Dalai Posted 23April, 2021 Report Share Posted 23April, 2021 26 minutes ago, mrar said: Straight off hoist. Should settle down some more. Stunning. Thanks for posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond911 Posted 27April, 2021 Report Share Posted 27April, 2021 My 87 Carrera shifter went all sloppy recently and almost felt like a 915 (jokes!!). So ordered replacement bushings for the G50 and replaced them during our 3-day Perth lockdown over the weekend. Wow, so good to be shifting nicely again. Drove her to work this morning so smiling all day. Found the culprit: tomo and CapnHyaku 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnHyaku Posted 27April, 2021 Report Share Posted 27April, 2021 20 minutes ago, Diamond911 said: smiling all day Nothing like the feeling of a tight bush! cyberpunky, P-Kay, TwoHeadsTas and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costas Posted 1May, 2021 Report Share Posted 1May, 2021 Something for 996 owners to check every now and then - I just happened to remove my battery the other day only to find some corrosion. Due to the design and location of the battery tray, some water (after rain/washing etc) can pool where the recessed nuts for the tray are located. Over time, corrosion can set in - If you catch it early enough it's no drama - Catch is, that you need to remove the battery to check - Many owners would not bother until the battery requires replacing.... If extremely bad, corrosion could/may transfer to the actual internal body metal. In my case one of the nuts experienced reasonably heavy corrosion and the rust had just started to spread to the tray itself. A bit of wet & dry, can of paint and some new galvanised 8mm nuts and it is good as new. Probably a good thing to check if purchasing a used vehicle. tomo, Rod C, Shedpest and 4 others 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnHyaku Posted 1May, 2021 Report Share Posted 1May, 2021 Today I got a bastard of a broken boost spring out. And got some spare change in the process.... shame it's only good in the EU and UK. Niko, michel, TwoHeadsTas and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 2May, 2021 Report Share Posted 2May, 2021 On 03/04/2021 at 13:49, cyberpunky said: Fitted some custom laser etched switches to console I also got car on ramps and cleaned under tray, then got back up and polished the fabspeed cat back Hey Bruce, it's been a while since I've seen you on here. Great to see that you're still having fun with your red rocket. 👍 I hadn't touched my car since early March so I was pretty pleased when it fired up today on the first crank. I replaced the 350mm MOMO GT steering wheel as I just can't hold it in the tight fast corners of the roads I like to play on. I'm getting a bit old and worn out. The original went back on, It feels like driving a BUS. 🙄 I only went around the block and along the beach road near me but it's so much easier now. One handed cornering is back. cyberpunky, Niko and tomo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikos Posted 10May, 2021 Report Share Posted 10May, 2021 mrar, what colour is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedminor Posted 10May, 2021 Report Share Posted 10May, 2021 the look so good with COOKIE Cutters on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikos Posted 10May, 2021 Report Share Posted 10May, 2021 Looks good. Very similar to mine, Quartz Grey Metallic X5X5 mrar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocketscience Posted 11May, 2021 Report Share Posted 11May, 2021 On 07/04/2021 at 10:55, cyberpunky said: Sooo disappointing, as have wanted one of these for the longest time, and would have proudly displayed the brand, as I think its such a great product. Fitment and quality is as good as it gets, so it's a real let down they didn't care enough to represent their brand properly and dropped the quality control on something so simple as putting a sticker on straight RD aren't exactly known for high quality gear.. I bought one of those braces for my 924 and they'd put the same mount plates on both ends...! So there was absolutely no way you could fit it without building an entirely new mount plate. F'ing hopeless, so a misaligned decal is the least of their QA concerns... cyberpunky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberpunky Posted 13May, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 13May, 2021 On 12/05/2021 at 09:37, pocketscience said: RD aren't exactly known for high quality gear.. I bought one of those braces for my 924 and they'd put the same mount plates on both ends...! So there was absolutely no way you could fit it without building an entirely new mount plate. F'ing hopeless, so a misaligned decal is the least of their QA concerns... yeah they must have serious issues with quality control. Did you contact them or vendor? Pelican are trying to get me a new sticker, but that's nothing compared to that stuff up on yours. Quality of the brace and fitment on mine is excellent, as would yours be, I'm sure, if you actually got correct parts. RD didn't even reply to my email though. Very disappointing to see that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 13May, 2021 Report Share Posted 13May, 2021 On 03/04/2021 at 13:49, cyberpunky said: Sorry Bruce but it's points off here for the rusty nuts on the back of the gearbox, couldn't help myself cyberpunky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 13May, 2021 Report Share Posted 13May, 2021 1 hour ago, TINGY said: Sorry Bruce but it's points off here for the rusty nuts on the back of the gearbox, couldn't help myself Patina mate. People pay extra for that 👍 cyberpunky and Costas 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberpunky Posted 14May, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 14May, 2021 15 hours ago, TINGY said: Sorry Bruce but it's points off here for the rusty nuts on the back of the gearbox, couldn't help myself you have no idea how much that bugs me 🤣 I have been thinking of hand colouring them with a texta. Paintings out as might make them too hard to get off when needed TINGY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnHyaku Posted 14May, 2021 Report Share Posted 14May, 2021 1 hour ago, cyberpunky said: you have no idea how much that bugs me Is soda blasting an option? Harsher than dry ice, softer than aggregate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st3ve Posted 14May, 2021 Report Share Posted 14May, 2021 8 hours ago, cyberpunky said: you have no idea how much that bugs me 🤣 I have been thinking of hand colouring them with a texta. Paintings out as might make them too hard to get off when needed If it bugs you enough, find out the sizes from a parts book and purchase a set of sacrificial replacements from your local fastener store - presuming they are nothing special it will only be a few dollars. Remove each original bolt and replace with the new ones one at a time, fully torqueing to spec before removing the next original one. So after that you have a set of rusty-headed original bolts which you clean up on the wire wheel and take to your local plating shop and ask them to refinish them in bright zinc. Repeat the process reinstalling your nice freshly plated original bolts and enjoy lying under your car with 100% satisfaction! I have done this on motorcycle crankcases etc where I wanted to retain the original bolts with the correct head stampings etc but didn't want to disassemble. I've never had any issues with leaks etc when swiftly replacing one at a time. Philbee, cyberpunky and TINGY 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocketscience Posted 27May, 2021 Report Share Posted 27May, 2021 Shiny brass Luftgekuhlt badge from Germany - took forever for them to get here, but worth the wait I think.. LeeM, tomo, SteveF and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barks Posted 31May, 2021 Report Share Posted 31May, 2021 Added Grills and LED DRL's from LED Spars in the US tomo, P-Kay, Stepo and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 1June, 2021 Report Share Posted 1June, 2021 1 hour ago, Barks said: Added Grills and LED DRL's from LED Spars in the US grills good addition......save a heap of crap getting in there. Troubleshooter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tips Posted 1June, 2021 Report Share Posted 1June, 2021 On 27/05/2021 at 12:30, pocketscience said: Shiny brass Luftgekuhlt badge from Germany - took forever for them to get here, but worth the wait I think.. nice, any links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 1June, 2021 Report Share Posted 1June, 2021 2 hours ago, Niko said: grills good addition......save a heap of crap getting in there. I've gotta get these for the 996. Look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocketscience Posted 4June, 2021 Report Share Posted 4June, 2021 On 01/06/2021 at 13:01, Tips said: nice, any links The company that provide them in Germany don't ship internationally. Thankfully I have a colleague in Germany who bought and forwarded a handful to me. I haven't tallied up my landed costs yet, but if you're interested in one drop me a PM. https://www.traktorenteile-segger.de/Deutz-Schriftzug-Luftgekuehlt-Emblem-Messing.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 5June, 2021 Report Share Posted 5June, 2021 On 14/05/2021 at 23:26, cyberpunky said: you have no idea how much that bugs me 🤣 I have been thinking of hand colouring them with a texta. Paintings out as might make them too hard to get off when needed Paint them with rust converter. Takes the top oxidization layer and converts it. They will turn black, stop rusting and look presentable (if not perfect) cyberpunky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmarks Posted 7June, 2021 Report Share Posted 7June, 2021 Rear PU and RH door of the RSR painted today. Dyno Wednesday If it’s good I’ll let you know. If its bad, I’ll BS ... 🤑 Next stop, the track. Adrenalin62, DJM and James P 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted 11June, 2021 Report Share Posted 11June, 2021 Got a bit bored so got to work on my leather seats …. Over 10 years of arse sweat accumulated ….. now no more Satisfying indeed and makes the car feel refreshed inside JWM, FAP911, Niko and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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