itsujack Posted 27March, 2019 Report Share Posted 27March, 2019 16 hours ago, turboT said: Cheeky bastard Dean charged me $300 to drop the car at Benton and dropped an engine off with Emory on the same trip... but yes, no love loss between them, so assuming not a lot of work Cheeky is polite Tom. This will surely be the worlds most expensive 912 once landed in Bronte by years end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 2April, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 2April, 2019 Benton called this morning - new tyres on order - dean fucked the paint work, but nothing that can’t be fixed with an expensive detail - had to tighten just about everything - other than that she is all good oh - he’s also organising insurance and rego for the car so I can drive it in LA when I am there for luft...but that’s for another thread 😉 hugh, firstone, LeeM and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 2April, 2019 Report Share Posted 2April, 2019 4 hours ago, turboT said: - dean fucked the paint work, but nothing that can’t be fixed with an expensive detail Let’s hope so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 2April, 2019 Report Share Posted 2April, 2019 Yikes not a ringing endorsement I’m picking up on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 3April, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 3April, 2019 7 hours ago, Coastr said: Yikes not a ringing endorsement I’m picking up on here Benton described Dean to me as: ”genious , but if it wasn’t for his wife he’d probably be homeless😂” All good, apparently the car is a beast. All the tightening is done and she is wrapped up waiting on its beauty treatment before luft. firstone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter John Posted 3April, 2019 Report Share Posted 3April, 2019 How have you found the build costs in US? I've known of a couple getting work done over there (not porsche) as cheaper shop rates etc, but a wee bit scary imo based on the fact if something isn't right over here, you take it back and get sorted. Depends on your time over there i guess, if you work over there and reside a bit there. The joys of cars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 3April, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 3April, 2019 7 hours ago, Peter John said: How have you found the build costs in US? I've known of a couple getting work done over there (not porsche) as cheaper shop rates etc, but a wee bit scary imo based on the fact if something isn't right over here, you take it back and get sorted. Depends on your time over there i guess, if you work over there and reside a bit there. The joys of cars! with the dollar to dollar the way it is its probably cheaper here for some things, but there is no such thing as a '912 performance specialist' in OZ or someone that could build a polo engine, so going for the 'unique' option, I have to turn to LA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 21April, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 21April, 2019 counting down the days to drive this baby.. LeeM and micknine01 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 21April, 2019 Report Share Posted 21April, 2019 Who'd you ship with this time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 21April, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 21April, 2019 7 hours ago, Mike D'Silva said: Who'd you ship with this time? so far been in contact with personalimport.com.au so far alot more responsive than those other dickheads.. 9er 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 25April, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 25April, 2019 POLO getting the shine on ready for LUFT6 SteveF, Tips, LeeM and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsujack Posted 27April, 2019 Report Share Posted 27April, 2019 On 26/04/2019 at 08:00, turboT said: POLO getting the shine on ready for LUFT6 Good idea Tom. I think it collected it's fair share of swirls sitting under dusty sheets for the past decade 😀 Looking forward to see this all prepped for the show and shine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 27April, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 27April, 2019 3 hours ago, itsujack said: Good idea Tom. I think it collected it's fair share of swirls sitting under dusty sheets for the past decade 😀 Looking forward to see this all prepped for the show and shine! apparently Dean left it in a shocking state.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsujack Posted 27April, 2019 Report Share Posted 27April, 2019 22 minutes ago, turboT said: apparently Dean left it in a shocking state.. Having seen it "stored" by Dean I think he's probably not a "paint and body" kinda guy. Engine on the other hand... 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 27April, 2019 Report Share Posted 27April, 2019 From the pics I saw of his shed, even mine is cleaner than that place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 10May, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 10May, 2019 Got a chance to check out POLO today at Benton. Showroom condition. Desperately wanted to drive it, but car is entered into luft6 tomorrow so didn’t want to risk it. Big drive planned for Sunday. turns out this is 1 of only 5 912 pole engine cars Mike-S, Dreamr, SteveF and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 11May, 2019 Report Share Posted 11May, 2019 Meh...its not matching numbers mate. Worthless 👎 Looks incredibly good Tom. Enjoy the first drive and have a great time at Luft GC9911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 15May, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 15May, 2019 Just got back to OZ, but I wish I was still in LA. POLO was bloody amazing. That engine + all the other Benton components which I have now confirmed as: Koni shocks and struts SC front Calipers Carmen Ghia - Rear Calipers Weltmeister Short Shifter Weltmeister front and rear sway bars and strut bar Around 800 mile test drive over a day and a half all over LA and surrounding hills/deserts. Last day got to see Dean one last time and drop the car back off to Benton for a couple of cosmetic changes largely getting some 73 interiors changes. Cant wait to get her back firstone, hugh, itsujack and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsujack Posted 15May, 2019 Report Share Posted 15May, 2019 Ok, enough cocking about, ETA on when we finally get to see this thing on aussie tarmac? Looks pretty good btw 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 15May, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 15May, 2019 3 hours ago, itsujack said: Ok, enough cocking about, ETA on when we finally get to see this thing on aussie tarmac? Looks pretty good btw 😉 Given the guys 4 weeks to go through my list. Then hopefully on a boat itsujack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 16May, 2019 Report Share Posted 16May, 2019 It certainly sounds the business. Like a very angry VW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9er Posted 17May, 2019 Report Share Posted 17May, 2019 You had me on board with your awesome project until you went Carmen Ghia, you may not be a car guy, but show some respect😉 Reub, Airhead, LeeM and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 18May, 2019 Report Share Posted 18May, 2019 On 17/05/2019 at 13:22, 9er said: You had me on board with your awesome project until you went Carmen Ghia, you may not be a car guy, but show some Especially as a 912 body was built by Carmen...err...Karmann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 23May, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 23May, 2019 so missing LA. Normal life sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 24May, 2019 Report Share Posted 24May, 2019 19 hours ago, turboT said: so missing LA. Normal life sucks I hear you there. Try being without Porsche as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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