ricof Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 Late to this topic but Octane Garage in East Sussex might be good shout for the non MOT critical stuff. Lee is ex Paragon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 Hmm, Crowborough... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photogirl Posted September 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 Too far for me unfortunately. By way of update - Bambi should be finished next week. I came to an arrangement with the garage on the work and decided to go ahead with a few of the things on the list and get them out of the way. Like I said, other quotes from local indis were about the same. I'll update when she's home. This did give me an opportunity to grab my brake calipers and send them off to be done. I'll take photos when I get a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Photogirl said: Too far for me unfortunately. By way of update - Bambi should be finished next week. I came to an arrangement with the garage on the work and decided to go ahead with a few of the things on the list and get them out of the way. Like I said, other quotes from local indis were about the same. I'll update when she's home. This did give me an opportunity to grab my brake calipers and send them off to be done. I'll take photos when I get a chance. What colour? You having Porsche lettering or something else? You could have letters Bambi on the calipers - cute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photogirl Posted September 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 27 minutes ago, ATM said: What colour? You having Porsche lettering or something else? You could have letters Bambi on the calipers - cute I love the idea of having Bambi on the calipers - that's lovely! I'm afraid I was rather boring in the end. I've had them done in high gloss Porsche Jet Black Metallic, with white Porsche decals. I'll probably ceramic coat them to help stop the brake dust from sticking. To be honest I nearly had them done in gold 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photogirl Posted September 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) https://imgur.com/R0Ig5Ay Edited September 13, 2023 by Photogirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 44 minutes ago, Photogirl said: https://imgur.com/R0Ig5Ay 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 Stuart can you change the brembo font to bambi I think that could also be cool along the bottom of the door… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 Will ceramic coat cope with heat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photogirl Posted September 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 7 minutes ago, ½cwt said: Will ceramic coat cope with heat? Yes, apparently so. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted September 14, 2023 Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 13 hours ago, Stuart21UK said: Shiny I got me some of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114797487577 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted September 14, 2023 Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 15 hours ago, Photogirl said: To be honest I nearly had them done in gold 😆 I like a bit of Gold. Then you could of had classic Red lettering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddie Posted September 14, 2023 Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 @ATM I would be interested in how you get on with those Titanium bleed nipples, I suggested them to my indie & he said he won’t use them as the thread is not quite right. So will be interested in how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted September 14, 2023 Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 34 minutes ago, Toddie said: @ATM I would be interested in how you get on with those Titanium bleed nipples, I suggested them to my indie & he said he won’t use them as the thread is not quite right. So will be interested in how you get on. I didn't buy these exact nipples - just did a quick search - but yeah sure if I ever get round to using them I'll let you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted September 14, 2023 Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 22 hours ago, Menoporsche said: Stuart can you change the brembo font to bambi I think that could also be cool along the bottom of the door… 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photogirl Posted September 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 That is so fantastic Stuart - I LOVE IT!! 🥰 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted September 14, 2023 Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 Was thinking of this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted September 14, 2023 Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 (edited) 45 minutes ago, Menoporsche said: Was thinking of this one like this? btw tag me proper like, if you want me, I almost didnt see the request Edited September 14, 2023 by Stuart21UK 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Photogirl Posted September 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 That's gorgeous Stuart, you're brilliant! ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted September 14, 2023 Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 18 minutes ago, Photogirl said: That's gorgeous Stuart, you're brilliant! ❤️ You're welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 20 hours ago, ATM said: I didn't buy these exact nipples - just did a quick search - but yeah sure if I ever get round to using them I'll let you know Managed to track down some ebay purchase history and I have purchased stainless nipples Possibly before I developed my fetish for Titanium Unfortunately this listing is no longer available so can't see any details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 I just got ordinary plated steel ones as part of my caliper refresh earlier this year and I will work them once a year to prevent seizing. It is leaving them untouched that allows them to corrode into place risking shearing or stripping the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everywhen Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 The bleed nipples where the only things not seized on my 986! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photogirl Posted September 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 Bambi arrived home this evening. After various discussions about parts (thanks so much for the fantastic advice given to me in this thread) I was able to go ahead and get pretty much everything I wanted to do done, choosing my own parts as I went along. Because of the things I did/didn't do, the engine didn't have to come out. Aside from the MOT failure point I also had my advisories sorted out which were part of my suspension refresh. I also had the clutch done and a few other sundries. The car was beautifully presented on collection and driving it home was a revelation. I'm fully aware that suspension work makes a difference, but I was blown away by the transformation. Bambi has always handled brilliantly but she has also been something of a raw ride. Driving back from the workshop was such a pleasure, like being in a new car. I almost didn't recognize it. I'm so pleased I got the clutch done. Previously it was very heavy leaving me with an extremely painful knee, to the point where I would avoid town driving where possible. The new clutch is so much easier on my joints. My front discs and pads were very worn so they were done as well (£290 for parts and labour). When I get a chance I'll post some pictures of the calipers in situ and the new wheel bolts. These are showing up my centre caps so I'm going to order some new ones this weekend. For completeness I think I should get a new handbag to compliment the paint job on the calipers. Given that Bambi has cost me hardly anything in repairs over the years I don't begrudge her the outlay. A lot as it is when these things need doing, I feel it was money well spent. I'm very pleased with the service I got at Walkers. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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