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kingroon
 Post subject: London 996 GT3
PostPosted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 2:41 pm 
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Hello All,

Joined the Porsche Owner World last week and this Forum today 8)

Purchased a 2004 996.2 GT3 Comfort Spec that I am using as a Daily Driver, and loving it :D Needs a bit of work as I am reverting it to Factory Spec i.e. removing SatNav & iPod peripherals, wheels back to original Silver etc.

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Look forward to both gleening sage advice and contributing when possible!

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 Post subject: Re: London 996 GT3
PostPosted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 3:37 pm 
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Matt looks great, love the B & W shot! Also Hi & Welcome :wave:

Whereabouts in London are you. My South East London North Kent TIPEC Group meet this Friday at Hadlow nr Tonbridge Kent You're more than welcome to come.

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 Post subject: Re: London 996 GT3
PostPosted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 3:44 pm 
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 Post subject: Re: London 996 GT3
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Whereabouts in London are you. My South East London North Kent TIPEC Group meet this Friday at Hadlow nr Tonbridge Kent You're more than welcome to come.


Hi Jim, I'm Out West at Baron's Court W14..

TN11 is a bit of a stretch for me this Friday as off to the South Coast for the Weekend, but thanks for the invite! Might take a RainCheck until the December 6th Meet if the offer extends? :)

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Thank you! :)

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kingroon wrote:
tr7v8 wrote:
Whereabouts in London are you. My South East London North Kent TIPEC Group meet this Friday at Hadlow nr Tonbridge Kent You're more than welcome to come.


Hi Jim, I'm Out West at Baron's Court W14..

TN11 is a bit of a stretch for me this Friday as off to the South Coast for the Weekend, but thanks for the invite! Might take a RainCheck until the December 6th Meet if the offer extends? :)

Paul Mabley wrote:
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Thank you! :)

Offer extended anytime, the North London group would be another option for you as well.

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 Post subject: Re: London 996 GT3
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Hello and welcome, nice piccie of car, keep us updated on the work

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 Post subject: Re: London 996 GT3
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I have sourced a Becker CDR23 HeadUnit which will be fitted next week 8) I have been informed that these do not require a Code for activation..?

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Whilst that is being installed, I am having the iPod & HandsFree wiring removed and also a rather dodgy piece of kit; Speed Camera/Radar Sensors :shock: Not sure if these are illegal and don't much care either way.. They look ugly and definitely wouldn't help my case should an Officer of the Law wish to discuss my Driving Style..

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 Post subject: Re: London 996 GT3
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Drove my GT3 to AnalogueAutomotive this morning, left London at 0522H..

Also having the wheels refurbished by a recommended firm, so no Pig until Thursday evening!

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Hi and welcome Matt :hello2:

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 Post subject: Re: London 996 GT3
PostPosted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 9:11 am 
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Wheels refurbished.. 8)

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Centre Console restored to Former Specification.. Ish 8)

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Very nice job by the looks of things, need to get the GT3 script painted black though!

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PostPosted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 4:36 pm 
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I liked the wheels black, car looks good though :)

Is this the one which was for sale at a dealers near Oldham?

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Sean Smallman wrote:
Is this the one which was for sale at a dealers near Oldham?


No, I purchased it from Targa Florio near Chichester..

I thought the Black Wheels made it look a bit.. cheap.. :oops: The titanium colour is as per the new 991 GT3 8)

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So, I RTFM last night and have a much better understanding of a) the Dashboard Christmas Lights and b) DIY jobs I can do on the car e.g. changing light bulbs, headlight beam direction and checking fluids! Quite an invaluable read, kinda takes away the fear factor, but I guess that goes for anything that was once unknown :)

Anyways, I noticed the nearside Taillight Bulb wasn't working as I checked out the car's reflection in a Putney shop window yesterday morning :oops: , so that job will get done today 8)

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