philw696 Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 Finally got mine back to the Test Center here in France yesterday after renewing the front struts and top mounts anti roll links and now has her 2 year Contrôle Technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 8 hours ago, AndyM001 said: Not today, but yesterday I cleaned the roof and then treated it with 2 coats of Fabsil Gold, seems to have done the trick. Looks pretty. Watch your neck getting in and out of the car. Ask me how I know 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM001 Posted July 15, 2023 Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 Aircon/Heater fan was a little noisy, so changed it today and now it's nice and quiet. Thanks to 'NebulaOdyssey' for his writeup on the glovebox removal, certainly made my life easier. https://ibb.co/DRHhS9V 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubdubz Posted July 15, 2023 Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 On 6/21/2023 at 10:38 PM, Dubdubz said: Cruise control module fitted with all bolts and cabled. that ⏫ no worky 😞 But the car is back in one large part as opposed to many many bits - which is good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 Drove 30 miles to Precision Porsche to be there when the doors opened at 8am. Today they're replacing the exhaust end to end, doing a full service on the car, fitting a GT3 master brake cylinder, replacing a door mirror lens and mounting my rear number plate using the Porsche Classic mount. Also conducting an MOT. Various sundries added eg. replace all eight bleed nipples on the brakes. Costing a pretty penny but I'm so looking forward to picking it up in the morning with everything tip-top & Bristol fashion. These are great cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 27 minutes ago, McDonald said: Drove 30 miles to Precision Porsche to be there when the doors opened at 8am. Today they're replacing the exhaust end to end, doing a full service on the car, fitting a GT3 master brake cylinder, replacing a door mirror lens and mounting my rear number plate using the Porsche Classic mount. Also conducting an MOT. Various sundries added eg. replace all eight bleed nipples on the brakes. Costing a pretty penny but I'm so looking forward to picking it up in the morning with everything tip-top & Bristol fashion. These are great cars. Wow, my wallet is cringing in sympathy! Its only money, enjoy it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 Ask them to fit braided hoses at the same time while the brakes are apart. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 17 minutes ago, Menoporsche said: Ask them to fit braided hoses at the same time while the brakes are apart. Too late. All work done. I collect at 8am. I wish I'd known that was worthwhile. My bad for not sharing sooner. Thanks anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 Mention it to them, ask for a quote. Now all the bleed nipples are free, and the fluid is fresh, perhaps it’s a quick job. Approx £80 for the parts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERGS2 Posted July 18, 2023 Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 Listed mine for sale…. 😬 on a more positive note - this has been BY FAR the friendliest, most helpful, funniest and genuinely most pleasant to be around Porsche forum the i’ve ever been part of in my 18-ish years of owning and lifelong obsession. good news is i’m not going far - & will doubtless see some of you guys over ob rennlist/PH etc. nice one guys - thanks for all the help 👍🏻 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 18, 2023 Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 Here here, this really is a friendly and informative place to spend one's time...good luck with your next Pcar...!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM001 Posted July 18, 2023 Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 (edited) Heater switches replaced today, items came well packaged, and including delivery were only £10 for the pair, bargain. Edited July 18, 2023 by AndyM001 Photo URL's 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted July 18, 2023 Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 So, the new exhaust has given my car a sore throat, definitely a more aggressive sound. I actually prefer the quieter original, but not enough to spend 5.6K to replace it. The GT3 master cylinder feels like a complete waste of money, I feel no difference to pedal feel. The car stopped well with the original and it still does. Not quite sure why I thought it would feel more progressive. Precision Porsche will continue to get my custom. Very good feeling that they know what they're doing with Porsche, but running one of these cars doesn't come cheap for those of us without spannering skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw696 Posted July 18, 2023 Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 Mine has the sports cat manifolds to the original system and sounds lovely especially on first start up and accelerating through the gears just love it. As a fully qualified mechanic and been lucky to work for some good brands around the World it's meant I can run the cars I want too but on the other hand I pay professionals to sort my house out so it's horses for courses really. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eob Posted July 19, 2023 Report Share Posted July 19, 2023 (edited) 17 hours ago, McDonald said: So, the new exhaust has given my car a sore throat, definitely a more aggressive sound. I actually prefer the quieter original, but not enough to spend 5.6K to replace it. It will get better with use. I recently got the Carnewal GT conversion and immediately got buyers remorse because it sounded too aggressive. Luckily I drove to Belgium to have the work done which meant that I added 1000 miles on it on the way home and it now sounds sweet as a nut. Stick with it before you make a decision. Edited July 19, 2023 by eob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted July 19, 2023 Report Share Posted July 19, 2023 6 hours ago, eob said: It will get better with use. I recently got the Carnewal GT conversion and immediately got buyers remorse because it sounded too aggressive. Luckily I drove to Belgium to have the work done which meant that I added 1000 miles on it on the way home and it now sounds sweet as a nut. Stick with it before you make a decision. Thanks for the encouragement, I appreciate it. I don't have a decision to make, it's on the car - I'm committed. I was never going to spend £5.6 K on a Porsche part. I suspect that most people would prefer the new, throatier sound. I've always preferred quiet, with the engine only roaring when really pressed. I'll get used to the new normal. Most importantly, the old exhaust and all its elderly fittings are now renewed so the car should go for many more years and miles without expense in that department. It's always a great ride. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fewtrees Posted July 20, 2023 Report Share Posted July 20, 2023 This evening I replaced the MAF so now it drives smoothly and feels a little more responsive. Wonder if the mileage will improve 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted July 20, 2023 Report Share Posted July 20, 2023 1 hour ago, fewtrees said: This evening I replaced the MAF so now it drives smoothly and feels a little more responsive. Wonder if the mileage will improve 🤷♂️ So I was right then Rob and not coil packs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted July 20, 2023 Report Share Posted July 20, 2023 On 7/18/2023 at 4:45 PM, McDonald said: So, the new exhaust has given my car a sore throat, definitely a more aggressive sound. I actually prefer the quieter original, but not enough to spend 5.6K to replace it. The GT3 master cylinder feels like a complete waste of money, I feel no difference to pedal feel. The car stopped well with the original and it still does. Not quite sure why I thought it would feel more progressive. Precision Porsche will continue to get my custom. Very good feeling that they know what they're doing with Porsche, but running one of these cars doesn't come cheap for those of us without spannering skills. GT3 Master cylinder is not about progression, it just takes the spongy brake pedal feel that came along with the 987 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted July 20, 2023 Report Share Posted July 20, 2023 1 minute ago, bally4563 said: GT3 Master cylinder is not about progression, it just takes the spongy brake pedal feel that came along with the 987 And as a footnote if it still feels the same it’s not been bled correctly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted July 20, 2023 Report Share Posted July 20, 2023 19 minutes ago, bally4563 said: And as a footnote if it still feels the same it’s not been bled correctly And if you want even less sponginess fit braided (Goodridge) hoses in place of the factory flexi hoses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fewtrees Posted July 20, 2023 Report Share Posted July 20, 2023 31 minutes ago, bally4563 said: So I was right then Rob and not coil packs Yup and gotta say it’s a complete bu**er to get out. I did disconnect the battery for a few mins as I heard it resets the maf parameters.. not sure though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fewtrees Posted July 20, 2023 Report Share Posted July 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, ½cwt said: And if you want even less sponginess fit braided (Goodridge) hoses in place of the factory flexi hoses. That’s helps even without the master cylinder change. It did mine.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted July 21, 2023 Report Share Posted July 21, 2023 7 hours ago, fewtrees said: That’s helps even without the master cylinder change. It did mine.. Very true, I didn't do the m/cyl on my 986 and it is notably more positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw696 Posted July 21, 2023 Report Share Posted July 21, 2023 8 hours ago, bally4563 said: GT3 Master cylinder is not about progression, it just takes the spongy brake pedal feel that came along with the 987 I don't feel that my brakes on my 3.2 S are spongy at all but very good indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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