New member saying Hi

[dickstar1977]

HI everyone

Tom here, a new member living in Westcliff on Sea. I have recently joined the club with a 2002 seal grey 996 C2 pictured, I bought the car from the wife of the original owner having only covered 30000 miles and the condition really does reflect that. The car was originally supplied with Turbo Twist wheels which I have replaced for the pictured wheels, having recently had them refurbished.

My other passion is collecting vintage Omega watches but at the moment (since september) I must admit I have been somewhat distracted by the porsche.

The car will spend most of the winder months tucked up whilst the sturdy Golf GT TDI 170 get the brunt of the winter months.

I have made a few changes to the car, the addition of Artic silver dash strip and central air vents plus an alloy pedal set, I may also upgrade to M030 in the new year.

The car has been a pleasure so far! When I bought it it had only covered 1400 miles in four year as it had been stored, I had it thoroughly checked over and then serviced with a full diagnostic from Mercury Sports Classics in Brentwood and to date (touch wood) have had very few issues, a replacement oil pressure sensor and lower rear swing arm and thats about it.

Has a few options, PSM, Bose, hard back sports seats etc but it really is very much a stock car

Anyway, thats me

Cheers Tom

 

[Richard_Hamilton]

Tom!!

Looks lovely. I like the Carrera wheels. M030 is a really good upgrade if you have half decent roads in your area. It makes the car feel much more 'planted' and improves the look too.

 

[jonc4s]

Hi Tom

Welcome to the club.

Cars looks immaculate, liking the seats too! As Richard says, go M030

 

[dickstar1977]

Thanks guys

Yep, definitely going to look at the M030 in the new year! Loving the car so far, it's so much fun

 

[minny]

Welcome, lovely looking car. Health to enjoy it.

 

[SteveFeakin]

NIce motor. You won't be disappointed. Just washing them puts a massive smile on year face!

Welcome to the world of ownership!

 

[rhkumar]

Let's see the watches pls. My passions are cars and watches too! Welcome Tom!

 

[dickstar1977]

OK chaps, will post a few watch pics too

Cheers Tom

 

[dickstar1977]

Here are a couple of my favourite Chronographs

Omega Seamaster 'Bullhead' drivers chronograph (this example was NOS when I bought it, not bad for a 1969 watch)

Omega Seamaster 'Skywalker' Chronograph, hard metal tungsten carbide coated case and really very rare (again 1969)

 

[dickstar1977]

Most of my watch collection is rare early 'high end' quartz watches, Omega Marine Chronometers and Megaquartz's such as this beauty (the corner stone of my collection, 1977 watch original sold the day I was born in the jewellers in my home town)

My daily wear is this beauty, a birth year (1977) Rolex Oysterquartz, one of the first 250 made and one of Rolex's rarer production watches

If you fancy seeing something a little rarer then there is this, 1/5 ever made Omega Megaquartz F2.4Mhz prototypes, the most accurate production watch ever made (accuracy of 1 second per month) and the forefather of the above Marine Chronometer

 

[stevesnaz]

Welcome.

Strong theme here as I also have a bit of a thing for watches...none quite as rare as above though!

 

[thirteeneast]

That first one someones put the strap on the wrong way! LOL.

 

[Steve777]

Great looking car you have there. Very nice.

Watches aren't too bad either !

 

[SteveFeakin]

Cracking collection there.......... Watches and porsche's........ Super! Ditto the above!

 

[Diesel130]

Welcome - car looks great... good job you don't seem to have too many traffic wardens in Westcliff on Sea

 

[vitesse]

I was thinking-What a lovely hairy arm & clean hand you have[]
As to watches-I can only run to my 21st birthday Omega automatic -no bells or whistles-1963 model,leather strap automatic anologue plus my daily wear-Rolex Oyster PerpetualDatejust-gold/stainless bracelet-the rest of my "jewellery" money is in my Wifes Diamond solitaire ring-which alone is responsible for half our main home insurance premium[&o]

 

[BruceLee911]

Hi - welcome to the club. Car looks nice. I am also in Westcliff.

(I am a watch fan and currently have a few Tag's, and a just got a new Rolex Explorer).

Are you going to try the car on any track days in 2012?

 

[dickstar1977]

ORIGINAL: VITESSE

I was thinking-What a lovely hairy arm & clean hand you have[]
As to watches-I can only run to my 21st birthday Omega automatic -no bells or whistles-1963 model,leather strap automatic anologue plus my daily wear-Rolex Oyster PerpetualDatejust-gold/stainless bracelet-the rest of my "jewellery" money is in my Wifes Diamond solitaire ring-which alone is responsible for half our main home insurance premium[&o]

Thanks chaps!

Fear not my home contents is nearly half as much again as my 911 insurance []

 

[Stuart Hardy]

Hi Tom

I too have joined recently. Mine is a 2003 Carrera 2 in Meridian Silver with grey leather. Aren't they magnificent?

Hope you enjoy it.

Regards

 

[dickstar1977]

ORIGINAL: Stuart Hardy

Hi Tom

I too have joined recently. Mine is a 2003 Carrera 2 in Meridian Silver with grey leather. Aren't they magnificent?

Hope you enjoy it.

Regards

Hi Stuart

Yep I am absolutely loving it, the only major problem I am having at the moment is that I keep trying to garage it for winter then keep getting it back out to drive []

So far I am over the moon with it, I searched for long time to find a very low mileage example with the right colour combination and spec level and it's hasn't disappointed! I've just gone with Warranty Wise for extended peace of mind but am just thrilled with the car

Cheers Tom