What did you do in/on/for your Porsche today?
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MPG??
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Poked about a bit underneath as the APK mannie had advised of a steering rack leak. Had planned on refurbishing everything at the front end over winter, but after a right good eyeballing have decided it's more of a weep than a leak and best left alone for now. Did find a bust boot on a drop link, though. So that'll get replaced when I do the shocks and springs that *do* need doing.
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Responding to Neil, and I just know there are lots on here needing to know:
2.9 Boxster, 72K miles.
@ 130 KPH had 38 mpg for hours on end, also the same on the M40! Never went faster, speed cameras all over the show but not in the towns.
@ less than 70 KPH around towns, 34 mpg.
all on E10. Felt I had lost a few mpg's due to E10 use, but seems not
Ran faultlessly the whole time.
2.9 Boxster, 72K miles.
@ 130 KPH had 38 mpg for hours on end, also the same on the M40! Never went faster, speed cameras all over the show but not in the towns.
@ less than 70 KPH around towns, 34 mpg.
all on E10. Felt I had lost a few mpg's due to E10 use, but seems not
Ran faultlessly the whole time.
73T 911 Coupe, road/hillclimber 3.2L
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
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my spyder is showing an average of 22mpg !
James
1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
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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You need to try harder.
73T 911 Coupe, road/hillclimber 3.2L
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
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Fight me.
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That is worst than my 914 or 356!!hot66 wrote:my spyder is showing an average of 22mpg !
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You seem to have slipped a Testarossa into your signature Sam!!
93 964 C2
99 Boxster 2.5 > 2.7 hill climber
71 914/6 3.0 - gone
'You see Paul, hill climbing is like making love to a beautiful woman. You get your motor running, check your fluids, hang on tight and WHOA..30 seconds later it's all over!' Swiss Tony
99 Boxster 2.5 > 2.7 hill climber
71 914/6 3.0 - gone
'You see Paul, hill climbing is like making love to a beautiful woman. You get your motor running, check your fluids, hang on tight and WHOA..30 seconds later it's all over!' Swiss Tony
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Do keep up.
I bet I could beat 22mpg in it.
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Nice!
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93 964 C2
99 Boxster 2.5 > 2.7 hill climber
71 914/6 3.0 - gone
'You see Paul, hill climbing is like making love to a beautiful woman. You get your motor running, check your fluids, hang on tight and WHOA..30 seconds later it's all over!' Swiss Tony
99 Boxster 2.5 > 2.7 hill climber
71 914/6 3.0 - gone
'You see Paul, hill climbing is like making love to a beautiful woman. You get your motor running, check your fluids, hang on tight and WHOA..30 seconds later it's all over!' Swiss Tony
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Spent a long day at Centre Gravity getting the ST geo sorted. What a positive experience.
Mr Franklin is brilliant.
Mr Franklin is brilliant.
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He is good
Have you found a big change to the car or was it not that far out ?
Have you found a big change to the car or was it not that far out ?
James
1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
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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Finally got all the wheels off my 1970T and took stock: three deep six: non heart 9/70 and hearts 2/69 and 9/68. One flat six 5/72 and one AEW replica flat six.
All pretty mint on the backs, no pitting or corrosion. A few minor dings on the front.
I guess the deep six hearts are the originals so I should look to swap at least two of the others.
What would the spare have been in 1970?
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All pretty mint on the backs, no pitting or corrosion. A few minor dings on the front.
I guess the deep six hearts are the originals so I should look to swap at least two of the others.
What would the spare have been in 1970?
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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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James,
I have had a couple of people have a go at setting up the geo but was never really convinced it was the best it could be. My set up comprises of new bushes front struts etc so little wear on anything. The handling was good but I was never fully confident in driving on demanding roads. There were detail issues which have now all been resolved. Definately worthwhile and a significant improvement.
Kirk
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What would the spare have been in 1970?
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The spare would depend to an extent on which market the car was destined for and the car's model plus whatever options were available. My 1970 S 911, USA delivered ( late 1969 build) came with a deep six with hearts Fuchs.
What would the spare have been in 1970?
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The spare would depend to an extent on which market the car was destined for and the car's model plus whatever options were available. My 1970 S 911, USA delivered ( late 1969 build) came with a deep six with hearts Fuchs.
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