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09-01-2010, 10:17 AM
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Posted By JChiles

I am pretty sure I have pad knock (separate...

I am pretty sure I have pad knock (separate thread). The feeling is that it is immediately connected to pressing or releasing the brake pedal (even so lightly) and not connected to any deceleration...
08-28-2010, 12:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,264
Posted By JChiles

Thanks guys for the answers.

Thanks guys for the answers.
08-28-2010, 03:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,264
Posted By JChiles

The mech suspected that as well l, but I wanted a...

The mech suspected that as well l, but I wanted a second opinion from real experts :-)

I went from original with dampers to pagid without so it feels like strong circumstantial evidence .. Don't...
08-27-2010, 12:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,264
Posted By JChiles

Orange Pagids , no anti squeal.

Orange Pagids , no anti squeal.
08-27-2010, 12:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,264
Posted By JChiles

Clunk when releasing brake MK1

Hello experts,
Car is 996 GT3 MK1 , New pagid pads installed by mechanic.

When I brake lightly like in stop & go traffic, a light clunk from the front is heard when releasing the brake pedal....
Forum: 993 Forum
12-31-2007, 12:49 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,757
Posted By JChiles

96 C4, about 90K miles, stock except M030 and...

96 C4, about 90K miles, stock except M030 and HD's..
Forum: 993 Forum
10-22-2007, 03:01 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 7,974
Posted By JChiles

25 months, 27000 kms.. about 3000 on the track.

25 months, 27000 kms.. about 3000 on the track.
Forum: 993 Forum
10-14-2007, 04:50 AM
Replies: 340
Views: 16,706
Posted By JChiles

Thanks

Thanks
Forum: 993 Forum
10-13-2007, 05:36 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,360
Posted By JChiles

Pretty good. Prett-ty,Prett-ty good.

Pretty good. Prett-ty,Prett-ty good.
Forum: 993 Forum
10-13-2007, 04:38 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,012
Posted By JChiles

Agree. My has about 90K and uses about 1...

Agree. My has about 90K and uses about 1 liter/10000 km. My take is that it is exaggerated, when discussing 993 issues on forums here in sweden this is hardly ever mentioned as an issue. I haven't...
Forum: 993 Forum
09-16-2007, 03:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,348
Posted By JChiles

750

750
Forum: 993 Forum
09-15-2007, 04:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,573
Posted By JChiles

Those are great shots, not easy to get good shots...

Those are great shots, not easy to get good shots of GR..
Forum: 993 Forum
09-14-2007, 09:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 533
Posted By JChiles

2007 track season (pics)

So last week I did my last trackday for the year, I've done 9 trackdays and one auto X. Car has been driven about 10000 km's since April and now has nearly 150000 km's on the clock.

Apart from...
Forum: 993 Forum
08-11-2007, 06:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,814
Posted By JChiles

2 sets in the backseat of my coupe with pretty...

2 sets in the backseat of my coupe with pretty regular soft carry-bags. Woods separately "diagonal" but still in the back. Tight, but works.
Forum: 993 Forum
07-08-2007, 08:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,159
Posted By JChiles

Nice, very good looking car with a very tasteful...

Nice, very good looking car with a very tasteful ride height. I did the same a couple a weeks ago so I know what you're talking about.
Forum: 993 Forum
06-30-2007, 08:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 438
Posted By JChiles

Rennlist isn't too big in Sweden.. as said by...

Rennlist isn't too big in Sweden.. as said by Pete, Porsche Club Sweden has some activities, the most valuable is the trackdays and autocross. Check www.porsche.nu , all in swedish of course...
...
Forum: 993 Forum
06-21-2007, 08:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,617
Posted By JChiles

I had a slight vibration at those speeds, a new...

I had a slight vibration at those speeds, a new wheel balance cured maybe 50% of it, which I was fine with since it then was very slight.

Recently I fitted a new suspension and it is completely...
Forum: 993 Forum
06-17-2007, 01:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 591
Posted By JChiles

Second mod, new suspension (pics)

Choice fell on M030 & Bilstein HD from Gert (excellent service by the way).

Had them installed last week and aligned along with a corner weight. Height is about RoW sport and I am running -2...
Forum: 993 Forum
06-03-2007, 09:01 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,235
Posted By JChiles

5 meters.. stock switchblade, with new battery....

5 meters.. stock switchblade, with new battery. With old battery, 3 inches.
Forum: 996 Forum
05-19-2007, 10:28 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,015
Posted By JChiles

Leather wheel, plastic airbag cover?

Leather wheel, plastic airbag cover?
Forum: 993 Forum
03-31-2007, 07:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 700
Posted By JChiles

DME relay maybe? You might want to try a search...

DME relay maybe? You might want to try a search on it , could cause similar symptoms.
Forum: 993 Forum
03-30-2007, 11:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 707
Posted By JChiles

That's interesting. Haven't given it much...

That's interesting. Haven't given it much thought, but one thing which is good is the extra interior space at the roof.

I am 191 centimeters so with the helmet on it's a close call. With the...
Forum: 993 Forum
03-29-2007, 04:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 707
Posted By JChiles

Thanks guys, it really is a difference from my...

Thanks guys, it really is a difference from my old 17" originals, but they weren't in great shape either. Nice to have a little bit more rubber on the track as well even if they are heavier than my...
Forum: 993 Forum
03-29-2007, 02:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 707
Posted By JChiles

First "mod"..new shoes

I thought about what rims to get for a long time, but decided to go with "plain" 18" turbo-twists. New tires, Michelin Pilot Sport 265 & 225.
Feels great. Was a bit difficult to find narrow body...
02-07-2007, 02:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 476
Posted By JChiles

You guys actually have wifes using the term "last...

You guys actually have wifes using the term "last of the air cooled"?

lol, my GF knows it's a Porsche and that it's red.
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