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My 964 experience..

It's brilliant to read your post, well done on your purchase and subsequent work, the car is looking great, I can't wait to read more.

Good luck with the rebuild.

Chris
 
Hi Paul,

Thanks, I do love the rebuild part of any project, I'm eager to get started and see the transformation complete. I'm hoping to have it sorted for the Silverstone Classic event.

The sunroof was one of those jobs I should have done once the car had been returned to me, but I just need to occupy myself with things to do, hopefully once the car is back together and there is no more to do, it may break again just to give me a satisfying job to complete :)



Thanks Chris, I can't wait to do more :D :)

I need to get it back, rebuilt, fit the H&R coilovers and then get it in for a service, just don't know where as yet.

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Update;

Not much, I went down to see the new Top gear being filmed, got to meet Chris Harris :worship: , was a good day out and on the way back, I thought I would pop in with a few friend and the missus to see the guys along with the 964 at Xquisite.

Before I got to the car, I got to see some interesting cars.

Someone very very high up at Mclaren's own personal toy, in for a complete restoration.

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And a recently returned, AMG GT which the guys at Xquisite had custom built a GT3 replica bodykit for. It has now been returned to them for it to all be recreated in carbon fibre panels, not overlays but actual 100% carbon panels! Crazy.

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Enough about those, the 964 had been brought back in for sitting alone for a couple of weeks and it was now being wet sanded and its first polish. Pictures do the paint work no justice, it is SO SO SO red and SO flat, yet they have another stage of polishing to do on the panels that have been polished already! Amazing job.

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These were in the other booth, not sanded as yet.

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So that was last Thursday.

Apparently the car now has the doors back on and is shaping back up so I may need to shoot down later this week :eek: :D :) :thumb:

Not long now...
 
really enjoyed reading this thread reminds me of the fixes I undertook on my own GR 964.

Can I ask where you sourced the gauge face from please, have the same issue with one of mine and would like to replace.

Looking forward to seeing the finished article.
 
Thanks Tim! I don't suppose you want to part with your Cup wheels? :D :)

The gauge face was purchased from a German based company/website

http://www.porschedials.com/

The item arrived quickly and is a dead match. Well worth it.

Hope that helps,
Mark
 
MarkGolf said:
Thanks Tim! I don't suppose you want to part with your Cup wheels? :D :)

The gauge face was purchased from a German based company/website

http://www.porschedials.com/

The item arrived quickly and is a dead match. Well worth it.

Hope that helps,
Mark

Sorry buddy, they are originals and so I'm afraid that will be a no! Seems gold BBS is the preferred choice for many 64' owners which I think look great, but personally I'm a sucker for the cups that give that RS look.

Thanks for the recommendation dude, hopefully not too much of a faff to fit the new dial, I need to replace the bulb that lights my trip computer whilst I'm at it too :thumbs:
 
Hi Mark,

The gauge face was purchased from a German based company/website

http://www.porschedials.com/

Mine came from Ed too a few years ago, great quality, no fuss. He's in the Netherlands though, unless he's moved recently.

Cheers,
Paul
 
When do we get to see the finished article?
 
The car is back but frustratingly, I just haven't had the time I would like to get it back together and to a standard that I want to show it off (It's filthy). I have only been able to spend the odd few hours on it fitting the new bits and pieces, things are taking much longer than planned (Sunroof seal!!!), I now have to be really careful when doing anything in fear of causing any damage and I keep coming across new nuts/bolts/things that I have to order which I didn't anticipate which slow progress.

But, here'a pic after I fitted the front H&R coilovers. I can't fit the rears as yet as upon doing so, I discovered that the kit I've bought is for a late 964! I am after the adapters and late top mounts in order to complete the job.

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Few bits missing and things not buttoned up but you get some idea :) I hope to lower the rear of the car, just a touch once I manage to get the rear coilovers on.

The paint is pure perfection!! I have not come across one single fault, it truly has been an amazing job by the guys, it was a shame to hide areas like the door shuts as even these areas are perfect. I am really really happy with the work and it is every bit of the show quality job I wanted, perfectly flat. I will have to see if I can share some videos which one of the guys took which shows how flat the job is. The painter strives for perfection out of the gun.

Will be sure to update properly very soon.
 
Small update on some bits I have taken pictures..

Getting ready for me to take home, I thought I'd go down and pitch in seeing as I had many of the new hardware to bolt things back on with. Cant be using rusty old things with the fresh paint.

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Fresh bits and pieces :)

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Along with the Corvette which was undergoing some finishing.
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The headlight trims had to come back off as they had been painted on the inside which was making them just too tight to fit back on properly.

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Was a fairly late night once the car was in a state to be driven, they could have shut up early but they insisted they get the job done, didn't bother me as I got to have a nice 1am drive home on clear roads, finally reunited with the 964! What a feeling :) I took it fairly easy as the car hadn't been driven in so long and I was a little paranoid about anything falling off :grin: Just as well as the MOT had expired. :cop:

The next day, my first time seeing it out in the daylight

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It also revealed all of the little jobs which were ahead of me! :roll:

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One of the first jobs I set about doing was fitting up the tailgate, a lot of the parts were left at home as I had previously stripped the car so it was time to dig everything out. Excuse the grubby finger prints :hand:

All the trim plastics were given a once of with Aerospace 303 protection.

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Loom cleared and everything coated, inside of lid sealed. I need to replace the killer heavy duty struts, the lid could easily send a kid miles when opened!

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New rubber washers for the plastic trim and I decided to grease the spoiler bolts.

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New curtain and everything here complete!

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While at the back, I turned my attention to the rear plate lights. My original ones were a bit tired, the internals were slightly corroded so I decided to get some LED versions.

I bought some from eBay, £14 or so but I was not a fan of the clear housing. I could just imagine dirt showing so I set about transferring the LED unit into the original housing.

Once done, I fitted up and found remembered why I never normally fit LED number plate lights. They are always a clinical white colour and OVER bright, I do not want to illuminate my number plate like some sort of garden feature..

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Out came some tint film and a heat gun

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The difference is clear. Much better, a non LED looking light colour and dim

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Next on the list, wire mirrors back up.

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Stupidly, I had bought some flash waterproof plugs to use, totally not realising the holes are way too small!!

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So, not knowing what else to do, I decided to use some connectors which I really don't like. I'm not sure what alternatives are out there and I wasn't too keen o soldering as the wires are too close to the paintwork for me to comfortably hold a soldering iron close.

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Crimped on along with some heatshrink

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Before placing the mirrors back on and getting the bastard seal to sit correctly, I used some fabric tape on the legs of the mirror to minimise the metal on metal contact

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Now for a simply quick job. I was going to leave the flip thing off but decided to put it back on later, always gets in the way!

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Coilover time. Out with the old

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In with the new.

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Going to give under here a decent clean another time.

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When it came to fitting the rears, I ran into a problem in that things did quick fit properly, 2 hours wasted and thanks to some members here, the light was switched on as to what was wrong. I need the late spec adapters and mounts. :nooo:

The next job, one I was not looking forward to and wish to never do again as it tested my patience. Sun roof seals. I had new seals and they have to be glued on!! I coated these with some Autoglymn fabric protecter which I use on my MX5's mohair roof, hopefully topping up every 6 months or so will help prolong the life of these so that they never need to come off again.

Thanks to another member for supplying the glue for a beer, much appreciated!

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I fitted the seals into position with masking tape and went around, bit by bit adding some glue and sticking the seal back down with the tape.

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It dries in minutes but I left it over night. Pretty happy with how it came out, a couple of high and low spots but nothing obvious and I'm sure I will soon forget about it. Never again though!

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I had an issue with the front suspension struts, I noticed that they were poking up way too high, I later found out that some shims were missing which go under the spring cup and onto the top of the strut. H&R in germany were slow with replies and then stopped altogether when trying to ask what is happening so I had some made up for £5, far less hassle. I had to drop the struts, remove the spring cap and factory shim and pop 1 of these on.

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So, I'm nearly there. The exterior needs a wash, with the new garage, it's very dusty while I await some new flooring to be laid. The interior is in desperate need of a clean and I need to fit my headlight trims but I feel like leaving that as one of the last jobs to mark completion. I should get her all buttoned up over the coming weekend, minus the rear coilovers. Then I will be on to getting the leather renewed and the CCU sorted out.

As she stands

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So many more little bits have happened in between all of the above but I simply didn't stop to take pictures. I'll get some decent pictures to show off the bodywork once it has been cleaned
 
Beautiful Mark. And high attention to detail as usual :thumb:

This stuff you used on the plastics - what's the coating? Certainly looked like new...
 
Loving this thread & the attention to detail .... Great car Mark.
In the fastest colour too!
M
 
Hi Stimpy, thank you! I used Aerospace 303 as it is non greasy and easy to apply and wipe off. I sometimes use Chemical Guys barebones, this gives the same look and seems to last longer but is greasy and can attract dust. The aerospace has UV protection apparently, not that it matters in half the places I've used it :lol:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/interior/303-aerospace-protectant/prod_366.html

On the window trims, I've used Gtechniq C4, this is great for permanent restoring black trim work.

Thanks M, certainly is the fastest colour :thumb:


Has been a busy few days, initially getting it ready for the MOT and then having to get it ready for a BBQ around a friends house which turns out to be more like a car show in our circle.

I had managed to leave the interior light on so I was welcomed by a flat battery so a jump was required from the younger sibling.

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I set about doing some quick jobs in order to reduce the size of my to do list.

Small window trim clip had split

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New one
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She was then moved outside

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I applied Gtechniq C4 to all black window trim, mirror surrounds and some interior plastics which appeared faded such as the door pull and seat belt retainers. This is brilliant stuff, it is permanenet and really takes everything back to it's original finish. You wipe on and then wipe off to a satin sheen.

Pre-wipe off
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Inner pull looks better in the picture than it was pre Gtechniq
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After

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Inner arches to go back on but treated to aerospace 303 inside and out.

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Even the window switches got it, before and after
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No pictures but I also waxoyled the areas which the bumpers bolt upto on the front and rear inner wings. There is essentially a ledge here where dirt will gather and eventually lead to rusting the body and hardware holding the bumpers on.

The front bumper under trim was missing a few speednuts, thankfully these arrived while I was working on it so I was able to put those on and screw the under trim back on, this was treated to Gtechniq to save me having to reapply 303 every other time I wash the car.

My headlight trim returned, now with a thinner coat of paint on the inside, I used some hard wax in here to help protect it that little bit more before popping them on. I had been looking forward to getting these on!

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I was then able to give the car it's first wash, it was too dark at this point so no pictures again, slacking I know.

But, the next morning arrived, sunny skies upon setting off for my MOT, only to reach 2 minutes from the station for the heavens to open! :frustrated:

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Being checked over. The guys at the MOT station are good friends so while on the ramp, having come prepared, I used some quick detailer and aerospace to give the underside a wipe down. :thumbs: I also have an oil leak from the chain area cover but it can wait until it goes in for a service.

Road worthy for another year and back out into the wet she goes. Never happy about that, I'm not one to drive my cars in the rain, especially after so much work going into cleaning the underside and of course the new paint.

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Back home and dry again, it was time to clean the interior. As much as the bodyshop tried to keep the inside clear, it is just impossible to escape the dust from the workshop, it goes everywhere! So armed with a toothbrush, ear buds, leather cleaner, nail brushes and a hoover, the interior clean up begain. (I officially hate the rear shelf and rear window, what a pain that is to clean)

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Next on my list is to have someone come and make the leather look newer, I don't want a retrim as that will look too new so I have found a guy that can remove/fill some of the creasing, recolour the faced and overall, present the seats in a fresher light :thumb: Steering wheel also. He comes to you and it doesn't cost the earth, of course, I'll report back when that happens.

I then popped out for a drive and dropped the missus off so decided to get some quick snaps

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I seem to only like taking pictures from this angle, sorry.

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The passenger rear shock is higher than the drivers side rear so this just looks awful here but it's a rear shot. New lenses to go on soon along with the rear H&R's.

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Bunch of new stickers

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I then spent until 1:30am working on the body, I machine polished the car, simply to remove any polish which the bodyshop may have applied and then set about applying Zaino Z5pro with ZFX. This has been a long time favorite of mine.Smells great and leave a glassy finish, I've won a few best paint awards with my Golf when wearing this stuff so I like to stick with it and the whole Zaino kit.

Awaiting an electrician to come and fit strip light so I had to improvise.

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The next morning, I woke up like a kid at Christmas, I wanted to see the results of my efforts and wow, I thought it was bright before but this was like it was painted another colour.

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Crap pic but evidence that I do drive it

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A long way since 16 months ago

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Decided to take it to work today, the ABS light came on but after a restart, disappeared

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Had to throw a loose cover much to the amusement of my colleagues, the company next are forever creating dust by chopping wood!

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:nooo:

More to come soon I'm sure :thumbs:
 
Epic polishy cleany stuff :thumb:
I just don't have that kinda patience :dont know:

I love these cars, especially in red soooo much :cloud9:
 
The cars looking fantastic mate, how you getting on with the tiptronic? I love mine and wouldn't swap it for anything!
Are you leaving the d90's or changing them?
 
Thanks Chief, I could spend my life doing it, the girlfriend just won't let me however :(

I think the tip suits the 964 actually and I have become quite fond of it, as much as I was initially against it. I would never normally buy a car with an automatic unless it was a Range Rover etc but the 964 feels so heavy and tank-like on the road that I don't think I would drive it any different with a manual, some of my other cars are much more nimble where the 964 doesn't so I tend to just cruise in this and enjoy the experience rather than race. I use the tiptronic itself as opposed to just putting it in D as I don't like how it tries to pull away in 2nd, so I still have some interaction with changing through the gears to stop me nodding off. Overall, I am happy with it and compared to a manual I had a quick go in, I'm saving my left leg a workout! :grin:

The D90's will stay, I like the factory look espeically now the front is lower, should look a bit better once the back comes down a touch also. Although if some LM's or ETA Beta's I could be swayed :eek: 8)
 

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