What did you buy your 997 this week?

badbadtz · 27 Sep 2019

tony_i said:
badbadtz said:

991 steering wheel 8)

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Is that an Android head unit?
How do you find it?

Nope that's stock HU

Jam911 · 27 Sep 2019

New exhaust gaskets and stainless exhaust bolts.

Glamorous I know.

splattric · 29 Sep 2019

Seems a common theme.
New exhaust gaskets (had a slight blow on one of them) and stainless exhaust bolts

bullet-proof_biscuit · 1 Oct 2019

C4Silver said:
This is achieved I believe by the engine having to work harder to keep the coolant up to temp ?

Sounds counter productive and illogical but if you read the relevant posts it all kind of makes sense ? I only read all this after I'd bought the kit, thinking that the way to go was increase cooling efficiency reduce the engine temp and hey presto...... but nope,

Any way this week....... I have mostly been buying a private plate !
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No, the thermostat is on the coolant inlet side of the engine, so the extra radiator capacity makes the coolant 'cooler', this cooler coolant then hits the thermostat when coming into the engine, causing the thermostat to close... Causing the engine to run slightly hotter.

The centre radiator thermostat opens only when the factory radiators & fans cannot maintain the coolant temperature, thus diverting to the extra radiator only when required, reducing 'excess' cooling capacity and the above closing thermostat scenario.

Hertsdriver · 1 Oct 2019

bullet-proof_biscuit said:
No, the thermostat is on the coolant inlet side of the engine, so the extra radiator capacity makes the coolant 'cooler', this cooler coolant then hits the thermostat when coming into the engine, causing the thermostat to close... Causing the engine to run slightly hotter.

The centre radiator thermostat opens only when the factory radiators & fans cannot maintain the coolant temperature, thus diverting to the extra radiator only when required, reducing 'excess' cooling capacity and the above closing thermostat scenario.

Hertsdriver said:
Good stuff, most (like me) are/were unaware that fitting an additional rad actually increases engine temps (which is completely counter intuitive) so if you have found a way around this it would be good if you could post up a 'how to' to help others out, especially if you have a link to the part number of the inline thermostat you've used :thumb:

:thumbs:

Gazc2 · 1 Oct 2019

Brunty88 said:
2 of these

Whats the spec on your Intercoolers Brunty ?

Cannop · 1 Oct 2019

As my car started to suffer with the drivers door window dropping when the door handle was pulled, but immediately returning to the closed position as soon as the door handle was let go, I bought a new door lock. The micro switches inside the unit start to fail eventually and they aren't really user replaceable.

From Design911 it comes in at £219.65 with VAT and delivery which I thought was a bit steep.

After a bit of googling of part numbers I found the above, which is destined for a Volkswagen Golf Mk5 right hand side door, on ebay for £17.89, over £200 cheaper.

Spot the difference....

....not a huge amount and nothing needed changing or swapping over from the original unit.

The clip that connects the external door handle to the lock is a weak point and although the original was OK....

....as the new lock didn't come with a new one (obviously)....

....I decided it would be prudent to order a fresh one.

The new lock's now fitted, a bit of a fiddly job but not too difficult, and the window now behaves as it's meant to once again.

It's nice when you can avoid the Porsche tax!

Jam911 · 1 Oct 2019

You should be commended for finding out that the Golf part is the same as the 997.

Great work.

bullet-proof_biscuit · 2 Oct 2019

Good tip on door locks!

Related just for info; mk1 Audi TT locks are used on the 986

NLW73 · 2 Oct 2019

side stripes in Dark Grey anthra.

same for my summer wheels.

slimtim123 · 10 Oct 2019

Bilstein B4 front PASM dampers
Rear pads, discs and sensors
Major service with air filter and plugs
4 x Pirelli P-Zeros
Turbo alloys from eBay
Double Din Pioneer DAB head unit and facia
LED rear number plate bulbs
Porsche indoor cover

An expensive week.

Hertsdriver · 11 Oct 2019

Cannop said:
It's nice when you can avoid the Porsche tax!

That's incredible!!! Hats off to you! :thumbs:

We could do with a sticky thread of stuff like this...... :?:

rickprice · 11 Oct 2019

On Planet TVR we have a series of 'alternative parts' lists, because:
A - the part came from a donor car
B - the replacement comes with TVR Tax (not as bad as Porsche tax but similar)
C - the part was cheap, nasty and flawed and there is now a better replacement

These are very useful lists to have, especially if you DIY or want your indie to save you a load of money.

Rich

v6matt · 15 Oct 2019

rickprice said:
On Planet TVR we have a series of 'alternative parts' lists, because:
A - the part came from a donor car
B - the replacement comes with TVR Tax (not as bad as Porsche tax but similar)
C - the part was cheap, nasty and flawed and there is now a better replacement

These are very useful lists to have, especially if you DIY or want your indie to save you a load of money.

Rich

I started one here

http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=136275

Add away !

jondrayton · 15 Oct 2019

Not actually this week but over the last few months...

1) Ohlins - Front shocks were weeping and MOT failure, so, in for a penny in for a pound
2) Had a day at Silverstone Porsche Experience Centre - Boiled the brake fluid, so adding GT3 brake ducts. Rear brake ducts and uprated brake fluid / pads to follow....
3) LED vs Halogen Headlights

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