HiWind

nice progress and super detail in those posts thanks!

John McM

Thanks. It's still got interior work to go but is driveable and able to be enjoyed. Summer has arrived in New Zealand

John McM

Front seats, rear seat bases and rear quarter panels have arrived back from the upholsterer. Not Singer quality but not that price level either. I'm happy and look forward to giving them a clean and nourish when fitted. Next step is refitting the seat hardware. Luckily I have a spare set of the same seats and can compare them.

John McM

The original idea was to refurbish the Silver car and then sell it. Since it's become mobile again I'm less fussed about selling An incident on a recent road trip has given me self justification for that move.

I was having a bit of fun on a winding back road in the White car and a large bump unsettled it. Before the car could regain some suspension travel I hit a second bump and grounded the A arm. This appears to have pushed the force onto the anti roll bar which snapped one of the ARB mounts, which in turn damaged a drop link. Now I need to replace both drop links and ARB fittings. It could be out of action for 2/3 weeks while I assess the damage and order the correct parts . When this fixed I will raise the ride height. Porsche knew a few things when it designed these cars.

John McM

Finally had time to assess the damage from the road trip. It really comes down to a broken ARB bracket and a damaged drop link. I will replace one drop link, both ARB brackets, then fit new bushes.

John McM

With the White car out of action I decided to take the Silver car for a short drive. It reminded me at the exhaust was just too loud. It has a cat bypass, primary bypass and OE secondary with a buzz.

John McM

I have decided to go cat bypass and OE primary and secondary, the latter a replacement from my spares. However, I thought I'd have some fun with my hoard of spares. With OE parts, I also have a custom primary bypass and a swans neck.

In this video I have a straight cat bypass, OE primary and swans neck. It still sounds loud but has more refined bass, like a muscle car

964tit

It's impressive how different the primary and secondary bypasses sound. Swan neck definitely sounds 'bigger'.

Happy New year John!

John McM

Thanks Tiann, happy New Year to you as well. Here's the new set up on a couple of on-ramps

John McM

Finally bought myself a scissor lift. It's going to be so much easier now doing engine drops

me61ic

How much did it cost if I can ask? Brand and model?

964tit

Yes! Interested in the detail here!

John McM

I'm in New Zealand and bought mine off an importer. Google AA-PS3600 to see web sales sites. It seems to be a generic item.

It cost me USD 1,500 and I paid USD 230 for the ramp materials.

me61ic

Many thanks!

964tit

You're in New Zealand?? Gettouttahere!!

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