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On 11/26/2023 at 4:51 PM, phazed said:

I have just been browsing through the various pages on suspension upgrades on the Design911 site. I have already spent at least 6K in my mind! Obviously this isn’t going to happen and having all these sweets on the shelf just makes life difficult!

No swapping nitron suspension for track days with this one!

On 11/25/2023 at 7:54 PM, phazed said:

Have noticed that there is a set of Koni Special Active Dampers available at Design 911 for £744 delivered. Obviously I would have to buy a good quality set of springs to match. Was thinking that a set of Eibach uprated springs would be a good match.

Anyone had any experience of these? 

There is loads of stuff on 996 suspension options on 911uk. Different cars for sure but lots of similar parts. 12 cars with a variety of brands and specifications. The organiser Mike / Maldren is fairly local and seems like a helpful guy the couple of times I have met him. Koni/eibach gets a mention 

https://911uk.com/threads/suspension-comparing-damper-options.104848/page-6

1 hour ago, phazed said:

Part of me considers removing the roof completely and sourcing a hardtop as it is just for Track Days but alternatively, it is really nice to have the roof off in good weather when barreling around a track…

I was going to suggest that. The hard top is not that heavy and could be left on the trailer if you want the lid off. It would save a few KGs getting rid of the soft top...

The handbrake is definitely on when you are trying this? 

Glad you like it! 

I sent a message to someone on Facebook who competes and he suggested a Tractive set-up for the car. I suspect this is not a budget option! 

3 hours ago, map said:

Have a feeling that they produced a 986 specific set some years ago. 

They are a good business. I am close enough to collect from the factory and, at least 5 or 6 years ago, they will give you a tour of the whole process and it's lovely to see. Not sure I would have Derek fit them for me again but that's a TVR thing.

Well done on selling the Skoda. Looked good last time I saw it so not surprised it has gone. Why not give Gaz a call? I will be amazed if they don’t have something to suit. 
Haven’t a clue about the details for next year but a good steer above. I will have a nosey for you on faceache for you as well and let you know if I find anything

Hi Peter, not sure how quick you want this all ready to go (has the Skoda sold?) but it might be worth getting along to the Boxster 986 one make race series and speaking with them. There are lots of levels of teams with dedicated crew through to enthusiasts. All seemed very helpful when I was looking at the different wheel options at Brand Hatch in September

1 hour ago, Porschevirgin1968 said:

Well, the temperature gauge was sorted, had not been ran after having new coolant and it's now sitting on my drive, needs some TLC but got it for a very good price.  Pics to follow, could not get any last night as it was dark. No issues coming back.  Think my gear changing needs some practice after driving autos for the last 5 years lol. 

Congratulations. You have had a few false starts during the search and now the fun and reward starts! Enjoy. Also, new coolant and these cars always makes me think has it been bled correctly - hopefully so.

10 hours ago, ½cwt said:

The sockets have all the empty pin spaces for the wiring and you can get the male and female pins, so if you were determined you could make it up from the wiring diagram....

Not that determined! I was hoping that the wiring to the seat at least would all be there. Clearly not! 

3 hours ago, Menoporsche said:

Apparently easier to get yourself a Waco (?) aftermarket kit than retrofit the originals, apparently the electrics aren't straightforward. Mount the switches on the side of the seat, less wiring than to the dash.

Thanks. I was hoping the seats would be pre-wired! Sounds like that is not the case

1 minute ago, phazed said:

It has heated seats

I don’t have a glove box or a glass screen or heated seats but after wizzing around in the silver thing with the roof off this afternoon which does have heated seats, it’s very tempting to retrofit them!

Goodluck @Porschevirgin1968 You have a lovely day for it, down south at least, hopefully roof down on the way back...

13 hours ago, Boxstercol said:

Theres a tech from Precision who posts regularly on 911uk & offers loads of insight & advice for Pork owners.

That is Iain with the forum handle DeMort. Such a fantastic and lovely genuine bloke who is so helpful and can chat for England. When I got my 911 it had a random warning light problem that the law of sod dictated never happened when it was anywhere near anyone with a PWIS or whatever the Porsche system is called. He sent me a lot of info and was like a remote tech support for me via his personal email. 

The V5 transfer process is quick in my experience and hopefully, the new documentation will arrive before you view. Are you viewing at their home address? If you do end up taking it without the V5 (what is life without a little risk 😀) you might want to ask them not to cancel the tax if they have not already done so and share a picture of the new keepers slip on the new V5 so you can tax whilst the paper work catches up. 

1 hour ago, phazed said:

Thanks for that Graham. A good photograph. Useful as mine is disassembled. I think I will repair the plastic arm and so that is good to show the exact position.

I was in a workshop recently and saw this and could not work out what all the parts were, so took a picture for my future reference. I was not sure about that arm or the tubular one that runs parallel to the control arm. Turns out that is the handbrake cable! 

18 hours ago, Daboy3000 said:

Don't you start that!!! 

Everyone loves to blame an electric car lol.  I hope it wasn't and this is probably more anti-EV propaganda.

"The fire is believed to have started in the roof of the building."

https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/16175915.fire-crews-battle-blaze-paragon-porsche-showroom-five-ashes/

Great that people check the story but not the date  2018...

Hi Peter, if it’s the plastic arm in the centre of this picture next to where the flexi brake hose connects, I am reliably informed it’s for headlight levelling. 

8 hours ago, McDonald said:

If I understand correctly, the fire began with an electric car.

I don’t know any details how it started. Where did you get that “understanding” from please?

13 hours ago, Paul P said:

Read on another forum that they had lost some customer cars in the fire. 

They sent a letter to all customers and it mentions cars damaged and destroyed. Terrible for everyone. There will also be the various tools and parts they have accumulated over 14 years. The building is also attached to a sister company, a body and paint shop. Hard to imagine that was not affected but the office and toilets are in between.

3 hours ago, skoosh1970 said:

Viewed a lovely early 996 today... really tempted!!!!

They (986 & 996) are lovely cars and the 911 is a true classic in many different versions. The new cars are probably faster and more sophisticated but for me, the early ones are better. 
Get it bought. Its better to regret what you have done than what you didn’t do in my experience. 

2 hours ago, phazed said:

I did lots of tuning to my TVR’s over the years always putting the cars on the rollers to see improvements.

What my group of like minded track focused pals and I came to the conclusion was that anything under about 40 BHP isn’t worth the effort and certainly cost for an NA engine.

I understand that an improvement of 10ish bhp and a little torque may be noticed but my point is for road work, is it worth it as most cars never get above a little right foot acceleration in the first few gears.

Saying that I am a serial fiddler and upgrader.

 

keep up the good work!

Before you know it, people will be talking categories; modified, mildly modified, seriously modified..

2 hours ago, skoosh1970 said:

...just been reading about your ownership of that lovely 996 you owned until recently on the 911 forum.... great account sir.

Thank you very much. I have a good one on my new Boxster part written up when I get the chance.

I am going to have a set of 17's if you are still looking in the new year to spring.