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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-02-2010, 09:03 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,419
Posted By tincan
I collected my car in Bavaria and we used 2...

I collected my car in Bavaria and we used 2 standard cabin size pull alongs for the trip home to Ireland. Initially they fitted up front but enroute we diverted to St Emilion in Western France to...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-12-2010, 08:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,586
Posted By tincan
It depends on how much you want to keep your car...

It depends on how much you want to keep your car dry then doesn't it? No water ingress in mine whatsoever in 2 years, even after snow flattening it onto the roof. I can remove the cover in about 2...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-12-2010, 06:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,586
Posted By tincan
I use an outdoor carcoon on my '88 and cannot...

I use an outdoor carcoon on my '88 and cannot fault it. It has survived two winters with snow, wind rain etc., and not a drop has passed through. It even dries the car when put away wet and keeps the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-03-2009, 01:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,206
Posted By tincan
http://www.carcoonusa.com/default.asp I use...

http://www.carcoonusa.com/default.asp

I use one of these outdoors and it keeps the car clean, dry,ventilated and clear of the paintwork. There is also a battery conditioner included in the package...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-20-2009, 03:28 AM
Replies: 213
Views: 75,319
Posted By tincan
L36P Venetian Blue 1988 now living in...

L36P Venetian Blue 1988 now living in Dublinhttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads15/911_11250764085.jpg
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-05-2009, 03:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,621
Posted By tincan
I have connected up my Pcar supplied compressor...

I have connected up my Pcar supplied compressor to a short length of 1/4" hose pushed into the pipe shown, and blown lightly for a few minutes. I did get some gunge out and eventually heard what...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-21-2009, 06:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,172
Posted By tincan
I have owned all sorts of "nice" cars over 40+...

I have owned all sorts of "nice" cars over 40+ years, some quick, others stylish but mainly smart functional large saloons. Only occasionally would any of them get a second glance from bystanders but...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-20-2009, 10:09 AM
Replies: 566
Views: 79,225
Posted By tincan
Tees arrived today thanks. Having worked in PA a...

Tees arrived today thanks. Having worked in PA a while ago I should have remembered that US sizes are different than ours here and also having shed 25 lbs find that XL are a tad too big but they...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-30-2009, 07:02 AM
Replies: 566
Views: 79,225
Posted By tincan
Here's my '88 Venetian Blue with marine blue...

Here's my '88 Venetian Blue with marine blue interior. Will mail detailshttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads14/911_2_+tincan1233327704.jpg


Noel
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-16-2009, 11:42 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 522
Posted By tincan
Force 9 wind should test my baby's new house

Just received my outdoor Carcoon this evening and had it installed in a jiffy. It included a battery conditioner with the power supply. Shape looks a bit like a minivan instead of my gorgeous...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-22-2008, 02:15 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,850
Posted By tincan
When you are twenty years old you are really...

When you are twenty years old you are really concerned about what others think about you, when you get to forty you really dont care what others think and when you get to sixty you finally realise...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-16-2008, 06:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,149
Posted By tincan
tcar, the lights really do need re aiming, I...

tcar,
the lights really do need re aiming, I was highlighting the overhead signs on the motorway first and last time I drove in the dark. I have H4's and am pleased only to have to change the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-15-2008, 04:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,149
Posted By tincan
LHD - RHD Headlight Conversion

My LHD German origin '88 3.2 needs to go through a NCT (National Car Test) here in Ireland. Problem with lots of NCT failures has been badly aimed headlights, now for the question - will I need to...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-08-2008, 04:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 517
Posted By tincan
Regular Vs Intensive Windscreen Wash

My regular windscreen wash does not spray on the passenger side but the intensive wash does, so I figure the new nozzles I bought from our host can sit in the shed for a while longer. Is my...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-13-2008, 08:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,337
Posted By tincan
There is a label under the bonnet with all...

There is a label under the bonnet with all details on it, photo of mine attached; the paint colour/ interior colour is L36P/DB as the lines dont match precisely

Noel
...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-12-2008, 05:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 972
Posted By tincan
thanks for your opinions, I checked...

thanks for your opinions, I checked paintscratch.com and they classify venetian blue as a difficult colour. I also located a local shop here in Dublin who will mix to match and he told me to bring...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-11-2008, 08:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 972
Posted By tincan
To paint or not to paint

Like lots of older cars, my ’88 3.2 has a small number of tiny paint chips on the front end and on the mirrors. These are not particularly noticeable; at 8 -10 feet she looks great. The dilemma I...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-31-2008, 10:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 715
Posted By tincan
Mr Walsh got it right, while it sounds like a...

Mr Walsh got it right, while it sounds like a great plan to remove the wheels I'd be afraid the axel stands would be stolen instead and then I'd be in very deep doodoo.
Well I've bin an gon an don...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-31-2008, 04:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 715
Posted By tincan
Need an immobilisation fix for winter layup

I don't have covered storage at home and have found that covers are not exactly paint friendly, so, I have organised to park for the winter in an underground garage in a space owned by my sister. To...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-16-2008, 03:52 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,466
Posted By tincan
Buying any used car is like buying a house but...

Buying any used car is like buying a house but instead of location location location the mantra should be history history history and a repaint with no history surely cant be worth a premium...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-02-2008, 06:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,179
Posted By tincan
looks a bit like an airport taxi marshalling area...

looks a bit like an airport taxi marshalling area for red cabs

Noel
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-18-2008, 03:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,436
Posted By tincan
But, my main question is what's an OH? "while...

But, my main question is what's an OH?
"while my OH screams"


my guess is Other Half.
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Tony G.
86 911 3.2
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-17-2008, 08:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,436
Posted By tincan
Same reason as in Ireland, better selection of...

Same reason as in Ireland, better selection of well maintained cars with service history at reasonable prices. Takes a bit of getting used to though, especially for front seat passengers. I'm...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-17-2008, 01:23 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,153
Posted By tincan
When I drove my '88 3.2 (totally original)home to...

When I drove my '88 3.2 (totally original)home to Ireland, after buying in Germany, I put 2.5 litres in during the 2600 km run, none of it at 150mph but some of it at around 135. When I queried the...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 09-01-2008, 01:06 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,443
Posted By tincan
Buy it now while you can, if you dont you'll...

Buy it now while you can, if you dont you'll regret it when you get to a stage where you'll be more fearful of driving her to her, or more correctly your, limits. Who said youth is wasted on the...
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