new 993 owner

[Marquis_Rex]

cyberface said:

..... the place was starting to get cluttered up with the GT3 mafia and the Turbo yakuza.

To the original poster- welcome to 993 ownership and enjoy.

I LOVE my 993tt, it's the most complete, well built and characterful car I've ever owned.
Represents a good balance of old/classic and modern IMHO.

[zcacogp]

welshchris said:

I like my 4-spoker, but it needs recovering. When it gets wet (wet hands on the wheel) it gets mighty sticky. Any idea who/how much?

Is the 4-spoker the same wheel as was fitted to the 964 and the 944? If so, you can recover it yourself. Really. Carefully remove the existing cover (cut the threads with a sharp knife) to give you the shape of the new leather bit you need, take it to a good leather supplier and ask him for a sheet of leather large enough to do the job, mark out the shape of the old cover on the new leather, cut it out and sew it on using a curved needle and some heavy-duty button thread.

No, really, it is that easy. I did it on my 944 wheel in a couple of evenings, and it's lovely! I'd post some piccies if I had a camera ... and you can choose what colour leather and stitching you want very easily. (I agree with people who like that design of wheel - it is a classic.)


Oli.

[midnightp]

Many thanks for all the replies.

Will post a pic as soon as my digi cam starts working again!!

As I said am in Surrey/SW London so if any of you know any events ect please give details.

The car is a factory spec (ie no mods) late '94 L plate Midnight blue has done 88000 miles just had a full check and service with everything that needs (?) attending to done!! Thats what they say, I`ll have to check. That is why i will need some of your expertise! Thanx in advance for that, lol.

keep the replies coming

[Pickled Piper]

It's worth joining the officia owners club if you have not done so already. You will get access to a usefull forum, discount on parts etc. Also, social events if you are interested.

pp

[pikey]

welshchris said:

Gratuitous pic.......

That is one very smart looking car Mr.Chris

[BERGS2]

midnightp said:

As I said am in Surrey/SW London so if any of you know any events ect please give details.

there is a south east Rennlist meet every few months in Worcester Park (just off the A3 by New Malden) - its mainly 964s but there are always a couple of 993s there too so I am sure you would be most welcome!

follow this link for shed loads of tech porsche discussions: http://forums.rennlist.com/

BERGS

[johnsuper]

tertius said:

Welcome to the club!
Mucho pics of mine here ...
www.picturehosting.org/gallery.php?u=tertius&g=993-Carrera

hi, just want to know about your leather seats,
is the extra button for the seat heater ?

[tertius]

johnsuper said:

tertius said:

Welcome to the club!
Mucho pics of mine here ...
www.picturehosting.org/gallery.php?u=tertius&g=993-Carrera

hi, just want to know about your leather seats,
is the extra button for the seat heater ?

Thats right - its a little wheel rather than a button, that turns the seat heating up/down.

[993c4]

BliarOut said:

Ooh, for a few quid more you could have got one of the water cooled ones

Must have been a typo, few a few quid LESS you could have got one of the water cooled ones

[sundeep]

midnightp said:

Hi Everyone,

I have just bought a 993, my first Porsche. I have always wanted one of these cars.
I would be extremely grateful for any feedback, news or suggestions from other owners, particularly those from Surrey/SW London.

Many thanks.

good work..... and I'm across Richmond way in my 993 Targa

[tertius]

sundeep said:

midnightp said:

Hi Everyone,

I have just bought a 993, my first Porsche. I have always wanted one of these cars.
I would be extremely grateful for any feedback, news or suggestions from other owners, particularly those from Surrey/SW London.

Many thanks.

good work..... and I'm across Richmond way in my 993 Targa

Pretty close by - I'm in Barnes.

[claphamgt3]

These are spectacular cars - well done, you lucky man.

My all-time favourite car was 'little blue', my 993 C2 Vario-ram.

So practical, so involving, so rewarding to drive at any speed in any conditions. Mine was my daily driver for the first 18 months I had it & it ate up the use

Don't mod it, don't let the air-con grind you down (the car's one achilles heal) and above all use it, use it & then use it some more!!