Daboy3000 Posted October 9, 2023 Report Share Posted October 9, 2023 (edited) I bought and fitted a three spoke wheel to replace my 4 spoke. It's in immaculate condition and I only paid £300, bit of a deal as I had previously bought a roof off the same guy. I used to have a 3 spoke on my old 986 from 13 years ago, only had the 4 spoke on my 911 from 6 years ago. I had forgotten what a difference it makes, it feels so much nicer to drive now. Odd how such a little thing can make such a big difference. Edited October 9, 2023 by Daboy3000 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rat Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 10 hours ago, Daboy3000 said: I bought and fitted a three spoke wheel to replace my 4 spoke. It's in immaculate condition and I only paid £300, bit of a deal as I had previously bought a roof off the same guy. I used to have a 3 spoke on my old 986 from 13 years ago, only had the 4 spoke on my 911 from 6 years ago. I had forgotten what a difference it makes, it feels so much nicer to drive now. Odd how such a little thing can make such a big difference. Maybe try this. I redone a 3 spoke. Flat bottom. Padded out and lower grip points. It really is a transformation when driving a bit hard. I love it. 🤙 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rederic Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 Had new rear PVC screen fitted last week , good job £220.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 6 minutes ago, rederic said: Had new rear PVC screen fitted last week , good job £220.00 Excellent price. Can you share who did it? I know getting the correct equivalent vinyl material is difficult as the OE material is no longer made. The nearest replacement come from a Netherlands based manufacturer I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagamuffin Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 10 hours ago, Fat Rat said: Maybe try this. I redone a 3 spoke. Flat bottom. Padded out and lower grip points. It really is a transformation when driving a bit hard. I love it. 🤙 All about the touch points lads, wheel and gear stick make such a difference , I just fitted a GT4 alcantara paddle wheel to my 996 and feels like a new car 🎉🎉🎉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 29 minutes ago, ½cwt said: Excellent price. Can you share who did it? I know getting the correct equivalent vinyl material is difficult as the OE material is no longer made. The nearest replacement come from a Netherlands based manufacturer I believe. I've read some ads from people who mention new material also. More so on 996 convertibles. Is this a big / expensive job or is it not that bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 13 minutes ago, ATM said: I've read some ads from people who mention new material also. More so on 996 convertibles. Is this a big / expensive job or is it not that bad? You can only get the newer material, not the old one, but some trimmers use a vinyl from marine applications. Cost for me 3 years ago was £235. @rederic seems to have got a very good price hence the question of who did it. General guide would be £250 to £300 currently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 5 minutes ago, ½cwt said: You can only get the newer material, not the old one, but some trimmers use a vinyl from marine applications. Cost for me 3 years ago was £235. @rederic seems to have got a very good price hence the question of who did it. General guide would be £250 to £300 currently. Sorry no I meant the fabric stuff - not the clear screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 If you need a complete hood, try Car Hood Warehouse (forum sponsor). There are several others such as Hood Tech and BAS to name two. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 Check whether the price does or does not include using your old hood frame, I understand this is a factor sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 most use original frame, some will carry over roof lining , if fitted. Best mod ever for my old 986 was the new roof with heated glass from Car Hood Warehouse, especially as blue facelift glass hoods are so rare 2nd hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 Personally I'm not a fan of the flat bottom or shaped wheels. Slim round and just the right diameter is where it's at for me. I generally find most cars have the wheel too fat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rat Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 14 minutes ago, edc said: Personally I'm not a fan of the flat bottom or shaped wheels. Slim round and just the right diameter is where it's at for me. I generally find most cars have the wheel too fat. Horses for courses on all these things. I have the original wheel if the next guardian wants that option. 🤙 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 22 minutes ago, edc said: Personally I'm not a fan of the flat bottom or shaped wheels. Slim round and just the right diameter is where it's at for me. I generally find most cars have the wheel too fat. I wondered WTF you were talking about as your quote popped into my email 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 36 minutes ago, edc said: Personally I'm not a fan of the flat bottom or shaped wheels. Slim round and just the right diameter is where it's at for me. I generally find most cars have the wheel too fat. ^^ small hands ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 Started work on swapping the door cards an door looms to fit door speakers. First step was swapping out the original speakers from two door speaker boxes and replaced with a pair of Pioneer TS G1331i speakers and 4ohm 25W resistors so when fitted in parallel with the dash speakers the head unit will still see 4 ohms on the front channel. Started removing the passenger door card to start on the loom swap (I found two door looms that have both speaker and door light on the looms and the replacement door cards have the lights, so why not... and found the bottom edge of the door carpet was wet. Some moisture inside the door behind the membrane, but non in front - Confused. Anyway peeled back the membrane around the door except the airbag section and unplugged the electric mirror socket, then the rain came down and I scrambled to pack up... To Be Continued, hopefully tomorrow with the aim to get the driver's side as far, then disconnect the battery so I can remove the loom after disconnecting the airbags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenman986s Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 Booked in at Cotswold Porsche Specialist for new clutch, IMS and RMS... My earlier Xmas prezzie to myself...ahead of a planned long tour of the Alps next year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 Just now, greenman986s said: Booked in at Cotswold Porsche Specialist for new clutch, IMS and RMS... My earlier Xmas prezzie to myself...ahead of a planned long tour of the Alps next year... Out of interest are you doing the IMS 'whilst they are in there' or do you have reason to believe it needs doing? I hope you are not paying out for a costly ceramic or oil fed kit without good grounds and research into the issue which is far less common that would appear to be the case from the reporting, particularly from across the pond (bad news travels well and echoes a lot). Like-for-like replacement with the same ball bearing or if you really want, a needle bearing of the same size. Also, what year is you car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenman986s Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, ½cwt said: Out of interest are you doing the IMS 'whilst they are in there' or do you have reason to believe it needs doing? I hope you are not paying out for a costly ceramic or oil fed kit without good grounds and research into the issue which is far less common that would appear to be the case from the reporting, particularly from across the pond (bad news travels well and echoes a lot). Like-for-like replacement with the same ball bearing or if you really want, a needle bearing of the same size. Also, what year is you car? While I'm , or rather they, are in there. Nothing special and the extra cost is marginal. I've done all the reading... if nothing else it makes the car more saleable if I decide to upgrade next year.. mine is May 94 986S.. the clutch needs doing as the fingers are very creaky and it slips a bit on fast starts.. Edited October 13, 2023 by greenman986s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddie Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 25 minutes ago, greenman986s said: While I'm , or rather they, are in there. Nothing special and the extra cost is marginal. I've done all the reading... if nothing else it makes the car more saleable if I decide to upgrade next year.. mine is May 94 986S.. the clutch needs doing as the fingers are very creaky and it slips a bit on fast starts.. @greenman986s I will have you a bet it is not a May 94 986S ! suspect you have a typo there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 1 hour ago, greenman986s said: While I'm , or rather they, are in there. Nothing special and the extra cost is marginal. I've done all the reading... if nothing else it makes the car more saleable if I decide to upgrade next year.. mine is May 94 986S.. the clutch needs doing as the fingers are very creaky and it slips a bit on fast starts.. I get the while you are in there, crack on , but there have been so many reported incidents that prior to the IMS being replaced all was good and then new bearing being installed…..doom!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 Just now, bally4563 said: I get the while you are in there, crack on , but there have been so many reported incidents that prior to the IMS being replaced all was good and then new bearing being installed…..doom!! Sorry should of added , definitely go for an inspection, all good leave alone, you can still have that as provenance, when you want to sell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 50 minutes ago, Toddie said: @greenman986s I will have you a bet it is not a May 94 986S ! suspect you have a typo there. May '04 registration is perfectly possible, would indicate a Feb or March build date. I there are some 986s on 54 plates so registered after 1st September 2004. 987 production started in volume in August 2004 with the '05 model year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddie Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 24 minutes ago, ½cwt said: May '04 registration is perfectly possible, would indicate a Feb or March build date. I there are some 986s on 54 plates so registered after 1st September 2004. 987 production started in volume in August 2004 with the '05 model year. @1/2 cwt, the OP says 94 not 04. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenman986s Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 4 hours ago, Toddie said: @greenman986s I will have you a bet it is not a May 94 986S ! suspect you have a typo there. Just seeing who reads my dribble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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