U turn if you want to, Slippy's not for turning .....

U turn if you want to, Slippy's not for turning .....

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ajondyh

680 posts

123 months

Wednesday 21st June 2017
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GT4P said:
Same 330hp as R its etc but with the crap PASM which can be replaced with better than R suspension and still be cheaper!
But still NOT an R wink

Porsche911R

21,146 posts

264 months

Wednesday 21st June 2017
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if you read the thread Slippy is selling his R and doing a "project car"

the Black ed would be a nice base car and is well speced standard and faster than any S

beanoir

1,327 posts

194 months

Friday 23rd June 2017
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Interesting read, I guess it just takes some longer than others to catch up wink

You'll love the CR, it's a great car in my opinion. Interestingly though mine is now off to a new owners, but I agree with the sentiment that a better car Gen2 987 can be built and thats now my next project.

Watch this space...or probably a full build thread on CaymanOC.

CarreraLightweightRacing

2,011 posts

208 months

Tuesday 4th July 2017
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Slippydiff said:
CarreraLightweightRacing said:
Don't know how I didn't notice this thread earlier confused
Well, let's think about that one Rich. My guess is,you may have been rather busy with "other stuff"..... smile

CarreraLightweightRacing said:
And to bring this thread back from behind the bike sheds


Harsh.... but oh so fair.

CarreraLightweightRacing said:
Great to read that H is actually taking on a project of this nature; it restores faith that there are people out there buying into this brand for the right reasons


Well let's not get too carried away, as before any of the dull, unimportant stuff wink I'm having passenger compartment storage nets retrofitted (with contrast stitching, obviously) Then I'm going to ensure I have full ipod connectivity before removing the Cayman badge off the engine compartment cover, deciding I actually quite liked it, and then having to work out the best way to refit it without a jig. hehe

CarreraLightweightRacing said:
I'll support you all the way Henry
Is that technical/engineering support ? or support of a counselling nature ? (I'll need both in spades, just need to work out who's being tasked with what) biggrin

CarreraLightweightRacing said:
And wish you all the best in achieving exactly what YOU want from this project.
As a fellow "sufferer", your input will be willingly received Rich. smile

CarreraLightweightRacing said:
Defying convention and known norms doesn't always lead to disaster; sometimes, just sometimes, being brave and trying something different maketh the man car.
You've omitted the bit about it being an almost surefire route to financial ruin too Rich.

CarreraLightweightRacing said:
I like your thinking and using such a great base car should yield a return to the sleepless nights you so desire wink
Insomnia rocks ! ! beer However old age doesn't frown I think I'd have to pack a duvet and Thermos of Cadbury's hot chocolate before doing an all-nighter these days biggrin
Very funny H, love the contrast stitching compartment net idea hehe

Seriously though, although I've not got down and dirty with a Cayman before, this idea or one of the others you have mentioned to me, sounds like you have quite the refined taste and with all the right ingredients, a wonderful drivers car is in the making. Just need to pull you away from all this housing development boring stuff you keep filling your head with of late.

Porsche911R

21,146 posts

264 months

Tuesday 4th July 2017
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any one know these ?

very nice prices

http://mrzimzim.wixsite.com/rbracingrotors/porsche...


Slippydiff

Original Poster:

14,742 posts

222 months

Tuesday 4th July 2017
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Porsche911R said:
any one know these ?

very nice prices

http://mrzimzim.wixsite.com/rbracingrotors/porsche...
I've no first hand experience of their kits, but I did some Googling, there was some negative stuff about them. May be brilliant and sensibly priced. As ever, caveat emptor.

boxsey

3,574 posts

209 months

Tuesday 4th July 2017
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Porsche911R said:
any one know these ?

very nice prices

http://mrzimzim.wixsite.com/rbracingrotors/porsche...
I see that they include HP2000 pads. I liked these on my 964 so tried them on the R. Not much meat left on the pads after only two trackdays and bite when cold was very poor. So have gone back to Pagid RS29s which last a lot longer and bite better in all circumstances. For road only use I would stick with Textar rather than the HP2000 because the latter do neither job very well IME.

gtsralph

1,186 posts

143 months

Tuesday 4th July 2017
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Porsche911R said:
any one know these ?

very nice prices

http://mrzimzim.wixsite.com/rbracingrotors/porsche...
No address, no telephone number? Click on buy and straight to PayPal?

Did I go to the wrong site?



Porsche911R

21,146 posts

264 months

Tuesday 4th July 2017
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gtsralph said:
No address, no telephone number? Click on buy and straight to PayPal?

Did I go to the wrong site?
It seems they are Brembo copies with Brembo stickers on, not real Brembo calipers !

ie fakes.

ajondyh

680 posts

123 months

Tuesday 4th July 2017
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Porsche911R said:
It seems they are Brembo copies with Brembo stickers on, not real Brembo calipers !

ie fakes.
Correct.... I enquired about them and was told by the company that they are Brembo copies they make themselves, needless to say I didn't buy

ras62

1,086 posts

155 months

Tuesday 4th July 2017
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There are a few direct from Taiwan manufactured kits if you do a search

http://pbbrakes.com/brake-kits/porsche/cayman.html
http://www.d2racingsport.com/about.aspx

Slippydiff

Original Poster:

14,742 posts

222 months

Wednesday 5th July 2017
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Nice example now up for grabs at 911V ....

http://www.911virgin.com/porscheforsale/1007/Cayma...

wink

Rocket.

1,510 posts

248 months

Wednesday 5th July 2017
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Slippydiff said:
Nice example now up for grabs at 911V ....

http://www.911virgin.com/porscheforsale/1007/Cayma...

wink
They do look the dogs wotsits in red...

Rocket.

1,510 posts

248 months

Wednesday 5th July 2017
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Shame about the dodgy Brembo kit, but I do like the look of these but not so keen on the price...

https://www.essexparts.com/essex-designed-ap-racin...

presumably can be bought through a U.K. AP stockist ?

Edited by Rocket. on Wednesday 5th July 14:49

Slippydiff

Original Poster:

14,742 posts

222 months

Wednesday 5th July 2017
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Rocket. said:
Shame about the dodgy Brembo kit, but I do like the look of these but not so keen on the price...

https://www.essexparts.com/essex-designed-ap-racin...

presumably can be bought through a U.K. AP stockist?
I'm doubtful Charlie. Essex is a US company that make their own kits utilising AP calipers and discs/fasteners whilst manufacturing their own bells and caliper mounts. No UK agent that I'm aware of.

Rocket.

1,510 posts

248 months

Wednesday 5th July 2017
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I checked and asked they about mounting brackets etc. And they said check your local AP agent they can sell the kit, tbh I am not in the market for them yet but I think I might be soon. AP are a UK company, worth investigating perhaps ?

Slippydiff

Original Poster:

14,742 posts

222 months

Wednesday 5th July 2017
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Email headed your way Charlie smile

Porsche911R

21,146 posts

264 months

Thursday 6th July 2017
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Slippydiff said:
Email headed your way Charlie smile
AP will sell kits if you order 10 sets.

AP made a kit once for a chap from motorsport seats he ordered 10 kits so the parts have been designed.

Talk to "Pete Collen" at AP racing UK it's all very easy, just takes some one to sort.

the thing is all we need is this part the rest is off the shelf !




Edited by Porsche911R on Thursday 6th July 09:12

gtsralph

1,186 posts

143 months

Thursday 6th July 2017
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Rocket. said:
I checked and asked they about mounting brackets etc. And they said check your local AP agent they can sell the kit, tbh I am not in the market for them yet but I think I might be soon. AP are a UK company, worth investigating perhaps ?
AP are owned by Brembo