the baron Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 Mine finally arrived last week after waiting 5yrs 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geopat Posted February 8, 2022 Report Share Posted February 8, 2022 I signed up at my OPC in June!!! They did send a lovely metal badge when I asked them for one but nothing further. I have raised with Porsche customer services twice and still nothing. It really isn’t worth the hassle anymore but I just don’t like being promised something that I don’t receive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 (edited) Signed up at OPC Hull in mid-December and the membership pack arrived this morning. Guess I need to wander over for the number plate frames, badges, stickers and the like. Wonder if the 4 wash/vacuums a year extends to this sort of filth......? Edited February 16, 2022 by map Typo 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photogirl Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 I think you need to put it to the test and then report back. 😆 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevemorg Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 Last contact from Porsche in Cardiff was the end of December when they said the'd get back to me! I've sent another chase email but am not holding out any hope - is it worth letting Porsche customer services know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxsum Posted February 17, 2022 Report Share Posted February 17, 2022 I’m generally impressed how many 986 owners are still using main dealers 👍 Hold on in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevemorg Posted February 17, 2022 Report Share Posted February 17, 2022 TBH I’ve only used them once - I wanted to order a new fuel filler cap and guess what - I heard nothing back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map Posted February 17, 2022 Report Share Posted February 17, 2022 2 hours ago, Boxsum said: I’m generally impressed how many 986 owners are still using main dealers 👍 Hold on in there! Buy OE parts there and drink their coffee. I keep threatening to have the 111 point check done on my 986 - I fear that so many advisories/fails for non-factory specification elements would be too much for their systems to handle. Mind you it would be interesting to ask for a quote to "return to factory".....🤔 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photogirl Posted February 17, 2022 Report Share Posted February 17, 2022 8 minutes ago, map said: I keep threatening to have the 111 point check done on my 986 - I fear that so many advisories ... Oh please do it, the thought is cracking me up. When I first got Bambi I joined a car club and got offered a free Porsche check. Not knowing what a bunch of grasping shysters they are at the time, I went along and had it done. While it was happening I did drink several capuccinos then realised they would factor that into the cost of anything I might accidentally authorize (£70 for one heat shield bolt as I recall). Anyway, you should have seen the rap sheet. There was barely a thing on that car which, according to them, didn't need replacing. I immediately went to a Porsche indi for another check and they couldn't find anything wrong, nor did they seem surprised. In the years since then (which are many) only ONE of the things on their list (and I'd wager it wasn't faulty when they looked at it) went wrong and that was the MAF. Everything else is still there (save for tyres, a battery and only a couple of non-costly wear items in recent years). I also recall that (back then at least - and perhaps still) they had no reservations about displaying some contempt for the 986. So please, do take your wonderfully grubby car to them for a free wash. I might take Bambi for one, via a local slurry pit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted February 17, 2022 Report Share Posted February 17, 2022 I just worry that a 986 will be cleaned by the apprentice not the lead valeter as it is 'free'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daboy3000 Posted February 17, 2022 Report Share Posted February 17, 2022 3 hours ago, ½cwt said: I just worry that a 986 will be cleaned by the apprentice not the lead valeter as it is 'free'. I would imagine they subcontract out the valeting like a lot of dealerships, so it makes no difference as Porsche will still have to pay them. I'm sure many 986 owners also have other models so it would be good business to scratch up the peoples classic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted February 17, 2022 Report Share Posted February 17, 2022 Exactly, it still works, the subbie uses the apprentice to maximise revenue from Porsche. Tongue in cheek by the way..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 On 2/17/2022 at 10:33 AM, map said: Buy OE parts there and drink their coffee. I keep threatening to have the 111 point check done on my 986 - I fear that so many advisories/fails for non-factory specification elements would be too much for their systems to handle. Mind you it would be interesting to ask for a quote to "return to factory".....🤔 Your car Is the least “factory” 986 on the forum, that would indeed be interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 2/17/2022 at 10:33 AM, map said: Buy OE parts there and drink their coffee. I keep threatening to have the 111 point check done on my 986 - I fear that so many advisories/fails for non-factory specification elements would be too much for their systems to handle. Mind you it would be interesting to ask for a quote to "return to factory".....🤔 22 hours ago, the baron said: Your car Is the least “factory” 986 on the forum, that would indeed be interesting I think the quote might be 'You've got to be joking mate!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonogt6 Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 Anyone watched Hoovies garage on YouTube.Clearly he's filthy rich but seems to have a thing for ratty versions of prestige cars....one of these being a 996. He took his to his local opc for evaluation was presented with an extremely long list of faults. Bottom line is they tried to fleece him as they didn't know he has nearly 1.4 million subscribers. He named and shamed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonogt6 Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 7 minutes ago, jonogt6 said: Anyone watched Hoovies garage on YouTube.Clearly he's filthy rich but seems to have a thing for ratty versions of prestige cars....one of these being a 996. He took his to his local opc for evaluation was presented with an extremely long list of faults. Bottom line is they tried to fleece him as they didn't know he has nearly 1.4 million subscribers. He named and shamed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 As part of a 260mile potter yesterday I dropped into the OPC and collected my swag: Also ordered a replacement key - the discount made that palatable - and enquired about some other stuff. Where to put the badge though? On the front bumper grills? Somewhere else? Or not at all? They weren’t over keen to do a 111 point check 🤔 - I’ll wait for them to do an open day or sneak it in under the cover of a Porsche Club open day thingy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photogirl Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 You've got different sized badges! Did they give a reason as to why they weren't keen on doing the 111 point check? If that's part of the classic membership then they're obliged to book you in. I've no idea where you can put the badge. I've wracked my brain and gave up. Perhaps on the door interior somewhere, but I haven't looked into it fully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 37 minutes ago, Photogirl said: You've got different sized badges Two designs, badge and key ring in each. 38 minutes ago, Photogirl said: Did they give a reason as to why they weren't keen on doing the 111 point check? If that's part of the classic membership then they're obliged to book you in. Suspect it’s more to do with Service Dept thing rather than Parts who I was dealing with. There’s no 111 point check element to the membership. Just had a thought about badge location - what about on the front of the rear view mirror? A bit of glue/sticky stuff ( @Patt?) to hold it in place. Job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photogirl Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 Ah - didn't know about the key rings, they look nice. I'm looking forward to seeing what people do with their badges - might be fun to call in and ask Porsche next time we're passing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonobigblind Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 (edited) I’ve got mine screwed into the flycatchers and it seems to be a decent enough place without the effort of drilling or a permanent addition. https://imgur.com/a/dSyO9OB Edited April 16, 2022 by Jonobigblind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevemorg Posted April 17, 2022 Report Share Posted April 17, 2022 Had my pack - contains a booklet and a card - do I have to go in to pick up the badge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted April 17, 2022 Report Share Posted April 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, Stevemorg said: Had my pack - contains a booklet and a card - do I have to go in to pick up the badge? Contact teh OPC you registered through, you also get Porsche Classic number plate holders if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 On 4/14/2022 at 12:10 PM, map said: Two designs, badge and key ring in each. Suspect it’s more to do with Service Dept thing rather than Parts who I was dealing with. There’s no 111 point check element to the membership. Just had a thought about badge location - what about on the front of the rear view mirror? A bit of glue/sticky stuff ( @Patt?) to hold it in place. Job done. 3m VHB would do that for you - or rear view mirror pad from Halfrauds 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daboy3000 Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 On 4/14/2022 at 11:28 AM, Photogirl said: I've no idea where you can put the badge. I've wracked my brain and gave up. Perhaps on the door interior somewhere, but I haven't looked into it fully. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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