What did you do in/on/for your Porsche today?

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Dying to see it on those wheels! :)
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Me too!
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Changed the fan beltImageImage

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Drive out and walk.

DDK badge almost came off!

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110 miles through the Cotswolds today in the old 911.
These old cars are hard work in modern traffic.

Lots of classics on the roads which was good to see.

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Got car back from Ben Lewis's workshop, so next job was to swap to the Vintage Speed silencer. A symphony in stainless steel and TIG welding.

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That is very nice Keith

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KS wrote:Got car back from Ben Lewis's workshop, so next job was to swap to the Vintage Speed silencer. A symphony in stainless steel and TIG welding.

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Well.... some parts are TIG... but some of the welds are MIG by a huge robot arm! :)
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Looks good Keith

For me,a landmark for this year;

Race numbers - check
Slick tyres (a first for me) - check

Very pleased that motorsport has started up again. It’s a bit odd, no family, spectators etc but looking forward to giving the car a good leg stretch in a sprint at Combe...

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rhd racer wrote:Looks good Keith

For me,a landmark for this year;

Race numbers - check
Slick tyres (a first for me) - check

Very pleased that motorsport has started up again. It’s a bit odd, no family, spectators etc but looking forward to giving the car a good leg stretch in a sprint at Combe...

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Very nice. I don't know why more Porsche purists don't like Boxster

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Finally managed to get the engine mount bolts out, so changed for new mountings. The old ones, the rubber had perished and the metal a little rusty.
Am I meant to notice a difference when driving, as I am not sure I do?
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First time on slicks Wayne?
I remember by first time on them at Loton! :shock:

I think you actually need to live with a Boxster to understand how well rounded every aspect is.
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Thanks Neil. It is a stonkingly good car and embarrasses much more powerful machinery :)

911hillclimber wrote:First time on slicks Wayne?
I remember by first time on them at Loton! :shock:

I think you actually need to live with a Boxster to understand how well rounded every aspect is.

Yes, first time Graham. Got a 2nd hand set to try before making the considerable investment :shock: They are end of life really, off a car you know well, but good fun and another learning experience with no pressure given the Championship has been cancelled.
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Will you use A15's?
Beware of the softer ones....

I found it took a long time to realise just how much further you can go.
I went from Kumho V70 soft to A15 crossplies on my hot Impreza, quite something (nearly 3 secs at Loton)
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Thought I'd sort out some tyres for my new wheels, starting with rhd racer's cast-off slicks...

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PS - brings back memories of hand cutting tyres for rallycross to suit track conditions on the day...
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