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Dreds said:
CGTS16, I used Chris Cooke from Summit Detailing ( http://www.summit-detailing.co.uk/ ) to detail my new car 2 years ago. He came to the Salisbury area so I don't think they would mind a further 30 minutes travel. He did a fantastic job on my white car which has still got a pretty good shine today.
Thanks Dreds 
I have just sent an e-mail to Chris to see if he will travel to Bournemouth Porsche for me and ask him what detailing he would recommend.
tyrrell said:
I pick up my car this Saturday from OPC Bournemouth, on Monday its off to Eclusive Car Detail, for a full detail along with the fitting of Suntek paint protection film to the front bumper, full bonnet, rocker panels and wing mirrors, the car will be gone for four days, to allow all the gtech products along with paint protection film to dry out properly before driving again. You should check out his web site his attention to detail is second to none.
Thanks for the recommendation Tyrell and your spec looks amazing. I bet you're super excited now with just one more sleep to go. Post up some pics when you get the chance.I have e-mailed Exclusive Car Care about the detailing options and Suntek film. Have you had this film fitted before?
Yes very excited lol no sleep for me tonight 
Never had a clear bra fitted before, however I have had a Cayman S before which did attract the odd stone chip to the bonnet, along with plenty of chips to the front pu so trying to avoid all this with the new car. Reason for choosing Suntek over Expel was that Suntek is a smidgen thinner and apparently more glossy in appearance. Car is off to the detailer for several days next week so will get some before and after picks. Had to laugh OPC thought that their contract cleaners would do a better job with Guardex product 
Never had a clear bra fitted before, however I have had a Cayman S before which did attract the odd stone chip to the bonnet, along with plenty of chips to the front pu so trying to avoid all this with the new car. Reason for choosing Suntek over Expel was that Suntek is a smidgen thinner and apparently more glossy in appearance. Car is off to the detailer for several days next week so will get some before and after picks. Had to laugh OPC thought that their contract cleaners would do a better job with Guardex product 
tyrrell said:
Yes very excited lol no sleep for me tonight Never had a clear bra fitted before, however I have had a Cayman S before which did attract the odd stone chip to the bonnet, along with plenty of chips to the front pu so trying to avoid all this with the new car. Reason for choosing Suntek over Expel was that Suntek is a smidgen thinner and apparently more glossy in appearance. Car is off to the detailer for several days next week so will get some before and after picks. Had to laugh OPC thought that their contract cleaners would do a better job with Guardex product
Fantastic. I heard the same about Suntek and it should be completely invisible. Will be really interested to see your before and after shots. That is quite funny about the OPC. They made the same comment to me when I was there on Saturday and were questioning why I would want to have a professional detailer detail the car rather than them using Guardex which according to them has a "lifetime guarentee!" Never had a clear bra fitted before, however I have had a Cayman S before which did attract the odd stone chip to the bonnet, along with plenty of chips to the front pu so trying to avoid all this with the new car. Reason for choosing Suntek over Expel was that Suntek is a smidgen thinner and apparently more glossy in appearance. Car is off to the detailer for several days next week so will get some before and after picks. Had to laugh OPC thought that their contract cleaners would do a better job with Guardex product I hope all goes well tomorrow. I'm so jealous and gutted I have to wait till March!
CGTS16 said:
Dreds said:
CGTS16, I used Chris Cooke from Summit Detailing ( http://www.summit-detailing.co.uk/ ) to detail my new car 2 years ago. He came to the Salisbury area so I don't think they would mind a further 30 minutes travel. He did a fantastic job on my white car which has still got a pretty good shine today.
Thanks Dreds I have just sent an e-mail to Chris to see if he will travel to Bournemouth Porsche for me and ask him what detailing he would recommend.
Email sent CGTS16
Police chase video.
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Guess what car was stolen? Enjoy the nightmare.
I have the full grill set on my BGTS and looks a lot better.
Do not know about the warranty but I do know it stops all of the autumn leaves from blocking the grills, stops overheating and stops the grill rotting due to piles of leaves stuck in there.
Grills now standard on the GT4 and Spyder.
Do not know about the warranty but I do know it stops all of the autumn leaves from blocking the grills, stops overheating and stops the grill rotting due to piles of leaves stuck in there.
Grills now standard on the GT4 and Spyder.
Saturday blast as usual.
Filled tyres at 2.3 bar, just after leaving my garage. Display was showing 1.9 bar, fill info -0.2 bar (outside temp was 4.5 C).
Once tyres were warmed, display was showing 2.5 bar. Far better handling, control and steering wheel feeling; not mentioning fuel consumption shown for today's trip.
Filled tyres at 2.3 bar, just after leaving my garage. Display was showing 1.9 bar, fill info -0.2 bar (outside temp was 4.5 C).
Once tyres were warmed, display was showing 2.5 bar. Far better handling, control and steering wheel feeling; not mentioning fuel consumption shown for today's trip.
Bad news with regard to oil consumption.
I did a top up of 0.5 l at 2300 miles and after 650 miles minimum oil level reached warning, again.
It means my engine uses 1 l per 1300 miles, well at least during its first 3000 miles. It's a pdk car, I use it mainly during week ends, long distances, i.e. no chance to have water mixed to the oil.
Not really happy about that.
What's your oil consumption?
I did a top up of 0.5 l at 2300 miles and after 650 miles minimum oil level reached warning, again.
It means my engine uses 1 l per 1300 miles, well at least during its first 3000 miles. It's a pdk car, I use it mainly during week ends, long distances, i.e. no chance to have water mixed to the oil.
Not really happy about that.
What's your oil consumption?
RBT0 said:
Bad news with regard to oil consumption.
I did a top up of 0.5 l at 2300 miles and after 650 miles minimum oil level reached warning, again.
It means my engine uses 1 l per 1300 miles, well at least during its first 3000 miles. It's a pdk car, I use it mainly during week ends, long distances, i.e. no chance to have water mixed to the oil.
Not really happy about that.
What's your oil consumption?
Im pdk 9,000 miles only needed 1l after 5,000 miles and I would say I drive v hard whenever I can. Did a full oil change at 7,000 (after 1yr) and haven't needed to top up since then. And haven't lost a bar of oil on the in car reader. I did a top up of 0.5 l at 2300 miles and after 650 miles minimum oil level reached warning, again.
It means my engine uses 1 l per 1300 miles, well at least during its first 3000 miles. It's a pdk car, I use it mainly during week ends, long distances, i.e. no chance to have water mixed to the oil.
Not really happy about that.
What's your oil consumption?
RBT0 said:
I don't understand the reason behind. Basically mine uses 4 times the oil used by yours.
Not sure if it's linked to the fact that I use the car only on weekends, average sporty drive, but very rarely higher than 6000 rpm.
I'm not measuring intervals, but I've 20,000 miles on my 981S, and have only had to top up once (apart from oil change) in all that time... Not sure if it's linked to the fact that I use the car only on weekends, average sporty drive, but very rarely higher than 6000 rpm.
RBT0 said:
Saturday blast as usual.
Filled tyres at 2.3 bar, just after leaving my garage. Display was showing 1.9 bar, fill info -0.2 bar (outside temp was 4.5 C).
Once tyres were warmed, display was showing 2.5 bar. Far better handling, control and steering wheel feeling; not mentioning fuel consumption shown for today's trip.
Presumably your garage is heated? If so, try filling to 2.4 bar there next time when its this cold outside, as it should get you to 2.6 -2.7 bar when warmed up which I've personally found feels quite goodFilled tyres at 2.3 bar, just after leaving my garage. Display was showing 1.9 bar, fill info -0.2 bar (outside temp was 4.5 C).
Once tyres were warmed, display was showing 2.5 bar. Far better handling, control and steering wheel feeling; not mentioning fuel consumption shown for today's trip.
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