The upside to a big service

[sprior]

got my 996 back today from having a spot of work done.

Had it booked in (at last) for the switchable exhaust, plus service.

The usual suspects came up - drop links, header tank and a slight weep from the RMS (must have been tiny 'cause used no oil at all in 12K miles).
I didn't mind being told the brake servo hose needed replacing, til I heard it was an engine out job - but there's always an upside:
It meant I could get the clutch changed, and the RMS done for next to no extra labor.

All in, at a smidgy over 4K, I am totally satisfied.
The noise gets 4 and half stars, so the extra work is just a bonus.
Heed these words - no sports exhaust is a wasted assett. Beg, busk or borrow, you know you want one.

[sprior]

kamal996 said:

The exhaust systems can be sourced from the US at a little under £1000.

Indeed. Found one on ebay at about USD1600 if I remember. I did a bit of poverty pleading with the OPC and ended up paying GBP917. Add in VAT to one number and freight and inbound duty to the other and I did the right thing.

kamal996 said:

The RMS should have been covered by goodwill

The labor charge for the RMS was zero - now that is goodwill. Can't even identify the part cost for sure on the invoice, but think it's on about page 3 in the list of things about 30ish GBP.

kamal996 said:

and he could have spent the remainder on getting rid of the yellow indicators

fashion victim

kamal996 said:

and putting on a set of 18" wheels

My extensive research into tyre widths drew this conclussion - outright tyre grip is related to inflation pressure and compound. Sticker under the trunk lid says for 18 inch tyres recommendation is much higher pressure, so they have less grip.

kamal996 said:

as good as it now probably sounds

And boy, does it sound good.

The real truth is that there was loads of stuff in the 4K - but you only live one.