Description
With upgrades to suspension and other carefully considered modifications, such as a short shift kit (supplied and fitted by RPM Technik), this is a real driver's car and nothing but a joy to pedal. If you're looking for a long list of options, this will not be the one for you - it has everything you need and nothing you don't.
Cared for by Friends Green Porsche (FGP) during my ownership (OPCs and specialists prior), it is in superb condition, both inside and out, as well as mechanically. In addition to regular servicing, the car has recently had the following updates and upgrades:
- Switchable Top Gear exhaust system (2020)
- Bilstein B4 dampers and Eibach lowering springs (2021)
- Brake caliper refurbished and finished in red (2021)
- Engine mounts (2023)
- Clutch slave cylinder (2023)
- Ceramic coated bodywork and wheels (2024)
- Porsche OEM aerokit front bumper and magnetic plate kit (2024)
- Starter motor and Y-cable (2024)
- Wireless Apple / Android CarPlay headunit (2024)
- Michelin PS4S rears (2024)
- Michelin PS4S fronts (2025)
- Clutch (2025)
- Water pump and low temperature thermostat (2025)
- Brake hoses rear (2025)
In 2023 (105,000 miles), LAP911 carried out a top-end engine rebuild, due to a failing inlet camshaft. As part of the GBP 7,000 project, a new cylinder head and inlet camshaft were fitted. A gentle (500 mile) break-in period followed. Pictures and invoices for this work form part of the extensive documentation that comes with the car. To keep up the good health of the engine, it has always been warmed to oil operating temperature before being rev'd. The oil consumption has been 0.4L / 1,000km consistently throughout my ownership. The car has the later/larger IMS bearing.
I have available to share the (rather glowing) pre-purchase inspection report from Nick Giles, carried out in 2023 when I bought the car, and the Major Service Health Check Report from FGP in 2024. All recommended work has been carried out in the last 12 months. There is a yellow 'monitor and replace as required' on the over-engine pipes. I have chosen not to have this work done yet, since the engine was out in 2023 and corroded coolant pipes were replaced at the time (invoice available).
No advisories on current MOT.
My Porsche journey continues and it's time to pass this beauty on to a new custodian. Please come and view the car to appreciate it. With all the work and preventative maintenance above already completed, all you have to do is get in and drive.