Airhead Posted 8January, 2017 Report Share Posted 8January, 2017 (edited) Did a couple more jobs on the 911from this ...to this....First cut only & new cap still to be fitted. Still have to tackle the 3 other wheels.And from this...to this....Yeah. I Know. I said I wasn't going to modify or fiddle with this car but some things you just gotta do.As I suspected the steering column bush was shot so replaced it with a new one from Sierra Madre.Made a whole world of difference to the way the car feels.So after all that had to go for a drive. Pic at Arthurs Seat this morning about 8.30am. Got her washed(for charity )How much did they pay you? Edited 8January, 2017 by Airhead Chris-p, Niko, LeeM and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberpunky Posted 8January, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 8January, 2017 Aaargh think of all those swirl marks, no two sponge system, oh well who cares, worth it!It was worth it lol but my car needs a respray badly so was only adding to the countless swirl marks already there Were those "girls" aware that you were in the background, sneaking around behind them taking photos "for charity" ?? ..... Yes they pretty much had about 20 cameras on them all day. They were good sports and donated their normal fee S'pose the other geezer in the background was the official 'charity' photographer? Also, I swear at a glance your plates says 'SUDS' :-) As above. So many camera's is was hard to know which ones were official LeeM and Ozvino 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 8January, 2017 Report Share Posted 8January, 2017 Yes they pretty much had about 20 cameras on them all day. They were good sports and donated their normal fee As above. So many camera's is was hard to know which ones were official I think you did a pretty good job anyway cyberpunky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barks Posted 8January, 2017 Report Share Posted 8January, 2017 Replaced the headlining in my Cayman S...It was starting to sag so I googled it and yes apparently this is a common, known problem! Watched a few YouTube how to's and spent $26.00 at Spotlight now I have a nice black "Alcantara" (really micro suede) headlining. It was a pain to remove and then had to scrape off the remaining foam backing that had separated from the material but relatively simple process. Installation was reverse of removal with just as much swearing and sweating! Sorry no pics but black on black interior is really hard to photograph...I'll try soon. All in all looks like a factory finish.A few weeks ago I also installed my newly acquired Fabspeed exhaust (thanks Apogee!) sounds awesome - quite loud - but great fun on the SMT the next day - found a few rubs and noises but adjusted and recheck all bolts afterwards and she's all good now. Tit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 8January, 2017 Report Share Posted 8January, 2017 Your right Barks, seems a reasonably common problem, something for me to hopefully (not) look forward too. Seems it is worse in places with lots of sun.....http://www.planet-9.com/987-cayman-and-boxster-problems-and-complaints/66356-headliner-failing-2.html Barks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAP911 Posted 9January, 2017 Report Share Posted 9January, 2017 My poor car went for 9 months without a wash (not a typo). Given its almost due for a service, and I'm going for a blast up to Orange tomorrow I decided to spruce her up. She doesn't know it yet, but shes being retired from daily driving duties in under a month so this is a last hurrah. Unfortunately I didn't take any photos of when it was completely done - I was too knackered from rubbing at those bits of film in front of the rears.Speaking of the film, should I rip that off? I'm assuming the dealer put that on there when the car was sold, which makes it 10 years now.My son wondering why dad won't take him for a drive...Yeah - i'm not letting the car get this dirty againGetting there, but not quite done BTW Your gardens a bit unruly - Think you've spent more time cutting each blade of grass rather than washing the car ( 9 months urgggh ) \Stunning landscape sleazius 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 9January, 2017 Report Share Posted 9January, 2017 spent $26.00 at Spotlight now I have a nice black "Alcantara" (really micro suede) headlining. I went to Spotlight today after seeing your post re the suede. Bought a metre for $17 to have a crack at some custom trim work in mine. Bargain! Better than the $350/m for Alcantara anyway. Also bought some other material for another job I want to do. Half price if I joined the Spotlight membership. You reckon the missus had a laugh at that!! Bloody smartass Barks, Ozvino and Port 911 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 9January, 2017 Report Share Posted 9January, 2017 Did a wheels off wash of my turbo today lots of grime was inside the wheels and wheel wells and i don't like letting it build up too much. I did one side at a time and it was very time consuming but i feel better now that i have done it and it is all sparkly again, now i just need to get a hoist so i can clean under it Ozvino, sleazius, Port 911 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port 911 Posted 9January, 2017 Report Share Posted 9January, 2017 Did a wheels off wash of my turbo today lots of grime was inside the wheels and wheel wells and i don't like letting it build up too much. I did one side at a time and it was very time consuming but i feel better now that i have done it and it is all sparkly again, now i just need to get a hoist so i can clean under it You will take it for long drives in the rain. Show & shine in Feb, can never start to early, you know you are setting a high bar that some of us try for but have so far not reached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 9January, 2017 Report Share Posted 9January, 2017 You will take it for long drives in the rain. Show & shine in Feb, can never start to early, you know you are setting a high bar that some of us try for but have so far not reached. Yeah i know, but the silly part was i knew it was going to rain down the highlands and i still took it, oh well it's bound to be in the rain sometime i guess. You just got to keep chipping away mate, you will get there.Look at this, how good is that color, all that dirt must have preserved it because that is stunning sleazius and Port 911 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port 911 Posted 9January, 2017 Report Share Posted 9January, 2017 Yeah i know, but the silly part was i knew it was going to rain down the highlands and i still took it, oh well it's bound to be in the rain sometime i guess. You just got to keep chipping away mate, you will get there.Look at this, how good is that color, all that dirt must have preserved it because that is stunningAgree totally, love that colour. sleazius 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOKA Posted 9January, 2017 Report Share Posted 9January, 2017 Looks great @sleaziusI still haven't gotten down for that promised drive..! How's life treating you otherwise, been a long time between drinks. sleazius 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 9January, 2017 Report Share Posted 9January, 2017 That's a weight saving exercise mate. You'll be braking later and on the loud pedal even earlier now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazius Posted 9January, 2017 Report Share Posted 9January, 2017 Looks great @sleaziusI still haven't gotten down for that promised drive..! How's life treating you otherwise, been a long time between drinks. Good mate - staying off Aussie Arcade for a reason!Give me a buzz when you're next in town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOKA Posted 9January, 2017 Report Share Posted 9January, 2017 Good mate - staying off Aussie Arcade for a reason!Give me a buzz when you're next in town.Porches are not chepaer than pinballs.. But then I guess it depends on how many you buy.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 10January, 2017 Report Share Posted 10January, 2017 Not 'did' but doing later today.Never liked flag mirrors (aka, bricks in the wind as I call them). Received some 935 mirrors made in Oz by Ray Fowler. Been hangin to receive these, and am not disappointed. Great quality and cheaper than what you buy from the US or UK. I will be painting them satin black to hide among the door frames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 10January, 2017 Report Share Posted 10January, 2017 Not 'did' but doing later today.Never liked flag mirrors (aka, bricks in the wind as I call them). Received some 935 mirrors made in Oz by Ray Fowler. Been hangin to receive these, and am not disappointed. Great quality and cheaper than what you buy from the US or UK. I will be painting them satin black to hide among the door framesBe interested in seeing pics of that they look like from inside through the glass. Also on how much use they are! Looking good. KGB and sandy468 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 10January, 2017 Report Share Posted 10January, 2017 Been told they're not that flash to see what's behind you, yet maybe I'm just old school, and actually look around and not rely on my mirrors. They're mainly for looks than functionality They stick onto the horizontal door frame with a dab of Sikaflex adhesive and double sided tape to the window, so ill just fit some black contact vinyl to hide the tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy468 Posted 11January, 2017 Report Share Posted 11January, 2017 Remind me not to zoom around or cut traffic on a bike behind you Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vl gra Posted 11January, 2017 Report Share Posted 11January, 2017 What are you going to do with the holes left in the doors from the mirrors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 11January, 2017 Report Share Posted 11January, 2017 I look out for cyclists mate. Just think, I'm doing cyclists a favour by removing the wide flag mirrors! Remind me not to zoom around or cut traffic on a bike behind you Lee A bit of silver contact vinyl at the moment, then probaby some strategically placed Heuer stickers in the near future. Not too bothered with itI won't be permanently sealing them up, as I'll probably fit something else later on. I get bored easilyWhat are you going to do with the holes left in the doors from the mirrors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberpunky Posted 11January, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 11January, 2017 Stuart at nineauto relocated my air temp sensor to the intercooler pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew F Posted 11January, 2017 Report Share Posted 11January, 2017 S'pose the other geezer in the background was the official 'charity' photographer? Also, I swear at a glance your plates says 'SUDS' :-) Took me ages to work it out, but it says SUBS. cyberpunky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy468 Posted 11January, 2017 Report Share Posted 11January, 2017 I look out for cyclists mate. Just think, I'm doing cyclists a favour by removing the wide flag mirrors! Don't label me a cyclist Lee, lycra aint my go hahahha ... nah meant motorcyclists like me n you! I know you've raced do you still have a few bikes? No shaved legs here, I'm more the leather type! LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 11January, 2017 Report Share Posted 11January, 2017 (edited) What are you going to do with the holes left in the doors from the mirrors? an appropriately sized/style sticker (bullet holes?) should do the trick. Edited 11January, 2017 by Harvs11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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