Picking Up A GT3 Today
Discussion
willmac said:
The OP doesn't have a garage ! Bring back hanging immediately I say.
Keeping a Porsche outside in the rain and the wind and the snow and the frost, what is he thinking. He obviously doesn't know that Porsche's , especially GT3's are lucky if they can withstand this sort of weather for any length of time.
But seriously Keeping a Porsche outside in the rain and the wind and the snow and the frost, what is he thinking. He obviously doesn't know that Porsche's , especially GT3's are lucky if they can withstand this sort of weather for any length of time.
, I read somewhere that there is little or no underseal on the GT3's.
anonymous said:
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That is a very fair point. I can care about it, but also be realistic about it. I can also prioritise it's importance within my life. Anyway, drove the car to work this morning. It's amazing how it can make even the most boring stretch of motorway entertaining. The whole car hunts around in it's lane, jinking and weaving as it goes. It's a really addictive feeling. And it's something I've never felt in a 997.
jackwood said:
wfarrell said:
..is this the worst post-rationalised excuse / defence / justification for not having a garage ever ??
No, it's my rationalised reasoning for why I still went ahead and bought a car I wanted regardless of the fact that I don't have a garage.It's really heartwarming to see the breadth and depth of people's concern for my poor little car. I'll go and give it a hug to show it I still love it.
Edited by jackwood on Monday 30th April 08:28
Well, that's the first 1,000 miles done!
These front splitters don't last long do they now?? My car is pretty much at the maximum end of Porsche recommended ride hight range and it still catches on absolutely everything!
There is also a knocking from the front end. If you go on power and then brake you get a metallic clunk. If you run over a lateral ridge in the road with both wheels you also get the same clunk.
I had it jacked up today with the front wheels off and everything feels rock solid. No play in the arms or in the ARB links that I could feel.
Next stop is to get it into Mikes at Sports and Classic I suppose and see if he can find out what's causing it.
These front splitters don't last long do they now?? My car is pretty much at the maximum end of Porsche recommended ride hight range and it still catches on absolutely everything!
There is also a knocking from the front end. If you go on power and then brake you get a metallic clunk. If you run over a lateral ridge in the road with both wheels you also get the same clunk.
I had it jacked up today with the front wheels off and everything feels rock solid. No play in the arms or in the ARB links that I could feel.
Next stop is to get it into Mikes at Sports and Classic I suppose and see if he can find out what's causing it.
jackwood said:
Well, that's the first 1,000 miles done!
These front splitters don't last long do they now?? My car is pretty much at the maximum end of Porsche recommended ride hight range and it still catches on absolutely everything!
I have refitted mine twice in 6 weeks since I got the car. Speed/ air not a problem but bash it on a speed bump and that can rip it off. These front splitters don't last long do they now?? My car is pretty much at the maximum end of Porsche recommended ride hight range and it still catches on absolutely everything!
Jzm have the fitting kit online, suggest having one in the car.
Henry-F said:
I suspect the noise is just the brake pads moving slightly within the caliper. Probably most noticeable if you reverse, brake then apply the brakes as you move forward.
Have it checked out but from what you describe that sounds most likely and nothing to worry about.
Henry
Thanks Henry but quite sure it's not that. Have it checked out but from what you describe that sounds most likely and nothing to worry about.
Henry
I did have that phenomena with the Cayman with Non-OEM Pagids fitted but this is noise is just from driving down the road over surface imperfections. I'm sure Mike will find the problem in a couple of minutes. It's certainly not effecting my enjoyment of the car :-)
jackwood said:
Thanks Henry but quite sure it's not that.
I did have that phenomena with the Cayman with Non-OEM Pagids fitted but this is noise is just from driving down the road over surface imperfections. I'm sure Mike will find the problem in a couple of minutes. It's certainly not effecting my enjoyment of the car :-)
loose top mount or arb drop link...I did have that phenomena with the Cayman with Non-OEM Pagids fitted but this is noise is just from driving down the road over surface imperfections. I'm sure Mike will find the problem in a couple of minutes. It's certainly not effecting my enjoyment of the car :-)
monthefish said:
Pip1968 said:
tripe
It sure was.Pip1968 said:
I was expressing disbelief that the car was left outside and subject to the elements
It's a car. They are designed, developed and manufactured to be outside. keep it lit said:
loose top mount or arb drop link...
Checked the top mount bolts and they are marked and haven't moved. ARB arms felt solid when car was jacked up with wheels off. The bushes looked in good knick. I did only check the ARB with one side jacked at a time. Do both wheels need to be on droop to check play in the ARBs? Or can you check one side at a time?Only seems to occur when both wheels are articulated simultaneously. If just one wheel hits a bump you don't get any noise at all.
mrdemon said:
It is a warranty claim ?
These 3rd party dealers always harp on about how they backup the cars they sell and how much prep money they put into them.
Bought the car without a warranty. The noise has only come on in the last few days. Pretty sure it's nothing serious and 911Virgin wouldn't have found it during a routine inspection.These 3rd party dealers always harp on about how they backup the cars they sell and how much prep money they put into them.
You'll need to jack up both sides to check for the droplinks. Try replicating the noise whilst braking ever so slightly - if it doesn't do it then, it's the pads (or the discs if you run a floating set up/conversion).
Not being silly or anything: Do check the boot and under the seats for loose stuff... I've seen people stripping cars because of golf balls that went awol...
Not being silly or anything: Do check the boot and under the seats for loose stuff... I've seen people stripping cars because of golf balls that went awol...
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