What did you do in/on/for your Porsche today?
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Re: What did you do in/on/for your Porsche today?
Organised a trip for the Yorkshire TIPEC group on Sunday. The day started with a very wet run to the Carding Shed in Holmfirth for breakfast. Worth a trip out on its own, great food and service, but also full of car memorabilia.
We then drove across the Pennines taking in the cat and fiddle, hope valley and winnats pass before heading to Belper to the Great British Car Journey. If you haven’t been it’s well worth a visit. The interactive audio guide is really good.
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Re: What did you do in/on/for your Porsche today?
Good work Rob….. some major tenacity!
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Re: What did you do in/on/for your Porsche today?
I’ve been driving my 1982 SC for the past couple of years rather than working on it. It just hadn’t needed anything, plus I had my then-long term ‘87 924S on my scissor lift. Well, I sold the 924S (gotta stress the “S”!) last October and immediately spent the money of this ‘57 Willys Pickup (like a child with Christmas money). It came to me in pretty nice Nick but I’ve done a bunch of work on it anyhow.
A few days ago I finally put the SC in the air to start a list of items, such as Oil & Filter, adjust hand-brake, flush brake fluid, replace door seals, etc. Giving it the visual once-over, I saw one of the rear ARB links had popped off. Went to the other side: SNAP, same thing. Apparently, common with a lowered car and non-original parts - these were Lemforder. I’d already installed Rebel Racing suspension pivots/bushings a few years back so ordered their adjustable rear links today. This does explain an odd sound it made last week and the rather squirrely handling.
Best from Connecticut,
John
A few days ago I finally put the SC in the air to start a list of items, such as Oil & Filter, adjust hand-brake, flush brake fluid, replace door seals, etc. Giving it the visual once-over, I saw one of the rear ARB links had popped off. Went to the other side: SNAP, same thing. Apparently, common with a lowered car and non-original parts - these were Lemforder. I’d already installed Rebel Racing suspension pivots/bushings a few years back so ordered their adjustable rear links today. This does explain an odd sound it made last week and the rather squirrely handling.
Best from Connecticut,
John
Re: What did you do in/on/for your Porsche today?
Hi all, so having searched the site a fair bit I can see that many of you know the car I just bought. A white 1974 Carrera 2.7 Mfi, I believe it was owned by a member that sadly passed away. Nigel Sellicks (NigelC210). I never met Nigel but can see he clearly loved the car and some of you spent much time trying to convince him to paint it back to its original Orange!
I sold my 912 and 993 to fund the purchase.
My 912 was tangerine and whilst not right away I can say at some point it will be going back to Orange. I just love the colour.
The interior was stripped since Nigel had it so I would like to source that back to stock and other than that just a few jobs to do, Hopefully I will get it mid-August so ridiculously excited.
I sold my 912 and 993 to fund the purchase.
My 912 was tangerine and whilst not right away I can say at some point it will be going back to Orange. I just love the colour.
The interior was stripped since Nigel had it so I would like to source that back to stock and other than that just a few jobs to do, Hopefully I will get it mid-August so ridiculously excited.
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912 Coupe 1968 - SOLD
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550 Spyder - SOLD
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Re: What did you do in/on/for your Porsche today?
Congrats Ant. Can't wait to see it.
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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.
Re: What did you do in/on/for your Porsche today?
Sure you will be helping me fix it at Curborough quite soon!
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Re: What did you do in/on/for your Porsche today?
I remember Nigel well - we both had our '74 Carreras at the same time and used to compare notes. I'm sure he would be pleased that the car is in the hands of a caring new owner. I wish you well with your new toy!
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Thanks Keith, I will try and do it justice! Drove it last week briefly and it was epic. The sound…..
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
Re: What did you do in/on/for your Porsche today?
Drove Down south on one of the wettest weekends !
James
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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
Re: What did you do in/on/for your Porsche today?
Well done finding your new car Ant. Very pleased for you. Look forward to seeing it soon.Anta wrote: ↑Sat Jul 22, 2023 8:28 pm Hi all, so having searched the site a fair bit I can see that many of you know the car I just bought. A white 1974 Carrera 2.7 Mfi, I believe it was owned by a member that sadly passed away. Nigel Sellicks (NigelC210). I never met Nigel but can see he clearly loved the car and some of you spent much time trying to convince him to paint it back to its original Orange!
I sold my 912 and 993 to fund the purchase.
My 912 was tangerine and whilst not right away I can say at some point it will be going back to Orange. I just love the colour.
The interior was stripped since Nigel had it so I would like to source that back to stock and other than that just a few jobs to do, Hopefully I will get it mid-August so ridiculously excited.
Cheers
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Long way to go for a pint James!
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Re: What did you do in/on/for your Porsche today?
911 took us to the Footman James classic bacon and coffee meeting at the local Chateaux Impney.
Great venue, 1000 cars booked and it seemed 1500 attended!
Took 50 mins to get in and parked, engine was at 216 DegF....
Most Porsche's attending were modern, but 2 914's and me in the '73T and the white supercharged hillclimber of Mr Norris.
Great venue, 1000 cars booked and it seemed 1500 attended!
Took 50 mins to get in and parked, engine was at 216 DegF....
Most Porsche's attending were modern, but 2 914's and me in the '73T and the white supercharged hillclimber of Mr Norris.
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I had booked to attend in my Elite but after waiting in the queue for ~25 mins & seeing that the majority of cars queueing seem to be mostly modern(ish), I turned round & went home ...
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I had booked to attend in my Elite but after waiting in the queue for ~25 mins & seeing that the majority of cars queueing seem to be mostly modern(ish), I turned round & went home ...
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Re: What did you do in/on/for your Porsche today?
Right at the end of the queue were 4 people checking your 'entry', giving you a book, and a token for the free bacon bap.
If we go again we would plan to arrive around 10.30 when the 1000 cars booked were parked. There was an Elite there, about 20 cars in front of us so his radiator worked...
Lots of modern stuff and a few supercars, but some nice stuff too.
Probably will give it a miss next time.
If we go again we would plan to arrive around 10.30 when the 1000 cars booked were parked. There was an Elite there, about 20 cars in front of us so his radiator worked...
Lots of modern stuff and a few supercars, but some nice stuff too.
Probably will give it a miss next time.
73T 911 Coupe, road/hillclimber 3.2L
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
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My radiator/cooling system is fine - & I have a large diameter electric radiator fan (which I can switch on manually if needed) - but I get bored very easily/quickly at most car shows unless there are a lot of unusual/interesting (to me) cars there so decided to give it a miss.
The organisation & entry arrangements seemed overly complicated - why not just email the tickets (& have a separate point to collect your free breakfast tokens once inside & parked) ?
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My radiator/cooling system is fine - & I have a large diameter electric radiator fan (which I can switch on manually if needed) - but I get bored very easily/quickly at most car shows unless there are a lot of unusual/interesting (to me) cars there so decided to give it a miss.
The organisation & entry arrangements seemed overly complicated - why not just email the tickets (& have a separate point to collect your free breakfast tokens once inside & parked) ?
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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”