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My 964 experience..

It's been a bit slower than planned due to having to wait in line for the bodyshop after it's move but that has given me time to put some miles on the car to makes sure it's spot on, which it is thankfully :) A total pleasure to drive. I didn't see the fuss but I totally get it now, even with the tiptronic which suits it as a road car imo (I normally HATE autos)

Cheers chief, I wish it was your build! The bodyshop is great, the work has always been perfect with them working on show cars - secret super car projects etc, now they've got a premises which reflect their work, I wish them all the best on their new move. Truly deserved having used them from day 1.

Just a couple progress shots.

Windows are due to come out on Monday and then it will be full steam ahead to have her rubbed down. I would rather them take their time as it's one less stress to worry about while I haven't got it, also saves me from rebuilding it in the cold :thumb:

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I took a trip to a local dealer yesterday and got my 964
fix while there, just a taste of what was on display.. What a treat!

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Wow, that is some serious stock. What dealer is that?

Looks like your posts have helped me out, as it motivated me to service my mk5 golf gti and change the lower ball joint which has been clunking for a little while. As you said, once you're out in the cold you may as well crack on :bandit:

Cheers,

Paul
 
It's a totally surreal place, a dream fleet, a great morning. The dealer was The Octane Collection, just outside of Guildford.

That's good, you feel all that more satisfied when you've got a job done in the cold!


Latest from Xquisite Automotive, they certainly are flying through this, I literally cannot wait to see the finished article.

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No surprises around the Windows :)

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That's the latest as of an hour ago, really eager to get her back together, hopefully in time for Goodwood 74th members meeting.

Really happy, yet again with how the team at Xquisite are coming on with the car, the updates, speed and detail, can't wait!!! :thumb:
 
Interested in the procedure on bump stops - was it;

- Raise the front of the car as high as possible.
- Place jack under the shocker.
- Undo top nut on shocker.
- Slowly release jack under shocker until top is clear and free. (being careful not to stretch brake hose)
- Dispense with remaining pieces of old bump stop
- Drop new bump stop in position.
- Align and jack the shocker back up into position.
- Refit top nut and torque accordingly
- repeat for other side
- Drop car back down.

What did I miss and any gotchas to look out for?

Thanks
 
Hi Miles, I pretty much did that, some points in a different order however,

My steps were

- Loosen the top mount nuts first, the passenger side was very difficult.
- Jack the car from the jacking point until wheel was jut off of the ground
- remove top mount nut and jacked up so front hub/wheel assembly could pull outwards (be care not to stretch brake line, i used an axle stand to maintain position)
- Remove old bump stop and replace.
- Reposition the shock and lower car (It was slightly tricky getting the shock back through the top mount as it just didn't want to line up without some force
- Once through, drop car, refit and tighten top mount nut.

Was really straight forward and not worth the £700 Porsche wanted to do this.

Thanks Rossi, more to come shortly

:thumb:
 
Another update

The car is soon to be ready for paint :worship:

I'll be sticking with the original guards red but this time, it will be a clear coated finish to help extend its life. The body will be going into white primer, as some other parts already are on Monday and may get its first coat of red :D

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I'm sure it will not be long until the next update
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It's been a few months but finally we have a nice little update.

There was a slight delay which I was made aware of from the start, I wasn't at all fussed as it meant that the car would be kept in the workshop rather than outside through the rest of the cold season, plus, I'm having a double garage built so the delay could have been an extra blessing.

This was the cause of the delay. A last minute rush job to build this for the gumball rally.

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Anyway, back to the real star 

Once that was out of the way, attention turned back to my 964 and in it went for paint.

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Now done, original Guards Red but with a lacquered finish for durability, it has been put in a clean room to sit for a few days before being polished, once polished, I can bring her home and start the refit, fit some H&R coilovers and start to enjoy her all over again!

It's been a complete pleasure popping down to see the guys at Xquisite, the enthusiasm and shared excitement over seeing the 964 complete is really reassuring and pleasing, knowing that it is in good hands, part of why I have always used these guys, it just results in perfect jobs.

Think the next updates will be of the car once I bring it home, shouldn't be long :)
 
Looks mint, brand new :thumbs:
 
Honestly mate, the 964's are canny easy to put together, my 928 though! That's the first and last one of those I take apart 😬
Looks like there doing a fantastic job, get yourself some stainless self tappers for putting the bumpers and arch liners back on. When I fitted the bumpers I put loads of grease/wax oil between the bodywork and the rubber seals to try and keep the water out.

Ian
 
Just another thought, there's a trap inside the hole at the rear of the sill in front of the rear wheel arch, it fills with mud and causes rot! Make sure you clean it out and fill it with wax oil befor you fit the sill covers :thumb:
 
Hi Mark,

Much to love here and your car is going to be stellar when finished but finishing it is a bit like reading a really good book, never wanting it to end but pushing on relentlessly anyway :sad:

Interesting to note your sunroof clips had gone too, there seems to have been a spate of them recently, in Porsche terms that's 3 of them. I'm cherishing even small jobs now :grin:

Cheers,
Paul
 

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