Sam Ball Posted 17December, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 17December, 2015 Hi Neil - not sure just asked john for the 'IROC' design - suspect Arnage is rightand yes turbo t - that will do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew911 Posted 18December, 2015 Report Share Posted 18December, 2015 It does look good ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 18December, 2015 Report Share Posted 18December, 2015 Thats a big YES from me! Nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV911 Posted 19December, 2015 Report Share Posted 19December, 2015 Nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnage Posted 19December, 2015 Report Share Posted 19December, 2015 Thats one good looking car you have there Sam, congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV911 Posted 19December, 2015 Report Share Posted 19December, 2015 What's the verdict...good drive back to Melbs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Ball Posted 21December, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 21December, 2015 Those shots look great Andrew! - thanks for that.Ok, so flew up with a mate on Saturday morning and picked up the car - and it was even better in real life than I had thought, I know I'm gushing, but it is exactly how I wanted it to look from the colour and the brushed trim down to the wheels and tyres filling out the guards. John and George are really good at interpreting what you want and executing it perfectly - something that isn't always the case (still recovering from building our house 2 years ago)....The car for me anyway looked stunning and then turned it on, and sounded even better - just that raw dirty burble of the flat 6 - loved it - certainly a lot more aggressive than anything I've ever owned that is for sure - the only thing we've had prior was my Wife's GT Subaru wagon, and her current Golf R, which is nice, but this thing is just nasty!Ben my mate is also getting John to do one so he had to go over the initial specs and plans for the build while I familiarised myself and then we left around 1 to drive back.I immediately stalled reversing out - and thought whoa - this is a lot different to the Golf!The only way to sum up my initial thoughts is that the Porsche is best described as 'industrial strength' every thing is heavy, but strong and pragmatic. I think it will take a week or so to get used to it, because I don't feel like I am driving it all that well - my second car is an ex military land rover for going to the beach etc, and that is a pig, but it feels comfortable to me now - but the Porsche not yet - but even after 2 days, it is getting easier and I know in a week or so I will be more relaxed in it, but the car drives beautifully. 10 hours down the stinking hot Hume and did not miss a beat. I think John was a little nervous having just put it back together but it ran beautifully and he did recall another customer who did the same last year but drove back to Perth!There is not a single squeak, or rattle, it feels so well planted and solid on the road I cant believe this thing is 29 years old, and the power is fantastic - not as quick as the R, but again that is where I don't think I'm driving it well enough yet, but when you let it run above 4,000 revs it seems to come into its own, and just keeps pulling, and that noise!!!!! It just makes you smile, and totally get what all the fuss is about now.It is obviously requires more work than a modern car, but they seem a bit boring now, and I feel that once I do master this, it will be a lot more rewarding, anyway, thanks for following, and for anyone contemplating I would definitely recommend John and George - did a fantastic job and great to deal with - here are some shots of the trip:Thanks again, and look forward to updates and builds from all you others, and meeting you in coming months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronBayChris Posted 21December, 2015 Report Share Posted 21December, 2015 A happy ending. Great introduction. I've also got an R36. The R36 is quicker, but the Porsches are FAR more engaging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Ball Posted 21December, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 21December, 2015 Yeah you certainly know you're driving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV911 Posted 21December, 2015 Report Share Posted 21December, 2015 Outstanding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 21December, 2015 Report Share Posted 21December, 2015 Enjoy looks great ..probably sounds better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamWolf Posted 22December, 2015 Report Share Posted 22December, 2015 Hell yeah!Perfection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spannerhead Posted 22December, 2015 Report Share Posted 22December, 2015 I think one of the sweetest back dates I have seen in Aus. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 22December, 2015 Report Share Posted 22December, 2015 That car is fantastic.A nice set of B&W Vic plates (slim line front one to show off that spoiler) will set it off perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 22December, 2015 Report Share Posted 22December, 2015 That car is fantastic.A nice set of B&W Vic plates (slim line front one to show off that spoiler) will set it off perfectly. ha yes exactly what I was thinking - those barf yellow now plates have got to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Ball Posted 22December, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 22December, 2015 Yep I'm onto it - airhead can you split them do you know? - wide and slim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT Posted 22December, 2015 Report Share Posted 22December, 2015 Yep I'm onto it - airhead can you split them do you know? - wide and slim?yes I'm pretty certain you can order different sizes front and back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Ball Posted 22December, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 22December, 2015 Thanks guys, yes really really happy with how it came out, I just keep going out and looking at it.Wanted the normal wide retro black and white plates, but agree the front hides the cut out which I love - will have to check with VicRoads thanks GUT!Thanks again for all the comments, and glad you enjoyed the photosAlso gave it a bit in second this morning going off high st onto the Monash, and it felt and sounded awesome! - feeling more comfortable every time I drive it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 23December, 2015 Report Share Posted 23December, 2015 Congrats mate. Fantastic car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 23December, 2015 Report Share Posted 23December, 2015 Yep I'm onto it - airhead can you split them do you know? - wide and slim?Got a slim line Euro plate on the front of the 996 and regular size on the rear so I assume you can do the same with B/Ws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrenalin62 Posted 23December, 2015 Report Share Posted 23December, 2015 Looks great Sam, if you're heading down the great ocean road I'd love to have a close up look! Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Ball Posted 25December, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 25December, 2015 not for a while! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT Posted 25April, 2016 Report Share Posted 25April, 2016 I think I saw you take off up Reefton Spur yesterday following some exotics. Nice looking car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Ball Posted 3June, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 3June, 2016 That's right GUT, were you with the 901 Register guys?That was fantastic - hadn't gone right up to Lake mountain before - that road was fantastic!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT Posted 3June, 2016 Report Share Posted 3June, 2016 That's right GUT, were you with the 901 Register guys?That was fantastic - hadn't gone right up to Lake mountain before - that road was fantastic!!I was just going solo. But there were P cars everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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