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Forum: 997 Forum
04-08-2024, 12:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 429
Posted By quickxotica

I replaced by stock shifter with the Numeric, but...

I replaced by stock shifter with the Numeric, but retained the stock cables. The result is great and has no apparent downside. I've driven my setup back to back with a stock 997GT3 and prefer the...
Forum: 997 Forum
04-04-2024, 02:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 304
Posted By quickxotica

What problem are you trying to solve? It's...

What problem are you trying to solve? It's difficult to answer your questions without knowing what you're trying to improve (or fix).

Installing Tarett or similar rear toe arms has no huge...
Forum: 997 Forum
04-01-2024, 05:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 550
Posted By quickxotica

I have a 2012 997.2S with the Tarett rear toe...

I have a 2012 997.2S with the Tarett rear toe arms and locking plate kit. My installer didn't complain of this issue, so maybe they figured out a way to wiggle it into position. I can see how it...
Forum: 997 Forum
03-21-2024, 02:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 412
Posted By quickxotica

Nice! What's the ballpark cost for PCCB rotors...

Nice! What's the ballpark cost for PCCB rotors these days? And is that for an updated version or is Porsche still selling the same rotors as originally came on the 997?
Forum: 997 Forum
03-12-2024, 03:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 956
Posted By quickxotica

Hi. Yes, my chimes still work: 1. Four chimes on...

Hi. Yes, my chimes still work: 1. Four chimes on startup unless seatbelt is buckled ahead of time. 2. Repeating chimes if you drive away without the seatbelt buckled, or if you remove your seatbelt...
Forum: 997 Forum
03-09-2024, 09:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 764
Posted By quickxotica

Welcome. Nice color, nice year. You will no...

Welcome. Nice color, nice year. You will no doubt enjoy it.

Firstly, thanks for teaching me the word "lagniappe." Had to look it up, but I dig it.

Secondly, don't read too much into those...
Forum: 997 Forum
03-09-2024, 09:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 956
Posted By quickxotica

I agree the wiring isn't intuitive. I went with...

I agree the wiring isn't intuitive. I went with a Sony XAV9000-ES head unit and an external amp. The resulting sound through the original BOSE speakers is awesome (to my ears) and having wireless...
Forum: 997 Forum
03-09-2024, 01:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 414
Posted By quickxotica

Before you disassemble everything, get under the...

Before you disassemble everything, get under the car with a bright light and a small pry bar and inspect all the original rubber bushings in the suspension arms. Many of mine were cracked and worn,...
Forum: 997 Forum
03-02-2024, 02:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 284
Posted By quickxotica

I just did this a few weeks ago. My original...

I just did this a few weeks ago. My original bushings in the wheel carrier (at the bottom of the rear struts) were cracked and no longer providing much stability when under high load (e.g. exiting a...
Forum: 997 Forum
02-05-2024, 08:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,244
Posted By quickxotica

OP, you've gotten lots of great responses so far,...

OP, you've gotten lots of great responses so far, so congrats on asking the right question. Many good points have already been made. I will add just one more:

GT3s are more difficult to learn on....
Forum: 997 Forum
01-24-2024, 12:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 617
Posted By quickxotica

E30 wagons are cool; I predict zero regrets. ...

E30 wagons are cool; I predict zero regrets.

When I saw the thread title, I imagined SO MUCH worse. Like, 'Oops I just bought a 6x6 Gelandewagen."
Forum: 997 Forum
01-19-2024, 01:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,624
Posted By quickxotica

Thanks for sharing pics. I'm on the waitlist and...

Thanks for sharing pics. I'm on the waitlist and can't wait to receive mine. They look great!
Forum: 997 Forum
01-17-2024, 07:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,957
Posted By quickxotica

Do you have a floor jack? You could try jacking...

Do you have a floor jack? You could try jacking up each side, in turn, to break the tires free in case they are literally frozen to the ground (if it sat out overnight they might be). While each...
Forum: 997 Forum
01-09-2024, 01:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,146
Posted By quickxotica

I'm at the edge of this decision too, and I've...

I'm at the edge of this decision too, and I've spent the last week researching my options.

My car is mostly for the street. Currently at 33k-miles, it's a '12 997C2S w/SPASM & LSD, DSC box,...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
01-06-2024, 04:32 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,326
Posted By quickxotica

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlist.com-vbulleti...

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My first was this 100k+mile '87 944S, which I tracked from '97-'06 and eventually...
Forum: 997 Forum
12-19-2023, 07:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 413
Posted By quickxotica

Outstanding work, towbar. Carry on!

Outstanding work, towbar. Carry on!
Forum: 997 Forum
12-19-2023, 02:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,268
Posted By quickxotica

I daily my .2S 6sp 3x/week, but my commute is...

I daily my .2S 6sp 3x/week, but my commute is only 17miles. It's perfectly suitable for commuting, even with SPASM and Cup2s, because there's no snow here and I have safe parking. Agree with OP that...
Forum: 997 Forum
12-07-2023, 07:02 PM
Replies: 15,132
Views: 2,486,709
Posted By quickxotica

I swapped the PO's Pioneer AVIC-8200NEX headunit...

I swapped the PO's Pioneer AVIC-8200NEX headunit (c. 2017) for a new Sony XAV-9000ES. Benefits are 1) wireless CarPlay, 2) Sony Mobile ES audio quality, 3) higher screen resolution, and 4) much...
Forum: 997 Forum
11-24-2023, 01:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 838
Posted By quickxotica

Well, I have a 2012 997 Carrera S, so it wasn't...

Well, I have a 2012 997 Carrera S, so it wasn't just turbos, GTSs and black editions. Here's my VIN: WP0AB2A96CS720371


AFAIK, almost all the 2012 997s were manufactured in 2011 before the...
Forum: 997 Forum
09-19-2023, 08:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 224
Posted By quickxotica

Ditto. Friday or Sunday.

Ditto. Friday or Sunday.
Forum: 997 Forum
09-18-2023, 01:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,916
Posted By quickxotica

Interesting dilemma. If it was mine I'd put the...

Interesting dilemma. If it was mine I'd put the stock wheels on, delete the side script and add clear corners. The stance and duck will appear to a broad audience, so try listing it with those...
Forum: 997 Forum
08-21-2023, 01:25 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 15,427
Posted By quickxotica

We need more pics! (pretty please?)

We need more pics! (pretty please?)
Forum: 997 Forum
07-26-2023, 01:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,130
Posted By quickxotica

Congrats! That is a phenomenally bad-ass car and...

Congrats! That is a phenomenally bad-ass car and well worth the effort to acquire. DBM is a great color.
Forum: 997 Forum
07-23-2023, 10:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,066
Posted By quickxotica

The heart wants what it wants, but if you're...

The heart wants what it wants, but if you're looking for practical advice, ask yourself this: What percent of your driving time is currently spent at 100% throttle in the GTS? Whatever it is, a TTS...
Forum: 997 Forum
07-17-2023, 11:58 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 33,235
Posted By quickxotica

I concur about Frank. I relied on him for years...

I concur about Frank. I relied on him for years in the 1990's when I lived nearby in SF and had a 944S and a 911T. Great guy and super honest!

Another local recommendation: Hi-Tech Automotive in...
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