Stew F Posted 17November, 2015 Report Share Posted 17November, 2015 Are we scaring the hell out of you yet Steve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 17November, 2015 Report Share Posted 17November, 2015 Are we scaring the hell out of you yet Steve? I dunno about Steve, but you've all scared the hell out of me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911barber Posted 17November, 2015 Report Share Posted 17November, 2015 Congrats sir, you sound like you are super wrapt, I've had my guards sc for 3 years and it still takes me breath away every time open the garage door... Not many cars still do that to me years after Buying them. Chris at Weissach Sports in Coburg looks after my car, pedantic dude and a good mechanic In my opinion. Love the colour combo too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 17November, 2015 Report Share Posted 17November, 2015 Well done Steve - CongratsRe: Oil leak by right rear tyre, I would start by tightening the 7mm nuts holding in the oil level sender (they were loose on mine) factor in a $10 gasket for your next oil change, that way you can change that thenRe: Noise. The cheapest method is a mufflerRe: God awful wiring. Spend some time rerouting the wires properly. I invested in some velcro mesh that I placed around all the wires and subsequently cable tied to appropriate places to hide all the wires! NOTE: be careful not to pull out the brown earth wires from the body points.Re: Servicing. Look into AutoArt in Preston, I can recommend them as no BS service and adviseSee you out on the streets and one of the SMTs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelrik911 Posted 17November, 2015 Report Share Posted 17November, 2015 Great to see another red SC in Melbourne.Phil and Darren at Auto Coupe in Eltham are the guys you have to get to know.I suggest you do the minimum as a new owner - just get it going & get used to it, dont get too overenthusiastic & paint yourself into a corner with ambitious upgrades &/or fixes (they can come later!!).But heavy steering doesnt sound right - my 78 SC has a smaller Momo wheel and its not heavy. Get that checked out as 911 steering is really simple.RHS engine oil leaks are common, fix them incrementally.Clutch has a few extra springs & adjustments (compared to a Corolla), you can gradually work through this too. Some power may come back with a simple tune. That passenger well wiring labyrinth is probably a combination of 2 aftermarket stereos and a burglar alarm - proceed with great care. Normal 911 under dash wiring is a weak point. In my opinion the SC 911 has many remnants of 1930's car design (good ones!) and is usually infinitely adjustable because of itOne last suggestion is to find out where the fuel pump relay is ( red relay in fuse box ) as it will fall out of its plug & let you down at the most inconvenient time. It has happened to all SCs that I know of - use a band-aid of duct tape to hold it in. Good luck. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveF Posted 17November, 2015 Report Share Posted 17November, 2015 Congrats Steve. Just drive it for a while and fix the bits and pieces over time. It will put a smile on your dial every time you get in or even it you just go and check it out in the garage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
993 Posted 17November, 2015 Report Share Posted 17November, 2015 Another congratulations, Steve!And another endorsement for Autocoupe in Eltham, although there's only a Darren there now, as Phil's retired (I live in the SE suburbs, but happily travel the distance for someone who knows more about the aircooled models than just about anyone else).The ultimate praise that I can put onto Darren, is that he loves the cars as much as we do (eg - how many other mechanics will replace a rusty screw in the dash because he sees it there, without you asking!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve88 Posted 17November, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 17November, 2015 Fantastic advice guys thanks heaps . You have all made this so much easier . Last night first night of ownership pretty much it didn't start . So i jumped it and found it was the immobiliser sucking the juice . Had a rough idle on start up so we filled it up with premium as it was 1/4 full with that lead additive . Drove it around for about 30 mins and no more rough idle . I think the fuel had been in there for about a year at least . Steering ended up being the PSI in the tyres . They were about 15-16 all round so attended to that quick smart. Next move is bringing it down to Auto Coupe in Eltham and getting the small leak fixed and what ever else may need changing . Then to hide the ugly wires and remove those stone chip stickers . That should do me for this year . Maybe santa can help with a few small bits tooThanks again guys really do appreciate really he advice and tips . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 17November, 2015 Report Share Posted 17November, 2015 Just have fun with it mate, as you now own a Porsche. It doesnt get much better than that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 17November, 2015 Report Share Posted 17November, 2015 Then to hide the ugly wires and remove those stone chip stickers . If you mean the black "shark fins" consider that this is a German car and function before form design mantra means they are there for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve88 Posted 17November, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 17November, 2015 Was considering buying the Porsche side script decals for the side instead of the stone chip stickers . Understood though. Conflicted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 18November, 2015 Report Share Posted 18November, 2015 Was considering buying the Porsche side script decals for the side instead of the stone chip stickers . Understood though. Conflicted This is one of the reasons I love these cars so much. There are so many ways to make it your own. Perhaps clear film stone guard instead of the black would suit better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 19November, 2015 Report Share Posted 19November, 2015 You guys are fantastic . Thanks heaps . Really do appreciate the help but can anyone tell me what I'm missing here it looks ugly as sin . Please tell there is something missing guys ???get that car straight to a shop and don't drive it!!!.....The steering wheel and pedals are missing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelrik911 Posted 19November, 2015 Report Share Posted 19November, 2015 If you mean the black "shark fins" consider that this is a German car and function before form design mantra means they are there for a reason. You can actually buy from the US, 'magnetic' ones that just stick on. So depending on how the mood takes you - they can be easily on or off. Glad your steering issue has been solved by a simple fix. A lot of your other concerns on your list will end up being the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve88 Posted 19November, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 19November, 2015 Next issue is that I touched the cassette stacker and there jammed in. Pliers ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS911 Posted 20November, 2015 Report Share Posted 20November, 2015 At Poli I live out in Doreen So thats Perfect!!Also vouching for Autocoupe. You'll be talking to Darren there as Phil has retired from full time work. Darren works on my cars and built me an awesome engine for the SC. You won't be unhappy with his workmanship.Feel free to PM me if you need anything. I've got a few contacts and sources of bits and pieces that might be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 20November, 2015 Report Share Posted 20November, 2015 I've read the comments about heavy steering ; it's certainly not my experience with my old SC but then again I wasn't raised on a diet of PS .The SC is just about perfect . For me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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