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!
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What did you do with your 996 today?
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Pieman7
New member
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.
Leon1Davies
New member
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.
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.
Leon1Davies
New member
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.Pieman7 said: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
failing that attempt I'll get someone out to do it.
LastOnSunday
New member
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.
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.
LastOnSunday
New member
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.
But on the plus side it now drives perfectly with no rattles. Top quality work from Dovehouse cars.
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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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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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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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
New member
[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.
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
New member
[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
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
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