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V800MJH said:
I wouldn't know I'm afraid. They came standard on the car from the factory. I was told by the dealer that some later model Rs had them over the previous bolts because of corrosion issues.
I only realised there were two different types when I asked for the torque setting for mine.
160nm for the revised wheel bolts, compared to 130nm for the earlier ones. For those who are interested...
That's very odd as the bolts may be stronger but the threaded material they're screwing into hasn't changed, which is what matters.I only realised there were two different types when I asked for the torque setting for mine.
160nm for the revised wheel bolts, compared to 130nm for the earlier ones. For those who are interested...
mr pg said:
V800MJH said:
I wouldn't know I'm afraid. They came standard on the car from the factory. I was told by the dealer that some later model Rs had them over the previous bolts because of corrosion issues.
I only realised there were two different types when I asked for the torque setting for mine.
160nm for the revised wheel bolts, compared to 130nm for the earlier ones. For those who are interested...
That's very odd as the bolts may be stronger but the threaded material they're screwing into hasn't changed, which is what matters.I only realised there were two different types when I asked for the torque setting for mine.
160nm for the revised wheel bolts, compared to 130nm for the earlier ones. For those who are interested...
IIRC the bolts are about £7 each. I bought 4 to put in place of the security bolts so that I didn't have to mess about with adapter when changing wheels.
boxsey said:
Very odd indeed because the owner's manual only states a torque of 160 nm for the wheel bolts.
IIRC the bolts are about £7 each. I bought 4 to put in place of the security bolts so that I didn't have to mess about with adapter when changing wheels.
I don't have it to hand but I'm certain my owners manual states the two different torque settings. Would need to double check now though!IIRC the bolts are about £7 each. I bought 4 to put in place of the security bolts so that I didn't have to mess about with adapter when changing wheels.
BrotherMouzone said:
^^^^^
Off topic, but do you put the normal plate back on comes MOT time?
Or is the tester happy with sticker plate?
Cheers
PS beautiful car!
Always had a sticky plate on all my cars and never had an issue with MOT or the police. Off topic, but do you put the normal plate back on comes MOT time?
Or is the tester happy with sticker plate?
Cheers
PS beautiful car!
I have been told on numerous occasions that as long as the size, spacing, font and is on a reflective background then i basically have no issue. It must be displayed and clearly seen on the front of the car and indeed mine is. Its marginally smaller in scale than what the regulation suggests but its not daft.
I like the sticky plate, again, goes with the lightweight theme of the car. I live in Essex which is the home of nobby plates that are barely legible, so i guess mine is deemed perefctly acceptable
Frayz - the silver wheels do look excellent with the Peridot.
One of mine is slightly kerbed so I'm quite tempted to go silver (currently standard Spyder alloys) when I get around to getting it sorted.
Only issue is that Paul and I are both in Aberdeen and our cars are already very similar! Would be funny if we both went to silver wheels too...
One of mine is slightly kerbed so I'm quite tempted to go silver (currently standard Spyder alloys) when I get around to getting it sorted.
Only issue is that Paul and I are both in Aberdeen and our cars are already very similar! Would be funny if we both went to silver wheels too...
dirtbiker said:
Only issue is that Paul and I are both in Aberdeen and our cars are already very similar! Would be funny if we both went to silver wheels too...
Did I tell you there is a 3rd Peridot R in Aberdeen? I haven't actually seen it yet but the owner messaged me. Anyway, the cars will never be quite the same.... Our 'Cayman R' badges are in a different place 
dirtbiker said:
Frayz - the silver wheels do look excellent with the Peridot.
One of mine is slightly kerbed so I'm quite tempted to go silver (currently standard Spyder alloys) when I get around to getting it sorted.
Only issue is that Paul and I are both in Aberdeen and our cars are already very similar! Would be funny if we both went to silver wheels too...
Best you hurry and get yours done first then so you can accuse him of copying you haha One of mine is slightly kerbed so I'm quite tempted to go silver (currently standard Spyder alloys) when I get around to getting it sorted.
Only issue is that Paul and I are both in Aberdeen and our cars are already very similar! Would be funny if we both went to silver wheels too...
Im bias but personally i think the silver suits the Peridot well. However Glyns (Mogsmex) R is white, his wheels are black and i think they really suit it, so its good to have a mix. Unfortunately i think with Peridot we only really have the options of black or silver wheels, im not sure what other colour wheels would really work on the car?
I also think if youre luckyenough to have the big yellow PCCB calipers then the black really shows them off well.
PaulD86 said:
Did I tell you there is a 3rd Peridot R in Aberdeen? I haven't actually seen it yet but the owner messaged me. Anyway, the cars will never be quite the same.... Our 'Cayman R' badges are in a different place
No, how strange! Clark at Bennachie Bike Bothy mentioned that one of his other customers has a green 'R' but I just assumed that was you?We'll have to get them all together at some point for a photo!
chrisABP said:
Good looking and well spaced R coming info stock at 911V. Anyone looking for a PDK car should be considering this one.....
http://www.911virgin.com/porscheforsale/1298/Cayma...
Well that’s another 911V Cayman R that didn’t hang around for very long! Deposit taken already! Tom must love getting his hands on these!http://www.911virgin.com/porscheforsale/1298/Cayma...
dirtbiker said:
No, how strange! Clark at Bennachie Bike Bothy mentioned that one of his other customers has a green 'R' but I just assumed that was you?
We'll have to get them all together at some point for a photo!
I haven't used Clark yet but I did message him lately for a price for a job so I will be a customer soon. We'll have to get them all together at some point for a photo!
Jim1556 said:
The other green one in Aberdeen may be Dan's, it's for sale on AutoTrader, but no longer on PH - possibly sold. Lovely spec too...
Just looked up AutoTrader. I think that's the chap who contacted me who was in Aberdeen. One of the pics has his name in it. Wonder if it has sold...Edited by PaulD86 on Tuesday 17th July 15:46
frayz said:
Always had a sticky plate on all my cars and never had an issue with MOT or the police.
I have been told on numerous occasions that as long as the size, spacing, font and is on a reflective background then i basically have no issue. It must be displayed and clearly seen on the front of the car and indeed mine is. Its marginally smaller in scale than what the regulation suggests but its not daft.
I like the sticky plate, again, goes with the lightweight theme of the car. I live in Essex which is the home of nobby plates that are barely legible, so i guess mine is deemed perefctly acceptable
Good to know. I'm tempted to do the same. Do you do the same for the rear plate or leave that alone? (if a sticky show us some pics)I have been told on numerous occasions that as long as the size, spacing, font and is on a reflective background then i basically have no issue. It must be displayed and clearly seen on the front of the car and indeed mine is. Its marginally smaller in scale than what the regulation suggests but its not daft.
I like the sticky plate, again, goes with the lightweight theme of the car. I live in Essex which is the home of nobby plates that are barely legible, so i guess mine is deemed perefctly acceptable
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