MickH

21 hours ago, Dubdubz said:

@MickH did you have to have anything adjustable on the front side too or was it just the rear toe arms, obviously would need setting up geometry wise after installing

of interest what wheel size are you running too?

Shame there isnt a -20mm - the M030 isnt quite enough visually

After much research the front doesnt need additional adjustment. Thats even with -35mm. It would possibly make a miniscule difference. 

Stunning

Lots of people reckon it lowers performance, loads of info out there.  Have a look at the MRN option

Mick

35 minutes ago, fizz said:

Asda do tyres? Since when? 😆 

 

Thats fitted via local tyre shops and its the best price I've found yet. 

I used them recently.  Guy at the indie they sent me to, told me to phone him direct and he will beat Asda next time.  That might be worth trying

I've gone from PS4 on the rear to ASM6, The Goodyears are a better tyre IMO.  Cant comment on wear yet but they just inspire more confidence

+3 unless whatever dodgy method they were using was signed off by you first. 

Just for balance. I have H&R 35mm lowering springs on Koni Sports and adjustable rear toe arms
car handles amazing. Never bottoms out unless its extreme roads. And even at that its not a major issue. 
car is deffo quicker than standard. And my pec instructor said it was the best 987 he had sat in for handling. 
 

Those look nicer than mine, have you got a link?

2 hours ago, paulo66 said:

hi can i ask where you got this done, im looking at getting all 4 arches done soon, how has it held up so far? im just up the road in strathaven

RM in College Milton. Rab did a great job. No signs of any more issues yet. :)

Id say full as the only benifit to going part leather would be to stop the Alcantara wearing and looking shiney.  But on the example the Alcantara is where you would be holding the wheel anyway.

As a side note the carographer is a great guy.  I bought my wheels from him

1 hour ago, cptspaulding said:

Ha. MickH named that tune in one. You have previous experience?

No but I know many a person that has left with a huge surprise bill.  He seems to have a knack for fixing things that are not broken and supplying huge invoices.

Have you ever dealt with APR? (Used to be Drew Patterson) in the Mearns, highly recommend them

3 hours ago, cptspaulding said:

Paid £640 at a specialist in Glasgow 18 months back. Specialist at the other end of town wanted nearer £1100 but he was plying me with warnings of "once you start with 6 pipes at the front it soon grows till you need to do all 14 pipes". Didn't care for his flim-flam, nor his expectant call the next day telling me he had a lift available now. Half expected an Amway pitch to follow up.

Was that George Morrison per chance?

Im a massive coilover fan in general but was scared off by a lot of posts saying they were not suited to the car. 

So I pussied out and went with Koni Sports and H&R springs. 

Very compliant and the perfect ride height. I'm glad I went this route. For me coilovers would not have brought anything else to the party. 

Very nice!  I can vouch for these being quick, when I was at the PEC its the only car on track I couldn't get passed other than a GT2

Following with interest as mine needs replaced too

What are you seeing that doesn't match up?  Would a polish and wax make a difference, or is it properly off?  Get a bright light onto it and that should show any discrepancies

Just now, Menoporsche said:

You could try driving it around wearing only red underpants and see if people are impressed.

Is that what you do in Orange ones?

I don't mind the blue interior, but the red trim along with it is howfing 🤢

Every engine is slightly different, even same engine in the same car.  Mapping will account for those differences and make the car more efficient.  Manufactures also have to detune cars to make way for emissions laws so that has an effect too.

A good remap on one of these cars with supporting mods will not make a huge BHP difference, but will give a really smooth power band with more torque.  That alone is worth a remap.  But only if its a custom map.  Generic maps will not get anywhere near the best out of your car.

I've tried to contact Wayne at chipwizards 3 times now, as he has been recommended on here as a Porsche guru.   But still waiting on a reply.

Still torn on keeping the car or not, maybe if she is still with me next year Ill pursue it again

Mick

1 minute ago, Oldboy 63 said:

Friend of mine was looking at a Skoda estate nothing fancy.Was quoted 40 weeks,if a non standard ish colour a lot longer.

 

I've been waiting for my new company Octavia estate since November (Plug in hybrid right enough), currently stating that it will be December this year.  Its been pushed back 3 times now.  So I'd say 40 weeks would be lucky

I have Koni Sports and have zero regrets, they are excellent

Having been there and done that with what was supposedly a high end exhaust, every exhaust specialist I asked told me to not bother messing around and get the topgear/ DT/ Spyder exhaust.  These are essentially the same but with different names.  I have the switchable one which my neighbours thank me for in the mornings.  And only ever use it closed on long motorway journeys.  Even fully open there is no drone, even with the stainless manifolds which have increased the volume even more

I have also realised that on my DesignTek one, there is an element of adjustment which I've used to slightly tame the volume on wide open.  If I was to do it again I wouldn't bother changing the manifolds as it sounded perfect on the standard ones

Another vote for Tesco 99.  I've used it on some pretty high power Jap cars over the years and no issues.

32 minutes ago, Jonobigblind said:

I’m 6’2” and didn’t have a problem once I purchased some Toms and Puma Speedcats. The thinner sole just made it comfortable enough for me to drive without changing anything else in the car, plus the thin soles helped with heel and toe as well.

 

 

Vans slip ons are also pretty good.  Plus the waffle soles are really grippy

Someone on here recommended the protex kit. Id highly recommend it too after using it. Just make sure you get the right colour