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Forum: 997 Forum
09-27-2010, 06:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 23,822
Posted By Pugnacious

I had the left rear replaced for erroneous...

I had the left rear replaced for erroneous readings due to low battery while the car was still under warranty. I had the right front replaced last week (car is now out of warranty) to the tune of...
Forum: 997 Forum
01-22-2009, 09:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,389
Posted By Pugnacious

Same here in SoCal. I don't see the behavior when...

Same here in SoCal. I don't see the behavior when I am driving my GMC Sierra Denali but I do when in the 997S. They act like they have a chip on their shoulder.
Forum: 997 Forum
12-19-2008, 08:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,045
Posted By Pugnacious

Nicholas D. Kristof writes in the New York Times...

Nicholas D. Kristof writes in the New York Times of the genius of Governor Paterson’s 18% tax on non-diet soft drinks. He titles his article “This tax may produce a miracle”.

You see in his...
Forum: 997 Forum
11-11-2008, 01:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,722
Posted By Pugnacious

I have used this OEM charger for the past few...

I have used this OEM charger for the past few years with no issues.

http://www.mrzaccessories.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/62PR-980-611-981-00_l.jpg

The red light is only on when the battery is...
Forum: 997 Forum
04-19-2008, 05:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,435
Posted By Pugnacious

I too questioned the manufacturer (and butt dyno)...

I too questioned the manufacturer (and butt dyno) claims and was excoriated for it.

That’s a good question. Part of me says it should be “buyer beware”. Anyone gullible enough to believe a six...
Forum: 997 Forum
04-15-2008, 04:42 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,805
Posted By Pugnacious

In my opinion the major advantage to CCB’s is the...

In my opinion the major advantage to CCB’s is the 37 pound reduction in unsprung (and rotating) weight. I also like the high tech look of the stainless steel hat and attaching hardware and the fact...
Forum: 997 Forum
04-15-2008, 02:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,956
Posted By Pugnacious

I define defensive driving as not getting myself...

I define defensive driving as not getting myself boxed into a situation where I have no way out. The situation that you describe is not what I would define as defensive driving but taking evasive...
Forum: 997 Forum
04-15-2008, 01:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,956
Posted By Pugnacious

Don’t they teach defensive driving any more?

Don’t they teach defensive driving any more?
Forum: 997 Forum
04-13-2008, 01:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,773
Posted By Pugnacious

To each his own but I have the factory nav (and...

To each his own but I have the factory nav (and have spent the time to learn how to use it) and whereas I know the after market units are more user friendly and offer more features, the last thing I...
Forum: 997 Forum
03-29-2008, 01:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,594
Posted By Pugnacious

Thank you for the clarification (I would still be...

Thank you for the clarification (I would still be interested in the actual diameters) but now the mystery remains as to how the valve springs can have the same part number (and we are told there are...
Forum: 997 Forum
03-29-2008, 12:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,594
Posted By Pugnacious

If you are “the expert in the field” this should...

If you are “the expert in the field” this should be no problem for you. For the second time, I have a question. Just because there are two different part numbers for the exhaust valve doesn’t...
Forum: 997 Forum
03-28-2008, 01:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,594
Posted By Pugnacious

Yes, I have a question. What is the size of the...

Yes, I have a question. What is the size of the standard 997S exhaust valve and what is the size of the X51 exhaust valve? Just because there are different part numbers doesn’t necessarily mean one...
Forum: 997 Forum
03-27-2008, 07:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,594
Posted By Pugnacious

I don't think there are any differences in...

I don't think there are any differences in exhaust valve size; just a bit stiffer exhaust valve springs to safely allow for a slightly higher rpm.

To my knowledge the X51 kit includes the twin...
Forum: 997 Forum
03-24-2008, 11:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,242
Posted By Pugnacious

Glad to see you back Ben. You just touched...

Glad to see you back Ben.

You just touched on it. The reason California dealers even bother asking for a deposit is to get the customer to show good faith and to get the customer “thinking” they...
Forum: 997 Forum
03-24-2008, 10:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,242
Posted By Pugnacious

I don’t know what it’s like in the rest of the...

I don’t know what it’s like in the rest of the country (or world for that matter) but that’s not true in California; there is no such thing in this state as a non refundable deposit on an automobile....
Forum: 997 Forum
03-16-2008, 06:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,433
Posted By Pugnacious

I don’t think it was curbing a wheel in the...

I don’t think it was curbing a wheel in the normal sense by being parallel to the curb but by hitting the curb straight on or at a more perpendicular angle. You damage the tire by pinching the side...
Forum: 997 Forum
03-11-2008, 02:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,455
Posted By Pugnacious

My rear OEM Pirelli’s were worn out by 7,000...

My rear OEM Pirelli’s were worn out by 7,000 miles. The fronts were better than half way gone and would not have lasted thru another pair of Pirelli rears so I had all four tires replaced with...
Forum: 997 Forum
03-08-2008, 02:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,904
Posted By Pugnacious

I’m not sure what the official red line is on the...

I’m not sure what the official red line is on the X51; I have never seen or heard what it was from an authoritative source, do you know what it is? I would consider you to be authoritative source as...
Forum: 997 Forum
03-08-2008, 01:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,904
Posted By Pugnacious

It’s simple, the forward momentum of the car is...

It’s simple, the forward momentum of the car is not immediately stopped when the rev limiter shuts off the fuel and rpm’s will still continue to rise.

I have the Durameetric software and USB...
Forum: 997 Forum
03-02-2008, 08:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,389
Posted By Pugnacious

Sounds normal to me. I had to replace my...

Sounds normal to me.

I had to replace my OEM Pirelli PZero’s at about that same mileage (7,365 to be exact). The fronts were still in fairly good condition but would not have lasted through...
Forum: 997 Forum
02-22-2008, 01:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,977
Posted By Pugnacious

The fact that you are happy with the results is...

The fact that you are happy with the results is all that should matter.

However, when I look at your dyno results I see a net loss in both torque (close to 30 ft. lbs.) and hp after the...
Forum: 997 Forum
02-13-2008, 10:31 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,700
Posted By Pugnacious

It’s not just the USA’s CAFE standards that...

It’s not just the USA’s CAFE standards that threaten high performance cars but the European Union is purposing drastic cuts in CO2 emissions in all cars by 2012. Generally the more powerful the...
Forum: 997 Forum
02-06-2008, 08:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,080
Posted By Pugnacious

After reading your post I figured it was time to...

After reading your post I figured it was time to order the Duramteric diagnostic software and USB interface. It arrived today and my DME readout at 14,415 miles and 328 hours shows:

range 1 ...
Forum: 997 Forum
02-05-2008, 02:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,978
Posted By Pugnacious

That is not true. In California even if a new car...

That is not true. In California even if a new car has been punched (RDR sent to the manufacturer or distributor) it doesn’t get reported to DMV until it is sold and when it does sell it gets...
Forum: 997 Forum
02-03-2008, 05:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,080
Posted By Pugnacious

On a six cylinder four stroke engine (regardless...

On a six cylinder four stroke engine (regardless of configuration) there would be three ignitions per revolution. I enjoyed your little experiment.
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