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You could always try the red ones for size?
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1 hour ago, andygo said:
Anybody got a price from Costco on 265/35/20, N rated.
I tried to get a price recently from and gave up! I like using them as in my local one at least the tyres are always a few weeks old. Slowest fitters out there which is a bit of a nuisance.
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39 minutes ago, RedBarediver said:
Funny enough not always. I think there's been one or two occasions where I bought something from them and then saw it a bit cheaper the next day on D911 (usually with a code or something, but still).
Usually, I buy from D911 because I don't have the time or the inclination to drive 5 or 6 miles to go get it myself. Pure laziness.
I always get my stuff from Type911 in Beckenham. Very local to me though and I collect, not post.
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I took the car for its first MOT on my ownership yesterday and all advisories sorted and the cars looks quite tidy underneath as well apart from the manifold bolts. I have managed a couple of thousand miles in it and have to say, quite like the car!
The colour is not the best to keep clean, especially since I took our water softener out of service as you need to dry it down quickly to avoid water marks.
A local body shop tidied up the rear bumper and very pleased with how it looks now. Also, I found some spray wax in a kit that VW supplied with my daily and I might be a convert to it when I see how it works when the air temperature is a bit hotter.
Spray the wax on the car when it’s wet and then micro fibre the car dry a couple of panels at a time then buff the whole car with a clean cloth when finished. Doesn’t take that long and certainly pops, helped by the fact that I clawed and polished the car last year.
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To me the question is the difference between my 3.2 Boxster at 250 bhp and the 3.4 911 of the same year at 300. I want those 200 cc which give 50 more bhp. Not sure, but I think when the Boxster went from 250 to 260, the corresponding extra 200 cc gave the 911 320!
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I had a lot of PSM error codes on my 996. Pretty certain it was related to volts. Despite new battery, if I didn’t use for a couple of weeks, error message. Keep it on the ctek and no error codes.
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14 hours ago, phazed said:
Hi Graham. That was a link to a Facebook 986 owners UK general Page. Were you trying to send me something specific?
It goes to an advert for me.
I have a 986 3.2 S Manual ecu/ key/ immobiliser set from a 2001 model for sale in Essex UK. Central locking etc all working comes with key fob just swap your blade. Will post in the UK etc or you can collect if you want to come and fit it and see it work etc. £500 delivered in UK
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@phazed https://www.facebook.com/groups/986uk/permalink/1817170908794100/
not sure what year yours is and if they work with different versions but I am sure some one will tell you.
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31 minutes ago, ½cwt said:
What year is the car? (I can't remember). Might be worth dropping a pre-emptive note to Steve Strange at Douglas Valley as to whether he has a model year matching set of alarm/immobiliser components just in case JMG say it is a write off...
This. @phazed i am sure I saw one on faceache with key and all the components needed to give the car and new digital id.
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You growing oysters?
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3 hours ago, phazed said:
Off course! Used to seeing it for months naked!
They are held in with some rubber mounted torque screws. If you get some from your mate, can you order an extra set for me please?
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9 hours ago, phazed said:
Maybe...
Get the cover of and check those seats fit…
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Car has been in the local paintshop this week as the rear bumper was a bit scratched when I bought it and someone made it worse in a car park. Great price but it took just under 4 months before they could fit me in and now I wish I had the front bumper sorted at the same time as it looks so good.
This morning I popped along to a local Porsche meeting at a Brewery in Westerham and a 986 parked next to me and the analogy of his car having cataracts was made..
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6 hours ago, Menoporsche said:
Were you monitoring prices much? I'm guessing you sold at the start of the drop, probably got out just in time, financially!
As far as I could see, the drop started happening about a month after I bought my 986 in May.. From June onwards, I noticed that not that much was selling. Then in July and August the only cars I saw selling were low teens - including a couple on here from memory. I waited as I planned to run them both for a few weeks to make sure I was happy with the 986 before getting rid of the 996 and was paying a lot of attention to pricing. Thankfully, I needed the space, not the money, so I sat it out and didnt lower the price. I took an autotrader advert that lasted till the car was sold - £85 or £90 which was about 50% more than a month advert. I just checked and it took about 2 months from the autotrader advert going live. I thought it was longer than that.
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24 minutes ago, RedBarediver said:
I have made peace with the fact that this 986 will be an ongoing project for the next few years. But then again, what else was I going to do with my time and money
Perfect summary and the 986 is a lovely car!
Re the price, last autumn I achieved £18k for my 2000 996 without some of the big investments that one has had, plus it’s a 4 which I thought had greater value? It probably depends how quickly he needs it or wants it gone.
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7 hours ago, Daboy3000 said:
Was it the one for about £7k with a ticking noise? Imagine if you could buy it for that and it's only a loose spark plug. Not sure I have the balls, certainly don't have the money!
No, it’s a silver coupe. advert below and looks good in the pictures
Please no more time wasters !!!
Time has come to scratch the 991 itch.
So my current car has to be sold.911 996.1 Carrera 4
1 of 4,085 produced in 2001, this is a C16 MO30 Chassis Car in Arctic Silver with Extended Black Leather. 6 Speed Manual Getrag G96/00 Gearbox.
Car has done 84500 miles. Mechanically, this car is perfect, no expense has been spared to keep this machine in tip top order.
Specification Includes:
M96 Upgrades
LN Engineering Ceramic IMS
Hartech Nikasil Cylinders – engine rebuild done @ 66350
Evans Waterless Coolant ConversionSuspension Upgrades
MO30 Tequipment Sport Suspension Kit
MO30 ARBs
H&R Lowering Springs just fitted
All new arms and bushes just fitted
New front to rear brake lines just fitted
AirCon just checked and re-gassedExhaust Upgrades
Milltek Sports Cup Silencers
DesignTek Catalytic Converters
Godsnow ManifoldsPerformance Upgrades
K&N Performance Air Filter
GT3 82mm Aluminium Throttle Body
Spyder Performance Cold Air Induction Kit
Design Tek 996 Short ShiftKitWheels & Tyres
Genuine Porsche 911 996.2 18 Inch GT3 Alloy Wheels & Michelin PS2/PS4 Tyres. (£6,000 worth!)
Fronts 8.5J x 18" ET40 Part Number 996.362.136.05
Rears 11J x 18" ET63 Part Number 996.362.142.04FULL detail in 2022 (at a cost of over £1500) including full duel ceramic coating (CSL & EXOv4) interior detail, engine bay detail & Gtechnique L1 leather protection. Excellent condition inside & out.
The all-important and original Factory Specification label is still intact on the underside of the Bonnet; all Build Codes are visible and legible and are corroborated by the label in the Service Book. Vehicle Identification Number is consistent across the V5 Certificate, Factory Labels, the Front Windscreen and Driver Door Factory label.
FULL comprehensive Porsche specialist service history.
Last service completed OctoberThis 996 Carrera 4 is ULEZ Friendly, full compliance certification included.
I have an A4 Box Folder of paperwork, including:
MOT Certificates
Chronologically sleeved receipts and Invoices for work, parts and services.
V5C [in my name at my current address]
ULEZ Compliance Documents
The original Porsche leather wallet
Service Book cataloging a comprehensive service history
ancillary booklets and manuals
2 Keys
Original Porsche tyre pump
Original toolkit
Space saving spare tyre
Pair matching weekend holdalls designed to fit frunk
Genuine Porsche carpet mats and winter rubber mats
Period look Bluetooth radio fitted
Original Porsche radio supplied
Centre console delete
Outdoor breathable cover suppliedPrivate plate has been removed but this car comes with the personalised plate ‘CIG 996’ included in the sale.
This car starts and drives without fault.
It will give the new owner many years of trouble free enjoyment I’m sure.
My loss is your gain.
Priced to sell £19000
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4 hours ago, phazed said:
Just tried to get the reg number to check the MOT history. Looks like IK51NNZ but no go. Or TK or TX or TK?
Only 40 mins from me...
Is it in my direction? Happy to look over it with you
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2 hours ago, RedBarediver said:
Until very recently I was seriously considering a 996 or 997 Carrera but everyone I've spoken with and all the research I've done on the matter points to the Boxster being a much more engaging drive. For the moment I'll stick with my 147 as a work car and the Boxster as a weekend car. If and when the 147 dies I'll revisit the idea of a 996/7 again.
I went 987-996-986. The 911 is lovely (and there is a cracker for sale at the moment on Facebook must resist) but I prefer the Boxster as a car and to drive.
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4 hours ago, kdh said:
No, I'm talking about bypass pipes.
Google Oettle.
Found it. Thank you.
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1 hour ago, kdh said:
f it were me (and this is what I've done recently) I would save your money, save the trip and / or the posting to Carnewal and get bypass pipes fitted at your local friendly garage. They sound just as good as the Carnewal system. Google Oettle to see what I'm on about.
Are you referring to the one sold by Spyder performance with the key fob? If so, I have thought about those and decided against them.
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13 hours ago, edc said:
I have one for several years. I sent an exhaust to him and he did the job and sent it back.
I suppose that would be an option but I asked about exchange and he said bring it to him. I see your car has sports cats and different manifolds. What sort are they please?
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2 hours ago, plynchy said:
https://www.carnewal.com/products/986/p86037/986-Carnewal-GT-Exhaust
Had one of these on my 996t, looks completely standard, but modified internals and a lot more 'gruff' than the standard item. They also offer fitting, so if you've ever needed an excuse to go and stock up on Belgian chocolates and beer...
I am thinking about one of these and Carnewal don’t sell them for the 986 due to the many variations and charge €390 to do your car in their workshop. I would love to hear a 986 if anyone in the south east has one please?
987 seats in a 986?
in 986
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I took our water softener out of service when it went wrong as the replacement one a family plumber got for us would have needed a bit of reorganising in the garage. We have just received a special offer on bags of salt at £18! We used to pay £6!