what is an 'early' 3.4 996?
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jonny996 said:
For something so individual it really does look a simple recipe. Vanilla coupe, some trick suspension & retro Fuchs
Standard VAG enthusiast OEM+ recipe: cheap coilovers, stickers and expensive wheels. Maybe chuck in a rear wiper delete and debadge.So few Porsche are modified from standard though, anything slightly different stands out. Those wheels look heavy.
was8v said:
jonny996 said:
For something so individual it really does look a simple recipe. Vanilla coupe, some trick suspension & retro Fuchs
Standard VAG enthusiast OEM+ recipe: cheap coilovers, stickers and expensive wheels. Maybe chuck in a rear wiper delete and debadge. So few Porsche are modified from standard though, anything slightly different stands out.
ATM said:
ferrisbueller said:
For sure. Our roads aren't friendly for cars with minimal clearance.
Whoa there cowboy. My car is as low as a low thing feeling low or lower. It has absolutely no problems dealing with the urban jungle. Don't assume low means problems for these. jonny996 said:
your lucky if my guy is £10 an hour more than basic indy garage, so much so that I used to shove my Mrs 12 year old Saab Convertible to him as I trust him not to try and rip me off.
My local indy Eporsch is not much if any more than a half decent local garage. I have a long term relationship with them so they do the odd and dont charge and will often discount their labour anyway. On the running costs side of things, last year I spent around £1800 on a big service, coffin arms, new front pads/braided hoses and a water pump. This year I've spent £500 or so on a small service and a new key fob and coding.
It could do with new manifolds at some point and I'm getting a coolant hose replaced next service as it will need doing. They don't have to cost the earth*, although mine had an IMS, suspension and brake refresh before I bought it so maybe I'm lucky
We're not counting modifications and upgrades are we?
It could do with new manifolds at some point and I'm getting a coolant hose replaced next service as it will need doing. They don't have to cost the earth*, although mine had an IMS, suspension and brake refresh before I bought it so maybe I'm lucky
We're not counting modifications and upgrades are we?
ferrisbueller said:
That would be the fear: looks great, drives like s
t.
It's not a million miles from the CSR really, just lower.
CSR-like is very simple to ape or DIY if you were keen enough. It's not like they come with a rebuilt or forged engine with bigger capacity or trick cams. Similarly the suspension isn't that hard to think about too. Fresh arms and bushes make a decent difference, add a couple of adjustable bits such as rear toe arms while you are there, slot the front turret for "custom" geo and secret squirrel "fast road" spec, add some Cup2 or PS4S, pick your damper of choice to suit your budget ... t.It's not a million miles from the CSR really, just lower.
edc said:
ferrisbueller said:
That would be the fear: looks great, drives like st.
It's not a million miles from the CSR really, just lower.
CSR-like is very simple to ape or DIY if you were keen enough. It's not like they come with a rebuilt or forged engine with bigger capacity or trick cams. Similarly the suspension isn't that hard to think about too. Fresh arms and bushes make a decent difference, add a couple of adjustable bits such as rear toe arms while you are there, slot the front turret for "custom" geo and secret squirrel "fast road" spec, add some Cup2 or PS4S, pick your damper of choice to suit your budget ... t.It's not a million miles from the CSR really, just lower.
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