nick_johnson Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 Fitted a Aluminium effect fuel cap and changed both the front and rear compartment gas struts which is something I should have done ages ago, huge difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 Where did you purchase the flap from ? It's silly money from OPC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_johnson Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 I got it off of eBay but it is a genuine Porsche part, paid £100 including VAT which is about £30 cheaper than an OPC price. It is a bit of a needless purchase but something I've wanted for a while. The seller was 9 Apart Ltd. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 Gave my car an interim oil and filter change and new air filter, took about 30mins, thinking of joining an F1 team with my speedy changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 20 hours ago, zimmerman said: Fitted a Porsche short-shifter I picked up off ebay. It needs some minor adjustment still, but it's a HUGE improvement and I'm really pleased I did it. The change feels much more mechanical and precise. How long did that take to fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 17 hours ago, nick_johnson said: Fitted a Aluminium effect fuel cap and changed both the front and rear compartment gas struts which is something I should have done ages ago, huge difference. I was rather taken by that, didn’t realise it was an option, but having looked at the price it’s a bit of a luxury, is actually Ali or plastic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 Plastic IIRC. Which makes it quite a luxury! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_johnson Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Menoporsche said: Plastic IIRC. Which makes it quite a luxury! Unfortunately it is plastic, nice touch but as others have said it is a bit of a luxury item and not a requirement. Edited October 9, 2018 by nick_johnson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickyg63 Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 had a 4 wheel alignment! Now i know its driving like it should.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimmerman Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 6 hours ago, the baron said: How long did that take to fit? I didn't time it but about 90 mins. Fitting the shifter is dead easy as it came already fitted into the shifter housing, so a straight swap. The time is taken up with dismantling the interior and re-assembling. That's all straight forward but I'd not done it before on one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimmerman Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 21 minutes ago, Nickyg63 said: had a 4 wheel alignment! Now i know its driving like it should.. I really need to get this done. Can't see it before it goes into storage for the winter though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 2 minutes ago, zimmerman said: I didn't time it but about 90 mins. Fitting the shifter is dead easy as it came already fitted into the shifter housing, so a straight swap. The time is taken up with dismantling the interior and re-assembling. That's all straight forward but I'd not done it before on one of these. Thanks, are there good and bad shifters? Why did you choose that one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickyg63 Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 2 minutes ago, zimmerman said: I really need to get this done. Can't see it before it goes into storage for the winter though.... Having only had mine a short while, i have tried my best to get up to date with the maintenance.Sorting out a few mechanical issues, given it a real deep clean, had new wheels and tyres. So to get the alignment checked i know that im getting the best from the car. I am doing bits every month when i get paid!! I know that my car would have been getting towards a poor example if i didn't get to it on time. I was looking to get a project so this car was perfect and the condition is getting really nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_johnson Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 5 minutes ago, zimmerman said: I really need to get this done. Can't see it before it goes into storage for the winter though.... I had this done a few months back at Centre Gravity, it was a real game changer. I also incorporated a suspension refresh and Eibach ARB's front and rear, fronts are set on the softer of the two settings and the rears on the harder setting which effectively removes grip from the back and makes it more fun to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimmerman Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 24 minutes ago, the baron said: Thanks, are there good and bad shifters? Why did you choose that one? I was all set to buy the mechanism from a 987 boxster from ebay which is supposed to be a good improvement - have a search on here and google. It just happened that this genuine Porsche short-shifter cropped up on ebay at the right time. I can't make any reccomendations other than that I'm afraid but there are loads of threads on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toplad Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 33 minutes ago, nick_johnson said: I had this done a few months back at Centre Gravity, it was a real game changer. I also incorporated a suspension refresh and Eibach ARB's front and rear, fronts are set on the softer of the two settings and the rears on the harder setting which effectively removes grip from the back and makes it more fun to drive. I have refreshed coffin arms, tuning folks on the rear and tuning folks on the front. Strut brace on the front and home made brace on the rear, alignment also. Combined with the Michelin PS2's all round this has really improved the handling. I can only imagine how good your car in now with the ARB's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 55 minutes ago, zimmerman said: I didn't time it but about 90 mins. Fitting the shifter is dead easy as it came already fitted into the shifter housing, so a straight swap. The time is taken up with dismantling the interior and re-assembling. That's all straight forward but I'd not done it before on one of these. Having fitted quite a few - there is no need to remove the lower centre console - although a lot easier if you have the bucket seats. Plenty of threads on the subject on here. Including my feedback on almost every possible combination. The short shifter is more direct and stiffer, the 987 feels more OEM yet shorter and more direct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_johnson Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 50 minutes ago, toplad said: I have refreshed coffin arms, tuning folks on the rear and tuning folks on the front. Strut brace on the front and home made brace on the rear, alignment also. Combined with the Michelin PS2's all round this has really improved the handling. I can only imagine how good your car in now with the ARB's Did you find any improvement after fitting you strut brace, is this just on the front? Tyres make a huge difference, I bet the PS2's transformed the car. Iv'e got PS4 all round on mine which I'm very please with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toplad Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 The front strut brace tightens 3 minutes ago, nick_johnson said: Did you find any improvement after fitting you strut brace, is this just on the front? Tyres make a huge difference, I bet the PS2's transformed the car. Iv'e got PS4 all round on mine which I'm very please with. The front brace tightens the front end and makes the car ride better over lumpy tarmac. For the cost I think it's worth while and I would buy it again. I have also fitted a home made rear brace. See my thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S14 Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 I drove from Andover to Pagham, had lunch with a good mate and took his lad out for spin in it, then drove back home. Weather was great, took the country roads there and back, it doesn’t get much better. https://imgur.com/a/AFWVngj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 7 hours ago, Patt said: Having fitted quite a few - there is no need to remove the lower centre console - although a lot easier if you have the bucket seats. Plenty of threads on the subject on here. Including my feedback on almost every possible combination. The short shifter is more direct and stiffer, the 987 feels more OEM yet shorter and more direct. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 Best one is either OE shortshift or the 987. Either way it's better again with jimk04 bearings and bushes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spxxxx Posted October 10, 2018 Report Share Posted October 10, 2018 Thanks to @Sazzy and Pelican parts breakdown ... replaced the broken hood motor cable ... hood all now working 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzy Posted October 10, 2018 Report Share Posted October 10, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, spxxxx said: Thanks to @Sazzy and Pelican parts breakdown ... replaced the broken hood motor cable ... hood all now working Glad to be of help! ? Edited October 10, 2018 by Sazzy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted October 10, 2018 Report Share Posted October 10, 2018 On 10/9/2018 at 2:18 PM, Patt said: Having fitted quite a few - there is no need to remove the lower centre console - although a lot easier if you have the bucket seats. Plenty of threads on the subject on here. Including my feedback on almost every possible combination. The short shifter is more direct and stiffer, the 987 feels more OEM yet shorter and more direct. Don’t fancy helping me fit one do you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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