Reply With QuoteYes, but any excuse...Originally Posted by hogthrob
Early 993's were fitted with a close ratio gearbox and are considered by many to be a better drive compared with later varioram cars.
Yes, but any excuse...
Has the food improved? Went a few times last year, food was average and overpriced.
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Oh my...Yes, but any excuse...
Fantastic!
Kids are finally out of prams , so sold the cayenne and replaced it with this . A much more fun drive than the cayenne.
Worth it.Sold a few watches (BLRO, Daytona and AP) for this:
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I love this thread. 5 very different but brilliant cars in the last photos.
I’ve been there three times in the past couple of months and the food has been pretty good. Scan a QR code on the table, pay on your phone and it arrives shortly after. This week we had a couple of burgers, two Mac and Cheese and some dirty fries and it was £33.
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Couldn't agree more, mostly cars I could never dream of owning - but more than happy to live vicariously!Mustang looks fantastic! What a great pair
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V niceKids are finally out of prams , so sold the cayenne and replaced it with this . A much more fun drive than the cayenne.
Nothing compared to most cars on here but great fun to drive on the twisty Lakes roads and I love it. My Chav mobile as my wife calls it (ST 3😁).
Excellent trade👍Sold a few watches (BLRO, Daytona and AP) for this:
Where abouts in lakes do you live?Nothing compared to most cars on here but great fun to drive on the twisty Lakes roads and I love it. My Chav mobile as my wife calls it (ST 3).
Small village just outside of Cockermouth.
Thanks, I thought I recognised those houses, I thought maybe stainburn seaton Workington or cockermouth
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You from round this way? I actually live in Brigham 👍
Do you have ceramic coating on this or the dealer applied stuff?Kids are finally out of prams , so sold the cayenne and replaced it with this . A much more fun drive than the cayenne.
Yeah originally, my family live in Seaton
A week in, one hell of a leap into the unknown but boy I have so made the right decision.
Full post up on G&D soon.
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When people ask me what family car to get I always say one of these, they are great carsNothing compared to most cars on here but great fun to drive on the twisty Lakes roads and I love it. My Chav mobile as my wife calls it (ST 3).
Me too! I cannot believe how planted and nimble this thing is! And that pdk flappy paddle g/b is lightning quick.Kids are finally out of prams , so sold the cayenne and replaced it with this . A much more fun drive than the cayenne.
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It defies the laws of physics , Something that high up, that heavy shouldn't drive like it does.
Loving it.
That's ceramic coating.
The car is 3 years old ,but the previous owner was meticulous .
The ceramic coating is unreal. I thought it was snake oil but having got it now on the Macan It works, and works bloody well. The previous owner had it applied.
There is absolutely 0 swirls in the paint.
Sold a few watches (BLRO, Daytona and AP) for this:
Love the 993- you don’t see many in wild....
I had a ceramic coating done on my black 997 three years ago. Looks great, but when you get the inevitable light scratches you can't buff them out as you normally would because you remove the coating in that area.
Can you buff out the ceramic and reapply it? If you have an area with swirls?
Now that’s a proper number plate! Not cheap I bet! Looks like a 5 figure price number plate! Nice!Me too! I cannot believe how planted and nimble this thing is! And that pdk flappy paddle g/b is lightning quick.
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I thought as much. I wasn't sure whether Porsche dealers maybe had a supplier of German high end coatings, like their equivalents of Diamondbrite etc, or whether it was Ceramic. Apparently there's graphene coatings now also.
Look forward to reading your thoughts one that! You will need to add what you came from too for the context. Great looking car, Paul!A week in, one hell of a leap into the unknown but boy I have so made the right decision.
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Nice. It would be a great place to stick the mother in law when it's parked on the drive and she comes to visit.
Very nice, had mine about 3 weeks ago.
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A bit off topic but I learnt recently my missis drove an RX-8 when she was still living in Switzerland c 10 years ago! And she knew about the Wankel engine - with a perfect German pronunciation of Wankel to boot..
Suddenly loved the woman even more..
You can reapply in theory, but it's difficult. You're unlikely to be reapplying to the same thickness and level of cleanliness as the originl coat (assuming it was done professionally - mine was in a bay in the body shop a week when I had it done.)
I've decided to live with the scratches and have the ceramic coating done again when it's warranted.
This is the first time I've had a car with ceramic so not sure about the thickness.
it appears to have been done professionally.
Any tips on how to wash it?
Thankyou. Cost me £6k and had a few good offers...
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Thanks buddy and will do.
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Test drove a long range M3 a few weeks back. Jesus. A long time since i've just laughed driving a car due to genuine excitement and joy. Enjoy!A week in, one hell of a leap into the unknown but boy I have so made the right decision.
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Didn't end up ordering as got a fantastic deal on an XC60 (one extreme to the other)! I did have a Polestar 2 test drive booked as well - haven't cancelled yet just in case
Excellent.
It is the most amazing car I have ever had the pleasure to sit in for tech, media, entertainment system and enjoyment and that’s before we get even close to the brutal torque of the thing.
I would encourage any driver out there to book a hour in the Model 3 Performance, it is clearly the future.
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It is quite practical, has a nice turn of speed as well when needed😁
Reading your review is making me want to cancel my XC60 order and take the plunge! lol.
Great write up on that thread - your joy shines through - lovely
If I had yours I wouldn't spend money on a facelift for it, looks superb anyway. Bike trip sounds a better idea.
I did have a 1974 bay vw about 18 years ago, so this is my first modern van. And yes, drives very nicely, dont miss my car.
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B9 Audi S4 Avant (Petrol)
LR Discovery 5 3.0 SDV6 HSE
Both are black.. and filthy at the moment. I'll get some pics up when they are clean :)
Small in budget and stature, but such fun that I honestly haven't had a cheesy grin like this since I got my licence 35 years ago.
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Picked this up yesterday
My 8 year old son lost it and had a massive grin on his face when I took him to school this morning. Worth it right there.
Got to move my daughter up to her university digs on saturday so maybe should have waited to get rid of my SUV... nah... details.. details...
When I bought my 993 the only thing that really disappointed me was the steering- it felt numb and woolly.
The car felt more like a GT car rather than a sports car.
I took it to Chris Franklin at Centre of Gravity and asked him to make the steering more responsive like a 964.
I wanted the steering more direct and ‘go cart‘ in feel.
It was the best money I’ve ever spent on the car and 7 yrs later I still love driving it- Centre of Gravity really transformed the car. They ain’t real cheap but they are the best.
Here’s mine on the causeway to The Holy Island:
I'd echo this. Had my E46 M3 setup by Chris, superb.When I bought my 993 the only thing that really disappointed me was the steering- it felt numb and woolly.
The car felt more like a GT car rather than a sports car.
I took it to Chris Franklin at Centre of Gravity and asked him to make the steering more responsive like a 964.
I wanted the steering more direct and ‘go cart‘ in feel.
It was the best money I’ve ever spent on the car and 7 yrs later I still love driving it- Centre of Gravity really transformed the car. They ain’t real cheap but they are the best.
Here’s mine on the causeway to The Holy Island:
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Used Chris a couple of times on 911s...there is no comparison. Before and after is night and day.
I disagree it’s difficult to cover a small area which has been prepared before, and this is from a man who isn’t particularly handy, and ceramic coated my own car. The difference tends to be longevity, as professionals often use high quality versions, which are baked on. Home use versions tend to max out at 2 years.
The ceramic liquid, applicator, and topper is £50. I rate cquk 3.0 for ease of use and longevity.
You can also use a ceramic topper such as reload, which goes on like a spray wax, and contains sio2 ceramic, but longevity is 4m or less.
However, to be honest, I will not ceramic coat a whole car again. It limits the cleaning chemicals I can use to wash it, and it took 2 full days of prep. I’ll be paying a professional next time or sticking with regular waxes.
You have to be careful with the products you choose.
Shampoo should not have any waxes in it. Wax will top the ceramic and you’ll lose the benefits.
Be careful with any chemicals, they need to be ph neutral for regular use or be aware of the ph level. Each ceramic has ratings but something at more acidic or alkaline levels will damage it if you’re not careful.
I personally use Reload around once a month when I dry the car. It tops the ceramic with ceramic in an easy to apply format. I use it whilst drying because whilst it isn’t as effective, it avoids any difficulties buffing it off properly. Consider it a sacrificial layer, which will last up to 4m.
The biggest area I’ve appreciated ceramic is on my wheels. Night and day difference from untreated. Again, be careful with wheel cleaner.
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