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Forum: 996 Forum
11-06-2011, 10:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,308
Posted By 996Pilot

What would be the proper course of action to...

What would be the proper course of action to take? Can/should it be driven, not driven, engine dropped and opened, rebuilt, replaced, ?????? What else gets destroyed if I do nothing?

I have a...
Forum: 996 Forum
11-05-2011, 05:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,308
Posted By 996Pilot

Debris In Oil Filter - Photos

2002 C2 Cab with 35,000 miles and while it's used as a daily driver, not far - just about 4 miles in the morning and 4 miles in the evening. Weekends it gets a good leg stretch.

I'm changing the...
Forum: 911 Forum
05-21-2011, 11:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 440
Posted By 996Pilot

'83 Graymarket Cab Top

Posting for a friend - where's the best outlet for procuring a new top for an '83 graymarket cabriolet? Suggestions?

Thanks
996 Pilot
Forum: 996 Forum
04-13-2011, 07:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 581
Posted By 996Pilot

Another Suspension Question - C2 Cab

I've read about as many posts as I can to a point where I might be thoroughly confused now :surr: I'm going for a new suspension for my 2002 C2 Cab and just when I thought I'd settled on the RoW...
Forum: 996 Forum
03-23-2011, 09:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,737
Posted By 996Pilot

Simple Green will etch and oxidize aluminum. Bad...

Simple Green will etch and oxidize aluminum. Bad for anything aluminum - like engine blocks and cylinders/heads. I'd keep the Simple Green away from the pcar.
Forum: 996 Forum
03-23-2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,237
Posted By 996Pilot

I just typed in the "search" criteria into...

I just typed in the "search" criteria into Autotrader and came up with about 20 cars that fit the criteria. Included in the 20 were 4-5 Cabs and one C4. You're not looking hard enough or in the...
Forum: 996 Forum
03-10-2011, 11:57 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,927
Posted By 996Pilot

Every time my significant other says she wants to...

Every time my significant other says she wants to drive my 996 and how good a driver she is I simply point to her POS Honda that she has owned since new with the dents, door dings, curb rash, bumper...
Forum: 996 Forum
02-25-2011, 04:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,195
Posted By 996Pilot

I agree with all of the previous comments, 2002...

I agree with all of the previous comments, 2002 or greater is good. Also, my '99 had PSM (I believe all '99s had it standard) and I just didn't even look when I found my 2002 cab however is does not...
Forum: 996 Forum
02-24-2011, 11:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,926
Posted By 996Pilot

In my experience, 0-60 times are completely...

In my experience, 0-60 times are completely irrelevant. The time you should really be looking for is the 120-65 times :corn:
Forum: 996 Forum
02-23-2011, 04:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,326
Posted By 996Pilot

It looks to me like they put the steering wheel...

It looks to me like they put the steering wheel on the wrong side of the one in the pics. :o
Forum: 996 Forum
02-08-2011, 11:21 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,041
Posted By 996Pilot

Even with my power seats I can roll the seat back...

Even with my power seats I can roll the seat back to the rear cushions. My buddy loves riding in my 996 because he's got so much leg room on the passenger side - he's 6'4". Now getting in and out -...
Forum: 996 Forum
01-20-2011, 03:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,886
Posted By 996Pilot

I had a waiver (called an STC) on my airplane to...

I had a waiver (called an STC) on my airplane to run autogas but it was very strict about it containing NO alcohol (ethanol). The gas stations were very coy about advertising ethanol content so I...
Forum: 996 Forum
01-15-2011, 09:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,406
Posted By 996Pilot

I'm also considering the RoW M030 installation. ...

I'm also considering the RoW M030 installation. How difficult a DIY is it? I'm a good mechanic and not afraid to tackle anything but I must admit, I know nothing about suspensions.
Forum: 996 Forum
01-10-2011, 05:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,515
Posted By 996Pilot

It all looks great EXCEPT for the +25F...

It all looks great EXCEPT for the +25F temperature reading - burrrrrrr

Congrats
Forum: 996 Forum
01-09-2011, 10:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,830
Posted By 996Pilot

Four wheel alignment was performed by a reputable...

Four wheel alignment was performed by a reputable shop the week following installation of the Conti's. I don't see too much wear due to camber but I'm not sure if there would be any signs on the...
Forum: 996 Forum
01-09-2011, 02:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,830
Posted By 996Pilot

Conti Sport Contact II - Mileage Sucks

After drifting a bit through a corner on this mornings spirited drive, I pulled the rears off to examine the tread. They're done! Exactly 7300 miles and we've got a few wear bars even with the...
Forum: 996 Forum
12-27-2010, 11:15 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,244
Posted By 996Pilot

I can easily get 14 MPG around town with my foot...

I can easily get 14 MPG around town with my foot always in it, sometimes slightly less. I can also easily eek out 26 MPG very consistently on the highway in 5th-6th at 70MPH. Like any vehicle,...
Forum: 996 Forum
12-10-2010, 02:53 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,316
Posted By 996Pilot

Read here -->...

Read here --> http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/cms/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=84:motor-oil-101-by-dr-haas&catid=40:articles-of-the-month&Itemid=92

Here's another article to read -->...
Forum: 996 Forum
11-30-2010, 04:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,484
Posted By 996Pilot

I've already got the short shift and exhaust on...

I've already got the short shift and exhaust on mine. Next up for me is the RoW M030 suspension with RS Engine Mounts and I've already got the 2DIN installation kit for the Kenwood DNX6960 that will...
Forum: 996 Forum
11-30-2010, 04:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 780
Posted By 996Pilot

ASP (Average Sales Price) = $123,170usd per unit....

ASP (Average Sales Price) = $123,170usd per unit. Sweet!
Forum: 996 Forum
11-29-2010, 02:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 548
Posted By 996Pilot

Look on this site under the "Wheels and Tires"...

Look on this site under the "Wheels and Tires" forum. There are some 18" on there right now.
Forum: 996 Forum
11-27-2010, 02:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,742
Posted By 996Pilot

Let me know when you're ready to sell the...

Let me know when you're ready to sell the existing wheels, I'm in the market for those.
Forum: 996 Forum
11-25-2010, 12:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 29,406
Posted By 996Pilot

I am AMAZED !!!!! Answers on the forum that are...

I am AMAZED !!!!! Answers on the forum that are ALL pretty much "in-synch". Everybody's pretty much in agreement on this one (which, by the way, I fully agree with). WoW.
We must have everyone...
Forum: 996 Forum
11-23-2010, 07:28 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,614
Posted By 996Pilot

Ya know what --- nobody died!!! Yeah it sucks...

Ya know what --- nobody died!!! Yeah it sucks but in the grand scheme of things, this is a minor "bump in the road". Find the BEST parts and paint/body shop and fix it and then --> move on with...
Forum: 996 Forum
11-18-2010, 05:07 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,591
Posted By 996Pilot

Look again Bruce, on the top side of most wings...

Look again Bruce, on the top side of most wings (and other "laminar flow" airfoil surfaces) you'll probably see a whole bunch (of what looks like) little pieces of sheet metal standing on end, evenly...
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