Monthly Archives: August 2010

Photoshop Porsche

I have started to teach myself how to use Photoshop. It’s a great pioece of software and I’m only just scratching the surface of what it can do. Of course, as you might expect, I’m using my Porsche as the … Continue reading

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Porsche Headlight Wiring Upgrade

Its no secret that pre 1990 911′s have pretty poor headlight output. A lot of the problem is attributed to the fact that the headlights and mainbeam have no relays for delivering the required current. Rather the current is drawn … Continue reading

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P101tv Update

It was a long time comming, but I’ve been really pleased with Channel P101tv.  New members have been joining, slowly but steadily.  There are now 126 members and the site has had over 4m hits since I launched in April … Continue reading

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My 911 Goes all Aero

The 911 from 1974 to 1989 was equiped with the “Flag” door mirror.  Made of good old fashed foundry metal they are heavy units and weigh in at 1,700g each – that’s a wopping 3,400g per pair.  Don’t get me … Continue reading

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Super Sport in 9Magazine

Well, after accepting the position of UK Correspondant to the US publication “9Magazine”, my first article will appear in the Sept/Oct 2010 issue of the magazine.  I have put together an article on Ian Cox’s Porsche 911 3.2 SSE, or … Continue reading

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Looking after your Fuchs Alloy Wheels

The Fuchs alloys are amazing wheels.  Not only do they look fantastic on the classic Porsche 911′s, but their build quality places them ahead of many.  I have written about the Fuchs alloy before which you can read about here: … Continue reading

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Always a Thrill

I bought myself an Audi A8 4.0 V8 a few weeks ago and its been a joy to drive.   It has all the niceties of a modern car, like SatNav, TV, DVD, Cruise Control, Double Glazing and much, much more. … Continue reading

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Stuttgart Exchange gets it’s 250th Member

Im pleased to say that Stuttgart Exchange has just had its 250th member sign-up. I set the website up a few months ago as a totally free auction site for all things Porsche.  I’d been buying and selling various parts … Continue reading

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UK Correspondent in the US

Today is a very good day.  I received a call from Vince Catena, the editor of 9Magazine in the United States, offering me the position of UK Correspondent for his magazine for Porsche enthusiasts.  It was a position I was … Continue reading

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