mark987 Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 On 1/11/2020 at 3:40 PM, bally4563 said: Tried fitting the 10 mm lowering springs, drop link totally seized , even welded the nut and hit it with the impact gun, not a jot, all ground off now ready for drilling out😢😢and pound to a pinch of snot the other side will be the same!!! Even the the top strut nuts were an absolute bastard!! But they are undone now in readiness Did my drop links a week ago, they were in their tight but got them out without too much bother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 show off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 Yeh!! Smart ar*e!!, you've not earned a Porsche I did it myself medal until you have had a garage floor weeping rage!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVO Chris Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 Continuing with the seat belt web replacement, I received them back yesterday and fitted them last night, some pictures showing the process of fitment...……………. Easy |job, just remember to disconnect your battery before the replacement otherwise its a visit to Porsche. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chanlon1 Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 Those belts look really nice. Can I ask cost? Who did them. And how long it took them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVO Chris Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 11 minutes ago, chanlon1 said: Those belts look really nice. Can I ask cost? Who did them. And how long it took them? Cost £76 all in (£35 each belt then return shipping) you need to send them off and pay shipping using your own Wonga. The company was from ebay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Custom-Seat-belts-Any-car-Many-colours-send-me-your-belts-to-be-rewebbed/274127608562?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144 His name is Jason, seams a good guy and communicates well. The whole process took 6 days from sending off. Great results. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 Prefix this by not casting any doubt in the quality of work done by the guy who does the webbing replacement. This is a personal feeling based on nothing other than gut reaction and I have no reference and no issue and no evidence ..... but I am a bit concerned about having something as “serious” as a seatbelt stripped and rebuilt with replacement materials. Especially by an anonymous guy on eBay. Am I alone in that and being paranoid ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVO Chris Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 I felt the same way so investigated the company, they use eBay amongst others to advertise. Was happy with what I found and the workmanship is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 38 minutes ago, Paul P said: Prefix this by not casting any doubt in the quality of work done by the guy who does the webbing replacement. This is a personal feeling based on nothing other than gut reaction and I have no reference and no issue and no evidence ..... but I am a bit concerned about having something as “serious” as a seatbelt stripped and rebuilt with replacement materials. Especially by an anonymous guy on eBay. Am I alone in that and being paranoid ? Fair point, but Jason has a good reputation and a good few folk on this forum have used him in the past. I believe he is based near Bicester if its the same fella I'm thinking off. Perhaps @EVO Chris can confirm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVO Chris Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 Yes that’s him, been in the interior business for years and has a good reputation. I belong to other forums including classic cars and they use him, put the word out before I went for it. Like anything safety related you need to take a calculated risk before moving forward. For instance I buy brembo discs and pads to ensure they as good as the manufacturer spec etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 3 hours ago, EVO Chris said: Yes that’s him, been in the interior business for years and has a good reputation. I belong to other forums including classic cars and they use him, put the word out before I went for it. Like anything safety related you need to take a calculated risk before moving forward. For instance I buy brembo discs and pads to ensure they as good as the manufacturer spec etc. Fair enough - and as I said no doubting him specifically or anyone's wisdom in using him, reputation is everything so sounds like he's the goto guy, which is good to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 Regrouped this morning tidied garage put tools back put under trays and wheel arch liners, now with a positive attitude can see the wood for the trees, this project was starting to get on top of me, fresh start in the morning with a new focus!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVO Chris Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 1 minute ago, bally4563 said: Regrouped this morning tidied garage put tools back put under trays and wheel arch liners, now with a positive attitude can see the wood for the trees, this project was starting to get on top of me, fresh start in the morning with a new focus!! Any pictures of the install, how does the car look, and any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89rallye Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 jason did my belts a while back was well pleased with the result and quality of work and his communication is professional and rapid ,would recommend him . i didn't disconnect my battery and had no problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano37 Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 All this talk about seat belts has encouraged me to remove mine and get them packaged ready for sending to JWAutoTrim first thing tomorrow morning. As others have reported, it only took 25 mins to remove them, nice and easy. Next to have done is the steering wheel. Looked at replacing it for the round airbag type (existing is the triangle one) but costs are around £800+, once you factor in the airbag. Have just emailed Royal Steering Wheels for a quote to re trim. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89rallye Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 would love to retrim my steering wheel for something a bit fatter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptspaulding Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 Found out where my towing eye is & where to fit it. Unfortunately. Was driving from Glasgow to Oban for work & turned back just short of Dalmally only to get stuck going up the hill. Friendly boys in blue in a X5 arrived before too long & towed me to the top of the hill. Followed a M&S artic who's weight was crushing ths snow from there to Tyndrum. Stopped to regroup then made the hair-raising treck via Crianlarich back to Glasgow. That was scary. No damage to me or to the car, fortunately. I did check the forecast & both Glasgow & Oban looked fine. Must remember to check Tyndrum & Crianlarich too. Saying that, I was sat in the Green Wellie looking out at a near white out in 0deg while BBC weather app was suggesting 2deg & a possibility of some sleet blowing through 😕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 Wow well done for surviving. Winter tyres? If a year round keeper, consider a cheap set of alloys with winter tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptspaulding Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 10 hours ago, Menoporsche said: Wow well done for surviving. Winter tyres? If a year round keeper, consider a cheap set of alloys with winter tyres. Indeed. I had winter tyres on my MR2 roadster & they really made a difference. I'll have a look on other threads for recommendations on winter tyres (only had the car a month). I'm thinking 17's & skinnier than the 265/235 stagger I have at present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chanlon1 Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 Bought a load of door panel clips in advance of taking the panel off and breaking them. Got them from the OPC. Something like 68p each. Also got a quote of ~£130+vat for a new regulator. Parts department did say they would be able to give me a bit of a discount though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 Sounds right for an OPC regulator, and apparently they last a lot longer than cheaper versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 Finally got my window to close and operate correctly and cut out a seized in front wishbone and replaced, so front end is done and lowered, got to tackle the rears next😫😫 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zcacogp Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 8 hours ago, cptspaulding said: Indeed. I had winter tyres on my MR2 roadster & they really made a difference. I'll have a look on other threads for recommendations on winter tyres (only had the car a month). I'm thinking 17's & skinnier than the 265/235 stagger I have at present. I have winter tyres on my 987 Cayman and I live in London! Having driven in some seriously bad conditions in years gone by I reckon winter tyres are well worth it, and running winter tyres during the summer is no great hardship at all. Moving from 18 to 17 inch wheels made a HUGE difference to the car for me. Smaller is definitely better when it comes to wheel size, on almost any car. Spend a few hundred quid on some 17inch wheels and winter tyres and you won't regret it. I think there was someone on one of the facebook groups selling some newly refurbished 17 inch 987.1 wheels for £400 a while back. Another couple of hundred quid on some winter tyres and you'll be amazed at the difference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 Vacuum bled the brake system all fresh DOT4 in there now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 Took it for a quick blast and enjoyed the shyate out of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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