A new member of the family.

**Brad B** · 08-26-2002, 04:38 PM

There`s a new set of wheels in the Sanctuary. A `96 Porsche Carrera 993 C4S. The color is called Polar Silver, with marble grey interior.

I`ve done a lot of detailing on it so far. (sorry the pics don`t really reflect it)

So far I`ve:

Washed with Dawn

Clayed with Zaino Z18, lubed with Zaino Z7 Car Wash

Compounded with Finesse It and Porter Cable w/ white foam pad

Compounded with Swirm Mark remover for Light cars

Zaino Z5/ZFX two coats (Z6 between each)

Zaino Z2/ZFX two coats (so far) (Z6 between each)

Used Gummi Pflege on all rubber seals

Used Eimann Fabrik Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner on Carpets and Mats

Removed/disassembled/detailed headlight assemblies

Removed/polished tailight assemblies with Finesse It

Removed and polished stainless steel exhaust tips on buffing wheel with red rouge

Removed/disassembled/detailed fuel filler assembly

Removed/disassembled/detailed third brake light assembly

Removed/disassembled/detailed directional light assembly

Removed/disassembled/detailed fog light assembly (OUCH! expensive mistake on one)

Painted hub assemblies

Detailed wheel wells and brakes

Detailed engine, trunk and interior

There`s probably more. I`ve done quite a bit of little mechanical things just "bonding" with it, too. But in reality, it`s a creampuff. Only 18K miles. Still smells new. Not even a wrinkle in the seat.

All wheel drive with Porsche "Big Red" brakes.

This is why they call it the "widebody"!

**chevyguy28** · 08-26-2002, 04:46 PM

Nice car.

So what do you think? The 993 was the last real Porsche? I already know your answer because you have a 986. Just don`t understand some people who bag on it. :nixweiss

**C. Charles Hahn** · 08-26-2002, 04:50 PM

sweet! two porsches and an audi!

just out of curiosity though - where did you find that beast??

BTW Brad, you might want to check out this month`s "Maximum PC" Magazine - I got mine in the mail saturday to find their "Dream Machine" issue - aesthetically the computer`s case was color-matched and style-matched to the BMW 2002 Turbo. They also have an interesting write up on the car, quite cool indeed.

**Brad B** · 08-26-2002, 04:59 PM

They are very different. The Boxster is turbine smooth and highly refined where the 993 is rougher and more old school. They both have their appeal!

:up

**Brad B** · 08-26-2002, 05:06 PM

6 months of searching! I think I found a winner.

But the Boxster is going away. It was leased. No room for two Porsches...for now. I had a line of friends wanting it so I made arrangements with the leasing company to sell it to someone I know. It will remain close to home.

My wife likes the Boxster better. So maybe in a couple years I can add a Boxster S back into the mix.

**vroddad** · 08-26-2002, 05:15 PM

Short of a 993 turbo, the 993 C4S has got to be (arguably, of course) one of the best production Porsches ever.

It`s a bit rich for my blood (hehehe.. "a bit") but maybe I`ll get a 968 and have the 993 "look" without the price.

**atravis149** · 08-26-2002, 05:46 PM

Excellent!!

What did you paint the hubs with? Did you use silver or a softer grey?

**imported_seres** · 08-26-2002, 06:04 PM

Beautiful car! Always one of my favorites!! Congratulations on the addition to your stable!!

**FastHappy** · 08-26-2002, 06:19 PM

brad, you are my hero. have you raced your next door neighbor yet, lol.... that is an absolutely amazing car, conratulations.

**Brad B** · 08-26-2002, 06:28 PM

Originally posted by DavidE

Excellent!!

What did you paint the hubs with? Did you use silver or a softer grey?

I used a Hi Heat silver-blue paint from Eastwoods Co. It includes a clearcoat so it`s ultra shiny. Soft, not stark silver. Almost reminds you of the color of the car. It worked out great on the rear but I see tiny bubbles forming in spots on the front. Hmmmm? I may be calling Eastwoods about the "heat" part.

I spent a day and a half sanding between coats of paint on these hubs! Now this. We`ll see!

I`ll post pics later. They look fantastic, though!

**JFawwaz** · 08-28-2002, 02:47 AM

OMG That is such a beautiful car!

hold on while i go clean off my pants

**TurboCat** · 08-28-2002, 04:22 AM

SWEEEEEEEEET! You do awesome work. I salute you! :xyxthumbs

**Kleanride** · 08-28-2002, 05:47 AM

That thing is soooooooooooo BAD!!! I WANT!!! My bday is coming up, perhaps you could let me borrow it for the day....half a day...an hour......1 minute.....ANYTHING!!!