The other day, my husband went touring alone in an air-cooled Porsche. We will be sending you the first part and the second part, so please take a look if you would like to read them.
It had been a while since I had time, so I decided to go on an overnight touring trip, which I had not done recently.
This time his partner is.Porsche 911 Carrera 2 (964)It is. It has been about a year and a half since they came to our home, andThe mileage is over 10,000 kilometers.The body is 28 years old this year, with no major problems, and has maintained its health by performing preventive maintenance on a regular basis.
The engine has been running great lately, better than ever.It's noticeably lighter than when I bought it.
I was very confused about where to go this time, but I was in trouble.wata's blogSo, I'm looking at it as soon as I can.I found an article about the 195 route in Shikoku.Come to think of it, although I had been to Shikoku many times, I had not driven Route 195 for more than 20 years and my memory was vague, so I decided to go to Kochi for now.
I always thought that when you run an air-cooled engine, youThe expression "fire up the engine" is more apt than "start the engine.The sound and vibration convey a sense of the real intake, compression, explosion, and exhaust occurring inside the cylinders.
This is a feeling that cannot be experienced with modern air-cooled Porsches.
Crossing the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and heading south on the Kobe-Awaji Naruto Expressway, one of the highest speed highways in Kansai, the 964's rear suspension was still in the era of semi-trailing arms and coils. Besides, the rear suspension of the 964 is still in the era of semi-trailing arm + coil.The body shape and aerodynamics may have some influence, but at any rate, it is vulnerable to crosswinds.While enduring strong winds on the bridge that disrupted his course, he slowly made his way to Shikoku.
Stepping into Shikoku, we decided to take a break and drive along the Naruto Skyline. On the way, we got off at the Naruto IC. This is a famous road that I visited last year with the GT3. As usual, there are many sports cars and motorcycles here.Tiptronic in manual mode, fixed in 2nd gear.Lower the side window, listen to the sound of the engine, and step deeply on the accelerator.
The straight line with continuous ups and downs, while clearing moderate corners.Maneuver the 911 with the load in mind.Be careful especially on uphill corners with strong undulations. If you let your guard down in such places, the 911 of this era will not turn, and the chassis without PASM is not electronically controlled.An analog sensation of slight frontal slippage alerts the driver to danger.
Every once in a while when I drive an air-cooled Porsche like this, I always think...The more you drive a modern water-cooled Porsche, the less clearly you drive an air-cooled Porsche.That is how advanced the water-cooled Porsche has become, and how well anyone can handle it.
After passing through Tokushima City, where traffic jams and stop-and-go traffic abound, I stopped at a McDonald's drive-through, stuffed myself with a cheese teritama, and hurried onward.
Finally, the route 195 is the one you have been waiting for. After passing through the town, we gradually entered the mountainous area. On the way to Kochi, we saw a sign that said "133 km to Kochi," and our tension was at its highest.It is a dream come true to have a road like this for 133 kilometers.What a luxurious environment! I muttered to myself as I hurried onward.
A short break at the roadside station, Mapujigawa Onsen. The cherry blossoms were in full bloom around this area, and the contrast with the water was beautiful. From this area, there was clearly less traffic, and depending on the timing, we were able to drive almost unimpeded.
There are a few narrow sections of Route 195, but there are areas where you can pass each other easily enough, and there is not much traffic to begin with, so there is not much to worry about. Most of the road is two lanes with a reasonable width.The pavement is relatively well maintained throughout the entire section, with straights, mountain windings, river roads, andIt is just so varied that I never get bored.
The distance on the sign indicating the distance to Kochi gets smaller and smaller. Each time, theDon't end yet, more to come.and run to say goodbye to Route 195.
On the way, when we stopped the car at a rest stop, a boy of about elementary school age"What kind of car?" "Oh, a Porsche." "I have a miniature Porsche!"They come up to me and say, "I'm sorry.
After showing him the car for a while, we arrived in Kochi City with the hope that this would be an opportunity for him to dream of driving a Porsche in the future.
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