Black Betty - Back in Black
05-28-2013, 10:08 AM
#196
Drifting
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Paint is finished - they're now putting it back together. Should have it back by tomorrow/ Thursday. 
Gonna try and make the Goodwood meet if commitments don't pop up.
On a separate note - check out these wheels. Love the design and think they would stellar on 964s.
The only issues are the front fitment I believe the ET is too low. 8.5J ET45 fronts and 9.5J ET45 rears. Price is good though for a cheap road wheel.
Simliar in some ways to Victor Equipment wheels - which also are decent value.
EDIT:
I can't find the thread - but there was one about IIRC 996 track car that had a catastrophic failure with the Victor wheel where all spokes clean snapped on track. The gent was an instructor. May well be that these wheels are no good under track stresses.
Also the Design 500 wheels sold by Design 911 have a front offset of ET42 and fit fine with the right geo/ tyres as members have found here. Therefore I deduct that these front wheels at ET45 sold by EuroWheelsUSA would fit the 964.
Great - thanks for the feedback.
They have a range of colours, 'blaze' line (which are bright florescent colours) and 'enhancers'...
All the info is here...
http://www.plastidip.co.uk/index.cfm
Cheers,
Hmmmm.... there was a thread about this on rennlist (think it was a 997) anyway the results were unfavourable.
Gonna try and make the Goodwood meet if commitments don't pop up.
On a separate note - check out these wheels. Love the design and think they would stellar on 964s.
The only issues are the front fitment I believe the ET is too low. 8.5J ET45 fronts and 9.5J ET45 rears. Price is good though for a cheap road wheel.
Simliar in some ways to Victor Equipment wheels - which also are decent value.
EDIT:
I can't find the thread - but there was one about IIRC 996 track car that had a catastrophic failure with the Victor wheel where all spokes clean snapped on track. The gent was an instructor. May well be that these wheels are no good under track stresses.
Also the Design 500 wheels sold by Design 911 have a front offset of ET42 and fit fine with the right geo/ tyres as members have found here. Therefore I deduct that these front wheels at ET45 sold by EuroWheelsUSA would fit the 964.
All the info is here...
http://www.plastidip.co.uk/index.cfm
Just ran across this today, a bit pricey per can, but looks worth it. Care to try out and tell the rest of us?
http://3mauto.com/products/paint-def...WT.tsrc=banner
http://3mauto.com/products/paint-def...WT.tsrc=banner
Last edited by BLACK-BETTY; 05-28-2013 at 05:18 PM.
05-28-2013, 10:22 AM
#197
Three Wheelin'
I see that Plastidip is available in clear, looks like a good stone chip protector for trips such as Spa, Le Mans etc when we all suffer serious stone chips.
I've used armour fend or what ver it is, paid hundreds for it and still suffered, this could a really good alternative and can be easily removed once y ouvert done your trip.
If I use it, I'll report back.
I've used armour fend or what ver it is, paid hundreds for it and still suffered, this could a really good alternative and can be easily removed once y ouvert done your trip.
If I use it, I'll report back.
05-29-2013, 08:17 AM
#199
Drifting
Thread Starter
Cheers but we just talked about this 
Just ran across this today, a bit pricey per can, but looks worth it.
http://3mauto.com/products/paint-def...WT.tsrc=banner
http://3mauto.com/products/paint-def...WT.tsrc=banner
3M now has a spray on "track day" protector http://3mauto.com/products/paint-defender/
06-01-2013, 06:00 AM
#200
Drifting
Thread Starter
Easy job!
So took out the clock gauge. Then you slowly pry up the ring, pop the needles off, out come the screw, replace face and reverse. No problems.
The Sparco quick release doesn't work in the sense that the horn button won't fit into the surround... may be I'd need a smaller horn button.... hmmm
Mark - Here are some pics that show the harness truss.
So took out the clock gauge. Then you slowly pry up the ring, pop the needles off, out come the screw, replace face and reverse. No problems.
The Sparco quick release doesn't work in the sense that the horn button won't fit into the surround... may be I'd need a smaller horn button.... hmmm
Mark - Here are some pics that show the harness truss.
06-02-2013, 04:35 PM
#203
Drifting
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Pics
Easy. To seal back the bezel just roll it in a towel against a hard surface. Be sure to set an hour time when you put it back together so the minute and hour are in sync.
06-02-2013, 04:41 PM
#205
Car's looking great Frank, I went for a second sneaky peeky when you weren't looking but was disappointed you haven't fitted your Sparco snap off adaptor yet.
Please can you stick some pics up when you do. Ta
Please can you stick some pics up when you do. Ta
06-02-2013, 04:59 PM
#207
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Great to see you again Frank and have a good bit of time driving together. BB is looking so cool it's untrue. You have created a masterpiece.
YOU NEED TO SELL ME THE WHEELS!
Great to see you again Frank and have a good bit of time driving together. BB is looking so cool it's untrue. You have created a masterpiece.
YOU NEED TO SELL ME THE WHEELS!
06-03-2013, 11:41 AM
#209
Drifting
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She's disappeared up to PaintShield and they've left me with a diesel Golf courtesy car during her absence. They're gonna finish the job and cover the rest of the car. There's a very small tear in the film on the bonnet. They noticed it also and without having to mention it - they're gonna replace the bonnet film for free under warranty 
Can't recommend them enough.
Yeah - it's awesome that one. Keeps changing all the time... it had GTA inspired artwork on the bonnet this time. Sounds good also!
The Sparco adapter doesn't accept my horn push....
Cheers mate,
You sound like me when I was drooling for a set. Hen's teeth - keep your ears pricked. They come up for sale on the Stance Works forum from time to time.
Mate yours was looking so goooood at speed in my mirror. You make me love GuardsRed.
Can't recommend them enough.
Yeah - it's awesome that one. Keeps changing all the time... it had GTA inspired artwork on the bonnet this time. Sounds good also!
Cheers mate,
Mate yours was looking so goooood at speed in my mirror. You make me love GuardsRed.
06-04-2013, 09:36 AM
#210
I saw BB at the weekend. It is very aspirational indeed. Many of the little touches that make this such an awesome machine I have wanted to include on mine. I never realised just how low it actually is and I really can't believe those BBS aren't hitting the arches in a major way. I think that the clearance was measured using feeler gauges. I had a good look whilst it was parked up on the track and without wanting to blow smoke was easiliy one of the most aggressive looking cars at Goodwood. Which is a good thing! Well done Frank it's a thing of real beauty in the metal. One day....One day. BTW did you pick up your Techart fogs second hand or did you bite the bullet with new ones? I want the ducts but also like the idea of keeping the fogs...living in the sticks where I do, I do get the early morning fod quite alot.