' BLACK BETTY ' - PART 2 Big Reds & Paint
03-20-2012, 04:41 PM
#213
Burning Brakes
The ramp is one of these:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRAND-NEW-...-/350432949911
Bought it a couple of years back, paid a smidge less than the current price, so it pays for itself after you've avoided one decent sized bill from a specialist. It's cheap and chinese (there's no mechanical lock, so I'll often stick axle stands under the platforms if I'm under the car for any length of time and it has slightly ehem "agricultural" welding), but its sturdy, and the "european" ones (usually Italian) are twice the price. The "garage equipment" guy that moved it for me when I moved house gave it the nod: "can't fault it at that price, just don't expect to get service parts for it". Works for the 911 and the skyline with a little creativity - and even fitted in my old single garage.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRAND-NEW-...-/350432949911
Bought it a couple of years back, paid a smidge less than the current price, so it pays for itself after you've avoided one decent sized bill from a specialist. It's cheap and chinese (there's no mechanical lock, so I'll often stick axle stands under the platforms if I'm under the car for any length of time and it has slightly ehem "agricultural" welding), but its sturdy, and the "european" ones (usually Italian) are twice the price. The "garage equipment" guy that moved it for me when I moved house gave it the nod: "can't fault it at that price, just don't expect to get service parts for it". Works for the 911 and the skyline with a little creativity - and even fitted in my old single garage.
03-20-2012, 05:08 PM
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Frank -looks great. Paintshield is worth the investment. As i mentioned my paint is essentially unmarked 18mths after paint work completed. New technology sounds good. You will need a holiday after this weekend with the amt of stuff you have fit in in a few weeks (if you can afford one! 
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AlexP - you must save a fortune in bills being able to so all that work yourself. Very jealous.
) AlexP - you must save a fortune in bills being able to so all that work yourself. Very jealous.
03-20-2012, 05:57 PM
#215
Drifting
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Cheers - yup!
I know! But hope to see you at Donington 
Once I brave using my credit card again! 
Not at all - it's serious eye candy that ramp!
No holidays for a long time - well not until this long weekend! 
Once I brave using my credit card again! Frank -looks great. Paintshield is worth the investment. As i mentioned my paint is essentially unmarked 18mths after paint work completed. New technology sounds good. You will need a holiday after this weekend with the amt of stuff you have fit in in a few weeks (if you can afford one! )
AlexP - you must save a fortune in bills being able to so all that work yourself. Very jealous.
) AlexP - you must save a fortune in bills being able to so all that work yourself. Very jealous.
03-21-2012, 09:10 AM
#217
Three Wheelin'
You're right they are about 2/3mm too far out. The adapters are the correct part just not a great fit (all three adapters we had on hand had the same issue). I'm not sure Frank got a picture of the pad fit we managed after trimming down the backing plates on the pads so they sat lower in the caliper, the fit looked spot on in the end.
03-27-2012, 04:32 PM
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Drifting
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PS. How are things? Porsche hunting?
04-05-2012, 07:38 PM
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Hi Frank,
This is a great thread and a superb car, well done! So much to comment on but why say more than, SHE'S GORGEOUS!
Your comments on the eye-level brake light are valid, I had that happen to me 20-odd years ago in my 3.2 when a nice young lady ran into me, got her phone number somewhere ha! I was thinking i may do that but I do like the classic look of the rear screen, so the jury is still out for me.
I have plans for my erm, "Black Betty", yes she's had the moniker for a long time but I feel she will use her "cousin Betty" as inspiration
So far I've had her front wings off and screen out for the usual rust repairs which to be fair weren't too bad. I replaced the windscreen & wing-scuttle seals, same on rear quarters. The front bumper has also been repainted after repairs to a couple of minor but annoying scuffs. Similarly the rear bumpers have been off and repainted new struts & trim fitted.
Oh, and new rear lights assemblies and new rear reflector.....Gulp!
I decided not to shell out for genuine Speedlines and refurb but go for new Veloce RS copies which I think are very good, if a little heavier, and fitted them with N2 rated Contis, fronts 6J x 18 225/40ZR18, rears 9.5J x 18 265/35ZR18 and subsequent geometry set-up. Some weight has been lost by deletion of secondary silencer and further weight reduction and will be achieved when I set to on the planned engine/flywheel/clutch mods (probably after the summer). Also planned are suspension and "Big Red" upgrades, your's look mint!
She's also had Dansk SS exhaust 1 to 2, long G Pipe and "modded" rear left under-quarter and lowered ride height.
The fan has been taken off and powder coated. New oil thermostat, pipes and clips which cured an annoying oil leak (964 sigh).
Interior-wise, she's stock apart from a new Porsche Classic SAT-Nav with Bluetooth and all the fringe benefits.
I'll do a little thread when I take some decent photos
Also, while I'm on Frank, the "Six Go To Spa" vid is now the benchmark!
Apologies in advance for my photos.
Cheers,
Paul
This is a great thread and a superb car, well done! So much to comment on but why say more than, SHE'S GORGEOUS!
Your comments on the eye-level brake light are valid, I had that happen to me 20-odd years ago in my 3.2 when a nice young lady ran into me, got her phone number somewhere ha! I was thinking i may do that but I do like the classic look of the rear screen, so the jury is still out for me.
I have plans for my erm, "Black Betty", yes she's had the moniker for a long time but I feel she will use her "cousin Betty" as inspiration
So far I've had her front wings off and screen out for the usual rust repairs which to be fair weren't too bad. I replaced the windscreen & wing-scuttle seals, same on rear quarters. The front bumper has also been repainted after repairs to a couple of minor but annoying scuffs. Similarly the rear bumpers have been off and repainted new struts & trim fitted.
Oh, and new rear lights assemblies and new rear reflector.....Gulp!
I decided not to shell out for genuine Speedlines and refurb but go for new Veloce RS copies which I think are very good, if a little heavier, and fitted them with N2 rated Contis, fronts 6J x 18 225/40ZR18, rears 9.5J x 18 265/35ZR18 and subsequent geometry set-up. Some weight has been lost by deletion of secondary silencer and further weight reduction and will be achieved when I set to on the planned engine/flywheel/clutch mods (probably after the summer). Also planned are suspension and "Big Red" upgrades, your's look mint!
She's also had Dansk SS exhaust 1 to 2, long G Pipe and "modded" rear left under-quarter and lowered ride height.
The fan has been taken off and powder coated. New oil thermostat, pipes and clips which cured an annoying oil leak (964 sigh).
Interior-wise, she's stock apart from a new Porsche Classic SAT-Nav with Bluetooth and all the fringe benefits.
I'll do a little thread when I take some decent photos
Also, while I'm on Frank, the "Six Go To Spa" vid is now the benchmark!
Apologies in advance for my photos.
Cheers,
Paul
