eldavo69 Posted July 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I like the contrast of my gash stone guards so they stay. You'll be telling me to get my wheels refurbed Scooby gold next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 I was hoping you'd make it look less aftermarket chavvy not more! Gold wheels only work on Scoobies and GT3's, nothing else can pull off that look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Well I think it looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 I was hoping you'd make it look less aftermarket chavvy not more! Gold wheels only work on Scoobies and GT3's, nothing else can pull off that look! Plus Lotus - although thats more Gold / yellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted July 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 I read "aftermarket chavvy" I hear "purposeful" I'll fit the wheels after 18-30 and do a bit of photoshopping to see what I like the look of. I'll even add some flames down the sides and a "powered by fairydust" sticker just for Tipex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8CKN Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 I was hoping you'd make it look less aftermarket chavvy not more! Gold wheels only work on Scoobies and GT3's, nothing else can pull off that look! Clio Williams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted July 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Found a picture of my car on the Javelin Trackdays website: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted July 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 I realised that I never actually posted the videos from Croft so will do. First of all, Fizzbitt holding it together wonderfully (even if I wasn't): Chasing a 911 who didn't seem to have working mirrors otherwise he'd have shifted out of the way sooner. To be fair he moved over sharpish in every subsequent session: Apologies for the metallic rattling, it was the dodgy aftermarket gearknob that came on the car and has now been replaced with an original part. I've got a good video of my session under instruction that's currently uploading and I'll post up when it's finished. The Audi S5 that started in front of me didn't stay there for long. (Not bad for a car "that should nearly be as quick" as TDK's 968 ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted July 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 And here is the video with the instructor - at least somebody in the car knew what they were supposed to be doing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 I've missed something. Where has the damage come from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted July 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 I snogged a tree last October??? I didn't realise it was damaged last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Oh I thought you were were talking about new damage from the track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted July 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 No, the gearknob rattled on the adaptor so I got an original one with a new gaiter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Well, after the 18-30s ring trip I had a couple of issues to attend to. Namely; change the fuel rail, fix the power steering and get a new exhaust tip welded on! There was a slight weep from one of the support welds on the fuel rail, not good news but relatively common (I had it happen on my old car too). 4 bolts, 4 clips and the fuel rail is off with a good used part to replace it with. I thought about getting the old one repaired but the fuel dampener was on so tight that when I tried to unfasten it the weld cracked. Replacement part and old one: But . . . It can't go on like that so out with the masking tape, hi temp paint and petrol resistant lacquer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 And all installed: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 The power steering was as simple as replacing the tensioner that had snapped and a couple of nuts. Tightened up, refilled the reservoir and bled the system, easy peasy. The exhaust was beyond my capabilities though! There had been a repair on it by the previous owner and I'd never investigated. I'd hoped that it'd be ok until next year until I got a new exhaust built but the M62 conspired against me: Cut flush: [ATTACH]49124[/ATTACH] Stainless pipe welded on: [ATTACH]49125[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Packed up the car for a Porsche Club trackday tomorrow. I was determined to get all 4 wheels in the back after only managing 3 last time. Something was hampering my efforts though: [ATTACH]49126[/ATTACH] With that removed I'd almost got all 4 in the back but the spare wheel hump was in the way. Figuring I had 4 wheels in the back already I removed the spare from under the hump and success!!! [ATTACH]49127[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Forgot to mention I saw a twbo the other day, well, it had the sticker, no idea if genuine of not, but it was in red, that colour really doesn't suit them, yours is much nicer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 I did quite like my guards red one and wasn't taken by the Zermatt Silver of this but it's really grown on me and I prefer it now. I think it's probably my gash black stone guards that have swayed us both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 "Gash black" - is that a new Porsche colour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 As I said, i'm sure they are in the right place, get the clear ones then, those look gash!They'd look less gash if they extended right to the bottom of the sill, but they don't. Dunno about an official Porsche colour but it's an Official Tipex colour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted August 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Fancy a laugh? Here's my very gentle inaugural lap of the Nürburgring. The power steering tensioner snapped and the nut fell off the end which meant the belt came off into the undertray. Was a bit weird starting with PS and then realising I didn't have it when barreling into the next tight corner!!! There was lot of gauge-checking to make sure everything was ok and then we got back to it. BTG 10:51 http://youtu.be/FN9ZZPE4iJY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted August 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Here's a few laps from the GP circuit - before the GoPro battery ran out. Bikers are mentalists!!! Amusingly I always seem to run wide on that corner on the Xbox too http://youtu.be/gyy2onv0Dn4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted August 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 (edited) I also did a PCGB trackday at Croft and will post the video when I've uploaded it. Although it's on a pretty quiet circuit late in the day. The car performed really well and took a few 911, 968, Cayman and Boxster scalps [ATTACH]49134[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]49135[/ATTACH] I test-fitted my Cup1 wheels to check clearance and stance. I'm not 100% convinced yet but once they're refurbed in black I might be more sure. Still leaning towards gloss black spokes and a silver lip but we'll see. [ATTACH]49132[/ATTACH] Finally; here's a picture I bought from one of the ring photographers; one for the study: Edited August 24, 2013 by eldavo69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinspark Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Love that photo. I have a real fear of banked corners - we did it on a soaking wet day, with no helmets, and I really thought the car would slip down sideways! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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