sa utah Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 16 hours ago, red rocket said: How did you lift the car? Just jack and axle stands? Jack and stands. I probably didn’t need to but I lowered the car as it was draining. I left it for a couple of hours before continuing. I got just short of 8L in there so must have been pretty empty. Id partially filled the filter housing with oil too which is a nice thing about having the filter in that orientation. I filled it to the second line from the top then left it. Parked it on a flat part of the drive then then next day checked it again and the level hadn’t changed so put a very small amount more in to get to the very top bar on the gauge. It’s good doing these things yourself so you know it’s been done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 13 minutes ago, sa utah said: Jack and stands. I probably didn’t need to but I lowered the car as it was draining. I left it for a couple of hours before continuing. I got just short of 8L in there so must have been pretty empty. Id partially filled the filter housing with oil too which is a nice thing about having the filter in that orientation. I filled it to the second line from the top then left it. Parked it on a flat part of the drive then then next day checked it again and the level hadn’t changed so put a very small amount more in to get to the very top bar on the gauge. It’s good doing these things yourself so you know it’s been done. Thanks. Very comprehensive ! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, red rocket said: Thanks. Very comprehensive ! 👍 Yes servicing these things is very rewarding and quite affordable doing it yourself for the premium you are charged just for a stamp in a book. Receipts time line and mileage are more than acceptable in my book for something 10 to 15 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, bally4563 said: Yes servicing these things is very rewarding and quite affordable doing it yourself for the premium you are charged just for a stamp in a book. Receipts time line and mileage are more than acceptable in my book for something 10 to 15 years old. Agreed. Would like to 'learn' how to do more myself, partly for the satisfaction and partly in order to save labour costs making it more affordable to improve stuff e.g. suspension upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutley Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 Do we have a ‘Dummy’s Guide to changing the Oil’ thread anywhere? If not, could we get one or more done (for various models). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 30 minutes ago, Gutley said: Do we have a ‘Dummy’s Guide to changing the Oil’ thread anywhere? If Oi, who you calling a dummy?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinespace Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 My neighbour has just armed with a DA and various compounds. I shall report back in a few days, off to youtube the right technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher2110 Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 2 hours ago, chanlon1 said: Imgur works well on a Web browser but I’ve never been able to get the correct image url from the app. Had this issue and finally worked it out! You have to press and hold and it’s gives you different options - at least on a iPhone anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sa utah Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Gutley said: Do we have a ‘Dummy’s Guide to changing the Oil’ thread anywhere? If not, could we get one or more done (for various models). YouTube is your best resource for this. There are numerous videos of people doing oil changes. It’s no more complex than any other car I’ve owned. All the bits are super simple to get to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinewood Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 finally got round to giving the hazed headlights and rear clusters some TLC with Meguirs headlight polish and some Chemical guys compound. Finished off with some polish and sealant. It has made the world of difference to their scruffy appearance and hopefully full xenon test run tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babaa Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 (edited) Following the instructions and additional tips from Smudger (thanks for that 👍), I managed to firstly realise that in my car with Xenons & LED daytime lights that I do not need to / can't consider changing side light bulbs before starting (so one less job to do), cleared out the odd few leaves in the scoops & sprayed some WD 40 down in there, and then get the Zunsport grills / covers fitted. Notes from my on it are that it probably is worth using masking tape all along the bottom edge before you get used to how they fit - first one went in fine, but one of the lower clips on the second one was tricky to get seated & once I had it was so snug I couldn't peel all the masking tape off without partially removing again 😬, so glad I did use the tape as it may have scraped but then again if I hadn't I wouldn't have risked more chance of scratches by needing to remove it. Once clipped in they definitely feel very well seated and I don't think chance of them coming loose by themselves or losing one whilst driving. All in all I'm really happy with how they fit & look on the car understanding that they aren't a manufacturer provided part / designed for fitting when the lights & scoop areas where being made to have specific fittings. Being really picky there is still a slim gap in the centres but I don't think you could get it any closer and still clear the blades behind them, and at the top corner outer edges it does sit back a little deeper under the lights that in the middle (hopefully the pics help others see if they would be happy with that or not), but all in all, really happy with this 😁. Edited June 20, 2020 by Babaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 45 minutes ago, Babaa said: Following the instructions and additional tips from Smudger (thanks for that 👍), I managed to firstly realise that in my car with Xenons & LED daytime lights that I do not need to / can't consider changing side light bulbs before starting (so one less job to do), cleared out the odd few leaves in the scoops & sprayed some WD 40 down in there, and then get the Zunsport grills / covers fitted. Notes from my on it are that it probably is worth using masking tape all along the bottom edge before you get used to how they fit - first one went in fine, but one of the lower clips on the second one was tricky to get seated & once I had it was so snug I couldn't peel all the masking tape off without partially removing again 😬, so glad I did use the tape as it may have scraped but then again if I hadn't I wouldn't have risked more chance of scratches by needing to remove it. Once clipped in they definitely feel very well seated and I don't think chance of them coming loose by themselves or losing one whilst driving. All in all I'm really happy with how they fit & look on the car understanding that they aren't a manufacturer provided part / designed for fitting when the lights & scoop areas where being made to have specific fittings. Being really picky there is still a slim gap in the centres but I don't think you could get it any closer and still clear the blades behind them, and at the top corner outer edges it does sit back a little deeper under the lights that in the middle (hopefully the pics help others see if they would be happy with that or not), but all in all, really happy with this 😁. I’m sure this has been mentioned somewhere, but how much are these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 Normally about £100 from Zunsport Walsall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 25 minutes ago, Lonewolfgjp said: Normally about £100 from Zunsport Walsall Was there a discount code knocking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 There normally is one but I haven’t got one. sometimes you find them on eBay for a good price 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 26 minutes ago, bally4563 said: Was there a discount code knocking about? PC092015 20% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babaa Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 Yep - was about £110 including delivery and I did find a code here (that may be the one), but if it doesn't work then there was a loyalty / referral code in my order that says it will save 15% (add membership number 1006 41645), but if that 20% one is still working then that would be better. Delivery direct from them was pretty good as think I ordered late Wed night and came during Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 23 minutes ago, red rocket said: PC092015 20% Thanks just checked , this has expired 😩 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 23 minutes ago, bally4563 said: Thanks just checked , this has expired 😩 Nope, just tried it myself and it works (also still current per July issue of PCGB Porsche Post). Make sure you type zero not O' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 46 minutes ago, red rocket said: Nope, just tried it myself and it works (also still current per July issue of PCGB Porsche Post). Make sure you type zero not O' doesn’t like me ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, bally4563 said: doesn’t like me ? Delete the 20%. That was just to tell you how much discount you would get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano37 Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 Just PC092015 Don't include the 20% in the code 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark-yorkshire Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 Reset the blank display on my CDR24 by pressing TP + 1st dot button and 3rd dot button simultaneously. Does the trick and radio display now fully functional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaa1329 Posted June 25, 2020 Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 Shiny new spare key from the local Porsche OPC. Unfortunately no free coffee as showroom is closed. Service was top notch though as expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinespace Posted June 25, 2020 Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 On 6/20/2020 at 1:33 PM, lostinespace said: My neighbour has just armed with a DA and various compounds. I shall report back in a few days, off to youtube the right technique. Right I have now spent more on details products than I have on petrol since I bought the thing. Just wired the dashcam, radar detector and bluetooth transmitter to a fuse socket that was switched. Having had one flat battery I don't want any more. Oh and rear bumper off for rear dashcam fitment, and clean. Bought some Fusso. My elastic hood repairs failed, need to do them again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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