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I swapped it for another car but Taylor looks to be selling it.

@@Project40Cars Good cause i want it! haha, why did u swap it in??

@@tobysmith9992 knee injury means the seating position/heavy clutch was too painful. It’s in good condition and a riot to drive. I put 12 months mot on it as well, along side sorting the exhaust/cat etc.

@@Project40Cars did you fit a new exhaust? or just a cat in it?

@@Project40Cars when u added the cat did u get it mapped again? did u end up changing the suspension or anything?

Thanks for watching! As with all AI it depends on what data it’s trained on. I spent some time with it and my channel data to train it on the kind of cars it I’ve bought before etc. Though it did still provide some incorrect answers (CTS-V & SRT-8 is an example of a partial hallucination as both are not t available in the u.k). It was an interesting experiment (for me at least 😅) and I’ll likely continue to train the model to see what other recommendations it provides.

Thanks, it was a my first try at a buyers guide 😁 It really depends on condition. The cars can do the mileage but I would focus on the service history. Making sure that there are lots of invoices that show the car has been taken care of. You can spend as little at £1500 on a Cayenne but that is dangerous price point imo. A 955 turbo will have less chance of bore score, but they are more expensive. Any of the versions will still be pricey to run. I’d budget at least £2k for servicing in the first year, up to £5k in some instances. I definitely want to own another Cayenne at some point as they are genuinely great cars, i just had bad luck with the one I picked.

I get that a lot

This is the new one 😂, £75 from a scrap yard (check related video). Since this short I’ve cleaned, recoloured and water proofed it.

@@Project40Cars ah. Ok, 👍 best of luck.

Thanks! I did, it’s been very reliable for its new owner too 😂. I do miss the Cayenne, tempted to get a 957 Turbo for winter.

Awesome news!

I was surprised at the lack of soreness the next day. Thought I’d be in some proper pain 😅

That's good lol ​@@Project40Cars

Oh yea it's that a Z4?

Thanks!

It’s a 97 Z3 🎉

They are fabulous cars, epic long distance cruisers.

It really was a mint example, you’ve really looked after it.

I sold that back in April after the Nurburgring trip. I may get another Porsche in the future though.

I’ve managed to install the mounts, now it’s just a case of waiting for the right hard top to appear.

Thanks chap! I’m glad it didn’t explode 😂 made it all the way home too. My ears were ringing this morning though.

I'll be taking it very easy with the speed as I want to make it home. Sadly stock seats aren't an option due to the way the roll cage has been installed. Cooling is certainly an area I want to focus on next - I've removed the engine bay sound deadening this afternoon to help with under bonnet temp. If I keep the car longer term I'm going to investigate a more vented bonnet + uprated radiators etc. Any recommendation for brake upgrades?

@@Project40Cars BMW E46 M3 brakes will bolt right up, so just get used calipers or aftermarket replacements, add new rotors and pads. consider opening the side hood vents which i think are faux

@@Project40Cars eventually you'll get tired of the plastic radiator and switch to aluminium

Thanks! I’m working on a PH annual service video at the moment.

I’ve got some ramps for the camper van but I don’t trust them enough to work underneath them. I need to get a proper solution from equipment4garages or similar as working under a car with jack stands stresses me out 😅

Thanks! It was great chatting. Looking forward to seeing the journey with the Porsche 😁

@@Project40Cars ever wanna borrow it mate, just ask 👍

Thank you!

The steering is very, very quick on the f12 so everything feels pretty frantic. I believe they have Carbon ceramics, which are hard (but not impossible to warp).

100% 955 a Turbo S, perhaps you are thinking of the 957 version?

Definitely an old boat in a storm 😂 coil overs are definitely on the list, zendar body kit, maybe hotter cams, LSD etc. the list goes on.

@@Project40Cars your car so your choice, it's all down to personal taste. To my eye, any body kit (bar a very discreet and small bootlid spoiler perhaps) would be a mistake on a 166. All it really needs is to be lowered a bit, with maybe a bit of extra negative camber.

@@johnphaceas7434 it’s a very subtle kit www.shop.autods.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=13&products_id=113&zenid=2d31c96ef4deb37d6414d2ef3a40363e Basically lower spoilers all round.

@@Project40Cars actually that does look alright. Keen to see what you do with the old girl in the months ahead.

@@Project40Cars BTW, nice job on the engine bay. Reward for a bit of effort. Be interested to know how long the plastic fairings retain their colour after silicon spray.

The 955 series lives up to its reputation, it’s a great car when it’s working. If they were more loved/worth more then it would be tolerable. Do you have a specialist nearby?

@@Project40Cars My mechanic worked on all of my old bosse's vast collection with Lambos and Ferraris to a vintage Roller. I've seen just about everything in his shop. Best of all, I trust him and his people. That's the most important thing. He's been very good to me over the many years.

Thanks! Considering I was developing a hellacious cold I’m surprised any of it was usable 😅

Agreed, I think a full suspension refresh is needed.

@@Project40Cars Good luck, they take some sorting out with part scarcity but well worth it once they are. Garage 21/italiparts are 166 specialists so worth keeping in mind.

@@DBond1 I’m fortunate enough to have a local respected specialist so it makes the ownership experience less terrifying 😂

I had a hunch about the red key, but at least it came with two sets rather than just one. From research the steering wheel looks like the pre facelift wooden one?

Yeah some how that channel got unmuted during the final edit 🤦unfortunately there’s no way to fix it without reuploading.

That would be epic! I think the FWD really hurt it against BMW/Mercedes. A premium car shouldn’t have torque steer.

You can probably fit a Q2 (factory option for most post-2000 cars with the 3.0 and 3.2 Bussos ) or Quaiffe diff- which eliminates torque steer and also saves the gearbox on the GTA from exploding ...

@@johnphaceas7434 that would be ace, I started looking for an LSD but will likely wait until I need a new clutch. Quaife the go to?

@@Project40Cars probably easier to procure a Quaiffe these days than a Q2 (though the current gen Giulia and Stelvio have a Q2 badge on the boot too, I assume its totally different). What transmission is in your 166? All Australian 166s had a conventional torque converter auto, no manuals imported here.

@@johnphaceas7434 6 speed manual, C630 gearbox afaik

It's got a small dent in driver's wing, got paid just over £5000 for a claim. Brought it back cheep... Maybe what your looking for

It's only got a very small dent in driver's wing near headlight. Got paid over 5000 for the punters liability. Now a cheap car I use daily Could be a great donor car

Wiring looms are bespoke to each car/engine type, would be a lot of work to swap over.

Good morning Tried to upload a photo but unfortunately I couldn't succeed. Thanks for your prompt reply,I'm in Northamptonshire. (If you change your mind) Good luck It was very painful watching your video. Was feeling your pain, good luck

I can meet you in any pub carpark in Northamptonshire at short notice,if you are passing 👋

So far the only one that keeps coming up is the blown lightbulb. Except all of them are working.

Lack of road salt is such a USP for Australia. My poor Fiat punto became made of rust in the last year. How long have you owned your 166.

@@Project40Cars Bought it in Brisbane and drove it straight to Toowoomba and parked up since. That was perhaps a year ago now. Former owner disclosed the engine mounts and suspension were shot. I've done all that, but the transmission has an issue and I'll be dropping the engine and trans in the next month or so to diagnose that. Good opportunity for a few other jobs there too (heater matrix, timing belts, etc.). In the mean time I use my 156 sportwagon when not in my work Ranger.

They are a quirky gem, and there are so few on the roads these days.

Thanks! It’s a great car and I’m looking forward to working on it.

“Work experience program” 😂

It’s the playlist of my 955 ownership, glad it was helpful.

@@Project40Cars No, it WASN'T HELPFUL. The screen behind you was distracting. Sad because your content is important. But your channel, you put in all of the distracting things behind you that you want.