Marc Shaw

I am pleased to report that, after countless hours, curses, skinned knuckles, and rusted bolts, I am finally done the winter project list for my car.

Below is a list of jobs I have done since parking the car in early December....I have started making a list for next winter already but, at this point, I just want to drive the car.

The only thing left to do is install the ProMax MAF/chip in a few weeks with the help of Geoff (Red rooster) and get an alignment done (the front ride height might be set a tad high at the moment but it was a rough estimate and the gas tank is not full).

Thanks to all for the help and suggestions over the last few months.

While I may not be the farthest one down that slippey slope, I suspect I may be one of the ones sliding down the fastest.

Marc
p.s. Did I mention the 18" (8" and 10") lightweight MY02 996 wheels?


Done Since December

Bodywork/Cosmetic
install silver front Porsche hood crest
replace front hood shocks
install H4 headlights & high-power relays
touch-up paint on rear spoiler edge
remove rear "Carrera 4" emblem
replace front trunk floor plugs
re-paint front wing struts
touch-up right rear wheel arch
install front protection bar
re-paint front underbody retaining strap
re-paint front floor pan
undercoat front floor pan
install new horns & brackets
detail front wheelwells
support falling engine foam
install front lowering license holder
clean & paint front & centre undertrays
replace fuel pump cover
replace transmission cover
aim headlights

Interior
replace driver's window switch
replace driver's door pocket cover & support block
install front Infinity Reference speakers
install rear Infinity Reference speakers
replace turn signal assembly
install Porsche GT steering wheel & silver crest
install PDAS light in dashboard
replace driver's window regulator & channel
install steering wheel spacer
replace cracked dashboard gauge glass & gasket
install offset tachometer
install Alpine head-unit, XM receiver & iPod adapter

Engine/Exhaust
replace cylinder head temperature sensor
replace oil level sender & gasket
replace oil level sender cover
install high flow catalytic converter
replace all cat. heat shields
install primary muffler bypass (cup pipe)
remove G-pipe and re-install secondary muffler
install oxygen sensor heat shield
replace battery ground strap
clean ISV
polish & paint exhaust tip
replace battery (Optima Red Top 75/35)

Suspension
install H&R Performance coil-overs
install rear tie-down tabs
replace upper suspension mounts
install TRG 22 mm rear sway bar & drop links
install TRG 25 mm front sway bar & drop links
set ride height to Euro RS specifications
replace alloy lug nuts
install 18" wheels (8" & 10") with rear 15 mm FVD spacers

Brakes
install front 993TT Big Red brakes
install rear stainless steel brake lines
re-paint rear calipers
replace rear caliper bleeder valves
install rear brake titanium backing plates
bleed brakes
replace front & rear brake shields

.....and I threw in a shot from last year for comparison.

Jim Howley

The time and effort was certainly not wasted, your car is looking beautiful and I love the stance of the car with your new suspension and that excellent choice of wheels. A job well done.

DarrylH

Two questions, two comments:

Q1. Did you do all that without access to a lift, just using jack stands?
Q2. Did you not like the Dension head unit?

C1. Those are the nicest "modern" wheels for a 964. Beautiful.
C2. The car looks fantastic.

Where's that cartoon you posted of the guy going over the cliff? That ain't no slope you've been on, that's a trip into the chasm!

Oh, and about that floor...

Kahdmus

Damn, thats some list Marc! The car looks awesome.

garrett376

wow--- beautiful wheels - well done!

jeff522

Your car looks great. That is some overhaul.Enjoy

Red rooster

Marc ,
I am looking foward to seeing your car again , as it is now . Wow , what a load of work .I feel very guilty about the stuff I still have to do !
All that is needed now is that MAF kit to make it go like hell !!!!

Are you related to Clark Kent ?

All the best

Geoff

Indycam

Interesting front plate mount .

MarkD

It looks excellent... nice work!

I love the wheels.

viperbob

FANTASTIC!!!!! Great job Marc. Now you have nothing left to do on the car. I think you have done everything....

LouZ

One BIG question.

Now that you'r finished and it's looking GOOD, are you going to DE again in the future?

kris

Well done Marc. Can you see a large, gaping black hole now that you've finished your work?

C H

Very nice Marc. That is a most impressive list you have going. Make sure to post a couple of sound clips of the exhaust. Looking to do the same thing to mine. What type of tires did you mount and how do they compare to what you had. Thinking of replacing my Kumho's with something but don't want to spend a small fortune and be disappionted.

InTheAir

Wow, you really got a lot done for the Winter.

Good job. Looks great.

Pesty

car looks great, nice job