Peppa 2.0
11-28-2013, 04:25 PM
#31
Great result. I fitted HIDs on mine. Dipped is HID and high beam is normal. The set was less than £30 on eBay and fitted a treat. No drilling etc as the low profile of the ballast fit in the bowl without issue. Already one MOT under its belt with no problem
I'm still getting used to these old design h/lamp lenses as they throw out the beam pattern of the glass on the road whereas modern cars have clear lenses.
I'm still getting used to these old design h/lamp lenses as they throw out the beam pattern of the glass on the road whereas modern cars have clear lenses.
01-07-2014, 12:31 PM
#32
Racer
Thread Starter
Looks like Peppa's going to need a new rear bumper. Unluckily on Christmas Eve someone hit the rear bumper, cracked it and did not leave any details. I didn't see who it was, so my 8 years NCB is at risk. Arghhh. So decided that I might as well my a claim as that's what its for. I decided against having the car done by their default bodyshop and nominated Tower Porsche to carry out the repair.
This morning I'm driving the car to Tower to get them to do an estimate for the work and in slow moving traffic, some muppet not paying attention drive's into the rear bumper. UNBELIEVABLE. The other side of the centre piece is now cracked and the paint crazed on the other side. Not clever at all. So i get his details and now the insurance company have to argue with the new guy's insurers about how much damage they have to pay for. John at Tower basically said both of the accidents would have required very simlar levels of work. But now it's complicated. There's no question that today's guy's insurance is going to have to cough up something he has done some damage.
On the plus side recent oil change and tappit adjustment and the car feels very smooth indeed.
This morning I'm driving the car to Tower to get them to do an estimate for the work and in slow moving traffic, some muppet not paying attention drive's into the rear bumper. UNBELIEVABLE. The other side of the centre piece is now cracked and the paint crazed on the other side. Not clever at all. So i get his details and now the insurance company have to argue with the new guy's insurers about how much damage they have to pay for. John at Tower basically said both of the accidents would have required very simlar levels of work. But now it's complicated. There's no question that today's guy's insurance is going to have to cough up something he has done some damage.
On the plus side recent oil change and tappit adjustment and the car feels very smooth indeed.
Last edited by MusicMadMike; 01-07-2014 at 12:31 PM. Reason: mispell
01-07-2014, 12:43 PM
#33
Three Wheelin'
That's a bummer Mike.
I nearly did the same to myself the other week, hit reverse instead of 1st in traffic on the motorway, left a bit of a gap in front of me for a bit of a launch and I took off at great speed backwards, much to the alarm of the transit behind me.
Did you get Paul Sage to do your tappets, was that a post run in adjustment?
I nearly did the same to myself the other week, hit reverse instead of 1st in traffic on the motorway, left a bit of a gap in front of me for a bit of a launch and I took off at great speed backwards, much to the alarm of the transit behind me.
Did you get Paul Sage to do your tappets, was that a post run in adjustment?
01-07-2014, 01:05 PM
#34
Racer
Thread Starter
That's a bummer Mike.
I nearly did the same to myself the other week, hit reverse instead of 1st in traffic on the motorway, left a bit of a gap in front of me for a bit of a launch and I took off at great speed backwards, much to the alarm of the transit behind me.
Did you get Paul Sage to do your tappets, was that a post run in adjustment?
I nearly did the same to myself the other week, hit reverse instead of 1st in traffic on the motorway, left a bit of a gap in front of me for a bit of a launch and I took off at great speed backwards, much to the alarm of the transit behind me.
Did you get Paul Sage to do your tappets, was that a post run in adjustment?
01-07-2014, 01:37 PM
#35
Hi Mike,
That sucks. This is something that had happened to me twice. Here's my outlook....
Problem:
Our cars are very low. More so in comparison to modern cars - we're less visible. Our brake lights are thus very low, add the fact that they are very small and it's a recipe for collision. Then add the fact that our cars are black and you've basically got all the odds against ya.
Solution:
I decided that it was just a matter of time before a serious accident could take place. So I added a 993 third brake light/ spoiler - thus raising the brake light visibility to the top of the rear windscreen. I then went on eBay and bought a cheap flashing module to make the third brake light really visible.
Passes MOT no problem, never been stopped by the Old Bill and cars behind me take real notice of it as it's not what they're expecting/ they're curiosity takes over. As a result I rarely have any cars ride my bumper, especially once I flash the lights with a blip of the brakes.
Clever little kit. It only flashes if you don't use the brake pedal for 7 seconds and then do. If you use it again within that period it acts as normal. Also helps on track.
Food for thought.
You can see it working at 0.25 seconds here,
That sucks. This is something that had happened to me twice. Here's my outlook....
Problem:
Our cars are very low. More so in comparison to modern cars - we're less visible. Our brake lights are thus very low, add the fact that they are very small and it's a recipe for collision. Then add the fact that our cars are black and you've basically got all the odds against ya.
Solution:
I decided that it was just a matter of time before a serious accident could take place. So I added a 993 third brake light/ spoiler - thus raising the brake light visibility to the top of the rear windscreen. I then went on eBay and bought a cheap flashing module to make the third brake light really visible.
Passes MOT no problem, never been stopped by the Old Bill and cars behind me take real notice of it as it's not what they're expecting/ they're curiosity takes over. As a result I rarely have any cars ride my bumper, especially once I flash the lights with a blip of the brakes.
Clever little kit. It only flashes if you don't use the brake pedal for 7 seconds and then do. If you use it again within that period it acts as normal. Also helps on track.
Food for thought.
You can see it working at 0.25 seconds here,
01-07-2014, 03:50 PM
#36
^ I like that!
Touch wood I've never had any sort of prang which is pretty incredible considering the general driving standard in my neck of the woods.
I do have this though V
Touch wood I've never had any sort of prang which is pretty incredible considering the general driving standard in my neck of the woods.
I do have this though V
01-07-2014, 04:02 PM
#37
Second the third brake light option. That's why I had mine fitted plus it looks good!
Reference the blinking module is this the one? No mention of timed flash then solid light etc?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3212282197...84.m1423.l2649
Reference the blinking module is this the one? No mention of timed flash then solid light etc?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3212282197...84.m1423.l2649
01-07-2014, 05:31 PM
#38
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I like that!
IIRC it's actually this one from the video. Great little gadget and reminds me of an F1 car 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flashing-3...item336716f798
I like that!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flashing-3...item336716f798
01-07-2014, 05:42 PM
#39
Three Wheelin'
Really sorry to read this. Especially since the car is so lovely to look at. Here's to a speed repair.
Ilko's 5 light brake light mod is also very handy. It involves using the Euro rear foglight holes as additional brake lights.
But Frank - your explanation for adding the 993 high mount light is very compelling. Canadian 964s came with a high mount 3rd light but it's a bit small and crappy. It actually blocks rearward vision. Not sure if Euro or all US cars had this light. I dislike it.
Ilko's 5 light brake light mod is also very handy. It involves using the Euro rear foglight holes as additional brake lights.
But Frank - your explanation for adding the 993 high mount light is very compelling. Canadian 964s came with a high mount 3rd light but it's a bit small and crappy. It actually blocks rearward vision. Not sure if Euro or all US cars had this light. I dislike it.
Last edited by The Stig; 01-08-2014 at 08:27 AM.
01-08-2014, 07:55 AM
#40
Racer
Thread Starter
Hi Mike,
That sucks. This is something that had happened to me twice. Here's my outlook....
Problem:
Our cars are very low. More so in comparison to modern cars - we're less visible. Our brake lights are thus very low, add the fact that they are very small and it's a recipe for collision. Then add the fact that our cars are black and you've basically got all the odds against ya.
Solution:
I decided that it was just a matter of time before a serious accident could take place. So I added a 993 third brake light/ spoiler - thus raising the brake light visibility to the top of the rear windscreen. I then went on eBay and bought a cheap flashing module to make the third brake light really visible.
Passes MOT no problem, never been stopped by the Old Bill and cars behind me take real notice of it as it's not what they're expecting/ they're curiosity takes over. As a result I rarely have any cars ride my bumper, especially once I flash the lights with a blip of the brakes.
Clever little kit. It only flashes if you don't use the brake pedal for 7 seconds and then do. If you use it again within that period it acts as normal. Also helps on track.
Food for thought.
That sucks. This is something that had happened to me twice. Here's my outlook....
Problem:
Our cars are very low. More so in comparison to modern cars - we're less visible. Our brake lights are thus very low, add the fact that they are very small and it's a recipe for collision. Then add the fact that our cars are black and you've basically got all the odds against ya.
Solution:
I decided that it was just a matter of time before a serious accident could take place. So I added a 993 third brake light/ spoiler - thus raising the brake light visibility to the top of the rear windscreen. I then went on eBay and bought a cheap flashing module to make the third brake light really visible.
Passes MOT no problem, never been stopped by the Old Bill and cars behind me take real notice of it as it's not what they're expecting/ they're curiosity takes over. As a result I rarely have any cars ride my bumper, especially once I flash the lights with a blip of the brakes.
Clever little kit. It only flashes if you don't use the brake pedal for 7 seconds and then do. If you use it again within that period it acts as normal. Also helps on track.
Food for thought.
Really sorry to read this. Especially since the car is so lovely to look at. Here's to a speed repair.
Ilko's 5 light brake light mod is also very handy. It involves using the Euro rear foglight holes as additional brake lights.
But Frank - you're explanation for adding the 993 high mount light is very compelling. Canadian 964s came with a high mount 3rd light but it's a bit small and crappy. It actually blocks rearward vision. Not sure if Euro or all US cars had this light. I dislike it.
Ilko's 5 light brake light mod is also very handy. It involves using the Euro rear foglight holes as additional brake lights.
But Frank - you're explanation for adding the 993 high mount light is very compelling. Canadian 964s came with a high mount 3rd light but it's a bit small and crappy. It actually blocks rearward vision. Not sure if Euro or all US cars had this light. I dislike it.
Last edited by MusicMadMike; 01-08-2014 at 07:56 AM. Reason: formatting
01-08-2014, 08:01 AM
#41
Three Wheelin'
01-08-2014, 11:05 AM
#44
Three Wheelin'
Really sorry to read this. Especially since the car is so lovely to look at. Here's to a speed repair.
Ilko's 5 light brake light mod is also very handy. It involves using the Euro rear foglight holes as additional brake lights.
But Frank - your explanation for adding the 993 high mount light is very compelling. Canadian 964s came with a high mount 3rd light but it's a bit small and crappy. It actually blocks rearward vision. Not sure if Euro or all US cars had this light. I dislike it.
Ilko's 5 light brake light mod is also very handy. It involves using the Euro rear foglight holes as additional brake lights.
But Frank - your explanation for adding the 993 high mount light is very compelling. Canadian 964s came with a high mount 3rd light but it's a bit small and crappy. It actually blocks rearward vision. Not sure if Euro or all US cars had this light. I dislike it.
