coullstar 0 Posted July 12, 2017 In this instance the lorry did nothing wrong. Combo of wet/diesel road, lack of traction control and also talent was the deciding factor. I firmly believe if the car had traction control it wouldn't have happened. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted July 12, 2017 In this instance the lorry did nothing wrong. Combo of wet/diesel road, lack of traction control and also talent was the deciding factor. I firmly believe if the car had traction control it wouldn't have happened. As long as you walked away ok, that's the main thing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted July 13, 2017 Yep that's the main thing. Forgot to say I quickly checked the plug on No.1 or 6 i.e. the worst for potential oiling up and it was all fine so will get the rest out at some point just to check. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted July 13, 2017 Mate! Glad to hear you're all OK. Cars can be replaced etc. etc. Sounds like the Corrado is running well though, and I can definitely sympathise with spreading yourself thin with vehicles. I've just sold my daily and now cycling to work to justify other toys in the garage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billzeebub 1 Posted July 31, 2017 Mate! Glad to hear you're all OK. Cars can be replaced etc. etc. Sounds like the Corrado is running well though, and I can definitely sympathise with spreading yourself thin with vehicles. I've just sold my daily and now cycling to work to justify other toys in the garage. Good effort! Should always make sacrifices for the cars we love Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted August 11, 2017 Good chance this will be for sale soon as I've decided I'm getting another 911 so sadly this will have to make way. I'll get an advert drawn up in the next few days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billzeebub 1 Posted August 11, 2017 Good chance this will be for sale soon as I've decided I'm getting another 911 so sadly this will have to make way. I'll get an advert drawn up in the next few days. Sorry to hear that! But fair enough, that's my constant battle too. Pork or VR! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted August 11, 2017 I love these things but I've been totally bitten by the Porker bug. I've been looking at options to keep it but realistically I can't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted August 27, 2017 Std wheels back on for new owner. Picked up today. Sad but lets the 911 shopping begin, silver living and all that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted August 28, 2017 Result then mate. Hope the 911 hunt goes well. Don't forget to keep us updated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted August 28, 2017 Thanks, will do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted January 10, 2018 As above sold my car last year and looked for another 911. Things had moved in a little since I sold my C4s 18monts before so I know I couldn't get another. Budget was also constrained and this one came up locally and it ticked quite a few boxes i.e. something basic/different to previous one, a little bit of a project, decent history, not mucked about with. This is a 98 3.4 Carrera 2, cable throttle car so early one, it has factory M030 kit which includes lower springs, dampers, antiroll bars etc, black sports seats, factory LSD (worn through by now most likely), traction control and a few other little things like Gembala silencers. 90k miles but the engine was replaced with a brand new unit by Porsche 30k miles ago. That was £10k cost alone. Bodywork needs a little tidying as it was a daily car for a long time. I changed the wheels from the Gt3 splits to Panameras as the splits were very heavy and needed refurbed. Ive got some 200cell cat x-pipe to fit and was going to lower it very slightly however just monitoring things at the moment after finding some debris in the oil filter. Think its fine but not doing much until Im sure. Overall a great car, you could easily use it daily. They really are brilliant all rounders, Im totally bitten by the 911 thing. Have to say Im not missing the Corrado to be honest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted January 11, 2018 Looking good mate. I do love a 996.... if only I had the money, the space or the kahunas to sell the rado I'd definitely have one. How does the drive differ from the C4s? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted January 11, 2018 Simpler, less weight and more feel steering. Doesn't feel as urgent or make as good a noise though but I can fix that. The C4s was a nice spec so I am missing some of those little special touches and it doesn't look as good plus after the accident with the Boxster I would have liked the PSM again but I'll take it easy and learn how to drive this properly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
