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Porshe 911 Turbo- Detailed
« on: February 15, 2009, 06:23:49 pm »
Hello guys

Today I have the privelage to post up the detail of an amazing piece of machinary.

Last week I detailed a Porsche 911 Turbo. Some basic info:

0-100 in 3.4 seconds (Fastest Porsche ever)
Colour: Reflex Silver
Model: 2001
Owner: Daddy

My dad had the car for about a month before I got home from my holiday away and begged me to give it some love. I obliged and the detail started early in the morning.

I started off with degreasing the wheels using a product called prepsol cleaner. Rather gay in pink and rose scented but worked well. Arches were degreased and so were the door hinges and rubber seals etc.

I then foamed the car down and allowed it to soak for a while. Car was then jetwashed and dried using a microfibre cloth.
I then attacked the paintwork that was in rather good condition with minimal swirlies even under the halogens.

I used Meguirs NXT Polish.
Waxed with Bilt Hamber Auto Balm.
Tyres Sealed with Tyre Sealant (No sh*t Sherlock)
All the arches were sprayed with a product we stock that moisturises the plastic and deep treats it.
Windows waxed with Bilt Hamber.

All this was done by hand as my dad didnt want me using the orbital on the car...

The interior was then deep cleaned.

Leather treated.
Plastics deep treated.
Carpets foamed down and vacuumed.

Note to self: Next time send the brother in the back to clean the glass... I can get in but getting out is a different story...

The interior then had a odor killer go off for ten minutes to clean out the filters and seats etc.

Eight hours later my dad arrived home and found this on his driveway:



















And the car now very comfortable next to the GTi.



My thoughts on the car:

This is a tough one as I have always felt that the GTi was blistering fast... But after experiencing this I must say the GTi feels a tad slower now. Dont get me wrong the GTi still chucks but this is a whole new league of badness. I love it.

Overtake 6 cars in a row on a up hill. Its crazy fast and in the corners the G's are so hectic. It just sticks and sticks.... In the controversial words of Jeremy Clarkson (Albeit altered):

Accelerate, accelerate turn turn drive over a M5 accelerate accelerate kill a Audi RS4....

Or in the words of my father:

With this car all you do is point and squirt an if required try not to giggle too much.

The car is also very technical. It needs to be put on charge or the battery goes flat within 3 days. It needs to have the exact amount of oil and if you dont put a seatbelt on the entire dash wont work....

I completely love the technical aspects of the car... The technology is steps ahead of most cars of its time and the whole Porsche vibe is amazing with people waving and how every Porsche driver knows the other.

In general. I love it.

Hope you guys found this interesting and informative.

Mike
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Re: Porshe 911 Turbo- Detailed
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2009, 07:16:26 pm »
I am not jealous  :innocent:

 
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Re: Porshe 911 Turbo- Detailed
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2009, 08:58:04 pm »
0-100 in 3.4???   holy Mcshizzle my nizzle    :driver:
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Re: Porshe 911 Turbo- Detailed
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2009, 09:34:40 pm »
Nice work there Mike  :happy2:

So is that your dad's new car?
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Re: Porshe 911 Turbo- Detailed
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2009, 09:35:56 pm »
Slightly optimistic regarding the 0-100 figure, but nevertheless a lovely car and a good detail.
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Re: Porshe 911 Turbo- Detailed
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2009, 10:16:55 pm »
very nice mate :happy2: love it. but the 0-100 mph thats a very big claim that mike :driver:
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Re: Porshe 911 Turbo- Detailed
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2009, 10:20:34 pm »
Quote from: madman on February 15, 2009, 10:16:55 pm
very nice mate :happy2: love it. but the 0-100 mph thats a very big claim that mike :driver:

He means 100km i think...

But even for a 0-100km (60mph) that is a big claim!
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Re: Porshe 911 Turbo- Detailed
« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2009, 10:31:06 pm »
Quote from: WhiteGTI on February 15, 2009, 10:20:34 pm
Quote from: madman on February 15, 2009, 10:16:55 pm
very nice mate :happy2: love it. but the 0-100 mph thats a very big claim that mike :driver:

He means 100km i think...

But even for a 0-100km (60mph) that is a big claim!
Its not a 4wd aswell. It would do 0-100mph if johnnyc had it for a few weeks :driver: :rolleye:
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Re: Porshe 911 Turbo- Detailed
« Reply #8 on: February 16, 2009, 05:10:12 am »
Thanks guys

Yes the 0-100 is in km. And its a v6 twin turbo.

The 0-100 claim is no lie. Wiki says 3.9 and Porsche snd the official Porsche books say 3.4. So call it 3.7 or so.
Either way its incredible fast....

And yup.. Dads new car. He has wante one for ages now an finally gave in :love:

Thanks guys

Mike
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Re: Porshe 911 Turbo- Detailed
« Reply #9 on: February 16, 2009, 05:11:22 am »
And it is 4wd. Which gives it huge traction.

Mike
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Re: Porshe 911 Turbo- Detailed
« Reply #10 on: February 16, 2009, 06:47:29 am »
erm..... :confused: 0-60-3.4  :confused: fastest porsche ever?? thats the older 996 turbo, the 997 turbo is significantly quicker,

it will have 420hp and do 0-60 in 3.9 secs  :smiley: oh and is 4wd  :happy2:
« Last Edit: February 16, 2009, 06:54:15 am by joesgti »
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Re: Porshe 911 Turbo- Detailed
« Reply #11 on: February 16, 2009, 06:49:30 am »
Quote from: 08micsta on February 16, 2009, 05:10:12 am
Thanks guys

Yes the 0-100 is in km. And its a v6 twin turbo.

The 0-100 claim is no lie. Wiki says 3.9 and Porsche snd the official Porsche books say 3.4. So call it 3.7 or so.
Either way its incredible fast....

And yup.. Dads new car. He has wante one for ages now an finally gave in :love:

Thanks guys

Mike

and also its a flat 6 not a v6, do your homework mike  :P
« Last Edit: February 16, 2009, 06:56:39 am by joesgti »
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Re: Porshe 911 Turbo- Detailed
« Reply #12 on: February 16, 2009, 09:00:27 am »
Check out the ratings...

The 996 911 turbo is the fastest. For its size and engine capacity. The Porsche GT does it in the same time but has a V10. Wheres the fun in that?  :signLOL:

And yes.... Flat six as just correctly by dad here too... I keep thinking V6.......

http://www.porsche.com/international/models/911/911-turbo/featuresandspecs/

And the newer one is no faster.....

What I am saying is that for a car that came out in 2000 it was way ahead of anything else produced. ANd that Porsche simply have not created anything faster yet.

The 3.4 was from a trackday the Porsche guys did here in Cape Town. They did 0-100 sprints with the cars...

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Re: Porshe 911 Turbo- Detailed
« Reply #13 on: February 16, 2009, 09:16:39 am »
Screenshot of the 996 Turbo brochure that I happen to have sitting next to me...



Although as you say, in reality and in certain conditions cars can be quicker than the manufacturer claims.




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Re: Porshe 911 Turbo- Detailed
« Reply #14 on: February 16, 2009, 09:29:35 am »
mike, always quote book figures  :smiley:  :driver:
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