Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

I'm a poor-sha guy now

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

    Originally posted by Chilezen View Post
    It's like a fat chick sat on the nose of the car to take a photo, and the car just never recovered
    Someone needs to photoshop that...
    Simon
    Current Cars:
    -1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle

    Make R3V Great Again -2020

    Comment


      Originally posted by 2mAn View Post

      Someone needs to photoshop that...
      damn I wish I had that skill

      Maybe AI can generate it... "fat lady sits on hood of MR2"
      Current Collection: 1990 325is // 1987 325i Vert // 2003 525i 5spd // 1985 380SL // 1992 Ranger 5spd // 2005 Avalanche // 2024 Honda Grom SP // 2024 YAMAHA XSR700

      Comment


        Johnson Alignment wrapped it up yesterday and did a great job. He removed a bunch of shims from the GT3 front control arms and replaced the upper tie rod ends as well as the rear upper ones, 4 tie rod ends replaced in all.





        He went with an 'aggressive street' setup and said he can get wilder for track days, if I want to. I'm a little confused why the left side is 50# heavier than the right, the 2 case logic cassette bags dont weigh that much! Also bummed that the car is still over 3000# but a friend who owns a 996.2 Targa drove it and said it feels significantly lighter than his car. So thats nice at least...

        I'm gone this weekend and really wanted to drive the car so I brought her to work today, taking the longer route... feels great now!


        At this point, its all about driving. I have a few minor changes to do here and there, but now its time to just get in and drive.​
        Simon
        Current Cars:
        -1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle

        Make R3V Great Again -2020

        Comment


          love the car. i drop into this thread for my daily dose of jealous.

          Comment


            Originally posted by 2mAn View Post
            I'm a little confused why the left side is 50# heavier than the right, the 2 case logic cassette bags dont weigh that much! ​
            Asymmetrical fuel tank perhaps?

            Also love that you're rocking a cassette collection in there. Original radio as well?

            Comment


              Originally posted by Panici View Post

              Asymmetrical fuel tank perhaps?

              Also love that you're rocking a cassette collection in there. Original radio as well?
              Tank and battery are both up front and I think they are aware of the details to balance it out, but who knows... Car has the OG CR-210 which was the most basic stereo offered. Love hearing the cassettes in it, even though CD's were the rage at that point, but the CDR-210 was an option, which mine does not have. Main option my car had was the Hollow Spoke wheels, which makes me happy.

              Simon
              Current Cars:
              -1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle

              Make R3V Great Again -2020

              Comment


                Lots of progress. Good to see.

                Originally posted by 2mAn View Post
                I'm a little confused why the left side is 50# heavier than the right​
                I'm no Porsche guy, but taking a quick look at major component locations I see the left side has the brake booster, ABS unit, coolant reservoir, air injection pump, fuse box, brake and fuel lines. If there's some extra harness routing along the left side and starter/alternator cabling, there's an easy 50lbs of asymmetrical weight there.

                IG @turbovarg
                '91 318is, M20 turbo
                [CoTM: 4-18]
                '94 525iT slicktop, M50B30 + S362SX-E, 600WHP DD or bust
                '93 RX-7 FD3S

                Comment


                  Originally posted by varg View Post
                  Lots of progress. Good to see.



                  I'm no Porsche guy, but taking a quick look at major component locations I see the left side has the brake booster, ABS unit, coolant reservoir, air injection pump, fuse box, brake and fuel lines. If there's some extra harness routing along the left side and starter/alternator cabling, there's an easy 50lbs of asymmetrical weight there.
                  Totally right, I thought about the Steering rack, but wasnt thinking about the brakes. The coolant reservoir and the SAI are also on the driverside ...

                  Should I start a GoFundMe and buy this to shave some of the weight off the driverside?

                  The Rennlist Marketplace - Porsche Motorsport 996 GT3 R RS RSR factory front left fender - Porsche Motorsport 996 GT3 R RS RSR factory front left fender Condition is very good with light previous repair by the light $1750 obo $150 CONUS shipping   


                  Paypal, Venmo, and Zelle also accepted!
                  Simon
                  Current Cars:
                  -1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle

                  Make R3V Great Again -2020

                  Comment


                    I'll give you my $0.02.

                    Comment


                      Originally posted by roguetoaster View Post
                      I'll give you my $0.02.
                      Yes. Please & Thank you.

                      Then I just need 87499 more people and I will have enough for the fender...
                      Simon
                      Current Cars:
                      -1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle

                      Make R3V Great Again -2020

                      Comment


                        Originally posted by 2mAn View Post

                        Yes. Please & Thank you.

                        Then I just need 87499 more people and I will have enough for the fender...
                        If every bot on r3v gave you'd be set.

                        Comment


                          Fun little weekend with the car... Started off early in Malibu, but didnt get the lovely sunrise pic I was hoping for. Still a nice view


                          From there I went and did some 'spirited' driving on Piuma up and around, and back down Los Flores. This new alignment is fantastic. Also brought some hardware to get some better audio & video.


                          https://youtu.be/qBhovhSU3_w?si=hIpv-U7oXWPVgssP
                          Simon
                          Current Cars:
                          -1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle

                          Make R3V Great Again -2020

                          Comment


                            Took my car to the Los Angeles Cars & Coffee yesterday, but wasnt able to stay too long. I did remember to take a picture of my own car ... and a few others.



                            Really liked this Giulietta Sprint 1600. The colors of these Alfa's are lovely...



                            This Porsche, had me a little conflicted. It represents a lot of good and bad things about the Aircooled 911 aftermarket/ owners...




                            Simon
                            Current Cars:
                            -1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle

                            Make R3V Great Again -2020

                            Comment


                              Originally posted by 2mAn View Post
                              This Porsche, had me a little conflicted. It represents a lot of good and bad things about the Aircooled 911 aftermarket/ owners...
                              Love the rear on that one.

                              That projector retrofit though. 🤢

                              Comment


                                I think the projector retrofit would have worked if the housing inside, including the projector bezel was painted a grey of some sorts, but yeah looks fucking bad lol
                                Current Collection: 1990 325is // 1987 325i Vert // 2003 525i 5spd // 1985 380SL // 1992 Ranger 5spd // 2005 Avalanche // 2024 Honda Grom SP // 2024 YAMAHA XSR700

                                Comment

                                Working...
                                X