Founder Beanoir™ Posted August 27, 2020 Author Founder Share Posted August 27, 2020 13 hours ago, Julian987 said: Your wooden knob is the CarBone one yep? Mine is from Stuttgart Classica, but I made the shaft piece to match which is similar to the Car Bone item. Ive called and emailed Dave The Trimmer but he’s not responded to my email. I’ll keep hunting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian987 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 7 hours ago, Beanoir said: Mine is from Stuttgart Classica, but I made the shaft piece to match which is similar to the Car Bone item. Ive called and emailed Dave The Trimmer but he’s not responded to my email. I’ll keep hunting I believe Dave can take a week or so to reply back as he is inundated with work, which is non doubt a testament to his work - though I don't wok for him, nor ever used, just heard he is very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian987 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 2 minutes ago, Julian987 said: I believe Dave can take a week or so to reply back as he is inundated with work, which is non doubt a testament to his work - though I don't wok for him, nor ever used, just heard he is very good. Do you think this would fit straight away if I removed the existing gear knob and added it to the bare stalk like the Stuggart one https://evilspeed.eu/collections/gear-knobs/products/momo-targa-shift-knob-mahogany-wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Beanoir™ Posted August 27, 2020 Author Founder Share Posted August 27, 2020 37 minutes ago, Julian987 said: Do you think this would fit straight away if I removed the existing gear knob and added it to the bare stalk like the Stuggart one https://evilspeed.eu/collections/gear-knobs/products/momo-targa-shift-knob-mahogany-wood Pass, I've no knowledge of the Momo ones I'm afraid - I would check with the seller or the manufacturer, because the sector shaft is an unusual shape on these Porsches, it's not just a round threaded end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Beanoir™ Posted August 28, 2020 Author Founder Share Posted August 28, 2020 Jobs for the weekend, as Monty says. 5mm wheel spacers for all 4 wheels and new wheel bolts. I went with the Numeric bolts in the end, have decent reviews and the plating seems pretty tough. We’ll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Beanoir™ Posted September 20, 2020 Author Founder Share Posted September 20, 2020 Not much in the way of progress over the last couple of weeks. I’ve got new uprated gearbox and engine mounts to install. A modified polybush for the gearbox apparently makes gear shift a lot more positive without too much increase NvH. RSS engine mounts, I’m really looking forward to installing these, the difference can be quite remarkable in the 996 apparently. I also gave the car a through paint clean and applied a ceramic coating (had plenty of bottles left over!). It’s probably the best product I’ve used for brining a shine to silver paint, and makes washing the car that much easier. This weekend I decided to clean and lube the throttle pedal assembly. It’s not a cable throttle on my car, but it was a bit sticky in action and was making feathering the throttle a bit irritating. So I ripped it out, took it all apart, cleaned a shit load of grit and dirt out of it, washed, dried and lubed with silicon based stuff. Much smoother now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Popular Post Beanoir™ Posted October 16, 2020 Author Founder Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2020 I've decided the 996 is not as composed or as resolved as a Cayman, which is no surprise and I didn't expect it be due to design and age. The M030 sports suspension on my car is well beyond it's best, I like the ride height but the performance even on new shocks is a bit agricultural compared to modern suspension. I want the ride to be suitable for road use, able to deal with crap UK roads without being a pain (literally). I'm not too fussed about track performance, I'll go on the basis that if it's a decent fast road set-up it will be 'good enough' for the very occasional track day I might do. Essentially, I'm looking for something like the Cayman R used to be. I've read on most options, and I've decided my shortlist options are; Ohlins Road & Track & custom spring set-up Probably the best performing option available for road and track use combined. Many owners opting for these seem to go with a softer spring than supplied, particularly if the car is used on the road rather than track. Downside of the Ohlins is the service interval is c.20k miles. This requires the units to be stripped off the car, sent back to Ohlins for new oil, seals, check and reassemble. The cost of this plus labour to remove and refit is going to be circa £1,000. Annoying. Cost for Ohlins is c. £2,300, plus custom springs, new top mounts, geo and fitting - total £3,750 Bilstein B8 with Eibach Pro springs The standard shocks are a derivative of the Bilstein B4, oil filled dampers. The B8 is a gas filled monotone design, shorter unit than the B6 and designed to be used with lowering springs. Will give a similar ride height to M030. I'm nervous of this option because I know that a new Bilstein B4 feels crashy as it is, I've heard the B8 is still a relatively old design. They are 'fit and forget' though and should last quite a while. Would pair with the Eibach Pro spring, c.30mm lower and similar to M030 ride height. Cost for B8 and Eibach is around £1,200, plus new top mounts, bump stops, geo and fitting - total £2,000 Koni Special Active Dampers with Eibach Pro springs The Koni SAD are quite a new design, released about 18 months ago to replace their FSD units. They claim to be a fully modernised style of damper akin to that of modern era cars. I spoke to CenterGravity and they advised this was currently their recommended option for road cars, irrespective of cost. The phrase they used was 'it's been a revelation for the 996'. They went on to say, that when they become available for the 987/997 they expect the same to be the case. These again would be paired with the Eibach Pro springs, on the advice of CG. Now for the even better bit.. Cost of the Koni SAD and Eibach Pro £1,000, plus new top mounts, bump stops, geo and fitting - total £1,800 @Windymiller thought this might interest you! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windymiller Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Thanks Nick - that is very interesting to read re the Konis. 👍🏻 I was not aware that the Ohlins R&T had a 20k service interval. That for me is a ‘no deal’ - I want fit and forget for as long as I continue to keep the car, or until the suspension needs total replacement ‘again’. eibach pro springs seem a bit left field - other than CGs recommendation, what’s driven you down that route (no pun intended)?🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Beanoir™ Posted October 16, 2020 Author Founder Share Posted October 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Windymiller said: Thanks Nick - that is very interesting to read re the Konis. 👍🏻 I was not aware that the Ohlins R&T had a 20k service interval. That for me is a ‘no deal’ - I want fit and forget for as long as I continue to keep the car, or until the suspension needs total replacement ‘again’. eibach pro springs seem a bit left field - other than CGs recommendation, what’s driven you down that route (no pun intended)?🤔 Yes, servicing is a pain. To be fair, all coilovers will have a service requirement, just some don’t quote a period and others are longer. But it’s a no deal for me too. The Eibach Pro springs are a dual rate spring, apparently very good for the road. The Bilstein B12 comes with the same springs. I know Gert sells the Koni with the M030 springs which would be my second choice. But you could pair them with all sorts of others. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windymiller Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Interesting because I’ve read several ‘reviews’ (well, personal opinion) on various Porsche forums that the B12 kit ‘doesn’t work’ teaming the B8 strut with the eibach spring 🤔, which has previously steered me away from that route. I wonder what the koni SAD with R springs would be like? as a former engineer id like to see some actual stats for the various springs and struts and investigate which would ‘technically’ match best. Though for the uninitiated such as myself id probbaly just go with whatever ‘felt right’ ultimately. But unfortunately you can’t really ‘try before you buy’ 😟 (but I can try Nicks before I buy my own...😉 😁) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Beanoir™ Posted October 17, 2020 Author Founder Share Posted October 17, 2020 9 hours ago, Windymiller said: Interesting because I’ve read several ‘reviews’ (well, personal opinion) on various Porsche forums that the B12 kit ‘doesn’t work’ teaming the B8 strut with the eibach spring 🤔, which has previously steered me away from that route. I wonder what the koni SAD with R springs would be like? as a former engineer id like to see some actual stats for the various springs and struts and investigate which would ‘technically’ match best. Though for the uninitiated such as myself id probbaly just go with whatever ‘felt right’ ultimately. But unfortunately you can’t really ‘try before you buy’ 😟 (but I can try Nicks before I buy my own...😉 😁) It might be that the Spring is just not well matched to the damper on the case of the Bistein/Eibach combo...but I don’t know, just conjecture. Happily be guinea pig. But I’m almost certain it’s the Koni route for me, springs is still up for debate though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windymiller Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 10 hours ago, Beanoir™ said: It might be that the Spring is just not well matched to the damper on the case of the Bistein/Eibach combo...but I don’t know, just conjecture. Happily be guinea pig. But I’m almost certain it’s the Koni route for me, springs is still up for debate though. Aye, I think that’s what I’ve read mainly about the B12 - that springs and struts don’t seem particularly well matched. but these Koni SADs do read up well - like a passive ‘active’ damper somehow 😮 it must be some kinda voodoo-witchcraft 🤷♂️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Beanoir™ Posted October 21, 2020 Author Founder Share Posted October 21, 2020 So I pushed the button on the Koni. Gert at @@carnewal had them in stock, and for a pretty good price, arrived this morning, so fantastic service as always from Gert 👍 I have decided to go with H&R springs, and booked in with AMS for fitting and set-up on Monday, along with a 96k service! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windymiller Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 They look the business Nick. what tipped you to H&R springs instead of eibach pro? Which H&R springs - the 35mm drop ones? ive emailed Koni U.K. to enquire when the SADs will be available for 987/997 models. Awaiting response. can’t wait to see yours all done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Beanoir™ Posted October 21, 2020 Author Founder Share Posted October 21, 2020 I did some reading up, there doesn't seem to be much difference in performance between the two, so I went with the H&R for ease as my indie has them in stock. They're a 30mm drop on the 996 C2, so they should be the same ride height as what it currently is. I'm quite looking forward to seeing the difference it makes, hopefully positive! I was thinking, it's a shame you haven't been in the car to get a feel for before and after difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Craiglm68 Posted October 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 Loving the car porn Nick, keep it a comin'! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Beanoir™ Posted October 27, 2020 Author Founder Share Posted October 27, 2020 Well, this is going to be an expensive week... Car went in Monday morning for the dampers and springs to be fitted, along with new top mounts and a 96k nile service. One would consider that enough for one week. Oh no. This afternoon went like this. Garage "Hi Nick, you know that oil leak, well it's getting worse"... Nick sits down "hit me with it" Garage "well... RMS leaking Both rockers leaking Spark plug tubes leaking Probably an engine out job, so while it's out, suggest the rest; IMS upgrade New clutch New water pump New AoS" Nick *wimpers like a girl* 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tozerman Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 😱 OMG that is going to hurt, sorry to hear that... Do you have a link to the wheel bolts and spacers you have? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windymiller Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Ouch Nick - that’s not good news. However, I feel like you bought this car as a keeper, and with all the other upgrades you’ve been doing on her perhaps just try to look at these other works as ensuring her longevity and good health whilst in your custodianship 👍🏻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Beanoir™ Posted October 28, 2020 Author Founder Share Posted October 28, 2020 13 hours ago, Tozerman said: 😱 OMG that is going to hurt, sorry to hear that... Do you have a link to the wheel bolts and spacers you have? I don’t have a link to hand but they were the 5mm design Tek spacers and extra long Numeric wheel bolts from Design 911. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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