2001 996 C2 CSR

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ChocolateFrog said:

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DuncanM said:

Sorry OP, but writing off two cars, in the exact same way, and not acknowledging that your driving needs to change in the conditions that both incidents occurred?

Skinnier tyres won't help you, driving to the conditions will.

CSR looks great, very tasteful for a modified Porsche.

You're absolutely right. I do blame myself. But even driving to the conditions with skinny tyres will be safer than fat tyres. Surely we can agree to that?

Or just slow down a touch in the rain

I do drive slower in the rain. But big fat tyres generally worry me when it is raining hard. I could get surprised by some standing water. I find myself driving on pins and it is not pleasant. So it is not a solution but I do feel better driving with slimmer skinny tyres.

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trails said:

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Even with 80's or 90's chrome rims?

Hell no; repaint them one colour.

All one colour?

I was thinking one colour for rims and one colour for centres.

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trails said:

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All one colour?

I was thinking one colour for rims and one colour for centres.

Nah, single colour...will help drag the wheels out of the previous century

I'm in no rush to become a kid. I dont mind a nod and a wink to the oldies.

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trails said:

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I'm in no rush to become a kid. I dont mind a nod and a wink to the oldies.

I'm not sure not having polished lips on your wheels is going to reduce your age in any way, shape or form...I don't like polished lips and I'm not what you could describe as a kid.

How about you paint them a colour you like, with or without a lip, fook everyone else and then just post the photos

I was hoping for some inspiration. I mean the car is silver that's not changing anytime soon. So it needs to be a colour or pair of colours which work with silver.

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So my wheel guy was not willing to attempt the bolts from the split rims. He told me if I can do this part he is happy to do the rest. In the past he has had problems with bolts snapping and threads getting chewed up. So he would rather not take the risk. Ok that's fine - I will do it.


I started on the first wheel and I managed to get all the bolts out without too much bother. Just simple hand tools and a tiny bit of elbow grease.

I didn't quite realise how complicated 3 piece wheels are. I've not separated the wheel yet but obviously there are 3 parts and they are sealed together - probably to prevent air leaking from the tyre. I'm not sure if my wheel guy can split them now that I have the bolts out or he needs me to do that also.

I'm hoping he can do the re-sealing at the end even if he does need me to do that bolts. I hate topping up wheels with air that always lose some. It gets boring quickly.

Edited by ATM on Wednesday 5th October 14:06

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mattdavies said:

Which / who are you using to sort your wheel out ?

My local power coaters.

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ATM said:

Centre Caps

Massive update

Switched the Centre Caps

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shalmaneser said:

Splitting them normally requires a rubber mallet, if he's not got the appropriate sealant he's not much of a wheel guy!

I think the advice is not to reuse the bolts most of the time, might be worth looking in to. What rims are they?

My wheel man has accepted defeat. Overnight in the chemical bath with one wheel didn't work. Then 4 hours in the oven today with the same wheel and it is still stuck solid. So he has said he can't do the job. I guess I'll go and collect them now but not sure where to try next.

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For now my wheel man has grown a pair and is willing to have a go. He seemed to become inspired when I arrived to take them away as is. He now says that seeing as the one test rim didn't disintegrate he is going to process them all just like standard one piece wheels and then see how we end up. So that's what's happening right now.

Edited for typo

Edited by ATM on Saturday 26th November 11:31

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My wheel man had problems with the refinished wheels not holding air. So he had to remove the tyres a couple of times and reseal them. Let's just say that he was glad to see the back of them and yes I now have them back in my possession. Original tyres back on for now while I decide if they're staying. The rears look very different to the fronts. The fatter rim is definitely noticeable. Once I have them back on the car I'll post some pics.

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Found some mould growing on the door panels - front and rear. Treated with Rice Vinegar. Let's see if that prevents it coming back.

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Jhonno said:

No pics with the new wheels?!

Not on the car

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Seat out

Found one of the bolt heads pretty chewed up and the standard bit didn't fit. I tried an assortment of different bits and I felt lucky to get it out. New bolts will be ordered.

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Mikeeb said:

Standard External Torx bolt. Used all over the automotive world.

Yeah I've got the correct bit and it works fine when the bolts are in good order. Already changed seats in 2 other 9x6 cars and had zero problems. One of these bolts was a right mess and in the worse position to access. Close to fhe belt buckle and with seats that dont fold - not good. Hopefully it's obvious which bolt.

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Macron said:

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Found some mould growing on the door panels - front and rear. Treated with Rice Vinegar. Let's see if that prevents it coming back.

Is that a known treatment? Gen question!

Found it on Google. Something about the PH of Vinegar damaging the mould - or killing it I guess. Can be used on leather jackets and it is natural.

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Trying this one for size. The Pole Positions are being donated to a different car.