Hello P-9! Figured it was time for me to formally introduce myself. My name's Danny Lopez, i'm a professional product, interactive, and graphic designer, and I'm from LI, NY.
I'm a big VW guy, and a moderator over at the VWVortex forums. I've been building my 2003 GTI VR6 since 2006 when I bought it with 19k miles. It now has several modifications including a turbocharger. It makes somewhere over 500whp (last dyno 474whp, but running more boost now), is still my daily driver, and has over 55k on the turbo setup. It was built to be driven hard, and reliably. I have a big passion for VR/W engines, and run an enthusiast site/blog called VRSociety.
1st Snow. by Danny Lopez, on Flickr
Putting the Winters on by Danny Lopez, on Flickr
But, i'm really just an all around gearhead at heart. My family has always has always been in the automotive business, so I grew up around cars, and like most who do, it stuck and became a passion from a very young age.
In August, I finally had the pleasure of picking up a CPO 2014 981 Cayman S in beautiful Sapphire Blue Metallic with 20k gingerly driven miles at a total deal from Porsche of South Shore. I've always dreamt of owning a Porsche, and the 981 is just perfect to me in every way. It's got all the right options (for me anyway) and it drives and sounds amazing.
981 Sunset in the Driveway by Danny Lopez, on Flickr
Wet Sapphire Blue Metallic by Danny Lopez, on Flickr
981 at the Shop by Danny Lopez, on Flickr
981 Cayman S Details by Danny Lopez, on Flickr
My 981 Cayman S Interior by Danny Lopez, on Flickr
I'll be using this thread to update on the car, a build thread if you will, as this car will most definitely be getting modified. The mod bug has been biting me hard =P
I'm a new PCA member as well in the Metro NY region. I'm looking forward to meeting people on this side of the automotive community and getting to some events hopefully this year.
Cheers!
- Danny
I'm a big VW guy, and a moderator over at the VWVortex forums. I've been building my 2003 GTI VR6 since 2006 when I bought it with 19k miles. It now has several modifications including a turbocharger. It makes somewhere over 500whp (last dyno 474whp, but running more boost now), is still my daily driver, and has over 55k on the turbo setup. It was built to be driven hard, and reliably. I have a big passion for VR/W engines, and run an enthusiast site/blog called VRSociety.
1st Snow. by Danny Lopez, on Flickr
Putting the Winters on by Danny Lopez, on Flickr
But, i'm really just an all around gearhead at heart. My family has always has always been in the automotive business, so I grew up around cars, and like most who do, it stuck and became a passion from a very young age.
In August, I finally had the pleasure of picking up a CPO 2014 981 Cayman S in beautiful Sapphire Blue Metallic with 20k gingerly driven miles at a total deal from Porsche of South Shore. I've always dreamt of owning a Porsche, and the 981 is just perfect to me in every way. It's got all the right options (for me anyway) and it drives and sounds amazing.
981 Sunset in the Driveway by Danny Lopez, on Flickr
Wet Sapphire Blue Metallic by Danny Lopez, on Flickr
981 at the Shop by Danny Lopez, on Flickr
981 Cayman S Details by Danny Lopez, on Flickr
My 981 Cayman S Interior by Danny Lopez, on Flickr
I'll be using this thread to update on the car, a build thread if you will, as this car will most definitely be getting modified. The mod bug has been biting me hard =P
I'm a new PCA member as well in the Metro NY region. I'm looking forward to meeting people on this side of the automotive community and getting to some events hopefully this year.
Cheers!
- Danny