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A selection of exciting new products to help you get the very best out of Porsche ownership…

CSF HIGH-PERFORMANCE INTERCOOLERS FOR 991 GT2 RS

For many years, the only solution for a 991 GT2 RS intercooler upgrade was to install a larger capacity water tank, which simply delayed the inevitable running out of fluid, forcing the ECU to limit engine output in the interests of mechanical safety. Until you refilled the reservoir, it’s likely your 991 GT2 RS would struggle with charge temperatures. Experts in cooling, CSF and PWR, have joined forces to deliver a high-performance 991 GT2 RS intercooler upgrade eliminating heat soak and lowering charge air temperatures on stock, tuned and track oriented cars. CSF achieves this by using an F1-grade core, dramatically improving intercooler efficiency within the same physical space constraints. Moreover, these CSF intercoolers boast thirteen more cooling rows than stock-spec equipment, totalling twenty-eight versus the OEM quota of fifteen. Tube and fin height is also maximised, with the CSF core boasting a dual-row 3mm rolled tube versus the factory 7mm, and core fin height of 4.85mm compared to the factory unit’s 7mm. Numerous reported faults with the standard end tanks (which use an unsecure and failure-prone crimped and gasketed mechanism, which can leak when subjected to increased boost pressure) are also addressed through the appointment of Tig-welded billet end tanks promoting maximum reliability and durability.

Price: £4,680 csfrace.eu or call 02381 157997

RICHBROOK STORMGUARD TAILORED 4-LAYER OUTDOOR CAR COVERS

The result of an intensive research and development programme, Richbrook’s fully waterproof, breathable outdoor car covers offer premium protection in all weather and climatic conditions. The unique, soft, strong and thick four-layer cover makes use of an outer fabric combined through heat and ultrasonic merging techniques to deliver a robust flexible barrier against dirt, while the second layer adds padding to protect paintwork against scuffs and dings. The third layer is a special waterproof material preventing moisture and rain droplets from passing through (whilst remaining entirely breathable), whereas the final layer is a soft non-scratch material resting against your car’s bodywork. Available as a snug fit for a range of models (select from the earliest to the latest Porsches), each Richbrook Stormguard car cover is supplied in a stylish zip-up bag and features door mirror pockets where applicable. Tailor-made to suit your Porsche, 100% UV resistant, double stitched, incorporating welded seams and boasting two detachable underbody straps, this is the perfect solution for those who wish to protect their car from the elements, but don’t have the luxury of indoor storage. Order direct from the Richbrook website and enjoy free shipping.

Price: From £155 richbrook.co.uk or call 01328 862387

AUTOWATCH GHOST-II CANBUS IMMOBILISER

Autowatch’s Ghost Canbus immobiliser broke new ground on product launch, heralding a new era of vehicle security like nothing previously seen on the market. As car thieves have become more sophisticated, and as electronics technology has evolved, Autowatch has grown its product range accordingly, culminating in Ghost-ii, the ultimate aftermarket Canbus immobiliser for your modern Porsche (including the all-electric Taycan). Verified and approved for use by TASSA (a body of police, security industry and insurance company testing specialists) and linked to the International Security Register, Ghost-ii protects your Porsche from key cloning, hacking and even key theft.

There are no flashing LEDS or finnicky fobs to indicate the system’s presence. Instead, the product allows you to make use of your car’s existing switchgear (such as steering wheel controls or centre console buttons) to create a unique disarm sequence — much like a PIN code — which must be entered before the host Porsche can be driven. Alternatively, you can enter the disarm sequence into an accompanying app, with family-friendly connectivity offered for two different smartphones, though for added security, the proximity of the phone must be within ten metres of the car. With no transmitted radio frequency

HERITAGE PARTS CENTRE ENGINE LID GAS STRUTS FOR CLASSIC 911/912

Fed up with servicing your aircooled 911 (or 912) one-handed? Dismayed at having to prop the engine lid open with a length of wood whilst you check the oil level? If this sounds familiar, it’s high time you renewed your Porsche’s engine lid gas struts, which can fail over time. This is especially true of 911 rear ends carrying spoilers or wings, where weight works with gravity to knock you on the back of the head or snap your wrists while you’re attempting to care for your car’s beating heart. Fortunately, replacing classic 911 gas struts is a five-minute job, but one owners tend to put off. Not because the replacement parts are expensive, but because the fault is easy to forget… until the next time! Heritage Parts Centre is offering new engine lid gas struts manufactured by OEM supplier, Meyle, suitable for all air-cooled 911s, including turbocharged variants. At less than thirteen quid per side, there really is no excuse not to take advantage of this low-cost solution to an age-old problem.

Price: £12.95 heritagepartscentre.com or call 01273 444000

signals, this awesome immobiliser is offered at a pleasing price point and can deliver huge peace of mind to owners of modern Porsches.

Price: From £449 gcapperformance.co.uk or call 020 7229 3325 NUMERIC RACING SHORT SHIFTER FOR 986/987/996/997

Made from aerospace-grade aluminium with stainless steel supporting hardware and precision ball bearings rotating on every axis, this adjustable anodised short shifter from Numeric Racing provides you with three throw options and configurable mounting blocks for easy install into your 986/987-generation Boxster/cayman or 996/997-generation 911. Fully compatible with the host Porsche’s stock centre console, the part can be installed in less than an hour and is a simple direct replacement for original equipment, eliminating the OEM plastic housing. All linkage slop is a thing of the past, with more precise shifting than even the GT3 Cup shifter can promise. The adjustable mounting blocks are compatible with standard, Cup or Numeric Racing’s Cup-style cables and aid user-defined throw reduction of between fifteen and thirty percent. Interest-free payment options are available when ordering from the Numeric Racing online store.

Price: $699.99 numericracing.com or call +1 844 686 7223

AUTOGLYM RAPID CERAMIC SPRAY

This special detailing formula from British automotive care company, Autoglym, is designed to be used as the finishing phases of your regular car cleaning routine and is equally effective whether applied to a wet or dry Porsche. The product quickly bonds to painted or vinyl-wrapped surfaces to leave a highly durable, chemically resistant, protective coating boasting a deep gloss finish. At the heart of this new fluid is a ceramic hybrid formula which is applied and buffed-off in the same way as a detailing spray, but instead of topping-up existing protection, Autoglym Rapid Ceramic Spray provides one of the toughest defensive layers available for your Porsche’s bodywork: the kind of protective, high-gloss finish normally associated with a professional ceramic coating. Just a couple of squirts is all that’s needed for each panel, and as soon as the tropical-scented liquid is atomised, it begins a chemical process bonding to the paintwork and hardening into a ceramic-like layer. This clear coating is seamless, nonabrasive and naturally hydrophobic, qualities that combine to provide your car’s bodywork with maximum resistance against road fallout and prolonged exposure to poor weather.

Price: £19.99 per 500ml bottle autoglym.com or call 01462 677766

DANSK REAR TRUNK FLOOR PLATE FOR 914 1.7-2.0

Porsche restoration parts manufacturer, Dansk, has come up trumps with this rear trunk floor plate for the 914. Part of a wide range of OEM quality replacement parts for the Targa-topped two-seater and manufactured by the Danish brand specifically to serve owners of the four-cylinder version of the rare roadster, the part has been produced alongside new floor pans, wings, wheel arches, sill repair sections and non-body components, including exhaust mufflers with polished tailpipes for both four and six-cylinder 914s. It’s just one of many new parts Dansk has recently introduced to its massive range of Porsche products (visit the website of parent company, JP Group Classic, at jpgroupclassic.com to view the full catalogue) and is available to order direct from the Design 911 online store with immediate effect.

Price: £187.81 design911.co.uk or call 0208 500 8811 FABSPEED SIDE MUFFLER BYPASS PIPES FOR 991 GT3/RS

Replacing the 991 GT3 and GT3 RS heavy factory side mufflers, these T304 stainless steel bypass pipes from performance airflow specialist, Fabspeed, save a massive 15.422kg over OEM equipment at the same time as replicating an aggressive 911 Cup car sound for the street. Including oxygen sensor bungs for factory-like functionality (when paired with Fabspeed long-tube Competition headers, a recommended upgrade now or in the future, permitting the maximum amount of exhaust flow possible from the GT3/GT3 RS engine and allowing all cylinders to be read while optimising the performance of the collector) and the highest quality Helical valves (opening and closing with precision to optimise gas flow and back-pressure, whilst making use of an extremely durable pneumatic actuator, precision flat sealing faces inside the valve, stiffening ribs and high-temperature bearings at both ends of the butterfly spindle), Fabspeed’s muffler bypass valves promise simple bolt-on installation and are backed by the company’s legendary lifetime warranty.

Price: Non-valved $1,045.95, valved $1,695.95 fabspeed.com or call +1 215 608 0931