Collected my 997 today

[huw dolphin]

Finally got there! Picked my 05 997 C2S up from OPC Chester today. Basalt black with terracotta interior. Lovely and a great drive so far. And originally I only went up there to have a look at a couple of 996 C4S's! Can't believe I have bought a car that costs more than my first house did back in 92! That's a bit frightening. Have to say that house is probably worth about 175k now though - with the best will in the world I'm not expecting that from the 997!

 

[Dapster]

Black and terracotta sounds nice.

Piccies, spec etc.....

 

[Julio Geordio]

Why on earth are you posting on the forum and not driving it if you only picked it up this morning? Are you mad?! []

 

[Rotorhead]

ORIGINAL: Dapster

Black and terracotta sounds nice.

Piccies, spec etc.....

That does sound like a nice colour combo.

Went to the Aston factory recently and there were lots of cars in subtle exterior colours (blacks, greys, silvers), tastefully lifted with bolder interiors.

 

[huw dolphin]

ORIGINAL: MoC2S

So do Chester now have a 993 for sale, Huw ?

cheers, Maurice []

I traded it in but I think they traded it on to a guy dalled Stott from the north west who apparently buys a lot of their trade-in stock. Sad to see it go but I totted up the costs of parts/servicing/repairs over the past 2.5 years and I have spent a rather scary £12k! So I wasn't that sad after all...

 

[Grant]

ORIGINAL: oliver
Went to the Aston factory recently and there were lots of cars in subtle exterior colours (blacks, greys, silvers), tastefully lifted with bolder interiors.

Ahha....... could we tempt you to the dark side.....enjoy a "British (well bits of it are!) Bulldog" for a while?

 

[Rotorhead]

ORIGINAL: Grant

ORIGINAL: oliver
Went to the Aston factory recently and there were lots of cars in subtle exterior colours (blacks, greys, silvers), tastefully lifted with bolder interiors.

Ahha....... could we tempt you to the dark side.....enjoy a "British (well bits of it are!) Bulldog" for a while?

The V8 Vantage is the only Aston that's tempting.

But my 'Brit' support is my Defender and my Caterham.

 

[Grant]

ORIGINAL: oliver
The Vantage is the only Aston that's tempting.

Agreed....Mike you know it makes sense, you already have about 4 slices of Pork, so including a little fillet beef won't hurt!!!!

 

[jonathanw]

Rob

Suggest you contact Chris Franklin of Centre of Gravity. He is a wizard on suspension. Transformed my recently departed 997 even though at the time it had only done about 6000 miles when Chris worked on it. Worth every penny that it cost. I understand that many OPCs go to him with suspension/tracking issues.

 

[Alex L]

ORIGINAL: jonathanw

Rob

Suggest you contact Chris Franklin of Centre of Gravity. He is a wizard on suspension. Transformed my recently departed 997 even though at the time it had only done about 6000 miles when Chris worked on it. Worth every penny that it cost. I understand that many OPCs go to him with suspension/tracking issues.

FYI- Chris is closed until 3rd Sept as all on annual leave.

 

[Lancerlot]

Congratulations on your new car purchase. Trust you are enjoying it. []

As regards your questions. The knocking is likely to be worn drop link joints - common with the mileage you have and not too expensive to replace. Get Chris Franklin to check the top mounts too. []

There's quite a bit of technical data on PCM upgrades and modifications, but you need to access the Members' Only technical sections of the forum - and for this you need to join PCGB. PM me if you'd like an application form and I will email one to you.

Owner's manual - have you tired your local Porsche Centre? [8|]

Regards,

Clive.

 

[beershark]

Hi Jonathan,

Totally agree Chris is a suspension God, he worked on my 996 a few times.

Will probably get my local to look at it in the interim and speak to Chris on his return.

Thanks for the advice.

Rob

 

[beershark]

Hi Clive,

Thanks for the intel, already a member thanks and have come across some useful info so far. A couple of alternatives to a Parrot such at Dennison (sacrificing the multiplayer cd) or mObridge but they seem geared for an iPod. I aso fear fitting a Parrot may invalidate a Porsche warranty. Will investigate.

Re manual, will check OPC of course. In fact, I emailed them last night requesting a list of books that should have been supplied along with part numbers and cost. I expect £££ of course.

Have downloaded a US manual which s very useful, but would like a UK version if possible.

Will do a search for things like tyre pressures etc. unless anyone can tell me off and now.

Thanks in advance.

Rob

 

[kasspa]

I would take it back to where I purchased it before laying out any £'s.....

Could at least be a negotiation there for shared costs to get it put right!!

Obviously not an option if it were a private sale tho'

Good Luck & enjoy

 

[beershark]

Hi Paul,

Good point. Bought it from a home trader, noticed the issues at the time and negotiated £400 off which I hope should cover most or all of the work, maybe excluding Chris's work which I factored in already.

Cheers,

Rob

 

[tscaptain]

Hi Rob,

Congrats on you purchase.[]

I have changed your status to "PCGB Member" so that you won't get hounded to join the club in future!![]

 

[waxman]

Hi rob
Congratulations I had many great miles in my 997C2 S manual and I'm sure you will too.- does it have sports exhaust - sounds great in the Gen 1 IMO.
See you've had a good few Porsches- for tyre pressures I ran 34 front 37 rear on 19 inch rims - that's as low as I would go and work up from there
Tony

 

[beershark]

Hi Alan,

Thanks for that - appreciated.

Rob

 

[beershark]

Hi Tony,

Thanks for the info, I will try them. I used to run 43 and 36 on the 996 which I did find a little harsh on uneven roads. That combined with 18" wheels and M030 sports suspension.

Does anyone know where I can download a uk manual from?

Thanks,

Rob