993 Carrera 2 1994

[Bootsy]

Taking my 993 off the road over winter for a load of servicing and maintenance work, some paint and a few mods.

I thought I'd post progress and realised I haven't got a thread of it

So.........

April 94 build date

Supplied by Porsche South Africa

'Rest of the World' spec

I'll post a few more details at some point regarding spec and history.

Supplied by a Singapore dealer and spent its first few years there before coming into the uk

Has a few mods already.....

Updated and lowered suspension
Turbo front bumper
18 inch Turbo Twists
Discreet rear spoiler and third brake light

Anyway in case anybody is interested I'll post a few updates of the work being carried out over the next few months

This is how is currently looks



And on the shot below (at the stunning North Norfolk Coastline) notice the discreet rear spoiler just above the grill with the extra brake light

[IanMcLeod]

I like the basket handle myself even though a lot get taken off and replaced by the high level brake light.

Which bit of the Norfolk coast as we really like the place?

Ian.

[Tp81]

Love it. Keen to hear of progress. The discreet spoiler was more common on the targa model.

Nice car. NB looks excellent.

[Darren65]

[Bootsy]

I like the basket handle myself even though a lot get taken off and replaced by the high level brake light.

Which bit of the Norfolk coast as we really like the place?

Ian.

Didn't know they were referred to as basket handles!

It's Blakeney. 45 mins from me and a favourite drive out destination

[Bootsy]

Peeling onions Darren?

[Darren65]

Just regretting what I've done!

Lovely car Thomas

[Mitch]

About time... looking forward to this!

some paint and a few mods.

Will it be red & yellow?

[Bootsy]

Will it be red & yellow?

Tempting. After all they are my signature colours

[pferdestarke]

Looks great, did the arches require any work to clear the 996 wheels?

[Bootsy]

No, but the inner wing linings take a bit of a bashing!

[Bootsy]

Work on the updates hasn't really started apart from acquiring a few parts

However, popped it through an mot today so if there's any nice days over the Christmas break I can go for a spin

Given the miles done in the last 12 months I think I need to use it a bit more!

[Bootsy]

How embarrassing

Another year gone and I managed to achieve nothing with my refresh plans

I acquired a few parts including a new rear bumper and a new heat shield. The disintegration of the latter leading to the need for the former.

Anyway - it will be fettled next year

And it will be driven more as I can't wait a year and post another photo like this showing my pathetic usage

[Bootsy]

This year the work begins honestly....

I have a new rear bumper
A new heat shield for behind rear bumper.
I needs to get some new screen seals

then.....

Windows out (rectify small scuttle rust on front)
Fit new bumper
Full respray - there's a number of panels which need correction and it looks to make more sense to respray the whole thing.

May do a few other things. Quite fancy a set of BBS LeMans but not sure yet

Never quite sure on a narrow body 993

[inaglasshouse]

I do like a 993, you know. Every time I drive mine I remember how good they are. Excellent compromise.

I have a set of BBS E88s on mine:


But know what you mean about being slightly unsure: sometimes I waver and put the Cup 2's back on:


Anyway, get it sorted and on the road, use it every day.

Cheers, Richard.