What did you do with your 996 today?

[jamesekirby]

Today is the 4 week anniversary of my ownership of my 996 and I'm loving every minute. Yesterday, in bright wintry sunshine I took a jaunt to The Royal Standard of England ([link=http://www.rsoe.co.uk]www.rsoe.co.uk[/link]), allegedly the oldest freehouse in England, for lunch with a colleague. Great drive encompassing twisty A/B roads, a nice dual carriageway stretch and a bit of M4. Well worth the trip - the devilled kidneys were fantastic and the beef suet pud was delicious!

 

[Pieman7]

Had a good day Changed plugs, coils and took off the old muffler brackets that were rotten and replaced with two I purchased from a breakers in America where the climate is better than here in great condition. Also took off the old manifolds which had started corroding these were a pain with all of the bolts being ceised until I put the mini conductor on them and they came out with great ease. Fitted new stainless manifold headers and gaskets. Next job new brake fluid,coolant, and filter and tip oil.

 

[wibble]

Finally got the front PU refitted with grill and just had to go for a drive. I tried to post a group of images, but seems it's limited to one per post. Note: don't try drag and drop from a Mac either!

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[Pieman7]

They look very neat wibble great job. Does that mesh come in black I have a 4s and as you know the intakes are much larger

 

[wibble]

Thanks Pieman7. Yes it comes in black or you could spray it black. The standard sheets are approx. 900mm x 300mm which should be enough for the turbo intakes.

 

[Leon1Davies]

Hey guys

Just joined the club so thought I'd add my first post and say hi.

Tried to restore my cloudy headlights at the weekend and although there's a big improvement im still not happy with them going to give that another go. Got the rear bumper going in for some TLC after someone scrapped it coming out of a parking spot...luckily I know who it was.

 

[C2]

Booked the old girl into center gravity.

 

[Pieman7]

Welcome Leon I've only been here for about 3 months I'm sure some will tell you some how to get a great finish. There are some videos on u tube

 

[Pieman7]

She went in today for new tyres some suspension upgrades and geometry. Can't wait to pick her up next week only trouble is ill be 2k lighter in the back pocket. But this is what happens when to buy a quality car.

 

[Leon1Davies]

Welcome Leon I've only been here for about 3 months I'm sure some will tell you some how to get a great finish. There are some videos on u tube

Thanks Pieman7, yeah watched quite a few videos...did this using the 3m restoration kit and a drill...think I'll buy the sandpaper and attempt it by hand next time.

failing that attempt I'll get someone out to do it.

 

[LastOnSunday]

Eeek, Pieman, that's a big hit on the wallet. Mine goes into Dovehouse cars next week for a major servic/fluids & general inspiration, so I'm expecting a similar hit.

Leon, I have the same problem with my lights & have brought a kit to have a go myself, but I might leave it to the professionals.

 

[Pieman7]

Big hit but well worth it. Check out the light repair on u tube. I've done a lot of work on the car myself but geometry has to be done properly

 

[Pieman7]

Picking her up tomorrow after new anti roll bushes, new drop links, and various bushes. New geometry completed with new tyres. Next on my list new tiptronic oil, front transfer oil, braided brake pipes and new brake fluid. Let you know how she handles.

 

[Pieman7]

Picked her up today WOW! What a difference she feels like a completely new car new tyres , geometry , new drop links front and back , new bushes on front and back bars the best 1800.00 I have ever spent. Apart from me croc skin Gucci loafers.

 

[LastOnSunday]

My first big bill as a 911 owner. £1300 for new front control arms, rear brake hoses, New exhaust fittings & full service (including tiptronic service).

But on the plus side it now drives perfectly with no rattles. Top quality work from Dovehouse cars.

 

[wibble]

Removed rear sill and wheel arch trim. No joke, but found enough dirt to fill a plant pot. Drivers side particularly bad with minimal rust. The passenger side shows signs of rust beneath the paint, so ordered some Dimitrol protection. Also, removed suspension strut bars, one lateral and two inclined (these being badly rusted) - the inclined requires sill trim to be removed. I will get these cleaned up and get some quotes on powder coating - the lateral is aluminium, so this should clean up easily.

Many of the underbody fixings are cross head self tappers - so after 15+ years of corrosion, don't expect all of them to unscrew easily or at all! Another order placed for allen head self tappers.

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[wibble]

Cleaned rear wheel arches and inner trim in prep for some wax treatment. Someone had decided to colour code the sill trim in Ocean Blue, it was a bit of a cowboy job to be frank. Anyway, it had to come off - I had to be fairly aggressive with some cellulose thinners and a stiff brush. After some graft they came up well with some Autoglym bumper restorer.

This picture shows rust evident on passenger side after the sill trim is removed - bottom left, above is grime! Road dirt and moisture get trapped between trim and bodywork - over time this will rot the sill box section. This will go unnoticed even to the experienced and missed by inspections - so beware!

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[paulossie]

[attachment=IMG_20151201_154757.jpg] Not been on for a while but done a bit to the car.

Tinted the windows and lights front and rear

Fitted a new starter motor

Plastic oil filler neck

Plastic water pipe joiner

All idle wheels changed

Alternator clutch wheel changed

New Michelin pilot sports on rear

Adjusted the quick shifter

Had the car chipped on a rolling road

Fitted 997 air filter housing with top speed air intake

Had the Porsche badge embroidered on headrests

Fitted braided brake hoses with AP prf 660 brake fluid

Plenty more in my mind to do.

 

[paulossie]

[attachment=IMG_20160107_145352.jpg] Interior looks much better in the flesh, I'm going to refurbish the leather in the summer.

 

[paulossie]

[attachment=IMG_20160122_152912.jpg] Things done to date

UPGRADES

Forgot to metion changed the gt3 wheels for 997 sport design wheels

Pioneer double din with hands free Bluetooth

Later Porsche wheels powder coated gloss black with new black centre caps and valves

Air intake by top speed USA

Chipped at Tip Top exhausts 340 BHP

Handmade s/s exhaust with black turbo tips at Tip Top exhausts

Brodit IPhone holder

Tyre pressure monitoring system

Riveted plates hydrographic design on the interior

Porsche quick shifter with new Porsche design gear knob

4 Bose speakers

Semi solid engine mounts

Tinted windows and lights front, rear and side indicators

Door lock cap from a Mercedes SLK in black

silver rings fitted around instuments



PARTS REPLACED

Resprayer body stripped and rebuilt by myself

S/s braided brake hoses

AP 660 brake fluid

New interior alarm indicator cover and dome light housing

New windscreen with rubbers trims front and rear

New air con condensers and regas

New programed key with Porsche design key cover

Change all fluids and filters, plugs, coil packs

Engine flush, fuel system flush

Door lock cap from a Mercedes SLK in black

New number plates and front mount

New front compartment carpet and plastic trims in black

Replaced Porsche tyre inflator, fire extinguisher, petrol can

LED number plate bulbs interior and front compartment LED bulbs

New Ring headlight bulbs

Repaired centre console hinge with Porsche metal upgraded one

Fitted new stereo surround with cup holders in it

New rear Michelin pilot sport tyres

New Porsche m030 springs, ARB’s and drop links

New ball joints

New V belt idlers

New Bosch starter motor

New alternator clutch wheel

New Carrera boot badge in black

New bonnet badge in black with nuts

New black scuttle panel

New windscreen wipers