yacht broker
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- 27 Dec 2016
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My 2005 C2 was starting to feel a little sketchy at motorway speeds so I decided to take the plunge and give it a full rear suspension refresh. Apparently, there was nothing seriously amiss, but everything was just a little worn (in line with circa 65k of driving).
My local master mechanic fitted new lower wishbones along with upper and lower track arms and then a quick trip over to the rather excellent Christchurch Tyres for a full alignment and the car feels like a Porsche 911 again.
The whole shooting match wasn't hugely expensive (especially as my mechanic is charging me only £50.00ph) and the difference is huge.
I know that none of this is exactly revelationary, but it does serve as a reminder that sometimes something doesn't have to be drastically wrong/broken/worn to warrant some remedial action.
Now I'm slowly running out of things to do to the car... it's had a full engine rebuild, new oil cooler system, new coil-packs, new air-con rads, new tyres, rear suspension refresh etc etc... maybe I'll have to actually get on and drive it!
My local master mechanic fitted new lower wishbones along with upper and lower track arms and then a quick trip over to the rather excellent Christchurch Tyres for a full alignment and the car feels like a Porsche 911 again.
The whole shooting match wasn't hugely expensive (especially as my mechanic is charging me only £50.00ph) and the difference is huge.
I know that none of this is exactly revelationary, but it does serve as a reminder that sometimes something doesn't have to be drastically wrong/broken/worn to warrant some remedial action.
Now I'm slowly running out of things to do to the car... it's had a full engine rebuild, new oil cooler system, new coil-packs, new air-con rads, new tyres, rear suspension refresh etc etc... maybe I'll have to actually get on and drive it!
so this may need to wait till next year... Will probably start at the front of the car and work my way back rather than do them all together just to spread the bill. :?:
