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Forum: 996 GT2/GT3 Forum
11-18-2014, 10:05 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 86,553
Posted By adam_

Lost a fitting. Had all welded. ...

Lost a fitting.

Had all welded.

Reporting to NHTSA.

Not track use.

Report every one you can.....
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
01-09-2014, 12:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,408
Posted By adam_

Not sure what tires you will run, but I bought 9"...

Not sure what tires you will run, but I bought 9" front rims to let me run 265/35 or 245/40 tires- either will work...and on the back I have 315/30 on 11.5" rims.

Just something to think about.
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
01-09-2014, 12:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,344
Posted By adam_

I really dont care about the integrity of a...

I really dont care about the integrity of a seller as I assume they are all lying and deceiving me.

If you find yourself in a situation where you need to simply trust the sellers word for...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
12-18-2013, 02:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 937
Posted By adam_

They put quite a lot of toe on the rear. Your...

They put quite a lot of toe on the rear. Your rear tires will cord on that inside edge....

more front camber too, as recommended above
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
12-18-2013, 02:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,846
Posted By adam_

Anyone else find this odd? I would not trust...

Anyone else find this odd?

I would not trust the NYC dealership for the PPI. The whole mindset in NYC seems to be 'we screw you, you pay us- you complain, we screw you more. Capische?"
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
12-09-2013, 09:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,447
Posted By adam_

So diameter wise those are a good match. I...

So diameter wise those are a good match. I looked at continntla all seasons and the revs per mile are 828 and 824, front and rear. Almost perfect, within 0.5%.

The rear tires, however, may be...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
12-09-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,110
Posted By adam_

Who can say? $25k if the motor is damaged. plus...

Who can say? $25k if the motor is damaged. plus cosmetics.
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
09-21-2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,521
Posted By adam_

1. Not surprised no DV. 2. "frame damage"? ...

1. Not surprised no DV.

2. "frame damage"? Please. You want a second opinion on that. Adjusters and shops have been known to be in cahoots. If it is totaled, ill be someone makes a killing...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
09-14-2013, 11:46 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,521
Posted By adam_

That is astonishing. Outside of I think georgia...

That is astonishing. Outside of I think georgia (where they use some lowball percentage) I've always heard insurers fighting this- especially when the liable party hasnt been IDd.

Sorry to hear,...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
09-14-2013, 11:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,427
Posted By adam_

I run 265/35-18 on 9" rims (and 315/30-18 on the...

I run 265/35-18 on 9" rims (and 315/30-18 on the rear) perfect fitment, in terms of revs per mile (ie OD)
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
08-25-2013, 06:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,570
Posted By adam_

Buy it now, then fly out- inspect it, pay for it....

Buy it now, then fly out- inspect it, pay for it.

Id worry about 'will the seller meet me at XYZ shop and allow the PPI immediately before I hand him a check' AFTER I am the winning bidder.
...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
08-02-2013, 06:17 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,305
Posted By adam_

This one makes me very cautious...lack of VIN...

This one makes me very cautious...lack of VIN history in google is a red flag. Have you run carfax AND autocheck?

Absolute MUST ppi...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
06-28-2013, 06:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,448
Posted By adam_

This made me LOL.... :thumbup:

This made me LOL....

:thumbup:
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
06-18-2013, 11:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,123
Posted By adam_

Others will correct me, but this code is more...

Others will correct me, but this code is more likely to be set when the car is operated at or new full boost mode. At the boost builds and the DME sends commands to N75 to control (ie 'dump') excess...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
05-30-2013, 09:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 899
Posted By adam_

You googled the other vin, yes? No hits? Post...

You googled the other vin, yes? No hits? Post your vin, tell anyone looking to PM you....and periodically search for the other vin.

You can probably get color for the other car, maybe sniff...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
05-25-2013, 12:37 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,728
Posted By adam_

Replace 'fornt' with "all".......

Replace 'fornt' with "all".... understand?
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
05-19-2013, 09:31 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,108
Posted By adam_

Leave it to dock to argue with someone over there...

Leave it to dock to argue with someone over there choice of nicknames...

This:
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
05-19-2013, 06:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,460
Posted By adam_

whats the interior code on the sticker located...

whats the interior code on the sticker located under the front hood????
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
05-18-2013, 03:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,373
Posted By adam_

Same here. Of course it is still technically...

Same here.

Of course it is still technically non-compliant, but it passes the sniffer and performance components.:icon501:
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
05-12-2013, 01:08 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 21,403
Posted By adam_

You're the only one that seems to 'need' it......

You're the only one that seems to 'need' it... the forum seems to be fine with NHTSA doing their investigation.
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
05-08-2013, 06:45 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 21,403
Posted By adam_

Virtually ALL recalls are 'voluntary'... ...

Virtually ALL recalls are 'voluntary'...

rarely will a regulatory body need to issue a recall in which the MFG does not cooperate.
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
05-08-2013, 06:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,798
Posted By adam_

Yeah, lots of crashes with those 'non- N rated...

Yeah, lots of crashes with those 'non- N rated tires'
:banghead:

The N rating has nothing to do with safety nor high speed performance. Speed ratings are unchanged.

I mean Porsche doesnt rate...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
05-02-2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 21,403
Posted By adam_

Uh, let me try and answer that: zero. The...

Uh, let me try and answer that: zero.

The failures were due to inadequate assembly methods.

Dont confuse the slice of the population of current owners and users on car websites with a true...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
04-30-2013, 12:23 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,147
Posted By adam_

Bingo. The crux is that the other driver...

Bingo.

The crux is that the other driver caused you a DV loss. You can go after him, and if he has adequate insurance THEY will pay any DV that courts decide upon. (or that you and he and his...
Forum: 996 GT2/GT3 Forum
04-24-2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 86,553
Posted By adam_

Yes. Typically they repair the defect for...

Yes.

Typically they repair the defect for free, even if it has not actually failed, and they will reimburse for prior repairs.

Expect PCNA to fight this very hard. $$$
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