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02-05-2019 | 04:33 PM
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02-05-2019 | 04:37 PM
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William I've been following this thread and and excited to hear your car is getting nearer day by day. What's the ETA now? Be sure to post photos once you it arrives, can't wait to see it! In regards to the tune, when you're ready give me a call and we can chat about that. I'm quite particular about what tuners I recommend haha.
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02-05-2019 | 09:47 PM
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Okay some pre-arrival pics. ***DISCLAIMER: this is not a pristine clean garage....i work in there and it gets dirty.
1st i have to get this old girl off the lift.... (its no accident the SOUL Performance Competition Exhaust is photo bombing!)
Had to pull the TS to replace the starter (a starter that lasted 23 years)
It's all reassembled, just need to re-install the hood and then rotate the toys round to make room for the newcomer!
1st i have to get this old girl off the lift.... (its no accident the SOUL Performance Competition Exhaust is photo bombing!)
Had to pull the TS to replace the starter (a starter that lasted 23 years)
It's all reassembled, just need to re-install the hood and then rotate the toys round to make room for the newcomer!
02-06-2019 | 12:11 AM
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basically...it was on consignment at a dealership.
if your asking have i talked to the individual....no. But, in this modern era and with a VIN i have been able to reach out to all of its previous homes and ask the dealerships it was serviced at to send copies of the service records...and 95% of them complied, minus any personal information of the owner. So basically, just the text from the service records.
it was cared for pretty good. BUT, i have worked on cars well over 20 years, and a 15 year old car is a 15 year old car. She will need some TLC.
if your asking have i talked to the individual....no. But, in this modern era and with a VIN i have been able to reach out to all of its previous homes and ask the dealerships it was serviced at to send copies of the service records...and 95% of them complied, minus any personal information of the owner. So basically, just the text from the service records.
it was cared for pretty good. BUT, i have worked on cars well over 20 years, and a 15 year old car is a 15 year old car. She will need some TLC.
i realize *most* everyone is hung up on paper records. as the car gets older that becomes more and more difficult to maintain ( for some )
but. it's just a "car" and if you're familiar with the car/platform? all you need to do is due diligence and replace what is needed. always begin with a BASELINE. e.g.: a 90K mile service and then some.
02-06-2019 | 06:25 AM
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i realize *most* everyone is hung up on paper records. as the car gets older that becomes more and more difficult to maintain ( for some )
but. it's just a "car" and if you're familiar with the car/platform? all you need to do is due diligence and replace what is needed. always begin with a BASELINE. e.g.: a 90K mile service and then some.
but. it's just a "car" and if you're familiar with the car/platform? all you need to do is due diligence and replace what is needed. always begin with a BASELINE. e.g.: a 90K mile service and then some.
...and no, i am not familiar with the 996 platform. Coming from a mostly BMW background. That said, "due diligence" is the plan.
02-06-2019 | 09:53 PM
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William I've been following this thread and and excited to hear your car is getting nearer day by day. What's the ETA now? Be sure to post photos once you it arrives, can't wait to see it! In regards to the tune, when you're ready give me a call and we can chat about that. I'm quite particular about what tuners I recommend haha.
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02-06-2019 | 11:44 PM
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i rigorously maintain my car, now at 160k miles. it rewards me daily. GL with yours.
02-07-2019 | 01:12 AM
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basically...it was on consignment at a dealership.
if your asking have i talked to the individual....no. But, in this modern era and with a VIN i have been able to reach out to all of its previous homes and ask the dealerships it was serviced at to send copies of the service records...and 95% of them complied, minus any personal information of the owner. So basically, just the text from the service records.
if your asking have i talked to the individual....no. But, in this modern era and with a VIN i have been able to reach out to all of its previous homes and ask the dealerships it was serviced at to send copies of the service records...and 95% of them complied, minus any personal information of the owner. So basically, just the text from the service records.
02-07-2019 | 06:18 AM
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thanks, and your welcome. bottom line is..when buying any car like this. the "baseline" is really important. so you get your bearings as to what is done vs not. i bought this particular car 9 years ago with nothing more than a 20 minute drive. really. it WAS my 2nd TT and i knew the provenance of the SELLER and a "bit" about the car. e.g. how often it had been flogged over at willow etc so i wasn't particularly concerned. first thing i did? a 90K service and any/all little stuff it needed.
i rigorously maintain my car, now at 160k miles. it rewards me daily. GL with yours.
i rigorously maintain my car, now at 160k miles. it rewards me daily. GL with yours.
i don't have the actual records but i have spoken with the mechanic over the phone.
02-07-2019 | 11:11 AM
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Okay some pre-arrival pics. ***DISCLAIMER: this is not a pristine clean garage....i work in there and it gets dirty.
1st i have to get this old girl off the lift.... (its no accident the SOUL Performance Competition Exhaust is photo bombing!)
Had to pull the TS to replace the starter (a starter that lasted 23 years)
It's all reassembled, just need to re-install the hood and then rotate the toys round to make room for the newcomer!
1st i have to get this old girl off the lift.... (its no accident the SOUL Performance Competition Exhaust is photo bombing!)
Had to pull the TS to replace the starter (a starter that lasted 23 years)
It's all reassembled, just need to re-install the hood and then rotate the toys round to make room for the newcomer!
02-07-2019 | 02:06 PM
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....just got the call....driver said Saturday!!!!
Of course i played it cool, like this happens all the time....no big deal.
BUT I am SUPER FREAKING Excited. I know most of you guys have many 911's, but this is my FIRST and i am CRAZY Excited.
man o man....what a deal what a deal
Of course i played it cool, like this happens all the time....no big deal.
BUT I am SUPER FREAKING Excited. I know most of you guys have many 911's, but this is my FIRST and i am CRAZY Excited.
man o man....what a deal what a deal
02-07-2019 | 03:07 PM
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....just got the call....driver said Saturday!!!!
Of course i played it cool, like this happens all the time....no big deal.
BUT I am SUPER FREAKING Excited. I know most of you guys have many 911's, but this is my FIRST and i am CRAZY Excited.
man o man....what a deal what a deal
Of course i played it cool, like this happens all the time....no big deal.
BUT I am SUPER FREAKING Excited. I know most of you guys have many 911's, but this is my FIRST and i am CRAZY Excited.
man o man....what a deal what a deal
first 911 is a TURBO!? Wow, you are in for a treat! GL and enjoy it!