Porsche Office Chairs

Last fall.Purchased a Porsche office chair.My husband who did. Since it is quite a large size to keep at home, I initially thought it wasTake it to work and use it.He said, "I'm not a Porsche driver. However, he became completely addicted to the comfort and ease of sitting as if he were in a real Porsche and said, "I've never felt so comfortable in a Porsche.I still use it in my room for a while.He said.

After that, I bought a new desk a little larger than before from Nitori to match my Porsche office chair and put it in my room.(The desk cost about 1/35th of the price of the chair. (Chairs are too expensive w/o a chair).He seemed to like the space quite a bit, and since then, he has been staying in his room at night to redecorate and do things on his computer.

And the other day, "I wrote an article at the end of the year about my air-cooled touring trip to Shikoku, Japan!My husband sent me a report with the text, "I have a problem. When I opened it, I found it was quite long. Apparently, he had been diligently writing it after the children and I had gone to bed.

911 (964) air-cooled touring

Day 1

The 964 had already traveled more than 2,000 km since I bought it, and this time I took advantage of the year-end holidays to go on a solo touring trip to Shikoku.

Departing from home around 8:00 AM, the first destinationMinami Awa SunlineI have been here many times before. I had been here last month on a touring trip with friends, and it is one of my favorite roads no matter how many times I have driven it. On the way, we passedInstead of taking the bypass called Hiwasa Road, we head south on R55, which is rattled by the bypass.This place is always reserved for private parties, and you can enjoy a really pleasant high-speed winding ride.

After a short break at the first observatory at the entrance of the Minamiamiami Sunline, we left the short pit road and entered a winding road. The road is full of tight corners, so we had to keep our heads down.A course where handling is more important than engine powerIt is.

I also drove the Boxster, but the RR of the 911 is totally different. If you drive it properly, it lives up to your expectations. This is exactly what I expected from a 911 RR.The car that hits the spot.It is. That's where the fun is.

Get into a good driving position with the seat slightly erect. Put the Tiptronic in second gear.The driver should be aware of the front load as he steers the car, and when the car changes direction, he should slowly open the throttle.If you get it right, the 911 will make carving turns with no more feeling than this.

This is no longer skiing.

I was quite into skiing when I was a student, so I know what I'm talking about. I would point the top of the skis in the direction of travel while being conscious of leaning forward on a steep slope, set the edges, and make the arc I wanted while letting the tail drift a little. And thenIt is similar to the feeling of skiing down the slopes over and over again to experience that pleasure.

On the way, we stopped at Michi no Eki Toyocho for a late lunch. The restaurant is said to sell fish and cook them for you, but it is too much trouble to choose one, so I order a shirasu-don, a bowl of rice topped with a bowl of shirasu that I can eat as soon as possible. I have had shirasu donburi before, and I quite like it here.

Once we were hungry, we hurried onward.

My touring is basically for 'running', so I do the least amount of sightseeing and eating. Anyway, I want to devote as much time as possible to running.

Heading south on R55 toward Cape Muroto, it is always pleasant along the coast on R55.Even though it is winter, the sky and clouds continue to look like summer, and if you don't open the window, you might be under the illusion of the temperature.It is not quite the Pacific Coast Highway (SR1) leading from Santa Monica to Malibu in Los Angeles, but the cars flow with an atmosphere and average similar to that.

There are many national highways, but it is rare to find a two-digit national highway that is so comfortable to drive.

Since we have stopped at Cape Muroto many times, we decided to pass on it this time and headed for a hotel in Kochi City. Basically, we choose a hotel that has a large parking capacity and is not likely to be turned into a nearby coin-operated parking lot even if it is late.(It's pretty difficult.)I try to do this. Of course, the car is parked in an empty area a short distance away in the parking lot, and the 'toner(I'm talking about people who go out of their way to park their car next to yours, even though it's completely empty.)I turned off the engine and ended the day, hoping that the "Mere Old Man" would not park next to me.

Day 2

At 6:30 AM, I don't take breakfast at the hotel because I don't have time to spare and stand up early. I fire up 911, which is completely frozen by the cold wave, and first use the heater to melt the ice. Today's destination is Cape Sada. Cape Sada is scenic, but the main objective is R197, which leads there.

First, we stopped at Katsurahama Beach to greet Dr. Sakamoto and wait for the sunrise. The sunrise at Katsurahama is exceptional. The sunrise coming up from the magnificent Pacific Ocean is a beautiful and soothing sight.

After a short stroll on Katsurahama Beach, we will head to the Kaizumi Shrine (Ryuo-gu Shrine) to give thanks and report on our daily activities.

We blasted east along the empty Kuroshio Line with the morning sun on our side, which we had not yet climbed. On the way, steam (sea fog?) rises over the sea, creating a fantastic atmosphere. It was a fantastic atmosphere.

Once on the Yokonami Kuroshio Line, the 911 really comes into its own. Switching the Tiptronic to manual mode, the car climbs up the road in 2nd and 3rd gears.We enjoyed the view at the Kmailizaki parking lot on the way, and hurried onward, not even bothering to play with the cat that kept following us.

After turning south on R56 and entering R381, a pleasant road running alongside the clear Shimanto River awaits. On the way, you will pass light trucks and minivans driving under the speed limit, wondering if you should stop at the sunken bridge, and before you know it, you will be approaching Uwajima City. We took a short break at the roadside station, Mori no Triangular Boshi, and headed north on the Matsuyama Expressway (free section). Passing through Yawatahama City, we turned onto R197, which leads to Cape Sada.

R197, also known as the Cape Sada Melody Line, is a country road by the sea with not much traffic and many straight stretches. The road is wide, with uphill lanes and overtaking points in places, so it is easy to continue at your own pace.When driving the 964 with the Tiptronic almost fixed at 3rd gear, the engine response is neatly and directly proportional to the gas pedal opening.

Tight winding roads are fun, but country roads with many straight lines like this are also very pleasant. Although the car is not as powerful as a modern Porsche, it reminds us once again that power is not the only thing that makes a car fun to drive.

Despite the cold weather, the windows and sunroof were fully open. I dared to drive the air-cooled Porsche with the AM radio on.Indescribably nostalgic feelingsIt makes me feel like I'm in the middle of the world.

Oh, what a happy time!

It is truly a moment of bliss. I no longer care about flying or attacking corners.It is fun to drive slowly. Perhaps this is one of the charms of air-cooling.

As you get closer to Cape Sada, the width of the road suddenly narrows. If you are driving a super car or a Panamera that is over 1900mm in width, it may be a little difficult to pass each other.(By the way, I can handle a Boxster.)

Driving along a winding, narrow road, we found and stopped at photo spots along the way where we could take pictures of windmills and cars with the sea in the background, before arriving at the Cape Sada parking lot. We could walk to the lighthouse from here, but it was too cold to go there, so we took a break here. From the parking lot, Kyushu can be seen across the ocean, and the view is quite spectacular, so I recommend it.

Day 3

At 8:00 AM, I eat a free breakfast (rice with eggs) at a hotel in Ozu City and start the engine of my Porsche. I've been driving it a lot since I took delivery of it, and yet it's still running like a champ.From the moment I start driving every morning, I am still impressed by the rigidity and grounding of the car, and combined with the sound of the sloshing air-cooled engine, it gives me an indescribable feeling of elation and security.

I'll be running hard today, just like you said!"

I feel as if the car is saying to me, "I'm not a car for you. It really is a car with deep pockets.More "maneuvering" than "driving".This is a more apt description. If the driver's driving skill is good, the car will run in any direction. If the driver makes a bad maneuver or mistake, it will show up as a mistake. If the driver maneuvers the car well, the car will respond to the driver's skill.

This is a true "Jinba Ittai", driver and car running in unison, breathing in unison.

After checking the route on Touring Maple, we headed north on K24. This road is also quite pleasant. With little traffic, we headed toward the Seto Inland Sea at a brisk pace. The coastline is northeast on R378, which follows the Yosan Line. Here, too, is a pleasant road to drive with the Seto Inland Sea on the left. It is a road that I would like to visit when the weather gets a little warmer.

In order to warp, we took the Matsuyama Expressway from the Iyo IC and exited at the Iyo-Komatsu IC in order to drive on the R194. Basically, there are few interesting roads on highways, but I personally like the Matsuyama Expressway. It has long straights, ups and downs with elevation differences, and high-speed corners.

On long climbs, the engine revs up and down as you move into the overtaking lane and drive up the fast corners with the slower cars by your side. A Panamera Turbo would hum along and clear the corner without incident, but not an air-cooled Porsche.

However, theThat's what makes it 'fun'.

Grip the handle firmly andThe car runs through corners as if it were crawling on the ground. The behavior of the car changes with a single gas pedal work, giving it an irresistible "maneuvering" feel.

This is the first time to drive on R194. Although I have been to Shikoku many times, for some reason I had never driven this road before. I was worried about the road conditions near the pass due to the cold weather at the end of the year, but I checked on my smartphone beforehand and found that there seemed to be no restrictions or road closures, so I decided to attack the summit.

This time, there were really few cars, probably because it was the end of the year and the cold wave was coming. Only one Suzuki Cappuccino drove in front of us. It was probably a touring car. While keeping a good safety margin, the car was running at a reasonably good pace, so we enjoyed the hill climb together until the halfway point.

Oh no.It is a dynamic mountain road. The lanes are wide, with gentle curves, long straights, and continuous ups and downs.It is a road that makes me want to drive it again if I ever come to Shikoku again.

As one would expect, the road is sherbeted in places near the pass, but it is not a problem when riding slowly. After carefully passing through the pass, the downhill toward Kochi begins, and the RR is very easy to ride downhill. While restraining ourselves from going too fast, we rode south, biting each corner one by one to be on the safe side.

It was past noon when we entered Kochi City. We had arrived too early than expected and had chosen the route to take based on the touring map, but we really wanted to drive the Yokonami Kuroshio Line again, so we drove the car to the Kairikozaki parking lot again. I remembered that I hadn't had lunch, so I went to a food stall and ate yakisoba and squid pancakes.

After that, we continued west on the Yokonami Kuroshio Line. We stopped at the fishing port of Nomi, Susaki City, and chose a road at random from here. On the way, we tried to go over the K314 pass, but gave up because of the narrowness and severity of the road. We tried to backtrack and turn around, but the 964 was not very maneuverable at all, and it was even more so when we had to backtrack.

It's hard enough to back up a regular car on a winding road, but964 is nothing short of difficult (sweat).

Anyway, the rear would not turn.On the way back up, I heard a tremendous "bang! and a tremendous sound is heard.In a panic, the left rear tire slips as he moves forward. Not giving up, he opens the accelerator pedal further and manages to get out. Immediately getting out of the car, I checked the left rear and found that the car was completely unharmed.

What was that sound? I thought, and when I looked closer, I saw that the left rear wheel had fallen off halfway into the ditch. And the lower part of the bumper was scraped on a curb or something like that. The lower part of the bumper was slightly scratched and slightly cracked. The lower part of the bumper was slightly scratched and slightly cracked, but miraculously, it was completely intact on the outside. It was unfortunate that the lower part was slightly scratched, but that kind of thing can be fixed eventually, and it was a blessing in disguise that there were no injuries and no major problems.

It seems that it is better to pick a road at random and drive it in moderation.

We regained our composure and headed for Kochi City. On the way, we again drove past Katsurahama Beach and the Kuroshio Line, and arrived at the hotel early. We rested early, knowing that we would be heading home tomorrow, and ended our three-night, four-day year-end touring in Shikoku.

Distance traveled is 1278 km. Fuel consumption is 11.4 L/100 km (8.77 km/L) according to the on-board computer. In reality, it is about 101 TP2T worse than this, so I think it is around 8km/L. By the way, here is the touring route this time.(Comments are also provided for each point)

This is my husband's Shikoku touring report on his air-cooled 911 (964C2).