chunkymonkey1982
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Hi Folks, ive been lurking on the forum since mid 2017 but only now feel that i'm in the club and can post since ive just bought a 997.2 C2. Been loving the car but have some questions that I hope you guys can help with. I had a Porsche 111 check carried out on the car that flagged a few issues that I am working through sorting. One of which is replacing the rear tyres and a 4 wheel alignment.
Ive had the rear tyres changed and had booked in the wheel alignment with a well known Porsche specialist who had great reviews (centre of gravity were too expensive, and didn't trust Kwikfit etc). I took the car to them a few days ago and they recommended not doing the wheel alignment yet they said the rear control arm bushes were worn and the rear dampeners needed replacing. The thing is that I have a receipt showing that the rear shocks were replaced less then a year ago and Porsche through the 111 point check have not flagged any issues with the suspension.
What should I do? I cannot hear any knocks, handles great. Should I just take the car elsewhere for another opinion? I do love the car and am starting to wonder if I really trust others to look after it. I'm very mechanically minded (mechanical engineer) and have most tools, would I be better off just maintaining it myself? Other jobs to do include replacing condensers, spark plug change, rusted exhaust bolts, drive belt, renew heat shield bolts. Only issue is that if I maintained it, when I come to sell would people be put off that its not been maintained by Porsche or a specialist?
Cheers
Ive had the rear tyres changed and had booked in the wheel alignment with a well known Porsche specialist who had great reviews (centre of gravity were too expensive, and didn't trust Kwikfit etc). I took the car to them a few days ago and they recommended not doing the wheel alignment yet they said the rear control arm bushes were worn and the rear dampeners needed replacing. The thing is that I have a receipt showing that the rear shocks were replaced less then a year ago and Porsche through the 111 point check have not flagged any issues with the suspension.
What should I do? I cannot hear any knocks, handles great. Should I just take the car elsewhere for another opinion? I do love the car and am starting to wonder if I really trust others to look after it. I'm very mechanically minded (mechanical engineer) and have most tools, would I be better off just maintaining it myself? Other jobs to do include replacing condensers, spark plug change, rusted exhaust bolts, drive belt, renew heat shield bolts. Only issue is that if I maintained it, when I come to sell would people be put off that its not been maintained by Porsche or a specialist?
Cheers