About Us. Ninemeister is born from a passion for Porsche. Go back further, and like so many, the interest in cars was passed down from a parent – in this case the father of Ninemeister’s Managing Director Colin Belton.

Colin is a design engineer by training. “I was obsessed with learning about mechanisms from an early age – by taking things apart and putting them back together. I look at what’s possible – always investigating, looking for better design and better process.”

And the love of Porsche? “The 911 was always the definitive fast car – irresistible from an ownership and from an engineering perspective.”

Colin began working on 911 Turbos and SCs three decades ago, building up a strong reputation for engineering excellence. But underneath it all there was still a nagging doubt that not everything was perfect.

“I struggled watching a car drive out the door – every single one I was nervous about. I kept thinking ‘is it as perfect as it can be?’ and ‘will it come back to us?’ Then I realised it was because we were relying on too many third parties. I could see where everyone else was cutting corners – and I just couldn’t do that.”

The only solution was to take everything in house – which is how Ninemeister was born. Belton invested in a four-wheel alignment system, then a dyno. But it still wasn’t enough. “I realised that we had to build everything – the engines, the looms – everything.”

But still, there was more. Belton then bought the entire building – and took all body and paint in house.”

The circle was complete. That was 21 years ago.

“Today when I watch a car drive out the door I have no doubts, no reservations whatsoever – even if it’s being shipped to the other side of the world – because hand on heart I know that what we’ve done – nobody can do it better. It comes down to taking full responsibility and accepting no compromise.”

I first contacted Ninemeister after the brakes on my 987.2 Cayman S overheated – to the point where the brake wear sensors melted after a couple of laps at Oulton Park.

Speaking to Peter, he was very helpful and took the time to talk through a number of options with me. I decided on upgrading the disks, hoses and master cylinder. The work completely transformed the brakes. Since then Ninemeister have installed a roll bar, race seats, six point harnesses, an LSD, fitted new headers and remapped the engine. They also look after regular maintenance such as servicing and pre-session check-up. I am pleased to say that since using them the car has not put a foot wrong on the road or track. I am really pleased with the results and their suggested improvements.

I have always found them to be helpful, knowledgeable and professional.

Ben Smith
Porsche Cayman S