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offer accepted on 996GT2 so here goes with ownership of scary monster, Itll be first Porsche ive owned 620bhp, so itll make my Supercharged Griff feel like a pussy, albeit a nice one. Mind you i owned a 2012 shelby Gt pumping out 560bhp with a live rear axle and never lost her. Looks like i,ll need a couple of days on an open track to get used to driving this baby.Anybody out there give me some guidance cheers jim

Congrats Warm up the tires before hitting the loud pedal. They are scary in wet conditions. Pictures or it didn't happen.

PTT said: Congrats Warm up the tires before hitting the loud pedal. They are scary in wet conditions. Pictures or it didn't happen. Cheers Understood once i have the car i will post, I had inspection by Brian Duff Jasmine Porsche who praised the cars condition no nastys bit of minor tart ups

What mods has the car had to get to 620bhp, as that is well over factory output? Deffo warm the tyres and the gearbox oil, once warmed up the car is really dialled in, when cold not so good. Check the dates on the tyres also, my old MPS2's had loads of tread, almost looked like new but were well past their best as over 7 years old when I purchased the car, never really came up to grip. New tyres and all was sorted. Small inputs on the accelerator if you don't want to be in 3 figures on the motorway. Pictures are a must. Few of us meeting up at Supercar Sunday, if you are going pop along for a chat.

@ unclepezza: love your wheels on the GT2

PTT said: @ unclepezza: love your wheels on the GT2 Thanks, they cost a small fortune as 12" rears are almost non existent used!

Welcome to the club enjoy

unclepezza said: What mods has the car had to get to 620bhp, as that is well over factory output? Deffo warm the tyres and the gearbox oil, once warmed up the car is really dialled in, when cold not so good. Check the dates on the tyres also, my old MPS2's had loads of tread, almost looked like new but were well past their best as over 7 years old when I purchased the car, never really came up to grip. New tyres and all was sorted. Small inputs on the accelerator if you don't want to be in 3 figures on the motorway. Pictures are a must. Few of us meeting up at Supercar Sunday, if you are going pop along for a chat. modified turbos, actuators, fuel pressure regulator, diverter valves, and a slightly larger intake. Tubi sports exhausts with 200 cell cats mapped at DMS upgraded coil overs. brand new set of Michelin P,2s o hours, noisy front brakes ceramics other than that report came back praising car and owner brake rotors looked ok so were the noise is coming from who knows. Question how hard is the suspension and does the steering wheel adjust. I,m in Singapore and maybe have a chance to sit in one as i,m 6,7inch and had plenty room in 998 turbo

correction 997 turbo

If the car is fitted with Recaro's seats that will give you some more space.

PTT said: If the car is fitted with Recaro's seats that will give you some more space. yes its fitted with CS embossed recaros does the roll bar frame limit travel of the seat

wycoller said: yes its fitted with CS embossed recaros does the roll bar frame limit travel of the seat No you run out travel on the runners before the roll cage becomes an issue.

Sounds like it's had some very nice parts fitted, should drive very well. Was it Rob's old car, advertised at caraholics that you went for? Steering wheel has a small amount of adjustment, same as other 996 models. Yes the suspension is hard, but not to the point it's not working, it's one of the things I like about the car actually as it gives so much feedback. Enjoy the new purchase and as KAL said, welcome to the "club" Edited by unclepezza on Saturday 3rd May 22:42

unclepezza said: No you run out travel on the runners before the roll cage becomes an issue. Cheers as im 6-7 and just squeeze in my Griff obvious to try sit in car first but ive limited time home guess i can make it work Brian Duff who inspected car summary as follows hr feels no problem with room as he is 5-10 and had 7 inches spare head room , i fit in a 997 turbo but seat is fully adjustable here is quote from inspection "The car was a delight to inspect. It is rare to see a 10 year old car in such good condition. Yes it has been resprayed and the paint is thick (up to 70 micron) but there is no evidence of accident damage. It has been modified with different coil overs, turbos, exhaust etc and give a tremendous power output (estimated at 620bhp) however this does not detract from normal road driving. I road tested the car in heavy rain and mist and it behaved perfectly. Yes it will spin the wheels in 2nd and 3rd gear in the wet but if you drive it normally it is fine. The car has been looked after, interior is in excellent condition. The alcantara sports seats hold you in and the rear stainless steel roll cage is a useful safety addition. The current owner has spent a lot of time and money to keep the car in this excellent condition." yes it is Robs car wife is giving me s t says she will not go in it and me working away says might as well be divorced know its not agony aunt column but some guys must have my problem

Congratulations. If you find you're just that little bit to tall for comfort then let me know. I was just about ready to do a deal on it - my current car was collected yesterday.

m33ufo said: Congratulations. If you find you're just that little bit to tall for comfort then let me know. I was just about ready to do a deal on it - my current car was collected yesterday. send me your private e mail as if that is the case i will freely give you the indie report thats least i can do as the wife is kicking off the car from indie report is great and Brian enthused about how immaculate car was just needed small bits and bats, and Rob Huff is a number one guy straight and honest a true petrol head.

m33ufo said: Congratulations. If you find you're just that little bit to tall for comfort then let me know. I was just about ready to do a deal on it - my current car was collected yesterday. Do tell...... You sold the 997tt already !!!!!

wycoller said: send me your private e mail as if that is the case i will freely give you the indie report thats least i can do as the wife is kicking off the car from indie report is great and Brian enthused about how immaculate car was just needed small bits and bats, and Rob Huff is a number one guy straight and honest a true petrol head. I'll PM you.

r1flyguy1 said: Do tell...... You sold the 997tt already !!!!! Saw a car I wanted but wouldn't do a deal while I hadn't even advertised my current car. Popped an ad on last weekend and 6 hours later I had a deposit (yes, I think it was a little to cheap also). Completed Saturday but in the interim a deal was done on the other car. That's the story

unclepezza said: What mods has the car had to get to 620bhp, as that is well over factory output? Deffo warm the tyres and the gearbox oil, once warmed up the car is really dialled in, when cold not so good. Check the dates on the tyres also, my old MPS2's had loads of tread, almost looked like new but were well past their best as over 7 years old when I purchased the car, never really came up to grip. New tyres and all was sorted. Small inputs on the accelerator if you don't want to be in 3 figures on the motorway. Pictures are a must. Few of us meeting up at Supercar Sunday, if you are going pop along for a chat. Morning UnclePezza, I drove past you Sunday morning, in Petworth. Then saw your car on the grid Sunday. That car is lovely, a credit to you. I presume the blue GT2 CS, is your mates? Stunning!!!

Thanks for the kind comments, we had a good turnout. Midnight blue car is Consul's, Kal's car was also there in the paddock. Consul and I have been told we are now operating at extreme OCD levels regarding the prep and maintenance on our cars! :-)

m33ufo said: r1flyguy1 said: Do tell...... You sold the 997tt already !!!!! Saw a car I wanted but wouldn't do a deal while I hadn't even advertised my current car. Popped an ad on last weekend and 6 hours later I had a deposit (yes, I think it was a little to cheap also). Completed Saturday but in the interim a deal was done on the other car. That's the story Sweet, and the wheels????? Selling them seperately or fitting to your new mota?

When I say a deal was done on the other car - it was done by someone other than me. Was referring to the GT2 on this thread. The new owner wanted the Sport Classic wheels also so sold them to.

Have to say, the did look bloody good on your car. Sorry to thread hijack

I'd actually put the original Turbo's back on to sell the car. I was going to keep the Sport Classic's. IMO they transform the car.

Slight change of plans means I'll soon be the very proud new owner of the car mentioned in this thread (Rob Huff's GT2). Unfortunately for James (wycoller), and to my great benefit, his good lady wife has put her size 4's down and denied him the pleasure of GT2 ownership I've just agreed a deal with Rob and will be collecting next Monday / Tuesday. Can't wait! edit....on a positive note for wycoller, he's selected a pretty darn good replacement. If it were me I wouldn't be at all unhappy. I'll let him fill you in. Edited by m33ufo on Wednesday 7th May 16:36

Well congrats on the purchase, and welcome to the club. Funny how things turn out sometimes with a car. Enjoy.

Well congrats on the purchase, and welcome to the club. Funny how things turn out sometimes with a car. Enjoy.

Thank you. It's a car I've hankered after for some time.

Enjoy For however long you might keep this one

It'll be ages...absolutely AGES!

m33ufo said: It'll be ages...absolutely AGES! hopefully long enough to warrant a fresh set of quality dampers

FAC51 said: hopefully long enough to warrant a fresh set of quality dampers £1500 for used dampers...pah! They look sweet! Let me get the bloody car first

m33ufo said: FAC51 said: hopefully long enough to warrant a fresh set of quality dampers £1500 for used dampers...pah! They look sweet! Let me get the bloody car first free delivery