what is an 'early' 3.4 996?

[Fast Bug]

Armut Schweinefleisch-911 said:

Close.

£1 437.49

https://www.design911shop.com/Sun-visor--Leather--...

My mirror cover is floppy (assuming it's the spring), so when the visor is down it swings around. I think it can stay swinging around looking at the price of that...

[Armut Schweinefleisch-911]

Hoofy said:

Looks like they only do leather ones.

I'd just make do with this:
https://www.design911shop.com/Porsche-Rennline-Win...

I might have to see if I can swap the mechanism across, assuming it not the springs in the clip bit on the left that's failed?

[Mallone]

Gad-Westy said:

Does anyone have a cure for drooping centre vents for an early 996? It's pre-cup holder types. I set them where I want them but they'll always be pointing at the floor a few minutes later. I'm thinking of putting some electricians tape on the top surface while they're fully down to try and tighten them up a bit buts it's a bit bodgy.

Had the same issue with mine. When I had the dash apart to fit a Bluetooth add on for the Becker I was able to remove the vents. Ended up using some foam strips above and below the vent, through the back of the unit, to give the mechanism enough friction to stay put. Slight bodge, but invisible, and has fixed the issue over the last 2 years I’ve been using the car.

[Hoofy]

Fast Bug said:

Armut Schweinefleisch-911 said:

Close.

£1 437.49

https://www.design911shop.com/Sun-visor--Leather--...

My mirror cover is floppy (assuming it's the spring), so when the visor is down it swings around. I think it can stay swinging around looking at the price of that...

I'd just look at how I can make it stay with friction. Maybe a spot of glue (left to dry!) on the bit that can be detached to reduce the space between the clip and the visor?

[deckster]

ATM said:

Before I fell off chair I noticed that is a leather clad item. The vanilla visor is not leather clad. Surely thats not Elon Musk money?

Significantly cheaper on rosepassion.com although apparently very colour dependent. Black is over 300EUR a side, but if you can live with space grey it's 139EUR. Go figure.

[barryrs]

Fast Bug said:

My mirror cover is floppy (assuming it's the spring), so when the visor is down it swings around. I think it can stay swinging around looking at the price of that...

I took mine apart as I have the same problem.

Unfortunately the vanity mirror cover is simply held up with the visor down by friction. It’s a metal C that’s pushed into the visor housing that grips the mirror cover and the point at which it fixes to the visor breaks as it’s only plastic. Hopefully that makes sense?

ETA.

I was thinking of some sticky back magnetic strip or Velcro.

Edited by barryrs on Thursday 12th August 18:58

[Armut Schweinefleisch-911]

If you're at a loose end at 9pm tonight you may find this of interest?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhNJgxQj32I

ETA - Apologies if it transpires we have to pay to watch.

[Fast Bug]

barryrs said:

I took mine apart as I have the same problem.

Unfortunately the vanity mirror cover is simply held up with the visor down by friction. It’s a metal C that’s pushed into the visor housing that grips the mirror cover and the point at which it fixes to the visor breaks as it’s only plastic. Hopefully that makes sense?

ETA.

I was thinking of some sticky back magnetic strip or Velcro.

Edited by barryrs on Thursday 12th August 18:58

I thought the same when I saw the price, but mines 90's slip on shoe grey so the price isn't too bad for me. I've finally found a plus point of the interior colour

[Huntsman]

Fast Bug said:

90's slip on shoe grey

This is a problem for me. I just could not live with it

[Fast Bug]

Huntsman said:

Fast Bug said:

90's slip on shoe grey

This is a problem for me. I just could not live with it

Black mats and Momo steering wheel break things up a bit. But it wouldn't be my first choice of interior colour in all honesty!

[shalmaneser]

Fast Bug said:

Huntsman said:

Fast Bug said:

90's slip on shoe grey

This is a problem for me. I just could not live with it

Black mats and Momo steering wheel break things up a bit. But it wouldn't be my first choice of interior colour in all honesty!

I've got black mats in mine which does make a difference, but it's not the best interior colour! I personally like the red which seems inexplicably marmite cos it's super cool.

[Fast Bug]

I'd even have Nepherite Green over the grey

[Baked_bean]

The downside to my car is the grey interior, but it actually doesn’t really bother me in real life. Photos seem to make it look worse than it is. I am considering getting my centre console sprayed to match my exterior-which would lift things.

[Fast Bug]

I've considered doing that in mine to lift the interior. I just need to stop chucking money at the house we bought first, it'll be lovely when it's done. I could do without st breaking whilst we're doing it up. I think I've had a tradesman of one description or another here every week since we moved in

[Armut Schweinefleisch-911]

shalmaneser said:

Fast Bug said:

Huntsman said:

Fast Bug said:

90's slip on shoe grey

This is a problem for me. I just could not live with it

Black mats and Momo steering wheel break things up a bit. But it wouldn't be my first choice of interior colour in all honesty!

I've got black mats in mine which does make a difference, but it's not the best interior colour! I personally like the red which seems inexplicably marmite cos it's super cool.

It's odd but when I first saw a photo of my own cars red interior I was a little unsure but now it's one of the things I love most. Especially in contrast to the arctic silver paintwork. I think I'd like the green for the same reason, along with the rarity factor. The only part of either that I don't like is the steering wheel where black just looks nicer and the Momo nicer still. It's all subjective though obviously.

[ATM]

Armut Schweinefleisch-911 said:

shalmaneser said:

Fast Bug said:

Huntsman said:

Fast Bug said:

90's slip on shoe grey

This is a problem for me. I just could not live with it

Black mats and Momo steering wheel break things up a bit. But it wouldn't be my first choice of interior colour in all honesty!

I've got black mats in mine which does make a difference, but it's not the best interior colour! I personally like the red which seems inexplicably marmite cos it's super cool.

It's odd but when I first saw a photo of my own cars red interior I was a little unsure but now it's one of the things I love most. Especially in contrast to the arctic silver paintwork. I think I'd like the green for the same reason, along with the rarity factor. The only part of either that I don't like is the steering wheel where black just looks nicer and the Momo nicer still. It's all subjective though obviously.

[anonymous-user]

I really like your interior, ATM. Is that steering wheel a 17?

[anonymous-user]

I have spent today taking the seats out for a good clean, and also to clean under them. Quietly impressed how well the carpet is holding out, and the general state of what floor I can see. I've found nice dry ECU's, 2 old pound coins, and a mystery 2 pin plug.

Does anyone have any idea what it is for? Photo below, right hand side of passenger floor looking forward, tucked under the ECU cabling, its a bit dark but you should be able to see it. Any ideas from the collective wisdom?

[ATM]

OpulentBob said:

I really like your interior, ATM. Is that steering wheel a 17?

I think it's called a Momo Model 07

https://momo-uk.co.uk/MOMO-racing-rally-MOD.07-ste...

[Armut Schweinefleisch-911]

OpulentBob said:

I have spent today taking the seats out for a good clean, and also to clean under them. Quietly impressed how well the carpet is holding out, and the general state of what floor I can see. I've found nice dry ECU's, 2 old pound coins, and a mystery 2 pin plug.

Does anyone have any idea what it is for? Photo below, right hand side of passenger floor looking forward, tucked under the ECU cabling, its a bit dark but you should be able to see it. Any ideas from the collective wisdom?

Heated seat? Or power seat adjustment on the rear maybe?