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Despite harping on about it for the past 6 months, apparently she actually doesn't want one yet. Mini staying
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Alpine update
Fitted full front PPF to it couple of weekends ago - nearly killed me.
Wipers - passenger wiper was done. rubber disintegrating. Replacement blades from Alpine £180...Discovered that you can easily change the rubbers. Found a set from Halfords of old style non aero blades the correct lenght. Removed the rubbers and fitted to the Existing Alpine blades. Job jobbed - £15.32.
Nav unit map update. Alpine have replaced the unit with a newer carplay one in later cars and handily dropped support for the older systems. However a bit of digging discovered that the units are made by Bosch. Same units are used by Suzuki and you can buy new SD cards with the most up to date (2024) maps. sourced on ebay for £24 and fitted by myself earlier tonight. Forum guides say you need to remove the nav unit to swap the SD card but my mincey computer fingers managed it without removing the unit
Less fantastic. Ive found some corrosion. Fortunately its got a 12 year corrosion warranty. Alpine have agreed to repair it and replace the PPF when its repainted. booked in for 1st July. they want it for 2 weeks. Alpine will supply a hire car. It wont be an Alpine.
Pic for no reason.
Fitted full front PPF to it couple of weekends ago - nearly killed me.
Wipers - passenger wiper was done. rubber disintegrating. Replacement blades from Alpine £180...Discovered that you can easily change the rubbers. Found a set from Halfords of old style non aero blades the correct lenght. Removed the rubbers and fitted to the Existing Alpine blades. Job jobbed - £15.32.
Nav unit map update. Alpine have replaced the unit with a newer carplay one in later cars and handily dropped support for the older systems. However a bit of digging discovered that the units are made by Bosch. Same units are used by Suzuki and you can buy new SD cards with the most up to date (2024) maps. sourced on ebay for £24 and fitted by myself earlier tonight. Forum guides say you need to remove the nav unit to swap the SD card but my mincey computer fingers managed it without removing the unit
Less fantastic. Ive found some corrosion. Fortunately its got a 12 year corrosion warranty. Alpine have agreed to repair it and replace the PPF when its repainted. booked in for 1st July. they want it for 2 weeks. Alpine will supply a hire car. It wont be an Alpine.
Pic for no reason.
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Where is the corrosion Scott? Wheelarches? Seems to happen even on quite new ones.
Did you have the fuel pump recall done?
Did you have the fuel pump recall done?
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JonMad
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Yeti update.
Halfords turned up.
I now have cold aircon again.
All is well. Nearly 11 years in my ownership and just tipped over 60k miles by us (now on 69k - not bad for a 2012 car)
Halfords turned up.
I now have cold aircon again.
All is well. Nearly 11 years in my ownership and just tipped over 60k miles by us (now on 69k - not bad for a 2012 car)
Left over crest; tightens.
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If they remade them now as Duster competitor they'd sell shit loads. Brilliant vehicles
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Hullo everyone, me again…
GT4 RS
Having now owned the car for a few months and been able to put in a couple of thousand miles, I don’t really get what all the fuss is abo…who am I kidding, it’s absolutely incredible.
Annual trip up north at end of April really allowed me to acclimatise myself with the car across a number of uses. Whilst more comfortable than Lotus on a long haul, the run up M6 is still quite intense as the car never really relaxes and always feels “on”. Much of this is to do with the gearing, as a cruise is between 3.5k-4k rpm. I can see why it may be a bit much for some, but coming from the Exige it’s more than manageable.
Once into the fun stuff however, that feeling of edge pays some serious dividends. It’s just so precise and I’d go as far to say as I prefer the steering to the Exige. The front end sniffs out cambers less (probably thanks to absence of double wishbones) meaning calmer inputs with considerably less effort are the order of the day. Wrists rather than shoulders so to speak. The front end resolutely refuses to understeer even at silly entry speeds and mechanical grip is tremendous.
Admittedly it is quite stiff, particularly at the rear, but once you’re conscious of that it is very rarely is an issue. It’s also quite a bit more adjustable mid-corner and is entirely unflustered by change of steering, throttle application or even mid-corner gear changes. In short, it’s a total weapon.
This brings me to the main event, the engine and gearbox, both of which are frankly outrageous. Both up and downshifts are utterly whipcrack, whilst the engine is a jewel. I’ll never, ever tire of the crescendo approaching 9k.
Being my first Porsche, I didn’t have a particularly extensive frame of reference to other GT cars in the range (past and present), having only driven a couple briefly. I thought all GT products would be quite similar in their application by and large. However, I was fortunate to have a back-to-back shot in a 992.2 GT3 which quickly put paid to that notion. It really highlighted how much of a headbanger the 4RS is.
GT3 was much calmer and felt more sophisticated, but it lost quite a bit of character as a result, in my view at least. Nothing between them pace wise. Brakes on both are superb, but to my tastes I preferred the brake feel in mine. It feels rock solid straight from the top of the pedal, whereas there was ever slightly more pedal travel in the GT3 before getting into the meat of the braking power. RWS on GT3 is pretty cool though.
One highlight of the trip up north was having a pro-photographer who’s joined us a few times before and was kind enough to do some tracking shots. One of the most stressful driving experiences of my life, being inches from the bumper of a Macan whilst someone is hanging out the boot gesticulating at you wildly to get closer still or to move left a bit, no wait more to right, closer, no wait back to the left again etc. Results were definitely worthwhile however.
In addition and I think I’ve mentioned before, but in all the cars I’ve owned I’ve never had one that’s garnered so much positive attention from others. Pedestrians will wave and give the thumbs up or gawp. Other road users will up beside you and motion you to drop a few cogs and gun it.
In short, I absolutely love it and I’m glad I took the plunge.
GT4 RS
Having now owned the car for a few months and been able to put in a couple of thousand miles, I don’t really get what all the fuss is abo…who am I kidding, it’s absolutely incredible.
Annual trip up north at end of April really allowed me to acclimatise myself with the car across a number of uses. Whilst more comfortable than Lotus on a long haul, the run up M6 is still quite intense as the car never really relaxes and always feels “on”. Much of this is to do with the gearing, as a cruise is between 3.5k-4k rpm. I can see why it may be a bit much for some, but coming from the Exige it’s more than manageable.
Once into the fun stuff however, that feeling of edge pays some serious dividends. It’s just so precise and I’d go as far to say as I prefer the steering to the Exige. The front end sniffs out cambers less (probably thanks to absence of double wishbones) meaning calmer inputs with considerably less effort are the order of the day. Wrists rather than shoulders so to speak. The front end resolutely refuses to understeer even at silly entry speeds and mechanical grip is tremendous.
Admittedly it is quite stiff, particularly at the rear, but once you’re conscious of that it is very rarely is an issue. It’s also quite a bit more adjustable mid-corner and is entirely unflustered by change of steering, throttle application or even mid-corner gear changes. In short, it’s a total weapon.
This brings me to the main event, the engine and gearbox, both of which are frankly outrageous. Both up and downshifts are utterly whipcrack, whilst the engine is a jewel. I’ll never, ever tire of the crescendo approaching 9k.
Being my first Porsche, I didn’t have a particularly extensive frame of reference to other GT cars in the range (past and present), having only driven a couple briefly. I thought all GT products would be quite similar in their application by and large. However, I was fortunate to have a back-to-back shot in a 992.2 GT3 which quickly put paid to that notion. It really highlighted how much of a headbanger the 4RS is.
GT3 was much calmer and felt more sophisticated, but it lost quite a bit of character as a result, in my view at least. Nothing between them pace wise. Brakes on both are superb, but to my tastes I preferred the brake feel in mine. It feels rock solid straight from the top of the pedal, whereas there was ever slightly more pedal travel in the GT3 before getting into the meat of the braking power. RWS on GT3 is pretty cool though.
One highlight of the trip up north was having a pro-photographer who’s joined us a few times before and was kind enough to do some tracking shots. One of the most stressful driving experiences of my life, being inches from the bumper of a Macan whilst someone is hanging out the boot gesticulating at you wildly to get closer still or to move left a bit, no wait more to right, closer, no wait back to the left again etc. Results were definitely worthwhile however.
In addition and I think I’ve mentioned before, but in all the cars I’ve owned I’ve never had one that’s garnered so much positive attention from others. Pedestrians will wave and give the thumbs up or gawp. Other road users will up beside you and motion you to drop a few cogs and gun it.
In short, I absolutely love it and I’m glad I took the plunge.
Last edited by Maurice on Thu May 22, 2025 10:19 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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If you ever grow tired, bag of revels waiting. Looks immense.
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Gorgeous photos Mudge 
Mik sent me one of those immediately before my Scotland trip. I did not benefit from a pro photographer 
The GT4 sounds amazing and exactly as I expected from Evo’s tests. Despite not having driven any GT4, I’m confident a GT3 Touring with PDK would be far more me.
Mik sent me one of those immediately before my Scotland trip. I did not benefit from a pro photographer 
The GT4 sounds amazing and exactly as I expected from Evo’s tests. Despite not having driven any GT4, I’m confident a GT3 Touring with PDK would be far more me.
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speedingfine
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I watched a guy in the Rent4Ring Spyder RS being deafened on YouTube last night, that engine and gearbox combo is just daft/fab. Love it Maurice, bit of a dream car. Where on earth do you go next? 458 Stradale?!
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Looks rubbish
*cleans stains from pants*
Took the Z4C down to the local specialist, and the main tech there went a bit special over it himself which I did rather expect, seems to be a common theme with this car.
I've got a bit of a whine from the front end related to engine speed which could be a simple idler, or could be an alternator - they reckon it's fine for now and it's booked in for a 'fine toothed comb' inspection next Friday as I reckon that last MOT it had with 'no advisories' was done by Stevie Wonder given that it clunks over some speed bumps and out of tight junctions from the front and rear. Visual inspect of bushes, rather than reefing on them with a four foot pry bar, etc.
I suspect the previous owner babied it to the pub and to the office once a week, keeping it under 4000rpm and crawling over speed bumps at 2mph etc and never actually pushed it, he certainly didn't on the way back to his place - but I fuckin' did on the way home so probably some old, weak bushes being exposed by the hire car treatment I gave it, the same one that exposed, then cleared the VANOS exhaust solenoid, etc. I've been giving it a little push up the slip roads when opportunity arises to try to get it to throw that code again, but it just isn't, so I think that's sorted now - just needed to be exercised a bit.
There's no receipts for suspension parts that I can find so it might be on the original set of primary suspension components, even. It is effectively a twenty year old car that appears to have genuinely never been abused, so this is pretty normal.
Not expecting anything beyond the usual, but if it wants new lower arms, drop links, arb bushes and top mounts I'm fine with that - it'd be nice to have a car with sorted suspension for once. They'll call me Thursday with a more specific time so that I can get a look under the car meself, too - as apparently it's quite nice under and if that's the case, I'll look into waxoyling it or similar to keep it clean seeing as it's gonna be street parked now.
Seller reduced the price by £750 before I confirmed I could buy it so I've got a bit of pocket change to spend, after all (and it was cheaper than the payment I got for the M135i, but I don't want to go too silly).
Although I am wondering how much a set of Bilstien B6s and standard springs would cost....but I'll wait for the inspection and see what it brings up before making any rash decisions
*cleans stains from pants*
Took the Z4C down to the local specialist, and the main tech there went a bit special over it himself
which I did rather expect, seems to be a common theme with this car. I've got a bit of a whine from the front end related to engine speed which could be a simple idler, or could be an alternator - they reckon it's fine for now and it's booked in for a 'fine toothed comb' inspection next Friday as I reckon that last MOT it had with 'no advisories' was done by Stevie Wonder given that it clunks over some speed bumps and out of tight junctions from the front and rear. Visual inspect of bushes, rather than reefing on them with a four foot pry bar, etc.
I suspect the previous owner babied it to the pub and to the office once a week, keeping it under 4000rpm and crawling over speed bumps at 2mph etc and never actually pushed it, he certainly didn't on the way back to his place - but I fuckin' did on the way home so probably some old, weak bushes being exposed by the hire car treatment I gave it, the same one that exposed, then cleared the VANOS exhaust solenoid, etc. I've been giving it a little push up the slip roads when opportunity arises to try to get it to throw that code again, but it just isn't, so I think that's sorted now - just needed to be exercised a bit.
There's no receipts for suspension parts that I can find so it might be on the original set of primary suspension components, even. It is effectively a twenty year old car that appears to have genuinely never been abused, so this is pretty normal.
Not expecting anything beyond the usual, but if it wants new lower arms, drop links, arb bushes and top mounts I'm fine with that - it'd be nice to have a car with sorted suspension for once. They'll call me Thursday with a more specific time so that I can get a look under the car meself, too - as apparently it's quite nice under and if that's the case, I'll look into waxoyling it or similar to keep it clean seeing as it's gonna be street parked now.
Seller reduced the price by £750 before I confirmed I could buy it so I've got a bit of pocket change to spend, after all (and it was cheaper than the payment I got for the M135i, but I don't want to go too silly).
Although I am wondering how much a set of Bilstien B6s and standard springs would cost....but I'll wait for the inspection and see what it brings up before making any rash decisions
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IanF
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Mate bought one recently (he lives in Estoril) and had a 1000hp GTR before that was pretty insane, but he says this thing is more of an event.. think I’d like a softer Spyder but it’s still an incredible looking machine.
Cheers,
Ian
Ian
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Looks shit and those pics are awful, I feel sorry for you mate
Oui, je suis un motard.
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Finally sorted out taxing the white Landrover for the first time in 7 years (it fell through the DVLA cracks by being sorned, then becoming tax exempt during lockdown, and I’ve been too busy to sort it since it got put back together 2 years ago).
Celebrated by driving to the pub, then spent six hours washing it and the Defender. Putting the defender up for sale next week.
Celebrated by driving to the pub, then spent six hours washing it and the Defender. Putting the defender up for sale next week.
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Rich B
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they both look great - i particularly like the white one!
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I like the white one but I also like the green one. I take it keeping two feels unjustifiable?