Well just over 1 year of 993 ownership and first off I would like to say thanks for all the excellent tips and "how to's" that I haver picked up from this forum.:thumb:
I purchased my 1997 993 Carrera cab (92000 miles) in Jan 2014 and it has been a joy to drive, can fit the family in (just), son now has to sit in the front with wife and daughter in the back (he doesn't gloat too much).
Alterations and replacements done so far:
Replaced H&P PA1000 control board and fobs, as the master key that I was given didn't work.
Changed 17" Cups for 18" Turbo twists (I know not everyone will agree with that change, but I prefer the style)
Replaced rotten and missing rear carpet sections, with lovely new ones from Southbound.
Replaced cracked front indicator lens.
Repaired cracked front door side pocket brackets and loose rear roof arms cover.
Bought CTEK battery charger, because it didn't seem to holding charge for more than a week at a time.
Then SORN'd in November with fuel additive and pumped up tyres and wheel chocks.
First drive of 20015 to PARR for service and MOT......Leaking front strut, replace both struts and coil springs...ouch!
Just washed with my new 0ppm washing setup, what a difference, no water marks at all!
Things to do next:
Speaker system is a mess, all the wrong ones and size.
Rev counter bezel is hanging off one side, like a half open door.
Front bonnet light doesn't work.
Find out what colour it is.... Dealer advertised as Midnight Blue, but paint code says Ocean blue, how can I get an honest opinion if the colour has been changed at a re spray?:?:
Really enjoying the forum, thanks.
I purchased my 1997 993 Carrera cab (92000 miles) in Jan 2014 and it has been a joy to drive, can fit the family in (just), son now has to sit in the front with wife and daughter in the back (he doesn't gloat too much).
Alterations and replacements done so far:
Replaced H&P PA1000 control board and fobs, as the master key that I was given didn't work.
Changed 17" Cups for 18" Turbo twists (I know not everyone will agree with that change, but I prefer the style)
Replaced rotten and missing rear carpet sections, with lovely new ones from Southbound.
Replaced cracked front indicator lens.
Repaired cracked front door side pocket brackets and loose rear roof arms cover.
Bought CTEK battery charger, because it didn't seem to holding charge for more than a week at a time.
Then SORN'd in November with fuel additive and pumped up tyres and wheel chocks.
First drive of 20015 to PARR for service and MOT......Leaking front strut, replace both struts and coil springs...ouch!
Just washed with my new 0ppm washing setup, what a difference, no water marks at all!
Things to do next:
Speaker system is a mess, all the wrong ones and size.
Rev counter bezel is hanging off one side, like a half open door.
Front bonnet light doesn't work.
Find out what colour it is.... Dealer advertised as Midnight Blue, but paint code says Ocean blue, how can I get an honest opinion if the colour has been changed at a re spray?:?:
Really enjoying the forum, thanks.
