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As I'm as mechanical as a banana and I've never been really interested in getting my hands dirty until I got my 993 I thought I'd start on a couple of simple things and keep clean.

Fix 1 Last Week: Light Switch Bulb

Whilst reading a thread on 911UK.com a 993 owner noticed that the light switch for the side / head lights didn't illuminate when the ignition is turned on. Apparently there is a bulb behind the switch. Checked mine and it didn't work either.

Not a great photo but the ignition is one and the switch isn't illuminated.

P1000299 by m_slater, on Flickr

Bought an Osram 2721 12V 1.2W bulb via eBay, pulled of the light switch, pull out the bulb, switch back on and ignition on.

where did you get your mats, they look good quality? I fancy some new ones.

P1000300 by m_slater, on Flickr

Fix 2 Today: New Mats

The mats in my 993 have seen better days, the drivers mat had a whole worn it, the passenger one wasn't to bad, the rears were ok but seem to have been stuffed in the foot well and were all bent.

Drivers:

P1000321 by m_slater, on Flickr

Passenger:

P1000322 by m_slater, on Flickr

Rear:

P1000327 by m_slater, on Flickr

P1000328 by m_slater, on Flickr

P1000329 by m_slater, on Flickr

I'd bought some new mats a couple of months ago but hadn't got round to fitting them. Compare the old with the new:

P1000325 by m_slater, on Flickr

P1000332 by m_slater, on Flickr

Fitted:

P1000326 by m_slater, on Flickr

P1000333 by m_slater, on Flickr

P1000330 by m_slater, on Flickr

P1000331 by m_slater, on Flickr

Thinking about a door mat in the garage next to the car so I can wipe my feet before getting in.

My Porsche apprentice then inspected the mats:

P1000338 by m_slater, on Flickr

Not very exciting but a start for me.

Next time I strip a gearbox.*

* Probably not

Author:	sam [ Tue Feb 26, 2013 12:18 am ]
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epoch911 wrote: Today (well Friday/Saturday) I drove the RS from Somerset to Silverstone. Competed in the VSCC Pomeroy Trophy, in the sleet and snow. Came 8th. And then drove home. A top weekend. great stuff, well done

Author:	epoch911 [ Tue Feb 26, 2013 8:38 am ]
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Sean Smallman wrote: How do you manage the tyre situation and spannering? Generally with fingers crossed! Actually, short of a quick check over beforehand, it's pretty reliable. And the tyres are road legal. Short of that, there's the old RAC card to rely on! Ant

Author:	andy miles [ Tue Feb 26, 2013 1:16 pm ]
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That car of yours looks great,and i bet it is brilliant to drive.....very hands-on!nice one,where are you in somerset?anywhere near Taunton area?,i am in Devon junc 27 M5.

Author:	epoch911 [ Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:39 am ]
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Hi Andy Thanks for the comments...it is a fantastic car to drive. Not exactly the most forgiving on the road though. I'm south of Bristol but just about to move to Glastonbury. And if anyone is going to the RS track day at Oulton Park on Friday 8th March, you're more than welcome to come out in the car. Ant

Author:	AML911 [ Fri Mar 01, 2013 10:32 am ]
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I'll be at Oulton, a track I know well from my days serving as a medical officer many moons ago. Would relish the chance to experience it from a passenger perspective

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Author:	RichardKS [ Sat Mar 02, 2013 12:31 am ]
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AML911 wrote: I'll be at Oulton, a track I know well from my days serving as a medical officer many moons ago. Would relish the chance to experience it from a passenger perspective AML911 - are you 'in convoy' with the NW 'ers?

Author:	AML911 [ Sat Mar 02, 2013 10:17 am ]
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Hi Richard, certainly will be "in convoy"....this sounds like a good fun day See you Monday at The Dressers

Author:	sparky1pq [ Sun Jun 09, 2013 9:50 pm ]
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As I'm as mechanical as a banana and I've never been really interested in getting my hands dirty until I got my 993 I thought I'd start on a couple of simple things and keep clean. Fix 1 Last Week: Light Switch Bulb Whilst reading a thread on 911UK.com a 993 owner noticed that the light switch for the side / head lights didn't illuminate when the ignition is turned on. Apparently there is a bulb behind the switch. Checked mine and it didn't work either. Not a great photo but the ignition is one and the switch isn't illuminated. P1000299 by m_slater, on Flickr Bought an Osram 2721 12V 1.2W bulb via eBay, pulled of the light switch, pull out the bulb, switch back on and ignition on. P1000300 by m_slater, on Flickr Fix 2 Today: New Mats The mats in my 993 have seen better days, the drivers mat had a whole worn it, the passenger one wasn't to bad, the rears were ok but seem to have been stuffed in the foot well and were all bent. Drivers: P1000321 by m_slater, on Flickr Passenger: P1000322 by m_slater, on Flickr Rear: P1000327 by m_slater, on Flickr P1000328 by m_slater, on Flickr P1000329 by m_slater, on Flickr I'd bought some new mats a couple of months ago but hadn't got round to fitting them. Compare the old with the new: P1000325 by m_slater, on Flickr P1000332 by m_slater, on Flickr Fitted: P1000326 by m_slater, on Flickr P1000333 by m_slater, on Flickr P1000330 by m_slater, on Flickr P1000331 by m_slater, on Flickr Thinking about a door mat in the garage next to the car so I can wipe my feet before getting in. My Porsche apprentice then inspected the mats: P1000338 by m_slater, on Flickr Not very exciting but a start for me. Next time I strip a gearbox.* * Probably not

Author:	RichardKS [ Mon Jun 10, 2013 10:47 pm ]
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Excellent work!

Author:	lindsayhbrown [ Thu Jun 20, 2013 11:02 pm ]
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Took my friends lad to his Prom tonight in the 911, some serious metal turned up, 4 other Porsches (all 997s of varying flavours), 3 Astons, 4 Bentleys (one from the 50s), 6 Jags (1 F type), a 70s Mustang Mach 1 which the guy just kept sitting there revving it up, 3 stretched limos and a stretched RR sport plus some others which slip my mind and 3 horses and carts, unfortunately the weather was awful and the security ? were very quick to act with the brollies to save the girlies hair-dos

Author:	sam [ Fri Jun 21, 2013 6:23 am ]
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sparky1pq wrote: As I'm as mechanical as a banana and I've never been really interested in getting my hands dirty until I got my 993 I thought I'd start on a couple of simple things and keep clean. Fix 1 Last Week: Light Switch Bulb Whilst reading a thread on 911UK.com a 993 owner noticed that the light switch for the side / head lights didn't illuminate when the ignition is turned on. Apparently there is a bulb behind the switch. Checked mine and it didn't work either. Not a great photo but the ignition is one and the switch isn't illuminated. P1000299 by m_slater, on Flickr Bought an Osram 2721 12V 1.2W bulb via eBay, pulled of the light switch, pull out the bulb, switch back on and ignition on. where did you get your mats, they look good quality? I fancy some new ones. P1000300 by m_slater, on Flickr Fix 2 Today: New Mats The mats in my 993 have seen better days, the drivers mat had a whole worn it, the passenger one wasn't to bad, the rears were ok but seem to have been stuffed in the foot well and were all bent. Drivers: P1000321 by m_slater, on Flickr Passenger: P1000322 by m_slater, on Flickr Rear: P1000327 by m_slater, on Flickr P1000328 by m_slater, on Flickr P1000329 by m_slater, on Flickr I'd bought some new mats a couple of months ago but hadn't got round to fitting them. Compare the old with the new: P1000325 by m_slater, on Flickr P1000332 by m_slater, on Flickr Fitted: P1000326 by m_slater, on Flickr P1000333 by m_slater, on Flickr P1000330 by m_slater, on Flickr P1000331 by m_slater, on Flickr Thinking about a door mat in the garage next to the car so I can wipe my feet before getting in. My Porsche apprentice then inspected the mats: P1000338 by m_slater, on Flickr Not very exciting but a start for me. Next time I strip a gearbox.* * Probably not

Author:	lindsayhbrown [ Sun Aug 11, 2013 10:21 pm ]
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Went to Prescott Revival today, great weather with some serious hill action, even took mine up the hill on a very spirited parade lap chasing a 997

Author:	Llewelyn [ Tue Oct 08, 2013 5:49 pm ]
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Well my '84 is ... Looking... Er.... Joking aside my build thread is over on IB but we have made a little progress on the car this week... ! Read the IB forum under 3.2 Carrera section for more info

Author:	lindsayhbrown [ Mon Dec 30, 2013 7:06 pm ]
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Roads dried out nicely this afternoon so put 60 odd miles on the odometer, only went there and back to see how far it was, got a couple of waves from Boxster drivers

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