Anyone shipped a car lately?

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Re: Anyone shipped a car lately?

Post by FRUNKenstein » Mon Aug 17, 2020 12:54 pm

Hookers and blow, that takes me back . . .

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Re: Anyone shipped a car lately?

Post by 32wildbilly » Sat Aug 22, 2020 7:39 am

theprf wrote: Thu Aug 13, 2020 9:56 am Good heavens the driver just called and will be here tomorrow by noon!
Soooo did the car arrive? How was Reliable Carriers? Pics of the new acquisition required, please.
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Re: Anyone shipped a car lately?

Post by theprf » Sun Aug 23, 2020 7:17 am

Yes, it's here....
If things go right I'll use it for my track car. If things don't I'll sell it.
'01 black/black 6TT, 180k miles, coolant pipes pinned, TIPTRONIC, PS9 struts GT2 wing, has some issues: needs front driveshafts rebuilt (ongoing), motor mounts, spoiler electrical issues, alarm and interior light trouble, power mirrors don't work, could use a suspension refresh, some cosmetic things. Not thrilled about the tip, but we'll make it work. Otherwise a 6-speed swap is only $12k away. It is the first automatic car I've bought in my 35 year driving career.

The blue one with silver wheels is my nice 6TT: 39k miles, coolant pipes welded, every hose and oring in the engine bay refreshed last year, GT2 clutch conversion, GT2RS intercoolers, it's too nice to drive even.
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Re: Anyone shipped a car lately?

Post by 32wildbilly » Sun Aug 23, 2020 9:17 am

theprf wrote: Sun Aug 23, 2020 7:17 am Yes, it's here....
If things go right I'll use it for my track car. If things don't I'll sell it.
'01 black/black 6TT, 180k miles, coolant pipes pinned, TIPTRONIC, PS9 struts GT2 wing, has some issues: needs front driveshafts rebuilt (ongoing), motor mounts, spoiler electrical issues, alarm and interior light trouble, power mirrors don't work, could use a suspension refresh, some cosmetic things. Not thrilled about the tip, but we'll make it work. Otherwise a 6-speed swap is only $12k away. It is the first automatic car I've bought in my 35 year driving career.

The blue one with silver wheels is my nice 6TT: 39k miles, coolant pipes welded, every hose and oring in the engine bay refreshed last year, GT2 clutch conversion, GT2RS intercoolers, it's too nice to drive even.
SWEET! Thanks for the pics.
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Re: Anyone shipped a car lately?

Post by JohnIreland » Sun Aug 23, 2020 12:06 pm

If lap times are important, the tip might prove faster on the track. I'm enjoying re-learning the art of the manual trans, but if you watch Porsche rally videos, the auto trans are simply more efficient.

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Re: Anyone shipped a car lately?

Post by FRUNKenstein » Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:04 am

Nice set of twin twins!
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Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red

2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
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Re: Anyone shipped a car lately?

Post by theprf » Mon Aug 31, 2020 2:44 pm

Is anyone interested in a repair log for this car? I have done a bunch of work and I actually remembered to take pictures of the work in progress this time. If you've ever wanted to rebuild your front axles I have the pics.

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Re: Anyone shipped a car lately?

Post by gnat » Mon Aug 31, 2020 2:45 pm

theprf wrote: Mon Aug 31, 2020 2:44 pm Is anyone interested in a repair log for this car? I have done a bunch of work and I actually remembered to take pictures of the work in progress this time. If you've ever wanted to rebuild your front axles I have the pics.
Nope. No one here is interested in technical information about their cars. Nothing to see here. Move along. Move along.

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Re: Anyone shipped a car lately?

Post by 32wildbilly » Mon Aug 31, 2020 2:49 pm

theprf wrote: Mon Aug 31, 2020 2:44 pm Is anyone interested in a repair log for this car? I have done a bunch of work and I actually remembered to take pictures of the work in progress this time. If you've ever wanted to rebuild your front axles I have the pics.
Yes of course. Post on a new thread in this section "DIY repairs, hacks, and other greasy activities"
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Re: Anyone shipped a car lately?

Post by FRUNKenstein » Mon Aug 31, 2020 7:30 pm

theprf wrote: Mon Aug 31, 2020 2:44 pm Is anyone interested in a repair log for this car? I have done a bunch of work and I actually remembered to take pictures of the work in progress this time. If you've ever wanted to rebuild your front axles I have the pics.
Here’s a link to the sub forum where you can start a maintenance log for your car:

viewforum.php?f=16
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Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red

2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver

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