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Forum: 997 Forum
05-07-2015, 11:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,766
Posted By Charolastra

OP: Any idea where this happened? Makes me sick...

OP: Any idea where this happened? Makes me sick to my stomach!
Forum: 997 Forum
02-09-2015, 10:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,367
Posted By Charolastra

Looks great, OP! Any pics at night (outside)?...

Looks great, OP! Any pics at night (outside)? Ebay link?
Forum: 997 Forum
10-04-2014, 06:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,995
Posted By Charolastra

:thumbup: So awesome!

:thumbup:

So awesome!
Forum: 997 Forum
06-01-2014, 09:36 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,592
Posted By Charolastra

Sean, Where'd you end up going to get this...

Sean,

Where'd you end up going to get this done, if you don't mind me asking? I just recently replaced my rear TPMS* (*I"m living in Arlington, Va), and my indy quoted me $300 just to replace...
Forum: 997 Forum
05-23-2014, 02:07 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 27,740
Posted By Charolastra

Thumbs up Allow myself to quote....myself! As a promised...

Allow myself to quote....myself! As a promised follow-up to the above, I just wanted to report back to everyone and let folks know that I installed the above aftermarket Titan (brand)...
Forum: 997 Forum
05-06-2014, 01:59 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 27,740
Posted By Charolastra

I just went through this myself, for my 2007 C2S....

I just went through this myself, for my 2007 C2S. After a lot of research, I was able to find out the following (hopefully helpful) pieces of information:

If you are unclear of what TPMS sensor...
Forum: 997 Forum
03-13-2014, 08:37 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,544
Posted By Charolastra

OP: I can echo the other people's comments. I...

OP: I can echo the other people's comments. I have the factory short shift kit, which seems to have this issue quite a bit. It is just one of the quirks of these cars....
Forum: 997 Forum
11-11-2013, 02:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,748
Posted By Charolastra

Bought mine 23 months ago (at 42k on the odo),...

Bought mine 23 months ago (at 42k on the odo), and have since put 20k on the car. I had a water pump and PSE exhaust baffle go bad on me, which I repaired for ~$2,000 out of pocket. I was quoted...
Forum: 997 Forum
10-17-2013, 08:52 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 93,474
Posted By Charolastra

....add another SUPREMELY HAPPY 997 owner to the...

....add another SUPREMELY HAPPY 997 owner to the success list! Thanks DHC!
Forum: 997 Forum
05-20-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,460
Posted By Charolastra

OP: I bought my 2007 C2S daily driver 1.5...

OP:

I bought my 2007 C2S daily driver 1.5 years ago, and have put 20k on it since. I'm still on original clutch, and the brakes have only been replaced once, but you definitely need to have some...
Forum: 997 Forum
05-20-2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,129
Posted By Charolastra

Really, is that it? Only 70-75 seconds? ...

Really, is that it? Only 70-75 seconds?

After my engine is fully warmed, it normally says ~10 minutes* (*give or take a few minutes here and there, but never less than 5 minutes) before it'll...
Forum: 997 Forum
05-16-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,037
Posted By Charolastra

OP: I do the same. And I have a white fixie too*...

OP: I do the same. And I have a white fixie too* (*gold wheels though)....Great taste!

If you haven't done this, I'd recommend you look into putting clear bra on your roof, right where the rack...
Forum: 997 Forum
05-13-2013, 11:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,739
Posted By Charolastra

Folks, Appreciate the sarcasm, but I am...

Folks,

Appreciate the sarcasm, but I am serious as a heart attack w/ these findings/results. I am as surprised as you are with this, and still don't really understand how the two can be...
Forum: 997 Forum
05-13-2013, 08:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,739
Posted By Charolastra

I have good news everybody: I figured out the...

I have good news everybody: I figured out the problem!

While I was detailing/vacuuming my interior, I noticed that I had one extra quart of motor oil lodged under my passenger's side seat. I...
Forum: 997 Forum
05-06-2013, 03:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,739
Posted By Charolastra

All: thanks for your replies! Appreciate your...

All: thanks for your replies! Appreciate your insight!

Rocco: I can't feel that it's running rich, but it is my assumption that it is, given the ~15% fuel economy drop. How do I know when the...
Forum: 997 Forum
05-06-2013, 12:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,739
Posted By Charolastra

Macster: Appreciate the response, but as stated...

Macster: Appreciate the response, but as stated in my OP, driving habit/style has not changed. Neither has fuel filling methodology, or tire pressures (TPMS is working well, and I have gone so far...
Forum: 997 Forum
05-06-2013, 12:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,739
Posted By Charolastra

Post 60k Maintenance Quirks - Help!

I recently took my 2007 C2S in for my 60k servicing (at 55k, just to be safe). In addition to the standard 60k maintenance, I also replaced the spark plugs, ignition coils, and battery, and did a...
Forum: 997 Forum
03-16-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,523
Posted By Charolastra

Great shots! Very jealous of the color!

Great shots! Very jealous of the color!
Forum: 997 Forum
12-02-2012, 12:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 28,413
Posted By Charolastra

OP: Same thing just happened to me* (just search...

OP: Same thing just happened to me* (just search my posts by username to see relevant posts). It was a water pump. My car is an '07 C2S w/ 51.5k on the ODO. $1700 later, it is back to...
Forum: 997 Forum
11-25-2012, 11:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,600
Posted By Charolastra

Wouldn't say the 997.1 is a bulletproof car. I...

Wouldn't say the 997.1 is a bulletproof car. I bought my '07 C2S last December, and in 11 months of ownership, I've had to replace my PSE exhaust valve baffle ($650), and water pump ($1700). From...
Forum: 997 Forum
11-14-2012, 03:13 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 55,705
Posted By Charolastra

Woke up this morning to find my 2007 C2S had peed...

Woke up this morning to find my 2007 C2S had peed engine coolant all over the place. I think this is probably going to require a water pump replacement.... How often is this problem? When I took...
Forum: 997 Forum
10-05-2012, 03:55 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,146
Posted By Charolastra

Not to threadjack, but I've put 10k on the ODO in...

Not to threadjack, but I've put 10k on the ODO in 9 months of ownership (@50k now). Only issue was a stuck exhaust valve. The 997 is way cheaper than a therapist and way more fun than all my other...
Forum: 997 Forum
09-20-2012, 02:07 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,440
Posted By Charolastra

No. My trusted mechanics (both for my VW and my...

No. My trusted mechanics (both for my VW and my Porsche) told me these were largely worthless and to not waste my money on them. Unless you're having problems with misfires or rough idling, it's...
Forum: 997 Forum
08-30-2012, 12:47 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 20,298
Posted By Charolastra

Thumbs up 2x AIO is a bit redundant/overkill, I admit, and...

2x AIO is a bit redundant/overkill, I admit, and not really necessary unless you're anal retentive about detailing like I am. It won't, however, remove the first coat of polish. Polish is basically...
Forum: 997 Forum
08-29-2012, 03:42 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 20,298
Posted By Charolastra

Huh? You let AIO cure overnight? Or do you let...

Huh? You let AIO cure overnight? Or do you let SG cure overnight? IMHO, no need for the former (i.e.: AIO), DEFINITELY for the latter (SG). Wipe on, wipe off is a PITA with SG, as it needs time...
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