Porsche 911 Carrera 2
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Well so much for tucking this up until April 
C63 is broken so had to get this out for a blast today, actually the first time I've driven it on my own for a proper raking. Still love it, not sure if it's the handling or the manual box, it's just great fun.
Going to start into getting together all suspension components/bushes etc and get them replaced, and possibly some Ohlins coilovers. Definitely needs buckets seats as the standard ones are fit for nothing, would have as much support sat on a box of beer ffs.
C63 is broken so had to get this out for a blast today, actually the first time I've driven it on my own for a proper raking. Still love it, not sure if it's the handling or the manual box, it's just great fun.
Going to start into getting together all suspension components/bushes etc and get them replaced, and possibly some Ohlins coilovers. Definitely needs buckets seats as the standard ones are fit for nothing, would have as much support sat on a box of beer ffs.
big_pete
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Im selling my supersport original seats from my Cayman Gav, although if your buying aftermarket seats id hughly recommend the recaro pole positions i put in mine
it_carwasher
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Epic, that is all.
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I think Pole Positions are a strong contender, but really want the GT3 rep seats from design 911. I've heard they're a bit narrow though and with me expanding faster than a pregnant lady I'd like to sit in one first before ordering
KeithRobinson
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It's hard to put them away. I brought mine back out again to enjoy all over the Christmas break!
@gav525 & @KeithRobinson both yours looked well on Sunday.
@KeithRobinson I spotted yours at McDee`s at Junction One it certainly stands out.
@KeithRobinson I spotted yours at McDee`s at Junction One it certainly stands out.
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Tinkering about a few things this week so thought I'd update the thread with a few photos.
Started off with a set of RSS semi solid engine mounts which apparently make a great difference in the way power is put down, yet to drive it to see though. Also while in the engine bay I stuck on a new intake pipe which does away with the T pipe which goes to the resonator. Resonator also removed as apparently it was only installed to meet drive by noise requirements. Hopefully more noise.
Then started ripping the interior apart. Seats are being swapped to buckets as them standard ones are shocking and offer no support. I've went for the GT3 reps so hopefully I can wedge myself in alright, should be here tomorrow.
Seat belts have been sent off and will come back red.
Then removed the centre storage trays and installed the GT3 centre console delete which consists of a piece of plastic for in front of the gear gaiter and a piece of carpet. Dear at £150 but cleans it up and allows for more knee room.
And while everything was apart I changed the gear shift mechanism for a 997.2 GT3 item. Reason behind this was short shift kits don't get rated well, even the Porsche one. The standard 997 gear shift offers about 15% less throw which is an improvement, but it has plastic bushes. The GT3 offers the same 15% less throw, but has metal bushes, and is meant to be a nice solid shift. And it was only £100 dearer than the standard 997 so may as well.
Last time the interior will look like this
Can see the bushes in this photo, old one still fitted
New one fitted and aligned
Current interior state
Finished today with a rear wiper delete to tidy the lines up a bit. Never gets used anyways.
Started off with a set of RSS semi solid engine mounts which apparently make a great difference in the way power is put down, yet to drive it to see though. Also while in the engine bay I stuck on a new intake pipe which does away with the T pipe which goes to the resonator. Resonator also removed as apparently it was only installed to meet drive by noise requirements. Hopefully more noise.
Then started ripping the interior apart. Seats are being swapped to buckets as them standard ones are shocking and offer no support. I've went for the GT3 reps so hopefully I can wedge myself in alright, should be here tomorrow.
Seat belts have been sent off and will come back red.
Then removed the centre storage trays and installed the GT3 centre console delete which consists of a piece of plastic for in front of the gear gaiter and a piece of carpet. Dear at £150 but cleans it up and allows for more knee room.
And while everything was apart I changed the gear shift mechanism for a 997.2 GT3 item. Reason behind this was short shift kits don't get rated well, even the Porsche one. The standard 997 gear shift offers about 15% less throw which is an improvement, but it has plastic bushes. The GT3 offers the same 15% less throw, but has metal bushes, and is meant to be a nice solid shift. And it was only £100 dearer than the standard 997 so may as well.
Last time the interior will look like this
Can see the bushes in this photo, old one still fitted
New one fitted and aligned
Current interior state
Finished today with a rear wiper delete to tidy the lines up a bit. Never gets used anyways.
da.murf
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where did you get the Nice silver grommet? DIY?
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A guy in Greece mate via ebay. He makes little kits up with colour coded blank, sealing washers etc. It's bolted in from behind to pull it in tight to ensure a good seal. Was 20 odd quid I think.
da.murf
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Sounds exactly what I’m after. Have you a link?
KeithRobinson
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Love it - looking forward to seeing the seats in!
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Brave man, loving the updates.
Can't wait to see the new seats.
Can't wait to see the new seats.
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Yes mate, this should work below. He does all the Porsche colours so I’m sure could do anything you asked for
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Captain Starlet
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Amazing, coming along nicely. It will look great with the new seats
veedubnoodle
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Lovely changes Gav. Looking forward to an update with the seats in 
mayweather
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Nice upgrades, will look great with the seats.
ALN
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Car is look great. This is one of these cars that’s gotten better looking with age