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by Dougieboy1
Mon Nov 07, 2022 10:24 am
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: The cost of filling up your car ...
Replies: 69
Views: 7739

Re: The cost of filling up your car ...

just took delivery of a polestar 2. cost me 12.82 to fill up on cheap rate electricity (240 miles worth)....not quite as cheap as 2 litres of petrol. had a 5.0 mustang before, 100 quid per week easy, even if we didnt go anywhere special.... Is the polestar exciting to drive? As my wife says (she rea...
by Dougieboy1
Sun Nov 06, 2022 5:00 pm
Forum: Porsche Parts Wanted
Topic: Wanted - front shock absorber inserts 71 911t
Replies: 3
Views: 523

Re: Wanted - front shock absorber inserts 71 911t

just remembered, mine are rears..... :oops:
by Dougieboy1
Sun Nov 06, 2022 1:40 pm
Forum: Porsche Parts Wanted
Topic: Wanted - front shock absorber inserts 71 911t
Replies: 3
Views: 523

Re: Wanted - front shock absorber inserts 71 911t

i have a pair of rebuilt konis. I will dig them out of the garage this afternoon and send you photos.

They were fully rebuilt by a koni specialist before if realised they were the wrong ones for my car.

Andrew
by Dougieboy1
Sun Nov 06, 2022 12:54 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: Best short shift kit for 915 gearbox?
Replies: 26
Views: 3940

Re: Best short shift kit for 915 gearbox?

i have a fully rebuilt gearbox, all new bushings and a totally rebuilt 73 style changer tower. All set up by a porsche specialist. It is without a shadow of doubt, the worst gear change of any car i have ever owned or driven. There is no clear detent in the change so they can be a bit hard work and ...
by Dougieboy1
Fri Aug 26, 2022 9:55 pm
Forum: Member's 'Others' Gallery
Topic: Eeee Geee
Replies: 73
Views: 24786

Re: Eeee Geee

. Mercedes have nicked your idea! https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-mercedes-benz-eqg-pioneer-long-range-battery-tech https://www.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/styles/gallery_slide/public/images/car-reviews/first-drives/legacy/mercedes-benz-eqg-2021-static.jpg?itok=p3J60NL0 ...
by Dougieboy1
Fri Aug 12, 2022 11:01 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: 73T clock stopped. Solution?
Replies: 15
Views: 1857

Re: 73T clock stopped. Solution?

in watch circles, watches are often displayed at 10-10, i dont know why, maybe some of the watch experts can comment on that....
by Dougieboy1
Fri Aug 05, 2022 5:34 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: 73T clock stopped. Solution?
Replies: 15
Views: 1857

Re: 73T clock stopped. Solution?

is it a quartz or pre-quartz. My 72 is the pre quartz type and didnt work. After a bit of research, i discovered that the pre-quartz clocks, inside the workings in the back of the clock, have an electrical connection that behaves like a fuse and requires low temperature soldering to be repaired. Min...
by Dougieboy1
Sun Jul 31, 2022 9:22 pm
Forum: Porsche Parts Wanted
Topic: Various 72 Parts Wanted
Replies: 4
Views: 791

Re: Various 72 Parts Wanted

Both already gone, sorry!
by Dougieboy1
Thu Jul 28, 2022 10:17 pm
Forum: Porsche Parts Wanted
Topic: Various 72 Parts Wanted
Replies: 4
Views: 791

Re: Various 72 Parts Wanted

i have a couple of engine grilles.......... Will have a look at the weekend and send you some photos.....
by Dougieboy1
Wed Jul 27, 2022 3:24 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: My knob came off!
Replies: 14
Views: 2751

Re: My knob came off!

at the risk of diverting attention from the matter in hand, here is something that may make you laugh when thinking about things that fell off......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m5qxZm_JqM
by Dougieboy1
Wed Jul 27, 2022 3:21 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Your Porsche pic of the day......
Replies: 28570
Views: 2167579

Re: Your Porsche pic of the day......

In honour of the late great Paddy Hopkirk... https://porschepicturespast.com/wp-content/uploads/hm_bbpui/7598/h2hw9x4jbbjy9ryfcgkijgpoib371807.JPG Where and when was that taken, KS? JW Gulf London Rally July 1968. No idea where it was taken. 911 No3 was the winner, XOOF was second. Started in Manch...
by Dougieboy1
Tue Jul 19, 2022 4:28 pm
Forum: Porsche Future Events
Topic: Cars and coffee at The Churn
Replies: 8
Views: 1562

Re: Cars and coffee at The Churn

Well its in my diary!
by Dougieboy1
Tue Jul 19, 2022 9:55 am
Forum: Porsche Future Events
Topic: Cars and coffee at The Churn
Replies: 8
Views: 1562

Re: Cars and coffee at The Churn

what time?
by Dougieboy1
Fri Jun 17, 2022 3:09 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Car import company recommendations
Replies: 23
Views: 2138

Re: Car import company recommendations

i have used kingstown 3 times. Each time was stress free experience!
by Dougieboy1
Thu May 26, 2022 8:16 am
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Your Porsche pic of the day......
Replies: 28570
Views: 2167579

Re: Your Porsche pic of the day......

Beautiful.