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OPC: Is this normal?

ELA

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I went for an annual inspection and to have 2 tyres fitted which I supplied. They charged me €126 just to fit 2 tyres. Seems a bit steep to me as a local fitter would charge around €10 a pop.
Also after the service the car was also not washed; the wheels were a real pain to clean when I got back home due to the grubby mechanics finger prints left all over them combined with the compound they use to mount them. Is this normal Porsche protocol :dont know:
Only plus was I was offered a coffee or water :roll:

Anyway a few gratuitous pics from the day's events:
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Luck was back on my side when I got back home though as my new SSK arrived so I spent 2 hours fitting this:
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That looks suspiciously like Mainz OPC - the clue is in the MZ number plates!! Sad to say that I had very much the same experience when I had my winter wheels/tyres fitted there - the brand new wheels (supplied pristine by me) looked really grubby when they'd finished and they couldn't be bothered to wash the car either. Nice coffee though...

I'll be there next week to get my summer rubber back so here's hoping for a better service... :dont know:
 
Well spotted Mr Chimp, it is indeed Porsche Zentrum Mainz :thumb:
 
That's a fair trek for you then, I had you pegged living somewhere along the Mosel from some of your earlier posts so this must be quite out of your way? Or was it just an excuse to open the taps on the unlimited sections? :grin:
 
I live in Traben-Trarbach on the mosel so it is around 115km. It was my first drive this year and I don't need much of an excuse open her up. I only managed to get upto 235km today mind as the traffic was a bit heavy and it was damp. I take it you're a little closer to Frankfurt?
 
Mainz Altstadt, so about 5 minutes from the OPC. I'm often up your way in my car or on my bike when the sun is shining - a real hidden gem with some fantastic roads :thumb:
 
You're not wrong :thumb: Next time you are my way give me a shout and a fine glass of Riesling Auslese is on me :thumbs:
 
Cracking smiley Ant :bow:
Only just noticed the 'view more Emoticons'
 
120 quid to change some tyres! Are you MENTAL!?

How does the quick shift feel?
 
They dry bummed you I'm afraid mate.
 
I don't think I'd ever use a official manufacturer dealership to change something like the tyres, that goes for any marque.

As to answer your question, yeah you've had your pants taken down.

How do the short shifter compare IYO to the standard item ??
 
I'm one of the few here that didn't actually mind the throw of the standard setup. With the SSK kit installed I would say the 30% shorter throw also translates to 30% extra notchiness when cold. I like to make sure the selected gear in home in an 'overly deliberate manner', so this notchiness is not particularly concerning. If you will, as a comparison, it is like a gated H-pattern on Ferrari's of old (Testarossa for example). When engine oil pressure is below 2BAR the more direct/less sloppy feel is a treat; if you are contemplating spending £50 and have 2 hours free, I would not hesitate :thumb:
 
€120 to change just 2 tyres (OPC) does sound rather expensive, UK OPC price is about £125 to change all 4 tyres from what I remember.

PS: I love the "P O R S C H E" lettering on the back of your 996, looks very cool :thumb:
 

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