firstone Posted 28February, 2019 Report Share Posted 28February, 2019 To some that is the right size. Fashion before function. On the street anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 1March, 2019 Report Share Posted 1March, 2019 1 hour ago, daveyoul said: Actually tyre size is an interesting thing. I'm expecting that the wheels on the rear are at least 10" - and the tyres are only 265. Yes, they do look a little stretched. Would have thought if you own a tyre shop, you'd be able to put on the right size tyres at least... All part of the adventure. Perhaps he had them "in stock" in that size..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 1March, 2019 Report Share Posted 1March, 2019 1 hour ago, TwoHeadsTas said: But neither available in 285/30/18 which is specified 10" rear size? No idea mate. @Morpheus has stock rims on I think, yet maybe he can elaborate further what sizes he has Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus Posted 1March, 2019 Report Share Posted 1March, 2019 Well done @daveyoul !! Just enjoy it mate! They are fantastic cars. As @LeeM noted earlier I have recently gone with Nankang NS2R semi slicks and am really enjoying the grip (1000% over the old continentals I had, but there’s a longer story also). Unfortunately I have the stock 17inch rims so I can’t help with what would fit your rims. Congrats in your purchase and hope you get to drive it as much as you can - heat here in Adelaide has left mine in the garage for most of the week (GTI’s aircon is much better, and auto with the Clipsal traffic.....) daveyoul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyoul Posted 2March, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 2March, 2019 So Ken and I have had the past 24 hours getting to know each other. After taking 2.5 hours to drive the 95km to Camden to pick him up, the journey home seemed ever too short. It was great to have the my mate who is partially responsible for this whole shebang take me down there in his 996, which gave me the opportunity to experience 2 cars in short succession. Initial impressions on the drive home: Still pulls left, need to get that alignment looked at in the near future. Small vibration issue at about 110 and above - probably a balance issue in the rear. Similar to my mate's 996, perhaps a little worse. The exhaust is louder than I remember, and louder than the gundo hacked I enjoyed on the way down. That's a good thing. The M2 tunnel is my new favourite place After the obligatory test drive with the rest of the family, and put the kids into bed, I took the finance minister to the garage to appreciate our investment (pun intended) It was better than she expected! (Win) She was really impressed (Huge win) "I really like it" When exploring under the false floor in the front, she remarked - what's in that Mercedes Benz bag? Turned out to be handbook, service records etc.. (Biggest win) Today, in the light of day, Ken has been rubbed, poked, caressed, prodded and rubbed some more: Body is better than I thought - seriously, it is so bloody straight. The thing might have never seen a parking lot! Those 259000km have been kind I'm paranoid about noises. Was that a rattle? A knock? Did someone fart? A clay bar and quick polish later, and the thing looks a million bucks. I like the wheels. They are next to receive some love, but look great. Massive offset, but fill the guards nicely. GT3 style front bar is also great. The neighbours are enjoying the exhaust. (No, they don't have a choice in the matter.) See that Porsche in the driveway? ... That's mine I need new number plates There are a few little things that need fixing, but really... time to get in it and drive. Due to my paranoia, I am going to book it in and get a Post Pre Purchase Inspection - just to have some peace of mind, and know what I'm up for in the next while. Heck, I might even just throw an IMS Solution at it anyway! Jason A, bear924, LeeM and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter John Posted 2March, 2019 Report Share Posted 2March, 2019 Looks great @daveyoul I think it has gone to a great home judged on your posts. Enjoy the journey with the time you have with the car 😀 daveyoul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelrik911 Posted 2March, 2019 Report Share Posted 2March, 2019 Looks great - If it was mine, yes I would do the IMS & get the timing exactly right, especially for those Ks. The shimmy is probably a worn suspension bushing. Find an experienced 996 expert who can pick it straight off. Coffin Arms maybe? Haha with the neighbours & noise. I thought my neighbours would get used to my 911 but they havent & they still hate it. Snide comments about "when are you going to sell that tractor". We live near a kindergarten and the young boys seem interested, sometimes stop & look; before their mothers snatch them away from the noisy BAD influence. daveyoul, firstone and michel 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 2March, 2019 Report Share Posted 2March, 2019 That is a very nice looking car mate. Like the rims too 👍 You have some change from the original budget, so the IMS is a no brainer daveyoul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear924 Posted 2March, 2019 Report Share Posted 2March, 2019 Looks very tidy. I'm of the view you should spend a few $ now and get the car sorted (not that it seems to need that much). That way you won't be annoyed by the little things. I did that when I purchased my 996 and fixed an window that would need to be dropped into positon after closing the door, and replacing my radio as it's buttons had peeled. Also check the age on your tyres ... not that a 200km car is likely to have original tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 2March, 2019 Report Share Posted 2March, 2019 Well landed Dave , kens responded well to a spit n polish. Good to see an avid searcher jump in , caution to the wind and actually open the wallet. Who dares wins huh! Been quite a few guys on here over the years who actively search for their first Pcar, trying to overturn a rock for a gem, but seem to drop off, or never report a win, and just fade off never to be heard of again. Aaaah that excitement of the landed prize, nothing quite like it. Make sure your’e up early and into the hills to give Ken a spanking 😎 LeeM and daveyoul 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 2March, 2019 Report Share Posted 2March, 2019 2 hours ago, daveyoul said: Due to my paranoia, I am going to book it in and get a Post Pre Purchase Inspection - just to have some peace of mind, and know what I'm up for in the next while. Heck, I might even just throw an IMS Solution at it anyway! I've bought a couple of cars sight unseen without inspections ... when o get it done, I've named them ... API PPI = Pre Purchase Inspection API = After Purchase Inspection My Porsche dude just shakes his head ... daveyoul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tips Posted 2March, 2019 Report Share Posted 2March, 2019 @daveyoul if your metro based you may want to join the Pcar story telling session as the boys always love a new story over a couple of drinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTY Posted 2March, 2019 Report Share Posted 2March, 2019 @daveyoul car looks great mate spend the extra $$ and get that ims done,enjoy the driving experience daveyoul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smit2100 Posted 3March, 2019 Report Share Posted 3March, 2019 2 hours ago, MARTY said: @daveyoul car looks great mate spend the extra $$ and get that ims done,enjoy the driving experience two must dos if not done recently 1) engine mounts, 2) tranny mounts 3. Any factory 997 shifter variant. Eg 997 stock 997 short shifter 997 gt3 short shifter depending on how you like your throws. daveyoul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 4March, 2019 Report Share Posted 4March, 2019 Love it! Quick on the draw, fire the shots, NO PPI... unreal! Looks like a good one, congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyoul Posted 4March, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 4March, 2019 On 03/03/2019 at 07:50, Tips said: @daveyoul if your metro based you may want to join the Pcar story telling session as the boys always love a new story over a couple of drinks Thanks @Tips will see how I go. If not this one, definitely in the future. Love to meet some folk. Thanks to everyone else as well. I'll book in for an "API" (thanks @Dreamr) - just need to choose which of the well known independent Porsche workshops near me I'll choose. Spoilt for choice! Will also arrange for the IMS to be done shortly - I'd be crazy not to. For now... enjoying every second of the driving experience! Tips 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyoul Posted 15March, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 15March, 2019 So today is the day of the API (After Purchase Inspection) - Autohaus Hamilton were chosen to give Ken the once over and tell me what I've got myself in for. To say I'm feeling paranoid and nervous would be an understatement. I'm looking forward to finding out, but I keep having the "but what ifs"... Anyway, time will tell and whatever the outcome, the reality is that I'll just deal with whatever is there, one thing at a time. TwoHeadsTas, Troubleshooter and Tips 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 15March, 2019 Report Share Posted 15March, 2019 11 minutes ago, daveyoul said: So today is the day of the API (After Purchase Inspection) - Autohaus Hamilton were chosen to give Ken the once over and tell me what I've got myself in for. To say I'm feeling paranoid and nervous would be an understatement. I'm looking forward to finding out, but I keep having the "but what ifs"... Anyway, time will tell and whatever the outcome, the reality is that I'll just deal with whatever is there, one thing at a time. I'm a fan of AH. They will tell it like it is...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techno Posted 15March, 2019 Report Share Posted 15March, 2019 2 hours ago, TwoHeadsTas said: I'm a fan of AH. They will tell it like it is...... I agree. They recently saved me from buying a lemon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepo Posted 15March, 2019 Report Share Posted 15March, 2019 3 hours ago, TwoHeadsTas said: I'm a fan of AH. They will tell it like it is...... As long as they find everything which isn't always the case. I was from Interstate and buying a non AC car which appeared to make all the difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 16March, 2019 Report Share Posted 16March, 2019 Hey Dave.. I used to be a regular round these parts but had to sell my old P car.. but in another year or so I'll be trcking down a 996 too. Just wanted to say you sound like a real character and have enjoyed your journey into p car ownership immensely. Hope the API went ok and look forward to watching your relationship with Ken blossum Morpheus, daveyoul and hugh 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyoul Posted 18March, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 18March, 2019 So the API results are in. Drumroll please... Aside from a few small items, and some ongoing wear items to be seen to in time, Ken has been given a clean bill of health. 🎉I think I'm going to do an oil change in the next few weeks. The dealer said they did one, but I think I'd rather know it is done, and know what oil is in it. Good opportunity to check out the filter carefully at the same time. Other than that, the instructions from AH were to just drive and enjoy. They weren't pushing me at all to do the IMSB, so I think I'm going to drive it for 6 months, then book it in for a good service with them, get a few of the items noted on the "API" seen to, and attend to the IMSB at that point in time. Thanks @amanda, don't wait too long on the 996 purchase! The word is out and they are becoming harder and harder to find. I had to come back to work tonight for a few hours - hadn't driven Ken since the API, so was having withdrawals and brought him out, even though it looks like more rain. Car gets dirty... car gets cleaned. Didn't buy a 911 to have it sit in the garage. It's a car... drive the bloody thing! firstone, SteveF, TwoHeadsTas and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl888 Posted 26March, 2019 Report Share Posted 26March, 2019 Joy of joys, someone posted about wanting a 996 and actually went out and bought one. Congratulations Dave, you're in the minority Troubleshooter, Rick V, raafrebel2 and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyoul Posted 26March, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 26March, 2019 1 hour ago, carl888 said: Joy of joys, someone posted about wanting a 996 and actually went out and bought one. Congratulations Dave, you're in the minority Thanks Carl - loving every moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raafrebel2 Posted 11April, 2019 Report Share Posted 11April, 2019 I had my 996 (when I owned one) checked out by Autohause . They never said anything about the IMS either. I asked them about it and at the time they said that they have only ever seen 1 example of a fail , and it was on a car that was regulary tracked... i never had mine done, and gave my Carrera a great time in the high rev range often. ill have to start my own thread shortly... my 997s is totaled after a head butt with a pole at 80plus k an hour a couple weeks ago. Devastated ... plucky I wasn’t hurt i will be looking after I get back from the Isle of Man next month enjoy your 996, they are great cars Troubleshooter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.