DDK - Die Deutschen Klassiker

Great stuff Kieron. Nearly time for a proper drive. Exciting times!

Hello again Folks....
My last update was in August 2018 or pre COVID if you prefer. The World seems a completely changed place to me now. However, I think it's time to post the final few chapters and bring this reference to a proper conclusion.

84. Centre of Gravity.

So, my last update had the car being completed by Gary & Julio at GDC and going off to Chris and Peter at Centre of Gravity. I'd booked CofG for the full works and that's exactly what I got. I spent the day there and found Chris hugely knowledgeable and happy to be very interactive with his customers.








Chris working his magic..




Going in the right direction

























Getting the balance right..






More adjustments..
















Chris's daily driver








Rubbing wings with Porsche royalty...




And for those of you who are interested following are links to five, three minute videos of Chris giving the car its post set-up test drive and a description of how the car performs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvh3Fp_OAng

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7umg795vKVM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGYI7oPJ9f4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1329fN9RWCw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyfpJOXbymw




85. Plastic film

Had some clear plastic film applied by a local firm, Automotive Innovations, to where I might get gravel rash.



PLEASE NOTE PLATES CHANGED TO SILVER AND BLACK




86. First service and storage

In early 2019 I'd done about 500 miles so Nick Fulljames said he'd have it back for the first service. Nick had originally set it up 'manually', to get it driveable, so I could run it in. And whilst it was driveable it had an annoying flat spot at about 2000rpm. Nick did the service and carried out a far more comprehensive set up and also fitted one of these...

https://www.classicretrofit.com/products/911-cdi-3-pin

Late in 2019 we had a significant house extension built which necessitated our garages being used for a life-size game of Tetris, using house furniture and appliances. In the end Nick stored the car for me for over three years and I actually got it back in August this year. It is now an absolute pleasure drive .





87. Hedingham 2023

Gotta love Light Ivory

Hi Darren, it looks lovely doesn't it with Rich's skill and hard work shown off to full effect. I'm so pleased I went with the original colour.

Missed this update … car is looking great and nice to it getting some miles . Still think black plates on the rear though

Great update and the car is looking superb

I took your advice James and have black plates on the rear now... see above.