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Forum: 996 Forum
08-07-2006, 02:25 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,536
Posted By m5guru

I guess I'm not quite sure why everyone is so...

I guess I'm not quite sure why everyone is so convinced it's not a wheel sensor. I had the exact same problem when I bought my car last year and it turned out to be a wheel sensor. When that was...
Forum: 996 Forum
07-26-2006, 11:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,456
Posted By m5guru

What do people think of my clutch pedal feel...

What do people think of my clutch pedal feel scenario?

My 2002 C4 has about 32,000 miles on it now. I've had it for about 7,000 miles. The clutch is engaging higher off the floor compared to...
Forum: 996 Forum
07-24-2006, 12:10 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 360
Posted By m5guru

C4 Front Differential (1999-2001 vs. 2002+)

Does anyone know if the front differential on the C4 is the same between the 1999-2001 models and the 2002+ updated models?

Is there a Porsche parts CD-ROM that could be used to see if the part...
Forum: 996 Forum
07-16-2006, 08:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 524
Posted By m5guru

These numbers are (unfortunately) more in line...

These numbers are (unfortunately) more in line with my expectations and experiences with other high-line automobiles. I usually expect to lose at least 5-6K/year on my cars. I was surprised when I...
Forum: 996 Forum
07-16-2006, 08:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,415
Posted By m5guru

Can you flesh out the reasons you'd go with...

Can you flesh out the reasons you'd go with PSS9's instead of X74 for a daily driver? That almost runs counterintuitive to what I would have assumed. I'd assume that a set it and forget it...
Forum: 996 Forum
07-15-2006, 07:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 524
Posted By m5guru

Market Price of 2002 C4 Cabriolet

I feel a bit bad asking this frequently-discussed question, but I happened to be surfing the net recently and randomly decided to punch a 2002 C4 Cabriolet into eBay and Autotrader and was little...
Forum: 996 Forum
07-15-2006, 03:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,415
Posted By m5guru

My understanding about X74 and 1999-2001 996's is...

My understanding about X74 and 1999-2001 996's is that there was some chassis reinforcing that went on in the 2002+ cars that is necessary to handle the additional loads placed on it by the X74...
Forum: 996 Forum
07-15-2006, 03:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,415
Posted By m5guru

Based on the pictures, I'm surprised that there...

Based on the pictures, I'm surprised that there is so much concern over scraping in driveways and speed bumps. It still looks like there is a fair amount of space there, but obviously it's hard to...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
06-29-2006, 04:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,206
Posted By m5guru

For people changing their own fluids, where did...

For people changing their own fluids, where did you get the tools? I understand that you need a 17mm Allen wrench and something called at 16mm triple square with a hole in the middle (according to...
Forum: 996 Forum
04-10-2006, 02:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 558
Posted By m5guru

Well, for me, I was looking for a different...

Well, for me, I was looking for a different "sound signature" and bought a set of Fabspeed mufflers.

During a break at work today, I managed to go home, get a snack, and swap out one muffler. I...
Forum: 996 Forum
04-10-2006, 03:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 558
Posted By m5guru

Glad I saw this post as I will be doing the same...

Glad I saw this post as I will be doing the same thing later today (hopefully).

Can't wait.

David
Forum: 996 Forum
04-09-2006, 01:41 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,642
Posted By m5guru

It's bizarre that your "sighting ratio" is so...

It's bizarre that your "sighting ratio" is so different from mine because I'm only a few miles from Bethesda.

I'd love to know if there is any consensus regarding favorite independent shop for...
Forum: 996 Forum
04-09-2006, 12:12 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,642
Posted By m5guru

Gotta agree that there are a ton of P cars here...

Gotta agree that there are a ton of P cars here in the DC metro area. At work, there are usually 2-4 in the parking lot. And I seem to pass at least a couple going back and forth from work and...
Forum: 996 Forum
03-28-2006, 09:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 434
Posted By m5guru

I actually just ordered the Fabspeed product. I...

I actually just ordered the Fabspeed product. I wish I was able to go to a gathering to actually hear the various different models of mufflers out there. Obviously, that is the best way to make up...
Forum: 996 Forum
03-17-2006, 01:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,194
Posted By m5guru

Can anyone comment on the sound (just sound) of...

Can anyone comment on the sound (just sound) of these vs. the Fabspeeds? I have heard the soundclips/movies of the headers/mufflers but I am just interested in changing mufflers for a different...
Forum: 996 Forum
12-15-2005, 02:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,634
Posted By m5guru

Not to throw gas onto the fire, but don't the...

Not to throw gas onto the fire, but don't the bigger brakes and wider tires of the turbo vs. the C2 also play a huge part in its ability to get around a track quickly? I would think that would more...
Forum: 996 Forum
12-15-2005, 02:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,288
Posted By m5guru

The "socket" where the pin fits down into can be...

The "socket" where the pin fits down into can be adjusted fore/aft, left/right, and up/down. I had a similar issue when I bought a hardtop from someone else for my car. I think it was a 17mm...
Forum: 996 Forum
12-11-2005, 12:43 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,985
Posted By m5guru

Sorry, couldn't do AM. Hopefully I'll get a...

Sorry, couldn't do AM. Hopefully I'll get a chance to hear some of these sportier exhausts soon as I'd like to have on on before the spring. Hope everyone had a good time.

David
Forum: 996 Forum
12-10-2005, 07:49 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,985
Posted By m5guru

Anyone have either the GHL or the Fabspeed...

Anyone have either the GHL or the Fabspeed exhaust that wouldn't mind showing it off tomorrow afternoon over a cup of Starbucks or similar?

David
Forum: 996 Forum
12-10-2005, 10:12 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,985
Posted By m5guru

I'm still game if the timing is right. Sunday...

I'm still game if the timing is right. Sunday afternoon sometime works OK for me.

David
Forum: 996 Forum
12-09-2005, 08:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,043
Posted By m5guru

Here in Maryland the highways are all cleared up...

Here in Maryland the highways are all cleared up near DC and there is no forecasted precipitation between now and Monday. I would think you'd be fine.

On a tangent, in my first year in a 996, I...
Forum: 996 Forum
12-06-2005, 12:09 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,985
Posted By m5guru

I'm pretty sure I could do something Sunday...

I'm pretty sure I could do something Sunday afternoon if people are getting together somewhere in the area.

David
Forum: 996 Forum
12-05-2005, 06:00 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,985
Posted By m5guru

I'd love to meet a few 996'ers in the area. I...

I'd love to meet a few 996'ers in the area. I have a (new to me) 2002 C4 Cab. Just put the snows and hardtop on yesterday. Good timing. I suspect many of the people here are sleeping their cars...
Forum: 996 Forum
12-02-2005, 11:49 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,985
Posted By m5guru

So I guess the question to ask of him is which...

So I guess the question to ask of him is which one he has decided to leave on the car, and why?
Forum: 996 Forum
12-02-2005, 10:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,410
Posted By m5guru

Is there a different price for mufflers without...

Is there a different price for mufflers without tips for those that want to just keep the stock ones? If I recall the price difference before was about $100 between with and without tips.

David
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