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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-11-2011, 07:01 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,816
Posted By Phil Blacklock
An observation: I suspect from the pattern of...

An observation:
I suspect from the pattern of responses that many Americans lack the "embarrassment gland" found in most Europeans, many Canadians and some Australians.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-26-2011, 11:00 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 19,490
Posted By Phil Blacklock
My old girl-now living in Melbourne (Aus)

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads19/Green+Carrrera+3+0+Web+large1317103174.jpg
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-12-2011, 04:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,385
Posted By Phil Blacklock
Hi Matt, The car is original LHD although I...

Hi Matt,
The car is original LHD although I have assembled all the parts necessary for a RHD conversion. Just can't decide whether to convert or keep original.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-12-2011, 12:10 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 25,718
Posted By Phil Blacklock
Escort twin cam (Lotus) Kombis Mazda RX 3...

Escort twin cam (Lotus)
Kombis
Mazda RX 3 Coupe
Maxda R100 coupe
Kombi
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads18/kombi1302591886.jpg
R100...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-11-2011, 11:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,385
Posted By Phil Blacklock
what to sell to buy 88 Carrera ?

Dear Pelicans,
I have just bought an 88 Carrera coupe (traded my 2007 MX 5) in my preferred colour, silver.
To fund the extravagance I need to sell two of my three cars. The sale of the 79 SC coupe...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-11-2011, 11:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,920
Posted By Phil Blacklock
Dont like yellow or convertibles. Like silver...

Dont like yellow or convertibles.
Like silver coupes.
Am selling my SC coupe to buy an 88 Carrera coupe (silver)
Sooooo.
Sell the cab, keep the coupe.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-05-2010, 06:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,790
Posted By Phil Blacklock
Wecome abroad (he he) from a fellow Perth Brit...

Wecome abroad (he he) from a fellow Perth Brit import owner.

Phillip

PS My Brit import also has wipers on the RH side
Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum 03-31-2010, 08:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,034
Posted By Phil Blacklock
see thread below with motor for sale

see thread below with motor for sale
Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum 03-29-2010, 07:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,271
Posted By Phil Blacklock
After consulting my Porsche mechanic guru, he has...

After consulting my Porsche mechanic guru, he has advised me to:
keep my SC coupe
Buy a 2000-on manual Boxster
Pluses are:
Have cake and eat it too (always a plus)
SC for weekends
Boxster for...
Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum 03-24-2010, 06:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,271
Posted By Phil Blacklock
Upgrade from 911 SC to 996-should I ?

A few years ago, I bought a 1997 Tiptronic Boxster. Had a PPI which gave it the all clear.
Within 3 months I had over $4,000 worth of repairs racked up (overheating, electrical problems and...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-01-2010, 08:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,137
Posted By Phil Blacklock
Must be very rare-a Porsche manufactured by...

Must be very rare-a Porsche manufactured by Daimler-Benz.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-17-2010, 08:55 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,647
Posted By Phil Blacklock
Hi Mark, Thank you for your kind offer but I'll...

Hi Mark,
Thank you for your kind offer but I'll stick with the two sets I have (I have to confess that to my eye the 17" Fuchs style don't look "right" on the SC/Carrera)
I actually prefer the high...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-17-2010, 06:29 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,647
Posted By Phil Blacklock
Hi Mark, No, you didn't but I think the postage...

Hi Mark,
No, you didn't but I think the postage to Mandurah, Western Australia may prove to be a little excessive !
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-17-2010, 06:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,647
Posted By Phil Blacklock
DARISC You've hit the nail on the head. The...

DARISC
You've hit the nail on the head.
The 17"tyre/wheel combo is much heavier and although I haven't measured the track, I suspect it is increased with that tyre/wheel combo fitted.
The steering...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-16-2010, 06:38 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,647
Posted By Phil Blacklock
Thanks to all who responded ! Photos really do...

Thanks to all who responded !
Photos really do generate interest (we men really are visual people)
The winner is..... Fuchs by a country mile.
On this forum stock rules it seems
Turbo twists will...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-15-2010, 07:51 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,647
Posted By Phil Blacklock
Help me choose the look (SC)

Dear All,
My car came with a set of 71/2x17" and 9"x 17" turbo twister wheels fitted which really filled out the guards nicely.
However it steers better on the standard 6" and 7"x 16" Fuchs I have...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-03-2009, 05:18 PM
Replies: 6,309
Views: 2,348,341
Posted By Phil Blacklock
More Rusty 935...

More Rusty 935 photoshttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads16/porsche_935+front1259889504.jpg
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-03-2009, 05:14 PM
Replies: 6,309
Views: 2,348,341
Posted By Phil Blacklock
Two of Rusty French's three...

Two of Rusty French's three 935shttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads16/Rusty+French+2+Porsche+935s1259889275.jpg
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-02-2009, 06:05 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,872
Posted By Phil Blacklock
It's when the steering wheel tugs in your hands...

It's when the steering wheel tugs in your hands as the road wheel follows camber changes on the road surface.
It seems heavy road wheels exacerbate the tendency-my 17" wheels were much heavier than...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-02-2009, 06:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,212
Posted By Phil Blacklock
Hi Mickey, Reading between the lines I would...

Hi Mickey,
Reading between the lines I would say that you should stay with a stock rebuild.
Throw some money at the 356 instead.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-02-2009, 05:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,872
Posted By Phil Blacklock
My 80 SC came with 71/2"x17" front and 9"x17"...

My 80 SC came with 71/2"x17" front and 9"x17" rear twisted turbo style wheels.
Car looked great-the wheels really filled out the guards.
However the steering felt heavy and the car "tramlined"...
Forum: Porsche 356 Technical Forum 11-26-2009, 11:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,433
Posted By Phil Blacklock
I believe that all Bs were 6 volt. !2 volt was...

I believe that all Bs were 6 volt.
!2 volt was an option on 356 Cs
I stand to be corrected.
Forum: Porsche 356 Technical Forum 11-26-2009, 11:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,632
Posted By Phil Blacklock
Don't panic-I had the same problem occur on my...

Don't panic-I had the same problem occur on my 356 B T6.
Solution took 2 mins
Undo plate in front of rear seat covering the sliding linkage joint.
Place gearlever into first gear.
Slacken off...
Forum: 911 / 930 Turbo & Super Charging Forum 10-22-2009, 09:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,173
Posted By Phil Blacklock
I just have to say Ted, I love your car-colour,...

I just have to say Ted, I love your car-colour, model, stock look-all just the "duck's guts"
Go with the ramp idea and leave as is.
Aussie Phil
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-18-2009, 10:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 960
Posted By Phil Blacklock
Dear PJR I have a 79 Sc Targa with 25" ride...

Dear PJR
I have a 79 Sc Targa with 25" ride height, Koni adjustible shocks and 6&7"x15" Cookie Cutters with 60 series tyres and the ride is firm.
I also have an 80 SC Coupe with standard...
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