ch3tman
Suzuka
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[Warning : purists look away!]
Last month marked 5 years since I acquired my 993.
The initial years were focused targeting the mechanical condition and must haves; suspension, brakes and clutch, etc. Then came some nice to haves; change of wheels, steering wheel, speakers and a visit to Mr Schofield, to name a few.
Now, rather than picking up a daily and reserving the 993 for garage queen duties, I decided to give the 993 a refresh, and maximise on using and enjoying the car as much as possible... a health scare last year meant ~3 months passed by without being able to drive the car and wondering if I'd be able drive it at all... that's a lot of thinking time... incredibly frustrating when a 993 has been the car you wanted for almost 2 decades.
So last month the car was stripped down for a glass-out-(some)-panels-off repaint. In a rather bold colour. During those 3 difficult months, I had decided if I were to proceed, the colour would be non-metallic, as I personally feel these best suit the shape of a 993. Along with the paint, other items of note include new front and rear glass (both well overdue) via Glasstec, rust treatment if found, door check strap, washer delete, and calipers.
Most owner's thoughts will immediately revert to market value. But I suppose that only matters if one day you expect to sell the car... That day will not arrive, ever.
Having enjoyed ~20k miles with the car to date, once returned later this month, it will be used more-so than before, and I look forward to smashing the 100k barrier in the coming year.
Last month marked 5 years since I acquired my 993.
The initial years were focused targeting the mechanical condition and must haves; suspension, brakes and clutch, etc. Then came some nice to haves; change of wheels, steering wheel, speakers and a visit to Mr Schofield, to name a few.
Now, rather than picking up a daily and reserving the 993 for garage queen duties, I decided to give the 993 a refresh, and maximise on using and enjoying the car as much as possible... a health scare last year meant ~3 months passed by without being able to drive the car and wondering if I'd be able drive it at all... that's a lot of thinking time... incredibly frustrating when a 993 has been the car you wanted for almost 2 decades.
So last month the car was stripped down for a glass-out-(some)-panels-off repaint. In a rather bold colour. During those 3 difficult months, I had decided if I were to proceed, the colour would be non-metallic, as I personally feel these best suit the shape of a 993. Along with the paint, other items of note include new front and rear glass (both well overdue) via Glasstec, rust treatment if found, door check strap, washer delete, and calipers.
Most owner's thoughts will immediately revert to market value. But I suppose that only matters if one day you expect to sell the car... That day will not arrive, ever.
Having enjoyed ~20k miles with the car to date, once returned later this month, it will be used more-so than before, and I look forward to smashing the 100k barrier in the coming year.