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Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
08-31-2016, 12:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,668
Posted By RF5BPilot

Rev Matching vs. Double Clutching

"Rev Matching" has become a widely used term in recent years and I could never figure out why we needed the term since we already had "double clutching."

Watching a Bondurant video the other day,...
Forum: 911 Forum
06-06-2014, 11:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 857
Posted By RF5BPilot

As posted in Off-Topic -- Conclusion --...

As posted in Off-Topic -- Conclusion -- McMaster-Carr to the rescue.

Ordered three different styles of tubing, 2 worked (at least in dry fitting). Both a high-temperature Viton and an...
Forum: 911 Forum
06-03-2014, 12:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 857
Posted By RF5BPilot

Thanks. Will do a local search.

Thanks. Will do a local search.
Forum: 911 Forum
06-02-2014, 11:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 857
Posted By RF5BPilot

Parts hounds -- 8mm x 12mm hose

I need some help finding fuel resistant rubber hose (tubing) with an 8mm I.D. and 12mm O.D. S.A.E. - 5/16" x 15/32" (7/16" O.D. might work).

I have 8mm copper fuel lines coming into compression...
Forum: Autocross
10-30-2013, 12:30 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,537
Posted By RF5BPilot

The Miata, particularly early ones, are listed on...

The Miata, particularly early ones, are listed on the SCCA website in the top 10 of good autocross cars. Seems like a lot of them available for around $5k. (2 sets of tires for the 996....) Until...
Forum: Autocross
10-29-2013, 11:54 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,537
Posted By RF5BPilot

What car would you buy for autocrossing?

I've enjoyed autocrossing on and off for many years. Considering becoming more active again, but am not kidding myself about being nationally competitive. Just want to enjoy regional events.

I'm...
Forum: 996 Forum
09-15-2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,043
Posted By RF5BPilot

The cloth top has one hard to see spot on it....

The cloth top has one hard to see spot on it. Otherwise, like new. Raggtop every year. Hard top used from Nov. to May.
Forum: 996 Forum
09-14-2013, 03:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,043
Posted By RF5BPilot

2003 996 For sale at Univ. Audi

My near-perfect, overly maintained 2003 996 is for sale through University Audi, Lynwood, WA for only about $27k -- for what should be a $38k car.

I have no skin in the game. But this is a great...
Forum: 996 Forum
08-25-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,489
Posted By RF5BPilot

Just a small note, the zinc was lowered in oils...

Just a small note, the zinc was lowered in oils for newer cars because it can destroy your cats. I use ZR-1 in my airplane (it has an automotive based engine) which should help protect the cams, etc....
Forum: 996 Forum
08-23-2013, 12:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,510
Posted By RF5BPilot

I think they're the same....except stuff is a lot...

I think they're the same....except stuff is a lot easier to get out of the seats or off the shelf with the top down.
Forum: 996 Forum
08-16-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 9,756
Posted By RF5BPilot

For me, sharing parts with the Boxster was a...

For me, sharing parts with the Boxster was a Selling Point. After screwing around with quasi-unique European cars off and on for years when the only response is, "Hey, that part's out of...
Forum: 996 Forum
08-16-2013, 12:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,980
Posted By RF5BPilot

Even if it's the level....what caused the level...

Even if it's the level....what caused the level to be low?

If the guy didn't take enough care of the car to manage this properly, what other things have been ignored or not taken care of?

The...
Forum: 996 Forum
08-13-2013, 01:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,246
Posted By RF5BPilot

Hard to find another car that does everything so well...

Drove about 40 miles north of Seattle yesterday to look at a car from the 60's.

Drove 70-75 the whole way with a computer readout of 29mph for the hwy. Going down a long, but slight incline,...
Forum: 996 Forum
08-11-2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,674
Posted By RF5BPilot

Your friend should be able to call the Porsche...

Your friend should be able to call the Porsche dealer and give them permission to go over the repairs & service done to the car (or at least get copies of previous service orders). If he/she has...
Forum: 996 Forum
08-10-2013, 01:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,095
Posted By RF5BPilot

In some cases, with the top up, you can seem to...

In some cases, with the top up, you can seem to hear "rattles" when you go over a bump or the car flexes (e.g., diagonally into a driveway) -- but it's the rubber on the seal of the top where it...
Forum: 996 Forum
08-07-2013, 11:43 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 10,374
Posted By RF5BPilot

I agree, read the policy carefully (having been...

I agree, read the policy carefully (having been an insurance underwriter & licensed agent).

You may find that the policy excludes "timed speed events" -- which does not actually exclude PCA...
Forum: 996 Forum
08-01-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,374
Posted By RF5BPilot

I understand that the immobilizers are...

I understand that the immobilizers are advanced....

But in '86 I lived on the north edge of Hollywood and for some reason, my '78 VW Rabbit Diesel was wildly attractive to the young Hermanos. They...
Forum: 996 Forum
07-24-2013, 12:42 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 12,089
Posted By RF5BPilot

To O/P, I think you're making the right choice. ...

To O/P, I think you're making the right choice.

Just because there was particulate matter in the sump doesn't mean it ever got to the engine. Most oil pumps have a screen on the bottom for really...
Forum: 996 Forum
07-22-2013, 06:26 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 12,089
Posted By RF5BPilot

Unfortunately, you'll get about as many opinions...

Unfortunately, you'll get about as many opinions as there are people here.

Were this engine mine, if he doesn't have clear evidence of significant metal being pumped throughout the engine....

I...
Forum: 996 Forum
07-22-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,510
Posted By RF5BPilot

If you're going to use the car on the street and...

If you're going to use the car on the street and for the occasional track day or autocross, then coupe or cab doesn't matter.

The money that guys spend on suspensions, etc., to supposedly go...
Forum: 996 Forum
07-20-2013, 05:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,421
Posted By RF5BPilot

I wouldn't bet on that.

I wouldn't bet on that.
Forum: 996 Forum
07-20-2013, 03:12 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,533
Posted By RF5BPilot

Sorry the sale is slow. Recommended it to two...

Sorry the sale is slow. Recommended it to two different prospective buyers. Seems like a great car. GLWS.
Forum: 996 Forum
07-20-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,421
Posted By RF5BPilot

Having owned a 993, I prefer the 996. The 993 is...

Having owned a 993, I prefer the 996. The 993 is also a more expensive to repair and has its own maintenance & ergonomic issues. (How stupid is it to offset the steering wheel in a "driver's...
Forum: 996 Forum
06-23-2013, 02:11 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 9,341
Posted By RF5BPilot

Part of the issue is to understand why you want a...

Part of the issue is to understand why you want a Porsche, determine whether you have the means to handle the unexpected and decide if your environment is conducive to owing one.

- If you want...
Forum: 996 Forum
06-22-2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 52,763
Posted By RF5BPilot

Sounds like an opportunity to sell what the kit...

Sounds like an opportunity to sell what the kit doesn't include.
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