50th anniversary edition of the 911. As shown in this video, Porsche has brought back in certain classic elements, …

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IMS Guardian Install for Boxster S

By Thomas P. Otten Posted on 8 November 2013 Posted in News

  Some Boxsters and 911’s suffer from catastrophic Intermediate Shaft Bearing Failure.  This bearing, which is a ball bearing, basically comes apart, destroying the engine.   Here is a nice video showing what happens while driving. IMS Failure Caught on Video …

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MCA Jetstar – Photos from Forchheim, Germany

By Thomas P. Otten Posted on 3 November 2013 Posted in News

  The Jetstar page has been updated with new photos of a Jetstar that was recently restored.  

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