brillomaster Posted May 10 Report Share Posted May 10 new plates fitted! the old front plate was really cracked and faded, did look pretty terrible to be fair. gonna give it a quick detail this afternoon and then off to caffeine and machine this evening 😎 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eob Posted May 10 Report Share Posted May 10 19 minutes ago, brillomaster said: new plates fitted! the old front plate was really cracked and faded, did look pretty terrible to be fair. gonna give it a quick detail this afternoon and then off to caffeine and machine this evening 😎 I think this makes a huge difference to the appearence of a car. I really want to do the 981 plinth mod to remove the overhang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Loon Posted May 10 Report Share Posted May 10 Went over all the windows with the clay bar kit... smoooooooth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted May 10 Report Share Posted May 10 Bought a fuel cap and peg from Porsche Estoril. Only wanted a new tether but the cap plus tether was €18 and then about €1 for the peg. Gorgeous 8C6 old Carrera in there with ducktail, but I was in a hurry and didn’t snap a pic, I should have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxer boy Posted May 10 Report Share Posted May 10 Bled the brakes .Was 30 months previously done and 8 K miles ago . Slightly dark came out ( did all 8 nipples ) .I did test it and it’s was according to my electronic % water meter under 1 % , but thought what the heck .I didn’t want the nips to cease up by leaving it .Flushed through 1 -1 1/2 L used a eze bled pressure bleeder . I think the system needs .7 of L ? Didn’t bother with the gadget to pulse the ABS ( I have one could not be arsed ) as it’s not got PASM .It’s a boggo 2.9 987.2 Anyhow despite the under alleged 1% water in the fluid the brakes after immediately felt harder and firmer .It’s only a tenner / L . My other pork the Macan is still under the dealer as still in warranty and it gets a flush every 2 yrs , sometimes annually. while the wheels were off re wax oiled up bits .Esp the front water pipe connectors …..to extend life and prevent corrosion in the joints .I think the wax melts when the pipes hot up and the oil runs in the crevice where water / salt would lurk . cleaned up and very sparingly waxed the brake retaining apparatus. Its off to Switzerland and Italy via the Hull Rotterdam ferry very soon . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryg Posted May 10 Report Share Posted May 10 2 hours ago, Boxer boy said: Bled the brakes .Was 30 months previously done and 8 K miles ago . Slightly dark came out ( did all 8 nipples ) .I did test it and it’s was according to my electronic % water meter under 1 % , but thought what the heck .I didn’t want the nips to cease up by leaving it .Flushed through 1 -1 1/2 L used a eze bled pressure bleeder . I think the system needs .7 of L ? Didn’t bother with the gadget to pulse the ABS ( I have one could not be arsed ) as it’s not got PASM .It’s a boggo 2.9 987.2 Anyhow despite the under alleged 1% water in the fluid the brakes after immediately felt harder and firmer .It’s only a tenner / L . My other pork the Macan is still under the dealer as still in warranty and it gets a flush every 2 yrs , sometimes annually. while the wheels were off re wax oiled up bits .Esp the front water pipe connectors …..to extend life and prevent corrosion in the joints .I think the wax melts when the pipes hot up and the oil runs in the crevice where water / salt would lurk . cleaned up and very sparingly waxed the brake retaining apparatus. Its off to Switzerland and Italy via the Hull Rotterdam ferry very soon . I just got back in my 987 after a couple of months not using and I am noticing the brakes don't feel as sharp as other cars I have driven in the meantime. Now I know all about the over servo use on other cars and I agree, Porsches don't feel as powerful but they are, they are just encourage more sensitivity and if necessary pressure. Any how, interesting to read your post, my service book shows the brake fluid was checked at all the Porshe servicing and the first indie service, not sure about the last indie service though, so even if they did do it, I think I need to flush the sytem after reading your post. In short, thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 Top down driving- after driving the underpowered Kia rental last week, I gave it a quick wash down, then a lovely drive in the sun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Loon Posted May 12 Report Share Posted May 12 Ordered some more Nattys Paste Black wax.... cos its worth it 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted May 12 Report Share Posted May 12 On 5/10/2024 at 10:00 PM, Terryg said: I just got back in my 987 after a couple of months not using and I am noticing the brakes don't feel as sharp as other cars I have driven in the meantime. Now I know all about the over servo use on other cars and I agree, Porsches don't feel as powerful but they are, they are just encourage more sensitivity and if necessary pressure. Any how, interesting to read your post, my service book shows the brake fluid was checked at all the Porshe servicing and the first indie service, not sure about the last indie service though, so even if they did do it, I think I need to flush the sytem after reading your post. In short, thanks for posting. Just to add. The brakes on both my 986 and 987 are brilliant. Lots of feel and not oversensitive. There is plenty of power there with a progressive push of the pedal. Both have had recent fluid changes and have quality pads. Compared to modern cars that I have driven recently, they feel like brakes should be. I can’t understand why modern cars are so sensitive and require just a light breathing on the pedal to induce heart stopping moments. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crudeoink Posted May 13 Report Share Posted May 13 (edited) After a failed alignment visit, I replaced the corroded eccentric washers and bolts (about £85 from my local OPC) and around 2 hours labour to replace them, luckily not seized. Anyways, went for less toe in at the front (Not brave enough for toe out on the front on a road car lol) and more front camber, rear stayed pretty much OEM Porsche specs Edited May 13 by Crudeoink Image no worky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Loon Posted Friday at 08:31 AM Report Share Posted Friday at 08:31 AM Checked the rear drains today and found a torx bolt, a metal collar and a rubber washer in the drain area. Quick 5 mins on google and it is from the support arm, will bolt them back in later 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted Friday at 09:14 AM Report Share Posted Friday at 09:14 AM 42 minutes ago, Bike Loon said: Checked the rear drains today and found a torx bolt, a metal collar and a rubber washer in the drain area. Quick 5 mins on google and it is from the support arm, will bolt them back in later are you sure they weren't optional extras? 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted Friday at 10:58 AM Report Share Posted Friday at 10:58 AM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Loon Posted Friday at 11:16 AM Report Share Posted Friday at 11:16 AM 2 hours ago, Mattman42 said: are you sure they weren't optional extras? 🤫 we don't talk about options.. real or imagined. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ti Rich Posted Friday at 09:28 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 09:28 PM Quite a constructive afternoon. Did the DLR modification and fitted GT3 brake ducts. The later gave me a good opportunity to look under the car where I found several loose screws on the under trays. Hope that’s stoped a few rattles! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crudeoink Posted Saturday at 07:41 AM Report Share Posted Saturday at 07:41 AM I bought myself a DA polisher and had a go at correcting the paint. Thorough wash, clay bar and compound. Will finish with a polish today and wax. Here were the results after the first cut 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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