The 997 Appreciation Thread
Discussion
ThunderSpook said:
I had a message come up last night about checking my indicator bulb (997.2) and I’ve noticed a huge crack across the clear part of the plastic which you can actually see through.
I had a look again a bit later and noticed the other rear light has gone dim. Both lights have had condensation in for a while. I understand both these issues are common with the .2 and neither are repairable.
I’ve emailed my OPC for a price, but other than that Design911 seem to be the only place that sell replacement lights. Any other options? They’re not exactly cheap!
Just as a follow up to this (Thank you Maph7 for the e-mail), I have spoken to my OPC. They are £627 each including the Porsche Classic discount, and one side is on back order anyway with no forecast availability date. Genuine Porsche is £581 from Design911 and the OEM Supplier ones from Design911 are £436 so I guess I go with those then.I had a look again a bit later and noticed the other rear light has gone dim. Both lights have had condensation in for a while. I understand both these issues are common with the .2 and neither are repairable.
I’ve emailed my OPC for a price, but other than that Design911 seem to be the only place that sell replacement lights. Any other options? They’re not exactly cheap!
Anyone know if there are any discounts available with Design911?
ThunderSpook said:
I had a message come up last night about checking my indicator bulb (997.2) and I’ve noticed a huge crack across the clear part of the plastic which you can actually see through.
I had a look again a bit later and noticed the other rear light has gone dim. Both lights have had condensation in for a while. I understand both these issues are common with the .2 and neither are repairable.
I’ve emailed my OPC for a price, but other than that Design911 seem to be the only place that sell replacement lights. Any other options? They’re not exactly cheap!
YHMI had a look again a bit later and noticed the other rear light has gone dim. Both lights have had condensation in for a while. I understand both these issues are common with the .2 and neither are repairable.
I’ve emailed my OPC for a price, but other than that Design911 seem to be the only place that sell replacement lights. Any other options? They’re not exactly cheap!
CrouchingWayne said:
Had an advisory for read brake corrosion to consider fixing - usual story on the inside of the disk. Pads are fine.
Is the below kit any good, or any alternative places to keep an eye on for sales? Might pick up a kit next time there’s a decent offer
https://www.design911.co.uk/p/brake-pads-and-brake...
I have a theory about this, it could be codswallop but here goes. If you get a garage to bleed your brakes I suspect that some garages skimp and don't bleed the inside nipple and the fluid in that pipe is weaker/more compressible (is that a word?) and this leads to the inside piston not applying as much pressure as the outside piston.Is the below kit any good, or any alternative places to keep an eye on for sales? Might pick up a kit next time there’s a decent offer
https://www.design911.co.uk/p/brake-pads-and-brake...
I have no proof of this but I now like to bleed my own brakes and ensure that both nipples on each caliper are bled properly.
Call me cynical!
Despite being an avowed EV enthusiast (EV6 GT) even I wouldn’t turn down the opportunity of a road trip to the Black Forest in a convoy of 997s.
Bloody heck these things are just perfect for these sorts of roads. Despite a bit of light rain, they just hunker down and the grip is so reassuring. Add in the steering feel and flexibility of the powertrain and you’ve got a mountain road weapon. The sound of that flat 6 echoing off the mountain walls is not bad either.
I’m amazed at how good a nearly 20 year old car can be. Great job Porsche!
Bloody heck these things are just perfect for these sorts of roads. Despite a bit of light rain, they just hunker down and the grip is so reassuring. Add in the steering feel and flexibility of the powertrain and you’ve got a mountain road weapon. The sound of that flat 6 echoing off the mountain walls is not bad either.
I’m amazed at how good a nearly 20 year old car can be. Great job Porsche!
When I had my 997s it was a time when I used to do school runs, particularly picking up after school.
The school was twenty-five miles away cross country and the 997 PDK was the fastest car I ever owned to get there quickly (whilst always adhering to the speed limits obviously Officer). The children liked it because it felt "safe" by which I think they meant that the seats and centre tunnel gave them a sense of being surrounded and protected.
The 997 - the ultimate car for the father late for the school run.
FriedMarsBar said:
I have a theory about this, it could be codswallop but here goes. If you get a garage to bleed your brakes I suspect that some garages skimp and don't bleed the inside nipple and the fluid in that pipe is weaker/more compressible (is that a word?) and this leads to the inside piston not applying as much pressure as the outside piston.
I have no proof of this but I now like to bleed my own brakes and ensure that both nipples on each caliper are bled properly.
Call me cynical!
I caught a not local to me OPC out doing exactly this, bought a 7,000 mile 2018 991.2 GT3 with FSH from them in good faith. Thought I’d get a mate who runs a Porsche specialist to check it over once I got it home and it needed new brake lines and all the inside nipples were seized. I have no proof of this but I now like to bleed my own brakes and ensure that both nipples on each caliper are bled properly.
Call me cynical!
Unfortunately it took quite a fight and a complaint to Porsche UK get it sorted.
You’re not cynical!
Joscal said:
FriedMarsBar said:
I have a theory about this, it could be codswallop but here goes. If you get a garage to bleed your brakes I suspect that some garages skimp and don't bleed the inside nipple and the fluid in that pipe is weaker/more compressible (is that a word?) and this leads to the inside piston not applying as much pressure as the outside piston.
I have no proof of this but I now like to bleed my own brakes and ensure that both nipples on each caliper are bled properly.
Call me cynical!
I caught a not local to me OPC out doing exactly this, bought a 7,000 mile 2018 991.2 GT3 with FSH from them in good faith. Thought I’d get a mate who runs a Porsche specialist to check it over once I got it home and it needed new brake lines and all the inside nipples were seized. I have no proof of this but I now like to bleed my own brakes and ensure that both nipples on each caliper are bled properly.
Call me cynical!
Unfortunately it took quite a fight and a complaint to Porsche UK get it sorted.
You’re not cynical!
Trouble with doing that is a) the inner bleed nipple seizes and b) when hardlines are changed the brakes cannot be bled properly. I think this general routine use of the outer bleed nipple only creates a sort of group think to the point they forget these cars have 2 bleed nipples per caliper.
I can only think this is the reason the OPC screwed up changing the hardlines on my car so badly and returned the car to me with no brakes, this was the last time I will use an OPC or buy Porsche.
KittyLitter said:
Bet that big lump of stainless steel screws up the key fob range, a solution looking for a problem if you have £220 to throw away.
RiccardoG said:
dgswk said:
Useful guide here:
https://www.bergvillfx.com/categories/audio-amplif...
Mine had this, when I identified lack of power to the amp, I plugged the fuse in, got an awful white noise.... Amp is sat on window sill currently, still waiting for me to post it off for repair
Had mine repaired by Tore (link above) back in 2012. Cost £120 inc shipping. Still going strong!https://www.bergvillfx.com/categories/audio-amplif...
Mine had this, when I identified lack of power to the amp, I plugged the fuse in, got an awful white noise.... Amp is sat on window sill currently, still waiting for me to post it off for repair
The bass speakers in the door do their job but the mid-range speakers still sound awful and tinny. Then again they look like £10 speakers from the photo posted earlier!
guyvert1 said:
Must be hard to price it - but £130K in my opinion seems rather high hopes.KittyLitter said:
guyvert1 said:
Must be hard to price it - but £130K in my opinion seems rather high hopes.Gassing Station | 911/Carrera GT | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff