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Old May 27, 2020 | 05:00 PM
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Spring indeed...but better later than ever.

Off to DFC for the 997.1...new track rods and a service, then down the the Refinery for a good Spring clean.






Then the 991 needed Spring service, and the tires were shot, so new Cup 2s, and another Spring clean



The Panamera had been winter driven, so needed snows removed, summer rims and some minor fixes, and, of course a Spring clean.


Now I will dump them back in the garage for a while...though the June 7 Rennlist drive should be fun. Thanks Gerard at Refinery for making them presentable again:. My poor old Cayenne is past being presentable but after a good service last week and a new front wheel bearing it is driving just fine
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Old May 27, 2020 | 05:33 PM
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Looking like new. Wonder why you need new track rods, how many km on it now?
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Old May 27, 2020 | 05:34 PM
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Looking like new. Wonder why you need new track rods, how many km on it now?
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40,000 but has been used hard at times
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Old May 27, 2020 | 05:59 PM
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Sweet Jesus.
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Old May 27, 2020 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by jumper5836
Looking like new. Wonder why you need new track rods, how many km on it now?
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40,000 but has been used hard at times
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Old May 27, 2020 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Ronan
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40,000 but has been used hard at times
40k still pretty much collector miles. Hopefully they sent you your old parts. I'd be interested in looking at them myself in your position. Seems very weird for those to fail so early given they are not poly urathane crap that goes on regular models.
Even though that 991 RS is actually XX times better in every way I still think that car is closer to the 996 gt3 feel and rawness then any other one after it and it is the best looking Porsche car ever made, no doubt.
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Old May 27, 2020 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by jumper5836
40k still pretty much collector miles. Hopefully they sent you your old parts. I'd be interested in looking at them myself in your position. Seems very weird for those to fail so early given they are not poly urathane crap that goes on regular models.
Even though that 991 RS is actually XX times better in every way I still think that car is closer to the 996 gt3 feel and rawness then any other one after it and it is the best looking Porsche car ever made, no doubt.
I have a hankering for a 996RS. Amazing car. Horrible on road though.
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Old May 28, 2020 | 02:03 AM
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996 gt3 rs didn't come to North America, only gray market I am pretty sure. A UCR guy brought one from Japan recently, was at concours last year.
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Old May 28, 2020 | 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Turbodan
996 gt3 rs didn't come to North America, only gray market I am pretty sure. A UCR guy brought one from Japan recently, was at concours last year.
true but now legal to import. They are very rare indeed. I believe 542 LHD and only a single generation. Thus very expensive ,
- however , classic Porsche prices are well off their highs and hopefully will continue to drop.
I have driven a 6RS and it is far more raw than anything that followed it.

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Looking good Ronan! Was great to see you again, and to help get the fleet ready for summer
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Old Jun 10, 2020 | 10:10 AM
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Looking good Ronan! Was great to see you again, and to help get the fleet ready for summer

Great job!...will be back for midsummer refresh no doubt. I have done about 800km since pickup.
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Old Jun 11, 2020 | 02:04 PM
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I think you missed a spot on the Panamera - oh wait it's my monitor!!! Cars look great.
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