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15/7mm spacers

For those of you who have fitted them, did you apply some anti-seize grease? Internet search throws up different opinions. I think it seems sensible to do so, just in case the spacers need to be removed in the future. Molyslip Copaslip or Permatex look okay but recommendations welcomed. Thanks all.

They obviously command a premium in Oz - £65k!

Those that have fitted these - did you apply a layer of anti-seize grease?

2 hours ago, stupidget said:

A mate of mine informed me of a 2001 996 Carrera 2 with 78k miles and 4 previous owners that's going for £15.5k.  I went to take a look at it yesterday and have to say that I was pretty impressed.  There is a full service history with 80% Porsche the rest at Indy's.  The interior is spotless, the exterior doesn't have any marks, the oil cap was clean, there was no ticking from the engine when idle and all the electrics worked ok including the sun roof, windows and heated seats.  The issues I did see were the A/C didn't work which could be a just a re-gas or possibly knackered condensers (I need to get them to check), rear tyres are old and need replacing and brake disks need skimming as there is surface rust on them as the cars been sat outside for a few months.  I checked the MOT history and it passed it's last one so the question is, what are the pro's and con's of a 996 of a 986s?

My biggest issue is that they're only going to give me 4k for my 986 s!!!!  My 986 s is a Tip 2004 in seal grey and I've had the A/C fixed, it has cruise control and OBC, 95k on the clock, Full service history, drives perfectly, new rear tyres, no cr*p in the oil cap, engine runs superbly.

Has anybody owned both a 986 and a 996 and able to tell me the good and bad of both? 

I used to own a 986 3.2S Boxster and a 996 911 Carrera. Two different driving experiences, the Boxster far and away was the fun drive of the two and I kept it much longer than the 911.

Cracking, love the images.

1 hour ago, Topbox said:

Did you stay stock or go for something a bit loud?

Demure black calipers and silver decals. Nice contrast given the colour of the car I feel.

Repainted calipers, new caliper stickers. Nice easy cosmetic uplift. 

17 minutes ago, stevethegreek said:

Busy weekend - Changed wheels to some 19" lobsters that I picked up recently, fitted some spacers at the same time and got a Hunter alignment done. Frunk and boot struts replaced. Finished off with a quick wash and wipe down. Still got the HVAC switches to swap out, hopefully next weekend...

Looking good, what size spacers did you opt for?

16 minutes ago, Rooose said:

I apply ceramic grease to mine and move it by hand fairly regularly, although I have used a tin of it so its a bit tricky to get it behind the plectrum part to the hinge. I think a spray version is available, this might do a better job of getting it where its needed?

I thought I was on the wrong forum having read the opening line of your sentence 😂

Cracker. Liking the colour.

1 hour ago, beaks said:

Went for a lovely blast - for my sanity and to keep strong my promise of using the car every week.

As said numerous times - the day I decide to park the car up for winter is the day it'll be sold.

Great pic beaks!