Ntg Posted 28March, 2018 Report Share Posted 28March, 2018 3 hours ago, Russ said: what PPF are you getting done? Using Suntek on all front panels,lower doors and rockers and a custom splash panel in front of rear wheels and rear bumper so far,nearly the whole car M Automotive I'm using,repeat customer and highly recommend him,does at lot of Porsche on the coast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmxnut Posted 28March, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 28March, 2018 I've done a bit of research last few months as well to update myself. Final decision was to bypass dealer (that bit was obvious) and head straight for paint correction, XPEL then a coating. Full car, so part dismantle. Decal on top of Xpel. Ive trialled Xpel on a black car last year and was very happy with performance although had a small issue with fitment on one panel. Ceramic coating worked pretty good by itself, but thinking a bit more protection for stone chips. I don't know why the high end dealers don't get a little more OCD with paint correction and protection. A 400K Porsche turning up like a 10K hyundai but pretending otherwise is a bit rich. PS. Starting the aftermarket build on the touring few weeks after Easter. Anyone interested in progressive pics/issues, comments etc or just post a few when its finished? Items Im playing around with are: paint, decals, wheels, harness bar and belts, seats Upol, interior, exhaust.. (otherwise 100%certified genuine ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozvino Posted 28March, 2018 Report Share Posted 28March, 2018 8 hours ago, Oldmxnut said: Decal on top of Xpel. Ive trialled Xpel on a black car last year and was very happy with performance although had a small issue with fitment on one panel. Ceramic coating worked pretty good by itself, but thinking a bit more protection for stone chips. On my Spyder I had plastic wrap put on the entire front end and also did the mirrors and door sills; the spyder has decals on the sills ("Spyder" in script). Anyhow, the sill wrap wasnt correct and bubbled so it needed to be replaced; upon removal it lifted the decal lifted and the guy said thats typically the case with small decals. Just an FYI for those getting wraps over decals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakroo Posted 28March, 2018 Report Share Posted 28March, 2018 9 hours ago, Oldmxnut said: ....I don't know why the high end dealers don't get a little more OCD with paint correction and protection. .... An OCD condition is likely to make matters worse by chasing the finish to an impossible level of satisfaction leading to loss of paint and the issue becomes a lot bigger then. OCD is an anxiety disorder. People living with OCD are troubled by recurring unwanted thoughts, images, or impulses, as well as obsessions and repetitive rituals. People with OCD are usually aware that their symptoms are irrational and excessive, but they find the obsessions uncontrollable and the compulsions impossible to resist, and can be acutely embarrassed by them. Myth: 'I like to be clean and tidy. I must have OCD’ Reality: Obsessions and compulsions are more than just a need for cleanliness. They can be exhausting, take up a lot of time, and can significantly reduce a person's quality of life. What you really need (but used the wrong terminology to express it) is someone who has good attention to detail and has a high level of pride and workmanship in what they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 28March, 2018 Report Share Posted 28March, 2018 I tried to fix it for you, were you trying to link to a picture of a mountain bike frame? (that's where that imgr link went for some reason) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmxnut Posted 29March, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 29March, 2018 10 hours ago, jakroo said: nAn OCD condition is likely to make matters worse by chasing the finish to an impossible level of satisfaction leading to loss of paint and the issue becomes a lot bigger then. OCD is an anxiety disorder. People living with OCD are troubled by recurring unwanted thoughts, images, or impulses, as well as obsessions and repetitive rituals. People with OCD are usually aware that their symptoms are irrational and excessive, but they find the obsessions uncontrollable and the compulsions impossible to resist, and can be acutely embarrassed by them. Myth: 'I like to be clean and tidy. I must have OCD’ Reality: Obsessions and compulsions are more than just a need for cleanliness. They can be exhausting, take up a lot of time, and can significantly reduce a person's quality of life. What you really need (but used the wrong terminology to express it) is someone who has good attention to detail and has a high level of pride and workmanship in what they do. Apologies if I caused offence. I do appreciate OCD as being an anxiety disorder but defaulted to the cultural script for which it does not relate. Ill note for future. In fact, personally I am challenged in life with Asperger's so should have known better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakroo Posted 29March, 2018 Report Share Posted 29March, 2018 2 hours ago, Oldmxnut said: Apologies if I caused offence. ..... In fact, personally I am challenged in life with Asperger's so should have known better. No offence at all 'oldnut', I did think about putting this in the vent thread but I figured here was as good as any in order to 'strike while the iron is hot' as it were.... And Asperger's is also another commonly misunderstood challenge in life from almost non existent to being extremely debilitating. Anyway, back to normal programming. We all agree that we'd prefer our service centre and dealer to have more care and pride in their work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deano Posted 29March, 2018 Report Share Posted 29March, 2018 I must have been lucky when I collected the 718 going on close to 11/2 months now from a Melb dealer. Admittedly it is solid white, but I could not find an imperfection in the paint,polish or gloss anywhere. After probably 5 washes, it's still unmarked and not suffering from cobwebs. What I did find that was annoying, is each of the 20"rims have a residue mark near the centres, about 1/2 way down the surface of each spoke. It may have been from a protection cup put on the wheels when shipping, or even when being assembled, but hasn't budged it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB_981 Posted 2April, 2018 Report Share Posted 2April, 2018 On 28/03/2018 at 11:43 PM, Oldmxnut said: PS. Starting the aftermarket build on the touring few weeks after Easter. Anyone interested in progressive pics/issues, comments etc or just post a few when its finished? Items Im playing around with are: paint, decals, wheels, harness bar and belts, seats Upol, interior, exhaust.. (otherwise 100%certified genuine ). I have been waiting for this... please do start a new tread. Life on the road for me has been good, not as many trips in the last month due to work but still look for any excuse to get out on the road. Just got back from Cairns / Palm Cove / Port Douglas... some nice tarmac up that way ... spent the whole time wishing I was in the GT3 and not a horrid SUV/4x4. I never knew how dull driving could be. It's dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazius Posted 2April, 2018 Report Share Posted 2April, 2018 On 3/29/2018 at 7:49 AM, Ozvino said: On my Spyder I had plastic wrap put on the entire front end and also did the mirrors and door sills; the spyder has decals on the sills ("Spyder" in script). Anyhow, the sill wrap wasnt correct and bubbled so it needed to be replaced; upon removal it lifted the decal lifted and the guy said thats typically the case with small decals. Just an FYI for those getting wraps over decals. My XPEL guy said decals over XPEL, not the other way round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 4April, 2018 Report Share Posted 4April, 2018 putting XPEL over matte decals makes them glossy, unless you use XPEL Stealth. but usually you'd put XPEL over everything you want protected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karter34 Posted 23April, 2018 Report Share Posted 23April, 2018 Another low mileage manual hits the market the owner of this car was too big for it I think. Sold online for MSRP in a day then it turns up here for $50k more add stamp and it’s $$$$ https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/Porsche-911-2018/OAG-AD-15883939/?Cr=0 not my old one by the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazius Posted 23April, 2018 Report Share Posted 23April, 2018 Isn't that the Melbourne car that was up for below list with a shit ad? I'm 6'2", 110kg - you'd have to be pretty big not to fit in the car. That said the folding buckets are supposedly tighter than the fixed buckets (and I've got fixed). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmxnut Posted 24April, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 24April, 2018 Thats a big asking number. There is a touring in the states that is asking 60% over local delivery price. Bit silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmxnut Posted 26April, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 26April, 2018 The A62435 car turned up today. Crayon / Chalk is way better live.. Hard to replicate the colour on an iphone. Some more and future details over in my build thread for anyone interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 6May, 2018 Report Share Posted 6May, 2018 went for an SMT today with some mates. A Crayon GT3 was up front. Didn't get to see it much in action (I was driving a 912). Beautiful looking car. Owner did admit he preferred driving his 964 though... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmxnut Posted 6May, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 6May, 2018 6 hours ago, turboT said: went for an SMT today with some mates. A Crayon GT3 was up front. Didn't get to see it much in action (I was driving a 912). Beautiful looking car. Owner did admit he preferred driving his 964 though... ? Did you notice if PDK or manual.. interested if that was cause for any difference. No km in the seat as yet for me so cant comment on the 964 comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 6May, 2018 Report Share Posted 6May, 2018 13 minutes ago, Oldmxnut said: Was a manual. He’s put 500kms on it in the first two weeks. My impression on the 964 comment is potential versus what fun you can actually have on a road. Maybe gotta break too many laws to feel like you are really using the car? had a blast in my 95hp 912 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 6May, 2018 Report Share Posted 6May, 2018 1 minute ago, turboT said: My impression on the 964 comment is potential versus what fun you can actually have on a road. Maybe gotta break too many laws to feel like you are really using the car? Very hard to "enjoy" such capable cars without breaking many laws, severely. Driving "slow" cars fast can be as much fun, 912 is a great example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmxnut Posted 6May, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 6May, 2018 45 minutes ago, turboT said: Was a manual. He’s put 500kms on it in the first two weeks. My impression on the 964 comment is potential versus what fun you can actually have on a road. Maybe gotta break too many laws to feel like you are really using the car? had a blast in my 95hp 912 ? 38 minutes ago, hugh said: Very hard to "enjoy" such capable cars without breaking many laws, severely. Driving "slow" cars fast can be as much fun, 912 is a great example. Yes agree. Im hoping with manual there is some level of engagement at socially acceptable speeds. But you cant beat a Peugeot 205 GTi.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazius Posted 7May, 2018 Report Share Posted 7May, 2018 13 hours ago, Oldmxnut said: Yes agree. Im hoping with manual there is some level of engagement at socially acceptable speeds. But you cant beat a Peugeot 205 GTi.. Nope. You're past 100km in second gear. For me i live in the sticks so i enjoy it every time i drive it. I also live on a 1.4km long private road. If you live in the inner city, forget it. Better off with a golf GTI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 7May, 2018 Report Share Posted 7May, 2018 What's it do the standing 3/4 mile in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazius Posted 9May, 2018 Report Share Posted 9May, 2018 On 5/7/2018 at 12:45 PM, Troubleshooter said: What's it do the standing 3/4 mile in? Dunno, more of a hill climb than anything else. I've often thought if I could get the consent of the neighbours it'd make an awesome Australian version of the Goodwood climb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NevB Posted 17May, 2018 Report Share Posted 17May, 2018 Black is the new black, for the 2018 GT3 https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-911-2018/SSE-AD-5442511/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazius Posted 17May, 2018 Report Share Posted 17May, 2018 Just fyi, i tried to wind out 3rd last night. Gave up at 160. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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