David Hooper
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Since last post re the mad maritime CS it has run out of brakes! Well the fronts are OK ish (genuine Porsche stuff) but rears sh****d. They were standard discs with EBC greens but now rumbling away after a few track days.
Also now going much faster (honest) after induction kit, front strut brace and M030 adjustable rear ARB fitted. ARB brand new from OPC with bush's about £100 - got it on middle holes - fab difference.
Any road up have acquired all new M030 discs, pads & associated bits for rear but want to fit big reds to front. Have already fitted aeroquip hose all round.
In PP Stuart, our 968 registrar, mentions Calum Lockie of Gold Track and his car being fitted with big reds.Having chased Calum around Dono (for about a 100 yds!) I can confirm that those brakes are excellent.
Now I know the OPC parts man (a very nice man by the way)who supplies me also supplies Calum with his replacement pads. He also told me that they are 993 turbo and he thinks they are a straight fit to the 968. Now is this true? Does the car need M030 spindles or special brackets? Stuart, if you read this, is what you suggest ie 928 brakes, a better way to go and is that more cost effective?
Have read the 968.uk forum stuff, v.v.good by the way, but I've noticed finding used bits now is getting more difficult and by the time refurbished cost wise maybe new would be better.
Oh yes, the parts chap printed out a list of bits including calipers(£340 each), disc's(£129 each), pad's(£91 a set), warning bits and damping things that adds up to just over a grand plus the VAT, which I can claim back, so if correct sounds not too bad for original Porsche bits. I've yet to discuss discount but I will get some. Any advice gratefully received.
On a different tack that exhaust from Essential looks neat. Has anyone got one yet ?
I had my induction kit from them which, although a bit fiddly to fit, has made a difference.
Right then might as well make a night of it!
Regarding M666 the Cat C car. I have been reading this thread with interest as I do all the motor trade related comments on all the forums.
I am a motor trader(trade to trade) who owns a Cat D write off 968CS. I don't think I would buy a Cat C but if seen before repair maybe.
I bought the car from a chap over at Telford(a trader) who advertised it as a Cat C and swopped him an old 944 16v which I'd bought from one of my main dealers.
The 968 then owed me just over £8000 as a 1992 K reg in Dec 2002 with 60k on it and some history which was, considering its other history, a bit too much but the car was for me. The heart ruling the head bit applies to us also.
The car is registered with HPI as "damaged repairable but insurer chose not to". We all know why this happens. Its because using genuine OPC bits + OPC paint shops makes it too expensive.
I took the car to Hartech for a full going over which cost me nearly £3000. Nothing to do with the bodywork - all engine - cam gears bust up - and brakes, calipers all seized discs & pads done in etc etc.
My point is that even with a well repaired car it can still catch you mechanically and vice versa BUT, if you bought it right no matter. Many many cars sold every day have had some damage or other but if you know and its small or repaired correctly is safe and price adjusted then its not a problem.
Please if you are parting with your hard earned cash and remember, you are buying with your heart here (don't think you aren't) get it HPI'd AND checked over preferably by the people who will look after it who you trust.
Just HPI is not enough. Many leasing companies have in house repair centres where damage is never recorded. Some companies are self insuring or have a £10,000 excess on their insurance so the car gets fixed at a price and moved out to trade.
Some unscrupulous individual's have enough money to cover damage repairs without it going through their insurance people. If its done properly OK but GET IT CHECKED.
There is a 996 at auction at this time which has accccident damage front and rear. It is not on HPI. It looked fine but allegedly it drives like a three legged donkey and grumbles as much.
It is honestly announced as such at the auction at this time by an honest vendor. In a few weeks time at another auction many miles away it may just be sold as seen and an honest trader or joe public may just buy it. It will then after a few weeks end up costing somebody a lot of money. Be carefull.
Look at that, no post's for months then go crazy!!!
Cheers
DPH
Also now going much faster (honest) after induction kit, front strut brace and M030 adjustable rear ARB fitted. ARB brand new from OPC with bush's about £100 - got it on middle holes - fab difference.
Any road up have acquired all new M030 discs, pads & associated bits for rear but want to fit big reds to front. Have already fitted aeroquip hose all round.
In PP Stuart, our 968 registrar, mentions Calum Lockie of Gold Track and his car being fitted with big reds.Having chased Calum around Dono (for about a 100 yds!) I can confirm that those brakes are excellent.
Now I know the OPC parts man (a very nice man by the way)who supplies me also supplies Calum with his replacement pads. He also told me that they are 993 turbo and he thinks they are a straight fit to the 968. Now is this true? Does the car need M030 spindles or special brackets? Stuart, if you read this, is what you suggest ie 928 brakes, a better way to go and is that more cost effective?
Have read the 968.uk forum stuff, v.v.good by the way, but I've noticed finding used bits now is getting more difficult and by the time refurbished cost wise maybe new would be better.
Oh yes, the parts chap printed out a list of bits including calipers(£340 each), disc's(£129 each), pad's(£91 a set), warning bits and damping things that adds up to just over a grand plus the VAT, which I can claim back, so if correct sounds not too bad for original Porsche bits. I've yet to discuss discount but I will get some. Any advice gratefully received.
On a different tack that exhaust from Essential looks neat. Has anyone got one yet ?
I had my induction kit from them which, although a bit fiddly to fit, has made a difference.
Right then might as well make a night of it!
Regarding M666 the Cat C car. I have been reading this thread with interest as I do all the motor trade related comments on all the forums.
I am a motor trader(trade to trade) who owns a Cat D write off 968CS. I don't think I would buy a Cat C but if seen before repair maybe.
I bought the car from a chap over at Telford(a trader) who advertised it as a Cat C and swopped him an old 944 16v which I'd bought from one of my main dealers.
The 968 then owed me just over £8000 as a 1992 K reg in Dec 2002 with 60k on it and some history which was, considering its other history, a bit too much but the car was for me. The heart ruling the head bit applies to us also.
The car is registered with HPI as "damaged repairable but insurer chose not to". We all know why this happens. Its because using genuine OPC bits + OPC paint shops makes it too expensive.
I took the car to Hartech for a full going over which cost me nearly £3000. Nothing to do with the bodywork - all engine - cam gears bust up - and brakes, calipers all seized discs & pads done in etc etc.
My point is that even with a well repaired car it can still catch you mechanically and vice versa BUT, if you bought it right no matter. Many many cars sold every day have had some damage or other but if you know and its small or repaired correctly is safe and price adjusted then its not a problem.
Please if you are parting with your hard earned cash and remember, you are buying with your heart here (don't think you aren't) get it HPI'd AND checked over preferably by the people who will look after it who you trust.
Just HPI is not enough. Many leasing companies have in house repair centres where damage is never recorded. Some companies are self insuring or have a £10,000 excess on their insurance so the car gets fixed at a price and moved out to trade.
Some unscrupulous individual's have enough money to cover damage repairs without it going through their insurance people. If its done properly OK but GET IT CHECKED.
There is a 996 at auction at this time which has accccident damage front and rear. It is not on HPI. It looked fine but allegedly it drives like a three legged donkey and grumbles as much.
It is honestly announced as such at the auction at this time by an honest vendor. In a few weeks time at another auction many miles away it may just be sold as seen and an honest trader or joe public may just buy it. It will then after a few weeks end up costing somebody a lot of money. Be carefull.
Look at that, no post's for months then go crazy!!!
Cheers
DPH
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