NEW 993 OWNER

[johne123]

just bought a fantastic lhd 993 Carrera 2 coupe. things I cant get used to. brake dust my 996 GT2 had ceramics and them fooking keys they are bigger than the car.can I change them ?

[Cheib]

That does look lovely and an unusual colour for a 993. Congrats!

[Orangecurry]

Imported from America? Congrats.

I also like the Guards Red taxi.

[johne123]

yes my GT2 was red and many years ago my 964 RS also never wanted that colour but everytime I viewed them they was the best cars. this is amazing. the fella I bought it from imported it from north Carolina has had it for 11 years and has done 64,500miles.it has just had spent on it £5,500 at fearnsporn including new brakes pads tyres new air conditioning pump and front steering rack rebuild it drives fantastic and ill probably keep it for a while.by the way here is a picture of my GT2

[johne123]

also one more question the big red plastic reflector or light sort of thing which run across the back next to the rear light has a milky appearance as if there has been damp inside can it be taken apart and bought up to look nice or will I have to buy a new one ?

[hornbaek]

Congratulations. Looks lovely. Just a word of advice. You can spend an awful lot of money maintaining a 993. The 5000 pounds spent recently might sound reassuring but it could just be the beginning of an expensive love affair.

[stevewak]

johne123 said:

also one more question the big red plastic reflector or light sort of thing which run across the back next to the rear light has a milky appearance as if there has been damp inside can it be taken apart and bought up to look nice or will I have to buy a new one ?

Some people have had a bodyshop cut it back and lacquer it but the long-term solution is to buy a new one. It lifts the car. VERY expensive but won't get any cheaper.

[Wozy68]

Nice looking motor ..... welcome to the club

what's this all about keys? Or have I read it wrong.

[Orangecurry]

johne123 said:

also one more question the big red plastic reflector or light sort of thing which run across the back next to the rear light has a milky appearance as if there has been damp inside can it be taken apart and bought up to look nice or will I have to buy a new one ?

You can take it apart, but it is glued/sealed so it isn't easy. And as the boys have said, it's usually the outside has oxidised. Get a machine polisher and have a go, or get a new one.

Your front fogs are also suffering from the same aging - usually high milers or ones that have lived outside.

Personally I'd see how the oily bits perform before I spent loads on lights that passed the MOT.

[johne123]

this is my key just was asking if this is standard

[Wozy68]

johne123 said:

this is my key just was asking if this is standard

WTF is that?

Quick answer nope. 993 key is no bigger than a modern motorcycle key.

[mollytherocker]

I have never seen a 993 key like that before, maybe its a US thing?

The rear lights are easy to restore.

2000 grade sandpaper with water. Rub lightly all over. Repeat a few times.
Machine polish with cutting compound until shiny!
Apply a few coats of wax

Sorted!

[Als911]

Hi John
Sure you love the 993, can't beat the feel of an air cooled classic.
But I'm also sure you'll miss the boost from the Gt2..... It's infectious.
Ps. I've still got my Rainforrest Green beast.

All the best.
Al

[johne123]

thanks AL would love to keep it but trying to make my life a bit easier .I'm sure ill get back into something quick one day. but at the moment more than happy with the 993

[johne123]

cheers for your help mollytherocker

[BubblesNW]

Try this, gets some good reviews
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-134428-41853-0/2...

[Npporsche]

I've got one of these keys as well for my 1998 Turbo they are pretty big and the casing comes apart pretty easily. I need a new key as mines been glued back together and now has black electrical tape round it.

The smaller remote control fob is better and I believe the alarm board from this key will fit inside.

[johne123]

started detailing today .sorry but are these turbo twists hollow or solid .didn't have them on the GT2 as I had mk2 wheels this car is in unbelievable condition for 20 years old I love it

[mollytherocker]

johne123 said:

started detailing today .sorry but are these turbo twists hollow or solid .didn't have them on the GT2 as I had mk2 wheels this car is in unbelievable condition for 20 years old I love it

They are solids like I have. The hollows have flat backed spokes.

[Orangecurry]

Tyres made in Korea and the car still on Monroes?

I'm glad you've rescued it from the PO