Got my dream car, now what to do to it
07-10-2018, 08:41 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Got my dream car, now what to do to it
Just purchased a 04 C4S Cabriolet in Seal Grey with 60k on the clock. Got it from Porsche of Orlando. Had the IMS, RMS and Clutch all done as part of the sale. Since then i have ordered new motor mounts, belt, coolant recover tank and cap, water pump and tstat, short throw shifter and fabspeed comp intake and a new set of Michelin Pilot PS2's. Figured i would knock out a lot of the known issue now. Also pulled the bumper and cleaned the rads (good lord that was nasty). Not sure what to do next. I was going to get a set of fab speed mufflers and start looking into the suspension. I question what i should actually do to the suspension though. It will be a weekend play toy. Will most likely never see a track (but i would love to try it once). I fully intend on driving this car like it was intended. I got the intake and am looking into exhaust only for sound, not power. Any suggestions on what a new comer should do to his new weekend warrior?
07-10-2018, 09:55 PM
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If I were you, I’d get a 2qt deep sump, and Fabspeed exhaust.
Also consider a spin on oil filter from LN Engineering.
Also consider a spin on oil filter from LN Engineering.
07-10-2018, 10:07 PM
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Drifting
My suggestion? Stop throwing parts at it and go out and drive it.
07-10-2018, 10:08 PM
#5
Burning Brakes
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Truthfully, not really trying to accomplish anything. Just add touches to make it mine. If it woukd make a difference to the way the car handles, i will do it. If people honestly say i will see no changes, then i won't.
07-10-2018, 10:24 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Cds72911 - i would disagree with your comment about "throwing parts at it". I'm a mechanic by trade, i would rather take care of known issues now then sit on the side of the road waiting on a tow truck. And while i happily wait on the UPS truck to arrive, I drive it like i stole it.
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07-10-2018, 10:45 PM
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When I first got mine I wanted to throw a bunch of stuff at it and make a bunch of changes. I’m thankful that I heeded the advice of many folks here and just drove it. I’m glad I listened. While I’ve only had mine a little over a year I’m glad I didn’t change much yet. For example, my car came with Sport Design wheels. The car was in dire need of new tires and I almost got rid of the wheels at that point. When I was looking for the car most had the usual Carerra wheels and that’s what I wanted. I’ve grown to enjoy the wheels and am glad I kept them.
A little over a year into ownership I’ve settled on a few areas I want to change and have had a lot of time to think about things.
My advice is the same; just drive it and enjoy it for a while before going hog wild.
A little over a year into ownership I’ve settled on a few areas I want to change and have had a lot of time to think about things.
My advice is the same; just drive it and enjoy it for a while before going hog wild.
07-10-2018, 10:47 PM
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Drifting
Cds72911 - i would disagree with your comment about "throwing parts at it". I'm a mechanic by trade, i would rather take care of known issues now then sit on the side of the road waiting on a tow truck. And while i happily wait on the UPS truck to arrive, I drive it like i stole it.
07-11-2018, 07:09 AM
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I dunno, sounds like you like to make some changes, so I would think about suspension. The suspension is now quite old. Also, you didn’t mention changing the brake fluid and trans/diff fluid or coolant. I tend to do those when I cannot find any record or that all being done on an old car. You could also do plugs and coils. It’s too bad of those items have been done without record, as they add up in time and money. But if it hasn’t been done, it will need it at some point.
All that said, I would consider tracking more than once. Try it first, having replaced the brake fluid with high temp racing fluid and track pads. Then, if you liked the experience, I would do it more than once. These cars are a blast to drive on the track. You don’t have to race for maximum lap time, but you can drive quite spiritedly on a track compared to the street.
All that said, I would consider tracking more than once. Try it first, having replaced the brake fluid with high temp racing fluid and track pads. Then, if you liked the experience, I would do it more than once. These cars are a blast to drive on the track. You don’t have to race for maximum lap time, but you can drive quite spiritedly on a track compared to the street.
07-11-2018, 08:24 AM
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What I suggest you do is join PCA and your local chapter. There are many events and drives set up by the local chapters. You will meet fellow enthusiasts, share your car, technical events and drives with other Porsche car owners.
07-11-2018, 09:38 AM
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Burning Brakes
1st Monday of every month is the PCA meeting at Porsche of Orlando - then usually drinks and food at Marlow's Tavern in Winter Park after. 3rd Monday of every month is Porsche night at Ace Cafe. Usually a pretty good turn out.
07-12-2018, 12:31 AM
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Burning Brakes
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Thought about the whole porsche club thing.....im a little shy about meeting new people....would love to track the car but wouldnt know the first thing about how to do it, where and all that.
all fluids will be changed by me in the next few weeks.
all fluids will be changed by me in the next few weeks.