The 'all Things Porsche' Thread...

[gav525]

Just booked in to Simply Porsche at Beaulieu on Sep 27th. Not as big as last year due to corona, but looks like a decent event with plenty to see.

Any RMSers making the trip across or fancy tagging along for a bit of craic?

Will do some Welsh roads on the way, maybe a trip to Centre Gravity and provisionally via the Ring and Stuttgart on the way home.

 

[big_pete]

Just booked in to Simply Porsche at Beaulieu on Sep 27th. Not as big as last year due to corona, but looks like a decent event with plenty to see.

Any RMSers making the trip across or fancy tagging along for a bit of craic?

Will do some Welsh roads on the way, maybe a trip to Centre Gravity and provisionally via the Ring and Stuttgart on the way home.

I would be up for that

 

[dh1079]

Just booked in to Simply Porsche at Beaulieu on Sep 27th. Not as big as last year due to corona, but looks like a decent event with plenty to see.

Any RMSers making the trip across or fancy tagging along for a bit of craic?

Will do some Welsh roads on the way, maybe a trip to Centre Gravity and provisionally via the Ring and Stuttgart on the way home.

be an awesome trip be tempted by simply Porsche then home

 

[gav525]

Ok so been doing more research and seems the weekend after Beaulieu is Porschefreunde at Dinslaken. Looks like a massive event and timing works great. So may spend the whole week away now!

 

[svensktoppen]

Perfect holiday! Take in the lakes and Wales on the way out and back, job done

 

[gav525]

Perfect holiday! Take in the lakes and Wales on the way out and back, job done

Yep, Wales is on the cards for the way out!
Will have to see what way I'm coming home yet, just route planning now, my favourite bit Can do the lakes when I pop over to Hartech in Bolton though.

Trying to stay away from big hotels this time though because 'Rona

 

[andy9eleven]

@gav525 Not a wheel I would have thought about putting on a 996 but works well imo.

@svensktoppen tag you just cos they're Pro-Races and I always think of your S3 when I see them.

 

[ChrisL]

Anyone any experience on the 991/991.2 3.0T platform? Any issues with them and are they punchy enough etc?

 

[Boydie]

If looking at Carerra's I would 100% go with a main dealer or Porsche approved for warranty - not that there is anything wrong with the engine/cars, just that they would be an expensive repair if it came around.

I would probably contact McMillan for advice or even speak to Robin at Studio Ten

 

[ChrisL]

If looking at Carerra's I would 100% go with a main dealer or Porsche approved for warranty - not that there is anything wrong with the engine/cars, just that they would be an expensive repair if it came around.

I would probably contact McMillan for advice or even speak to Robin at Studio Ten

Ill drop Robin a note.

It would be a Porsche dealer purchase or else secondary dealer purchase with Porsche warranty. Was just more advice on the engine platform itself at this stage.

 

[gav525]

@gav525 Not a wheel I would have thought about putting on a 996 but works well imo.

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@svensktoppen tag you just cos they're Pro-Races and I always think of your S3 when I see them.

Saw that yesterday and thought the same myself to be honest! Like you say, wouldn't have though a team dynamics wheel would work well. Maybe it's the yellow calipers and cage, or the black vinyl bits, but I like it!

Going off the Allegerita plan now as have seen a few of the 18" rims have ended up cracking at the end of the spokes after track use so will more than likely just put spacers on the sport designs for now, maybe a colour change or something to lift them.

 

[veedubnoodle]

@gav525 Not a wheel I would have thought about putting on a 996 but works well imo.

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@svensktoppen tag you just cos they're Pro-Races and I always think of your S3 when I see them.

Saw that yesterday and thought the same myself to be honest! Like you say, wouldn't have though a team dynamics wheel would work well. Maybe it's the yellow calipers and cage, or the black vinyl bits, but I like it!

Going off the Allegerita plan now as have seen a few of the 18" rims have ended up cracking at the end of the spokes after track use so will more than likely just put spacers on the sport designs for now, maybe a colour change or something to lift them.

Can't really go wrong with Pro-Race wheels. Strong, light and look great on that one above. Not expensive either

 

[andy9eleven]

@gav525 I'd love to see a 996 on 17" Cup 1s with a chunky sidewall tyre!!

1550 Tarmacs worked well too, but I think I read they'd stopped making them.

Or just go all in and get a set of these HRE Performance Wheels

The video is worth a watch.

 

[svensktoppen]

Can't really go wrong with Pro-Race wheels. Strong, light and look great on that one above. Not expensive either

They really are a brilliant performance wheel, go to wheel in many race series too.

I guess what puts a lot of people off is them not being OEM wheels, and not being particularly "bling".

But from a performance point of view they are outstanding. The low weight alone makes a real difference, never mind tons of space for big brakes, etc. Just so many wins.

The darker grey above really suits those wheels too.

 

[Cossers]

@gav525

Or just go all in and get a set of these HRE Performance Wheels

The video is worth a watch.

Funny I’ve been looking at them! They are stunning but sooo expensive, pretty sure the cayman is a long term keeper so possibly next year.......

 

[andy9eleven]

@Cossers It wouldn’t take you to kerb one of them!

 

[Cossers]

@Cossers It wouldn’t take you to kerb one of them!

I know! At @8k that would be an expensive mistake! I’ve seen a few quotes on here about how much guys have lost on a new car in a year so even at 8k is a lot less than most loose on a car and resale on them seem very good!

 

[svensktoppen]

Way to put that man maths calculator to work

 

[Cossers]

Way to put that man maths calculator to work

Where there’s a will there’s a way! Lol

 

[Zach57]

Porsche 911 3.0 RSR

6th Place Overall Le Mans 1975 - One of the Most Important GT Porsches Extant

www.dkeng.co.uk

 

[svensktoppen]

If you have to ask

 

[Dan.86]

Now we’re talking

 

[Zach57]

If you have to ask

Not sure if I want to know tbh

 

[JT079]

Just pick this up from Ireland, 1979 sc, nice low mileages 95000 kms, Japanese import, engine top end rebuilt 5000kms ago LHD, matching Japanese engine and chassis number. Cannot wait to bring it home tomorrow. Will start a thread soon with more details. Some imperfections on both doors, rear spoiler not original. But other than that, nice solid underneath, absolutely no rust on the chassis, beautiful wheels 6 and 7, original exhausts, working heat exchange. Strike a deal with the owner, out of his four Porsche collections... a very good day.

 

[andy9eleven]

@JT079 That looks class and lovely colour. LHD is perfect for blasting across Europe and over the Alps.