Now I think I'm beginning to understand what all the fuss is about.
To cut a short story long When I got my car I knew it needed bodywork (scuttle & arch rust, stone chips so decided to get re-sprayed) also the interior needed some TLC, all mechanically fine & well fettled previously. So soon after I got it in November I started work & amongst other things stripped the interior. With Xmas out of the way & a new job sorted by Feb I then sent her to the bodyshop.
I got my car back from the bodyshop last weekend & have spent every night last week refurbishing the interior parts that were left in (for driving), fitting a new stereo & getting rid of a lot of old wiring so back to stock, & basically refitting the interior, why do things never go back as they came out, & getting very cold & wet in the process due to the lovely english spring.
The reason was that we were away this weekend & my Wife & kids were going with her family on Friday morning, I had to work so was following in the evening, ideal time to go for my first proper drive
great plan I thought.
So got back Friday evening & spent another 3 hours working on her (was only supposed to take an hour) & was really pleased with the results, fired her up in anticipation everything seemed to work properly &....................... couldnt get the bloody screen to de-mist, gutted :sad:
So after a 3hr drive back on Sunday the first thing I did was go for a drive in the 993 of course & try to suss the de-mist issue. Anyway whilst running when I was doing the tyre pressures it misted up again, but as soon as I got going it cleared nicely (Oh I wish I had taken it on the Friday instead of giving up as I was rushing).
So I went for a quick drive, that lasted an hour & a half :lol: , the only reason I didnt keep going is as I didnt want to get in any more trouble :x .
What a car, everything felt right, sorted, planted, slick, powerful, this is what driving pleasure is about, I was looking at the dash which I originally thought a bit bland & now it kinda seems perfect. Now I think I get it & understand why they get to you, why you feel the need to really look after them to OCD standards, upgrade (little treats for her), fettle & caress. This feels like the beginning of a long & expensive relationship (best not tell the missus).
So now I know that you lot are not loonies but are very well informed & educated folk, hats off to you all! :thumbs:
To cut a short story long When I got my car I knew it needed bodywork (scuttle & arch rust, stone chips so decided to get re-sprayed) also the interior needed some TLC, all mechanically fine & well fettled previously. So soon after I got it in November I started work & amongst other things stripped the interior. With Xmas out of the way & a new job sorted by Feb I then sent her to the bodyshop.
I got my car back from the bodyshop last weekend & have spent every night last week refurbishing the interior parts that were left in (for driving), fitting a new stereo & getting rid of a lot of old wiring so back to stock, & basically refitting the interior, why do things never go back as they came out, & getting very cold & wet in the process due to the lovely english spring.
The reason was that we were away this weekend & my Wife & kids were going with her family on Friday morning, I had to work so was following in the evening, ideal time to go for my first proper drive

So got back Friday evening & spent another 3 hours working on her (was only supposed to take an hour) & was really pleased with the results, fired her up in anticipation everything seemed to work properly &....................... couldnt get the bloody screen to de-mist, gutted :sad:
So after a 3hr drive back on Sunday the first thing I did was go for a drive in the 993 of course & try to suss the de-mist issue. Anyway whilst running when I was doing the tyre pressures it misted up again, but as soon as I got going it cleared nicely (Oh I wish I had taken it on the Friday instead of giving up as I was rushing).
So I went for a quick drive, that lasted an hour & a half :lol: , the only reason I didnt keep going is as I didnt want to get in any more trouble :x .
What a car, everything felt right, sorted, planted, slick, powerful, this is what driving pleasure is about, I was looking at the dash which I originally thought a bit bland & now it kinda seems perfect. Now I think I get it & understand why they get to you, why you feel the need to really look after them to OCD standards, upgrade (little treats for her), fettle & caress. This feels like the beginning of a long & expensive relationship (best not tell the missus).
So now I know that you lot are not loonies but are very well informed & educated folk, hats off to you all! :thumbs: