GT3MEZ Posted 14March, 2022 Report Share Posted 14March, 2022 These should knock off a little unsprung mass - combined with the wheels, should be circa 35kg reduction with increased braking capability. luzzo and P-Kay 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luzzo Posted 15March, 2022 Report Share Posted 15March, 2022 1 hour ago, GT3MEZ said: These should knock off a little unsprung mass. Hey @GT3MEZ, Love the look of these and they save some weight too..! Could you please share brand and where to source? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 15March, 2022 Report Share Posted 15March, 2022 On 08/03/2022 at 12:27, Davo1972 said: The cost of the repairs is $52K. I had estimated $50K, so I wasn't far off the mark. Thank goodness I was insured and not at fault! Now the long wait for my baby to come back to me. Geeze there must be a lot of internal damage for 52 k. Visually it's a no plate light and a cracked bumper cover, maybe a right rear tail light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT3MEZ Posted 15March, 2022 Report Share Posted 15March, 2022 16 minutes ago, luzzo said: Hey @GT3MEZ, Love the look of these and they save some weight too..! Could you please share brand and where to source? They are made by Surface Transforms in the UK - the folks that supplied the VW IDR Pikes Peak car; https://www.surfacetransforms.com/ I purchased locally from PR Technology in Sydney as they had stock on hand; https://www.prtechnology.com.au/pages/carbon-ceramic-brakes luzzo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM911 Posted 15March, 2022 Report Share Posted 15March, 2022 On 08/03/2022 at 12:27, Davo1972 said: The cost of the repairs is $52K. I had estimated $50K, so I wasn't far off the mark. Thank goodness I was insured and not at fault! Now the long wait for my baby to come back to me. What a painful experience., I suspect they might completely replace entire rear bumper. ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 15March, 2022 Report Share Posted 15March, 2022 4 minutes ago, GT3MEZ said: They are made by Surface Transforms in the UK - the folks that supplied the VW IDR Pikes Peak car; https://www.surfacetransforms.com/ I purchased locally from PR Technology in Sydney as they had stock on hand; https://www.prtechnology.com.au/pages/carbon-ceramic-brakes Either I've been blind, or ST have just started advertising in the UK Porsche mags - I've seen their adverts and advertorials in the current issues of T911 and 911 & Porsche World. Supposedly heaps cheaper than Porsche supplied PCCBs??? I think they said they can be re-surfaced 4 times?? Looks the go if you're running these..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT3MEZ Posted 15March, 2022 Report Share Posted 15March, 2022 They can be resurfaced "up to 4 times", though obviously that depends on the amount of damage on rotor surface. Not sure about the current PCCB rotor cost, but a set of ST rotors and pads is ~GBP10k or just to other side of Au$22k. Main thing for me was they don't seem to have any of the reported PCCB issues when used heavily on track, the refinishing opportunities, and some weight advantages over the PCCB's let alone the steel rotors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergerac Posted 16March, 2022 Report Share Posted 16March, 2022 Replaced my tacho, someone got creative with this one tomo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmarks Posted 17March, 2022 Report Share Posted 17March, 2022 Drove the kids to school in the 930. Fan belt squealing. Then it stopped doing that. Then the alternator light came on We we’re running late so I rolled the dice that I’d get there on the battery. Made it. Lifted the lid. Oh dear. Not pretty. Close it up and decide to head back home instead of the office Shes running a little hot. Drive faster. Doesn’t fix the heat … car starting to stutter. There goes the battery, getting ready to hoist the white flag … Made it! Grab the Ranger and off to work. Luckily I had a spare belt in the tool pouch! A coupe of phone a friend FaceTime’s with Michael from Autoart (“the shims can be tricky mate …”), and she’s back together Nice and quiet now. Had to take it for a nice long run after work of course. For the sake of the battery of course Here’s the offending item post refitting the new one - micknine01, P-Kay, Scott930 and 7 others 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 17March, 2022 Report Share Posted 17March, 2022 Now try those tricky bastard asshole shims on the side of the road with no prior experience or gloves on after a spirited hills thrash 🔥🖐🖐😡 I'm sure @Stew F can assist, coz I ain't doing it again! Skidmarks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew F Posted 19March, 2022 Report Share Posted 19March, 2022 On 17/03/2022 at 21:12, LeeM said: Now try those tricky bastard asshole shims on the side of the road with no prior experience or gloves on after a spirited hills thrash 🔥🖐🖐😡 I'm sure @Stew F can assist, coz I ain't doing it again! Lol, not 'kn likely. After burning my arms on Sal's car, and then schredding mine at Symmons Plains, I'm not touching one if I can avoid it. LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joz Posted 19March, 2022 Report Share Posted 19March, 2022 Did a few blocks and pumped up the tires 😉🤷♂️ My first drive for a few weeks, I broke my shoulder blade two weeks ago. Nice to get out again. LeeM and Yeatesy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joz Posted 28March, 2022 Report Share Posted 28March, 2022 A couple of warning lights came up today. So of to @Nineauto where Stuart the not only diagnosed the errors and reset them they topped up my oil gratis. Great service. Dalai, Mike-S, tomo and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 31March, 2022 Report Share Posted 31March, 2022 I have been chasing a steering wobble since buying the car, New wheels and tyres New brake rotors, pads and replaced the dodgy adapters Refurbished struts and new shocks New suspension bushes everywhere New tie rod ends, now one complete tie rod Refurbished the crossmember straightened a sway bar bracket All new bolts Cleaned and painted everything then I took the steering rack out.... This is the steering coupler. so if anyone is replacing their suspension bushes, just undo three more bolts, slide the rack out and check the coupler. Peter M, tomo and Zelrik911 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 31March, 2022 Report Share Posted 31March, 2022 25 minutes ago, OZ930 said: I have been chasing a steering wobble since buying the car, Had a similar challenge, however mine ended up being the wheel bearings. Noticed you hadn't mentioned them so just in case...... tomo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 31March, 2022 Report Share Posted 31March, 2022 17 minutes ago, P-Kay said: Had a similar challenge, however mine ended up being the wheel bearings. Noticed you hadn't mentioned them so just in case...... No, but they are next on the list. Just trying not to shock the wallet too much. I did repack the bearings prior to “the Saga” but the wobble prevailed. It’s been a learning experience. P-Kay and tomo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 7April, 2022 Report Share Posted 7April, 2022 Today I fitted the soul side muffler bypass pipes to my 3 RS . Up on hoist for rear bumper removal as I wanted to see if the air cleaners needed a clean and they did. Rear bumper removal is very easy came off in 20 minutes . removal of the bumper also make it easier to remove the heavy side mufflers , just gives you more room to get them out .. Difference between the Soul Bypass and the large factory side muffler quite a weight saving.. Side muffler delete pipe fitted again pretty easy straight forward swap out . Rear bumper back on and ready to start her up . Not a huge difference in volume from stock muffler , but the car has more of a cup car sound about it know ... Stepo, micknine01, DM911 and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocketscience Posted 12April, 2022 Report Share Posted 12April, 2022 Well I tried to register my '97 993 after it got a blue slip yesterday but the twits who did it got the engine number wrong on the report, and now are being difficult about fixing the report. Grr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 12April, 2022 Report Share Posted 12April, 2022 21 minutes ago, pocketscience said: Well I tried to register my '97 993 after it got a blue slip yesterday but the twits who did it got the engine number wrong on the report, and now are being difficult about fixing the report. Grr. I feel for you the guy,s who did my Blue slip for the 3RS were also retards I had to double check everything they just didn,t have a clue GC9911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 30April, 2022 Report Share Posted 30April, 2022 wash and wax ready for Hamiltons autohaus cars and coffee at the Vicar in Dural tomorrow morning .. tomo, Carrera28, Yeatesy and 7 others 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 6May, 2022 Report Share Posted 6May, 2022 Service yesterday for my GT3 before she goes properly on the market. In good company at my mechanics. There's also a Tuthill Rally Porsche restoration on one of the hoists inside, I'll post photos separately for progress on that mrar, tomo, P-Kay and 3 others 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo1972 Posted 17May, 2022 Report Share Posted 17May, 2022 On 08/03/2022 at 12:27, Davo1972 said: The cost of the repairs is $52K. I had estimated $50K, so I wasn't far off the mark. Thank goodness I was insured and not at fault! Now the long wait for my baby to come back to me. Finally got my baby back from Charlie Battisti and Co. today. They did an outstanding job! Can't tell it was ever damaged. Highly recommended for collision repairs! Troubleshooter, Yeatesy, Raven and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 13July, 2022 Report Share Posted 13July, 2022 I took the cover off for the first time in probably 6 months today. Also looked at the log book, and my last entry was exactly 13 months ago 😳🙄 I really need to get off my arse TwoHeadsTas, Dalai and Yeatesy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjm Posted 13July, 2022 Report Share Posted 13July, 2022 11 minutes ago, LeeM said: I took the cover off for the first time in probably 6 months today. Also looked at the log book, and my last entry was exactly 13 months ago 😳🙄 I really need to get off my arse Was thinking of going to Unley C&C this Sunday, though the weather is looking wet. Might be a reason to fire her up? Dalai and TwoHeadsTas 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 13July, 2022 Report Share Posted 13July, 2022 2 hours ago, sjm said: Was thinking of going to Unley C&C this Sunday, though the weather is looking wet. Might be a reason to fire her up? Need to rejoin a club, rego, new rego number and plates, tyres, new battery...and the motivation 😅🙄 sjm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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