Gary71 wrote:Drove to Santa Pod for the FIA main event.
Always a great day out, bit short on Top Fuel dragsters, but one did a 3.7 @ 301mph which is the fastest time recorded in Europe.
My car reminded me how blunt the ride is on the way home, need to toughen up before the drive to Le Mans!
What did you do in/on/for your Porsche today?
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1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
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1973 MGB Roadster
Its not how fast you go, but how you go fast
1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
1973 MGB Roadster
Its not how fast you go, but how you go fast
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I went to a 100th Birthday party in the 964 I will try and post a picture of the birthday girl! Looking good for her age
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Went to Boxengasse - Megaphonics yesterday in the 1970S. As I was early I had to blag my way in and parked up on Autofarm's forecourt alongside their display. Autofarm have their workshops open. This event is now four years old and has developed well in my view. Good layout for cars to park with aircooled seperate to later water cooled. The event is geared to aircooled cars but it attracts a lot of later cars too. A big selection of 964s this year but not enough pre 1973 cars this year. An increased number of traders in a defined area with food and beverage supplies not all in one place to avoid ultra busy queues. Appropriate music and a short stint by a live band. It is a very attractive setting with a lake and largely un cultivated farmland. A well organised event which due to the size of the site and layout does not feel at all crowded. Even the weather stayed fine.
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https://www.ft.com/content/8baaa3c2-92c ... df48c59711
@Mike is this your car in the FT?
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@Mike is this your car in the FT?
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There's a quote from Mike in the article - & pictures of his car ...
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There's a quote from Mike in the article - & pictures of his car ...
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Andy
“Adding power makes you faster on the straights;
- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”
“Adding power makes you faster on the straights;
- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”
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Had a nice drive in the 3.2 to vagcar next door to retro finishers today, to pick up a little light reading from another ddk-er.
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1970 911T, Signal orange (Restoration thread)
1988 3.2 Carrera backdate, Black
2001 996 Turbo, Lapis blue (am I allowed to put that here?)
I'm looking for a pre-impact bumper 911S or other high-revving 911 to restore - please let me know if you see one.
1988 3.2 Carrera backdate, Black
2001 996 Turbo, Lapis blue (am I allowed to put that here?)
I'm looking for a pre-impact bumper 911S or other high-revving 911 to restore - please let me know if you see one.
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Replaced the head gasket on the 356. I had pinched the old one when I adjusted the valves.
Classic number plates on my 914. Which now has a working heater blower.
Temporary fix to the cabin vent on the passenger side in the 356. It the first time it can be closed and opened. I want to find a knob like the driver's side but don't know where to start
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Classic number plates on my 914. Which now has a working heater blower.
Temporary fix to the cabin vent on the passenger side in the 356. It the first time it can be closed and opened. I want to find a knob like the driver's side but don't know where to start
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Just buy two new complete vents, which will tidy things up in the footwell as well.
https://sierramadrecollection.com/Heate ... 18593.html
https://sierramadrecollection.com/Heate ... 18593.html
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Thank you but I was thinking of the £5 metal knob solution.Nine One One wrote:Just buy two new complete vents, which will tidy things up in the footwell as well.
https://sierramadrecollection.com/Heate ... 18593.html
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Added a couple of million pounds to the value of my black 911.
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1970 911T, Signal orange (Restoration thread)
1988 3.2 Carrera backdate, Black
2001 996 Turbo, Lapis blue (am I allowed to put that here?)
I'm looking for a pre-impact bumper 911S or other high-revving 911 to restore - please let me know if you see one.
1988 3.2 Carrera backdate, Black
2001 996 Turbo, Lapis blue (am I allowed to put that here?)
I'm looking for a pre-impact bumper 911S or other high-revving 911 to restore - please let me know if you see one.
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You should be able to find something similar for a couple of quid - measure the diameter & then search on ebay, etsy, google etc for 'small drawer knob' ...neilbardsley wrote:Thank you but I was thinking of the £5 metal knob solution.
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Sure was Neil, in the 'How To Spend Your Money' section!neilbardsley wrote:https://www.ft.com/content/8baaa3c2-92c ... df48c59711
@Mike is this your car in the FT?
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cheers, Mike.
previously..
1994 968 Club Sport Riviera Blue
1994 993 C2 Carrera Riviera Blue
1972 911S to Martini RSR Prototype Spec
1973 911E to RS Lightweight Specification
1981 924 Carrera GT ex Mexborough car
3.2 Carrera Sport x2
previously..
1994 968 Club Sport Riviera Blue
1994 993 C2 Carrera Riviera Blue
1972 911S to Martini RSR Prototype Spec
1973 911E to RS Lightweight Specification
1981 924 Carrera GT ex Mexborough car
3.2 Carrera Sport x2
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Changed the sump plate on the 912. I could not stop the old one leaking. I guess it met a few Gorillas in 54 years!
Impressed with the quality of the new one (Precision Matters) and like that it has a new sump plug, so I can leave the regular tapered one well alone. It scared me to tighten that!
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Impressed with the quality of the new one (Precision Matters) and like that it has a new sump plug, so I can leave the regular tapered one well alone. It scared me to tighten that!
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Carrera 2.7 MFI 1974
Taycan 2022
993 C2 Coupe 1996 - SOLD
912 Coupe 1968 - SOLD
550 Spyder - SOLD
Taycan 2022
993 C2 Coupe 1996 - SOLD
912 Coupe 1968 - SOLD
550 Spyder - SOLD
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These do look well made and having the oil come out of the bottom of the sump is a bonus but surely you still need to remove it to clean the magnetic and mesh?
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neilbardsley wrote:Thank you but I was thinking of the £5 metal knob solution.Nine One One wrote:Just buy two new complete vents, which will tidy things up in the footwell as well.
https://sierramadrecollection.com/Heate ... 18593.html
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Plenty of cheap small cabinet handles on Amazon
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chrome-Cupboar ... rd+Handles