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Forum: 991
04-08-2024, 03:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,415
Posted By shyamvenky

I've been in the situation before where the PO...

I've been in the situation before where the PO (or maybe the Tech) rounded the drain plug.
I did go and buy an extractor set. Dealerships always have drain plugs in stock - so that'd be quicker than...
Forum: 991
04-04-2024, 03:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,711
Posted By shyamvenky

Get a PPI done. Get the service records - that...

Get a PPI done. Get the service records - that should confirm if it was well taken care of.. and also if those known annoyances and wear items were replaced.
If this is all clear, then why not :) Of...
Forum: 991
02-16-2024, 03:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,463
Posted By shyamvenky

Are there shops in the NorthWest (Seattle area)...

Are there shops in the NorthWest (Seattle area) that can do the sensor swap? What are you recommendations (I do hope and pray that I won't need this.. still)
Forum: 991
02-09-2024, 05:00 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 272,122
Posted By shyamvenky

I've the Maxi Cosi Rodifix too - my 6 year old...

I've the Maxi Cosi Rodifix too - my 6 year old loves being in the "race car" :D I also have a Cosco Scenera forward facing seat for my 2 year old.
Both seats are on the Ckel thingy and I haven't had...
Forum: 991
02-06-2024, 02:45 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,615
Posted By shyamvenky

Do you have a multifunction wheel? Do the...

Do you have a multifunction wheel? Do the controls work in CarPlay or Android Auto?
I've upgraded to the 991.2/Macan wheel in my 991.1 and my main concern is the diamond (joker?) button that I've...
Forum: 991
02-06-2024, 02:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 534
Posted By shyamvenky

A simpler option to safeguard against the latch...

A simpler option to safeguard against the latch cable disconnecting is to remove the latch ring from the decklid during disassembly.
I'd still recommend checking the latch cable before putting...
Forum: 991
02-02-2024, 03:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 432
Posted By shyamvenky

Nope, if the lights have to look good (and even...

Nope, if the lights have to look good (and even vaguely authentic), then they need to be the same shape as the OEM 991.2 lights => which means, they definitely will NOT fit the 991.1 bumper.
Also,...
Forum: 991
01-31-2024, 12:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 263
Posted By shyamvenky

If it’s anything like the Techart wing, then...

If it’s anything like the Techart wing, then you’ll have to remove the entire spoiler to access the bumper bolts. For the factory ducktail, the spoiler comes off easily - just a couple of screws.
...
Forum: 991
01-26-2024, 03:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,501
Posted By shyamvenky

Thanks for the detailed explanation. My comment...

Thanks for the detailed explanation. My comment was meant to be sarcastic - sorry if it didn't come out so.
Good to know that I can still hope to do a HPDE with these tires then :)
Forum: 991
01-25-2024, 02:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,501
Posted By shyamvenky

If you can do the Summer/Winter swap - do it....

If you can do the Summer/Winter swap - do it. Forget the naysayers - All Seasons are a still good tires to drive on - way better than running Summer tires in the winter :D

I did a few years of...
Forum: 991
01-03-2024, 05:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 693
Posted By shyamvenky

There are a few good shops in the area. I’ve had...

There are a few good shops in the area. I’ve had Squire’s Autowerke in Bellevue work on 2 of my previous 997s and current 991.1

I’ve also heard good things about Chris’s German...
Forum: 991
11-15-2023, 01:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,691
Posted By shyamvenky

Before more folks bash those poor wheels, they’ve...

Before more folks bash those poor wheels, they’ve been listed in the classifieds section by people and they’ve been used for auto cross etc - those are some very light wheels - forged, but the...
Forum: 991
11-14-2023, 02:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 525
Posted By shyamvenky

ooo.. good to know that the seat-backs can be...

ooo.. good to know that the seat-backs can be replaced by themselves. I have my little people in the back seats all the time and my seat-backs are also taking on some wear.

Here's the 6speed DIY...
Forum: 991
11-09-2023, 01:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 20,707
Posted By shyamvenky

I’d get the moshammer ducktail evo spoiler -...

I’d get the moshammer ducktail evo spoiler - pretty much the same look.
Forum: 991
10-29-2023, 09:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 653
Posted By shyamvenky

Whatever ducting the cap fell into, there’s...

Whatever ducting the cap fell into, there’s definitely bound to be a filter at the other end - so eventually you would have retrieved it when changing that filter. Until then maybe you would hear it...
Forum: 991
10-28-2023, 02:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 785
Posted By shyamvenky

For silver wheel paint, Wurth makes a good...

For silver wheel paint, Wurth makes a good quality aerosol can. I just checked their website - while they don’t have a wheel paint for dark gray, they do have a “dark gray” which seems close to the...
Forum: 991
10-13-2023, 09:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 367
Posted By shyamvenky

Yes, this is the sport design bumper

Yes, this is the sport design bumper
Forum: 991
09-26-2023, 02:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,963
Posted By shyamvenky

2 years ago I passed on a 991.1 C2S with 140k...

2 years ago I passed on a 991.1 C2S with 140k miles => I'm sure that car eventually sold and would have more miles now.
My 991.1 C2S is at 106k miles currently
09-25-2023, 02:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,661
Posted By shyamvenky

Surprised to see this stick around this long at...

Surprised to see this stick around this long at this price!
From all the videos I've seen, this is close to the AWE SwitchPath in terms of sound - that makes this an awesome awesome mod to a 991.1...
Forum: 991
07-11-2023, 02:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 813
Posted By shyamvenky

I’ve a set of brooksmotos wheels on my 991.1 C2S....

I’ve a set of brooksmotos wheels on my 991.1 C2S. There are a few threads in rennlist on the wheels, here’s one -...
Forum: 991
06-05-2023, 12:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 765
Posted By shyamvenky

Good instructional. I’m yet to fix this on my car...

Good instructional. I’m yet to fix this on my car after my exhaust swap ‘expensiments’ last year. Between the loud brake squeal and the exhaust rattle at idle, I just think I’m in a race car at every...
Forum: 991
05-17-2023, 04:56 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 46,420
Posted By shyamvenky

For a 991.1 WB to have a 991.2 WB rear bumper,...

For a 991.1 WB to have a 991.2 WB rear bumper, you’re looking for the diffuser that accommodates the 991.2 base exhaust (991.2 sport exhaust is more like center exit). The part number is...
Forum: 991
05-16-2023, 03:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,248
Posted By shyamvenky

I've had a set of RennStands briefly, and I found...

I've had a set of RennStands briefly, and I found them not to be as stable as Jackpoint stands especially during raising and lowering the car.
When you raise a single corner, the car goes into a...
Forum: 991
05-08-2023, 11:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 662
Posted By shyamvenky

If you’ve taken apart your OEM spoiler, there are...

If you’ve taken apart your OEM spoiler, there are 3 big components - the top spoiler (painted part visible from outside), the plastic undertray that the top spoiler sits on and the base with the...
Forum: 991
03-18-2023, 07:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,321
Posted By shyamvenky

IIRC the code is for Sport Chrono package and not...

IIRC the code is for Sport Chrono package and not just PSE. My car came with AWE switchpath and I changed to PSE and then immediately regretted it and reverted the very next day. I’ve grown to liking...
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