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Forum: 991
07-05-2023, 03:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,264
Posted By TSpyder

Right you are. They're all over the net, eg, on...

Right you are. They're all over the net, eg, on amazon...
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Forum: 991
07-05-2023, 02:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,264
Posted By TSpyder

The ebay link resulted in a message that the page...

The ebay link resulted in a message that the page was no longer available, so I'll post my solution to this common problem. BTW, the problem occurred on my early production 991.1. An indie mechanic...
Forum: 997 Forum
08-06-2020, 10:34 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 25,173
Posted By TSpyder

After reading about problems with some scanning...

After reading about problems with some scanning tools, incl Foxwell, I ordered the NT530 from amzn thinking that I could conveniently return the unit if it were buggy or performed badly. As noted, it...
Forum: 997 Forum
08-02-2020, 08:03 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 25,173
Posted By TSpyder

The only way to know for sure is if someone with...

The only way to know for sure is if someone with a 997.2, and an NT530, posts their experience. What I can say is that recoding is not the strong suit of the NT530.
Forum: 997 Forum
07-31-2020, 11:04 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 25,173
Posted By TSpyder

Thx! I did look at the reviews for the Autel Maxi...

Thx! I did look at the reviews for the Autel Maxi AP200 before deciding on the Foxwell. A disadvantage for the Autel is that additional vehicles cost something like ~$25 per year. I never verified...
Forum: 997 Forum
07-30-2020, 07:46 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 25,173
Posted By TSpyder

Some additional info on the Foxwell NT530: While...

Some additional info on the Foxwell NT530: While the oil reset and fault scans are straightforward, subsystem programing is a kluge. For an idea of what's possible, use this link...
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Forum: 997 Forum
07-27-2020, 07:56 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 25,173
Posted By TSpyder

I ordered the NT530 from amzn... ...

I ordered the NT530 from amzn...
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Forum: 991
12-19-2014, 09:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,406
Posted By TSpyder

This may be a better link for the Costco...

This may be a better link for the Costco product...

http://www.costco.com/CatalogSearch?storeId=10301&catalogId=10701&langId=-1&refine=&keyword=cr+spotless

I bought this one and found it much...
Forum: 991
10-25-2014, 05:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,367
Posted By TSpyder

There are ways, eg, mark the oil filter, or drain...

There are ways, eg, mark the oil filter, or drain bolt/washer, to see if it was removed. Unlikely that these would remain undisturbed with a proper oil service.

Spyder
Forum: 991
08-29-2014, 03:06 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,909
Posted By TSpyder

Uh, more like 3k mi on the rears due to the...

Uh, more like 3k mi on the rears due to the original ('91) toe specs. The running joke was that you changed tires as frequently as oil:crying:

Arson gave way to legal action. Subsequent...
Forum: 991
07-18-2014, 06:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,683
Posted By TSpyder

With 40% Huper Optik on my glass s/r, socal sun...

With 40% Huper Optik on my glass s/r, socal sun is never a problem with the shade closed.

Spyder
Forum: 991
07-12-2014, 07:40 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 25,890
Posted By TSpyder

I have Huper Optik on all glass surfaces--60 on...

I have Huper Optik on all glass surfaces--60 on the windshield, 40 on the rest, incl glass s/r, if I recall correctly. Very effective at keeping the interior cooler and protecting the leather. I do...
Forum: 991
07-05-2014, 06:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,338
Posted By TSpyder

Yes, it's possible to skip the tour, museum and...

Yes, it's possible to skip the tour, museum and lunch, but I sure wouldn't want to. I've done a couple of BMW ED's, and they make better sense financially, but the Porsche pick-up day at the factory...
Forum: 991
06-21-2014, 04:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,331
Posted By TSpyder

You'll need Durametric s/w or equivalent. I did a...

You'll need Durametric s/w or equivalent. I did a 2-yr anniversary oil/filter change this week, and had an indie change the brake fluid and reset the service warning with his Durametric s/w. At first...
Forum: 991
05-21-2014, 06:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,201
Posted By TSpyder

+1. HO on all glass surfaces on my last 3...

+1. HO on all glass surfaces on my last 3 vehicles. A necessity in SoCal IMO.

Spyder
Forum: 991
04-19-2014, 11:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,921
Posted By TSpyder

Adam Corolla, the well-known comedian and car nut...

Adam Corolla, the well-known comedian and car nut living in LA, has your back...
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Forum: 991
04-17-2014, 11:31 PM
Replies: 362
Views: 55,551
Posted By TSpyder

As the original owner of a pristine 91, I'd love...

As the original owner of a pristine 91, I'd love to see Nick in one of the new ones, if for no other reason, than his video review would be priceless:cheers:

Spyder
Forum: 991
03-31-2014, 05:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,650
Posted By TSpyder

Love the glass s/r for the light in brings to the...

Love the glass s/r for the light in brings to the interior. No noises, and more than sufficient headroom for this 6'1" driver.
Forum: 991
03-26-2014, 10:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,303
Posted By TSpyder

That's the one. I've saved mine for those moments...

That's the one. I've saved mine for those moments when I'm convinced that I've purchased the best engineered car in the world. LOL.

Btw, since there seems to be some suggestion that this key set...
Forum: 991
03-25-2014, 11:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,303
Posted By TSpyder

Your post answers some the questions I had after...

Your post answers some the questions I had after my "high security", aka "piece of crap", key broke. I also have the factory spacers, but my tire/wheel shop (working on Porsches almost exclusively)...
Forum: 991
03-24-2014, 07:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,303
Posted By TSpyder

+1. While removing the wheels on my 991 (to...

+1. While removing the wheels on my 991 (to replace the OEM rubber with MPSS's) I watched the key break. The tech was careful, and the shop works almost exclusively on Porsches, so I attribute this...
Forum: 991
03-16-2014, 11:18 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 33,402
Posted By TSpyder

Remarkably compelling video. Hard to believe any...

Remarkably compelling video. Hard to believe any self-respecting Porsche executive viewing it wouldn't be embarrassed for their company. And if that's not the case, then bring it before the lemon-law...
Forum: 991
03-16-2014, 02:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,719
Posted By TSpyder

Not sure, but I'm 6'1" and have ample...

Not sure, but I'm 6'1" and have ample headroom.
Forum: 991
03-15-2014, 09:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,719
Posted By TSpyder

Not quite. The glass s/r also has a motorized...

Not quite. The glass s/r also has a motorized shade beneath it.
Forum: 991
03-14-2014, 06:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,719
Posted By TSpyder

I had some rattles coming from the glass s/r area...

I had some rattles coming from the glass s/r area but it turned out to be the roof-liner fasteners. Dealer fixed those. IMO, the glass s/r has no more rattle probs than the metal one.
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