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Andyoz said:
Loved every minute of my 5 hour (250 mile) trip from Essex to Manchester.
I also confirmed that Manthey does raise the redline to 8,200 rpm when they do their conversion
I've had over 18 months and 13k miles in the R so a change is good for the soul.
One thing I love about the 996 GT3, is you feel like you're wearing it like a back pack. Its the same feeling I got the first time I drove the R but I've never felt it with the more recent GT3's I've driven.
If you collected that directly from Jamie, you would have been about 2 miles away from me. Ha, congrats again Andy, thats a mega upgrade from the RI also confirmed that Manthey does raise the redline to 8,200 rpm when they do their conversion
I've had over 18 months and 13k miles in the R so a change is good for the soul.
One thing I love about the 996 GT3, is you feel like you're wearing it like a back pack. Its the same feeling I got the first time I drove the R but I've never felt it with the more recent GT3's I've driven.
Edited by Andyoz on Thursday 19th May 01:05
frayz said:
Andyoz said:
Loved every minute of my 5 hour (250 mile) trip from Essex to Manchester.
I also confirmed that Manthey does raise the redline to 8,200 rpm when they do their conversion
I've had over 18 months and 13k miles in the R so a change is good for the soul.
One thing I love about the 996 GT3, is you feel like you're wearing it like a back pack. Its the same feeling I got the first time I drove the R but I've never felt it with the more recent GT3's I've driven.
I also confirmed that Manthey does raise the redline to 8,200 rpm when they do their conversion
I've had over 18 months and 13k miles in the R so a change is good for the soul.
One thing I love about the 996 GT3, is you feel like you're wearing it like a back pack. Its the same feeling I got the first time I drove the R but I've never felt it with the more recent GT3's I've driven.
Edited by Andyoz on Thursday 19th May 01:05
If you collected that directly from Jamie, you would have been about 2 miles away from me. Ha, congrats again Andy, thats a mega upgrade from the R
Ah No Way! Jamie mentioned about seeing a Peridot R at a meet and I didn't realise you were Essex. It says alot about the R that it took something a bit special to want to make me move on and trust me I've been looking at alot of stuff since Covid eased...
I had considered a hotted up 997.1 S but knew I'd regret selling the R. I've only one indoor garage spot too so can only keep one car at a time.
I did that trip to Scotland last month with 9x 911's and that was the final straw that broke me re. going to a 911. I've always wanted to own a 911 with true Motorsport engine so at 52 did the jump. I've gone in with eyes wide open re. Maintenance costs too. This ones about half way thru it's refresh that most start to need around this mileage (60k) but I'm in contact with owners going back nearly 18 years into its history.
Lack of traction control means some have had some offs. Haven't unearthed anything specific on this one though.
Edited by Andyoz on Thursday 19th May 10:01
Andyoz said:
Ah No Way! Jamie mentioned about seeing a Peridot R at a meet and I didn't realise you were Essex. It says alot about the R that it took something a bit special to want to make me move on and trust me I've been looking at alot of stuff since Covid eased...
I had considered a hotted up 997.1 S but knew I'd regret selling the R. I've only one indoor garage spot too so can only keep one car at a time.
I did that trip to Scotland last month with 9x 911's and that was the final straw that broke me re. going to a 911. I've always wanted to own a 911 with true Motorsport engine so at 52 did the jump. I've gone in with eyes wide open re. Maintenance costs too. This ones about half way thru it's refresh that most start to need around this mileage (60k) but I'm in contact with owners going back nearly 18 years into its history.
Lack of traction control means most (all!) have had some offs. Haven't unearthed anything specific on this one but I'm not naive enough to think it hasn't had something in its early days
Edited by Andyoz on Thursday 19th May 08:31
I know the rear wiper is divisive but I thought this was an interesting insight from an interview with Pinky Lai published today on YT. He discusses his original intention for the 996 front wiper and it wasn't to be (cost wise) but not all was lost! 
video should start at the right point if not, 8mins 10 secs.
video should start at the right point if not, 8mins 10 secs.
julian987R said:
This one looks nicer, it would be perfect it only it had something to wipe the rear window.https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202205276...
Good luck with the sale and US adventure.
squirdan said:
Resto157 said:
Hi guy’s,
Looking for some advise on purchasing an R, new to the world of Porsche and wanted to know what common issues to look for? If there are any big ticket service items or common issues that need to be addressed etc.
What are servicing costs like at a specialist?
Are there any specialist that offer a pre sale inspection?
Cheers
Adam
Relatively bullet proofLooking for some advise on purchasing an R, new to the world of Porsche and wanted to know what common issues to look for? If there are any big ticket service items or common issues that need to be addressed etc.
What are servicing costs like at a specialist?
Are there any specialist that offer a pre sale inspection?
Cheers
Adam
Some niggly items eg coolant crossover pipes, rotted radiators, tired dampers etc
Gearshift cables can also go
Some say underbraked as standard
Exhaust valves / connections rust
No generic engine or box issues with these
Rpm, JZM, Ashgood, 9e are all specialists who know them inside out. I had a minor service done at Porsche recently for 650
They can be warrantied so consider that if a car you find has full OPC history
Spec is key:
Carbon buckets
PSE
Manual
Spyder wheels
Climate
Sports chrono
Sports steering wheel
We can point you in the direction of a veritable “investment” car in green for 60k if you are mad or loaded
Or like everyone else you’ll prob end up with a white one for 40-45k because that’s the right money and there are more white than any other colour
Edited by squirdan on Saturday 14th May 15:17
thomasssam said:
Who can put me in touch with a Green CR??? Mad but not quite loaded
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