A Pair of "RS's"
Discussion
FalconWood said:
I bought all the covers from Classic Additions - all the cars have exactly the same cover, colour and edging - looks good that way!
Cheers - had a quick look at thier site - so many to choose from - can you remember which ones yours are ? Basically, any car cover top tips would be most welcome 
RSVP911 said:
FalconWood said:
I bought all the covers from Classic Additions - all the cars have exactly the same cover, colour and edging - looks good that way!
Cheers - had a quick look at thier site - so many to choose from - can you remember which ones yours are ? Basically, any car cover top tips would be most welcome FalconWood said:
mollytherocker said:
FalconWood said:
mollytherocker said:
Gorgeous, but how do you get a W reg 993? Confused!
Thats a question that I have never thought about!! The car came with that registration on it! What year is "W"?Regardless the world would appear to be shrugging off this vital news and is continuing to spin on its axis
Have you tried black wheels on the GT2RS?
Did you know that the red stitching was not standard even with the leather dash? Its an exclusive option.
Your personalised number plate can be made legally shorter in length. When fitted it makes the car look even wider sounds like a little thing but actually makes a big difference.
Did you know that the red stitching was not standard even with the leather dash? Its an exclusive option.
Your personalised number plate can be made legally shorter in length. When fitted it makes the car look even wider sounds like a little thing but actually makes a big difference.
Slippydiff said:
roygarth said:
Thats unusual as DVLA give correct year of manufacture on imported cars. In fact I've never seen otherwise - apart from your RS. Perhaps it was first registered abroad in year equating to W?
Regardless the world would appear to be shrugging off this vital news and is continuing to spin on its axis
Strangely the same "fate" befell my Guards red 993 RS when it was imported into the UK too !Regardless the world would appear to be shrugging off this vital news and is continuing to spin on its axis
GR GT2RS said:
Have you tried black wheels on the GT2RS?
Did you know that the red stitching was not standard even with the leather dash? Its an exclusive option.
Your personalised number plate can be made legally shorter in length. When fitted it makes the car look even wider sounds like a little thing but actually makes a big difference.
Hi. Yes I have black wheels that go with it. I thought I would switch them round until read a thread and watched a video of it being done!!!! Christ I will have to get someone who has the gear and knows hot to do it to do that but they look great. Did you know that the red stitching was not standard even with the leather dash? Its an exclusive option.
Your personalised number plate can be made legally shorter in length. When fitted it makes the car look even wider sounds like a little thing but actually makes a big difference.
FalconWood said:
Hi. Yes I have black wheels that go with it. I thought I would switch them round until read a thread and watched a video of it being done!!!! Christ I will have to get someone who has the gear and knows hot to do it to do that but they look great.
Its not so difficult to change the wheels yourself.Items you need are low entry jack which is readily available.
A torque wrench that goes to 700 nm its about a meter long.
Porsche removal tool available from all Porsche parts departments.
A tube of aluminium paste.
The help of a person to press the brake pedal when required.
in the car is the tool for the central lock system and also the tool for checking/ helping that the central lock nut has sprung its latch.
So you decide you want the black wheel look which is not better or worse but significantly different.
First take off all four of the red RS dust covers. This is not difficult but be gentle and patient as its easy to scratch them.
Then go round the car with your torque wrench and central wheel nut socket and loosen all four central wheel nuts off.
Then put the jack under the rear jacking point making sure you do not pinch the plastic sill. Lift the car up and you will notice both the front and rear wheels clear. Now completely realise the back wheel locking nut.
Screw in the Porsche tube tool and then slide the wheel along it and off the car. The tool stops you accidentally dropping the wheel onto the ceramic disc and damaging it.
Take your black wheel and slide onto the tube and along until its seated against the hub. Now take the locking nut lightly grease and hand screw it back into place. The only difficult bit now is that you must tighten it to 700 nm while off the ground. This means that the Mrs has to sit in the car with the brake depressed for you to tighten it. You must not tighten the locking wheel with the car on the ground as it may not centralise due to the weight of the car upon it. Follow this process on each wheel.
You are almost there now and its not taken that long. Get the little plastic tool and flick the locking mech in each locking nut to make sure it has sprung back. Its obvious once you understand the principle of the mech. When you are satisfied its sprung into place then go round and pop the dust caps back on.
Finally go for a drive and reset the tyre pressure monitoring system.
On returning home go to the fridge and get yourself a beer and take in the different look of your car and revel in the satisfaction of a good job done.
GR GT2RS said:
FalconWood said:
Hi. Yes I have black wheels that go with it. I thought I would switch them round until read a thread and watched a video of it being done!!!! Christ I will have to get someone who has the gear and knows hot to do it to do that but they look great.
Its not so difficult to change the wheels yourself.Items you need are low entry jack which is readily available.
A torque wrench that goes to 700 nm its about a meter long.
Porsche removal tool available from all Porsche parts departments.
A tube of aluminium paste.
The help of a person to press the brake pedal when required.
in the car is the tool for the central lock system and also the tool for checking/ helping that the central lock nut has sprung its latch.
So you decide you want the black wheel look which is not better or worse but significantly different.
First take off all four of the red RS dust covers. This is not difficult but be gentle and patient as its easy to scratch them.
Then go round the car with your torque wrench and central wheel nut socket and loosen all four central wheel nuts off.
Then put the jack under the rear jacking point making sure you do not pinch the plastic sill. Lift the car up and you will notice both the front and rear wheels clear. Now completely realise the back wheel locking nut.
Screw in the Porsche tube tool and then slide the wheel along it and off the car. The tool stops you accidentally dropping the wheel onto the ceramic disc and damaging it.
Take your black wheel and slide onto the tube and along until its seated against the hub. Now take the locking nut lightly grease and hand screw it back into place. The only difficult bit now is that you must tighten it to 700 nm while off the ground. This means that the Mrs has to sit in the car with the brake depressed for you to tighten it. You must not tighten the locking wheel with the car on the ground as it may not centralise due to the weight of the car upon it. Follow this process on each wheel.
You are almost there now and its not taken that long. Get the little plastic tool and flick the locking mech in each locking nut to make sure it has sprung back. Its obvious once you understand the principle of the mech. When you are satisfied its sprung into place then go round and pop the dust caps back on.
Finally go for a drive and reset the tyre pressure monitoring system.
On returning home go to the fridge and get yourself a beer and take in the different look of your car and revel in the satisfaction of a good job done.
FalconWood said:
Right that great list of instructions has given me great confidence. I will check that I have all the tools and have a go this weekend. I will legit you know how I get on. I think it will look a lot more menacing with those black wheels. Thank you for taking the time to write those instructions out.
I have just dug out my tool (tube) for wheel removal it is Porsche part number 000 721 979 40 its not absolutely essential but makes the job easy and protects the discs. Personally I wouldn`t do this job without it. The rear wheels in particular with such big tyres on are very heavy so sliding on and off the tube makes this strain free.Porsche spares department also supplied me with the Aluminium grease.
On a separate matter there is another spare or two you should carry in stock in my opinion. That's P 997.504.303/4.80 and maybe P 997.341.483/4.92
Cost around £8.00 each and they are in pairs left and right hence 3/4
The first are front wheel well lower leading spoilers and no matter how careful you drive they will wear down quite quickly. You will hear them touch down on any uneven road at reasonable speed. They are easy to fit yourself just 3 screws. Both left and right front wheel arches. The second are air scoops for the flow of air to the discs. The also wear but not so rapidly. These just clip on and are a bit fiddly. Important to look at the worn ones first to understand the fitment and the wheel will have to be off to do this.
I actually have some of both of these parts and will never need them as the 991 is different. If you are ever in Leicester or want me to send them FOC to you let me know I will only throw them away one day.
Just a mention on the tyres. You are clearly an experienced driver but don`t forget that the Michelin Tyres as new only have 4mm of tread on them and are vulnerable to standing water. They also take around 2 miles+ to warm up. This you I am sure already know. Once they are at optimum temperature they are fantastic. Don't worry too much once the tread depth has dropped to 2mm the tyres perform at their best there and seem to stay at that level for a good time.
I experimented with Pirelli tyres for winter and wet use and with 7mm of tread they were better in very wet conditions but the power of the car ripped the bock tread apart in the dry and even before this happened delivered significantly less grip in dry conditions. The Michelin cup tyres are the only ones for this car at the moment anyway. All the best.
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