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Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
05-06-2022, 11:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,668
Posted By peritus

Yes, it appears they moved enough to damage the...

Yes, it appears they moved enough to damage the subframe, and moved back. I'd go for the locking bolts and upgrade to an adjustable rear toe control arm, but the locking bolts are not TUV approved,...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
05-05-2022, 05:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,668
Posted By peritus

Sabba, I was running Nankang AR1, as they are a...

Sabba, I was running Nankang AR1, as they are a super popular tire option over here, but get this, I had 3 rear passenger tire blowouts on the Nankangs. The first two instances, the tire blistered on...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
05-04-2022, 07:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,668
Posted By peritus

LOL, not sure if congratulations are in order…...

LOL, not sure if congratulations are in order… new left and right sub frames will cost me a kidney!
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
05-04-2022, 06:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,668
Posted By peritus

Rear Control Arms Pushed Bolt Into Sub Frame??

The Canadian garage queen Turbo S, transformed to Ring-Tool has completed nearly 8000 km of exclusive Nurburgring Nordschleife laps last season and this season so far. Upon regular inspection, my...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
09-18-2020, 02:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,070
Posted By peritus

LOL, why didn’t I air freight it over? same...

LOL, why didn’t I air freight it over? same reason I don’t have a 200ft yacht and a helipad 😜, and endless babes... The container was pretty cheap. The extra shipping insurance was the costly piece....
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
09-18-2020, 10:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,070
Posted By peritus

hahjahhaa if that bumper sticker doesn’t exist...

hahjahhaa if that bumper sticker doesn’t exist yet, you just made me a millionaire my friend. LOL.
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
09-18-2020, 02:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,070
Posted By peritus

My passenger was a pro instructor - Tammy from...

My passenger was a pro instructor - Tammy from Apex. I didn’t want to end up on the YouTube crash reel my first few times around. 😜

And... I was taking it easy. It’s a humbling experience.
...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
09-18-2020, 02:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,070
Posted By peritus

willkommen!

willkommen!
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
09-17-2020, 07:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,070
Posted By peritus

Correct. Shipped from Canada.

Correct. Shipped from Canada.
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
09-17-2020, 07:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,070
Posted By peritus

Yes Dock, living here.

Yes Dock, living here.
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
09-17-2020, 07:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,070
Posted By peritus

Hey Danny, I couldn’t believe how easy it was to...

Hey Danny, I couldn’t believe how easy it was to get official custom plates - ordered them online and they were delivered in 2 days!

how many laps you ask? I going through people’s recycling to...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
09-17-2020, 06:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,070
Posted By peritus

The whole process was painful, but now I can...

The whole process was painful, but now I can finally say, worth it.

If visiting, you can drive on your US tags, but you have to get insurance that provides European coverage and comprehensive....
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
09-17-2020, 04:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,070
Posted By peritus

Nurburgring Bucketlist (check)

Shipped Turbo to Germany and...
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Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
09-17-2020, 04:11 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 24,412
Posted By peritus

Ray, thanks for the detailed info! It's tempting,...

Ray, thanks for the detailed info! It's tempting, even if just for the carplay and bluetooth audio. I just moved to Wiesbaden Germany with my 2005 Turbo, and at higher speeds on the autobahn, google...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
04-29-2020, 12:20 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,061
Posted By peritus

I just shipped my 996 Turbo S to Germany. It...

I just shipped my 996 Turbo S to Germany. It failed TUV on Monday because the non OEM H&R springs with B4 shocks. Common thing in NA, but obviously a big no no in the motherland. Try, try again. I...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
01-19-2020, 06:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,289
Posted By peritus

Ahhhh, I see, so that's what the authorities mean...

Ahhhh, I see, so that's what the authorities mean by "load leveling active suspension" as a requirement. This is super helpful! Thanks! I had no idea they were that sophisticated!

I'm moving to...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
01-19-2020, 05:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,289
Posted By peritus

Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
01-19-2020, 02:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,289
Posted By peritus

Are All 996TT Bi-Xenon Lights Self-Leveling?

I’ve searched high and low and I can’t find confirmation that the OEM bi-xenon lights are self leveling or not. The owners manual illustrates the steps to manually adjust, but there is no mention of...
Forum: 991 GT3, GT3RS, GT2RS and 911R
01-14-2020, 05:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,790
Posted By peritus

What about other mods such as lowering your car...

What about other mods such as lowering your car with TUV approved (H&R) springs or a (Sachs) light weight flywheel? Would TUV approve these light mods if the components are separately TUV approved?
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
09-08-2019, 11:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,279
Posted By peritus

Age of OEM clutch and the spring tension...

Age of OEM clutch and the spring tension weakening over time is a critical factor.
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
09-07-2019, 12:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,279
Posted By peritus

same here. stock clutchs have weak spring rate...

same here. stock clutchs have weak spring rate that worsens over time and especially with a tune. I replaced my clutch with UMW LWFW kit - my OEM clutch still had plenty of material left.
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
09-07-2019, 12:44 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 12,604
Posted By peritus

well it wouldn't even need exhaust gasses if the...

well it wouldn't even need exhaust gasses if the turbos are also electric... duh.


James
2005 Turbo S
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
07-10-2019, 09:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,785
Posted By peritus

GT3 LWFW Clutch Kit. Yes, it rattles a little bit...

GT3 LWFW Clutch Kit. Yes, it rattles a little bit at idle and sounds awesome. I used to own a 1982 911 with a 993 3.6 conversion that had a LWFW setup - this kit for the Turbo brings me back in time....
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
07-10-2019, 01:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,785
Posted By peritus

UMW Lightweight Flywheel Clutch Kit

So I purchased this kit from Kevin to replace the OEM clutch on my 05 Turbo S. Despite nearly stalling it the first couple times, I'm super happy with the performance and feel. The car is much more...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
07-10-2019, 01:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,328
Posted By peritus

Kevin, can I make a motion for this topic ^^ to...

Kevin, can I make a motion for this topic ^^ to be your next blog? I for one would benefit from a little education on this upgrade. The Rennlist brain-trust is certainly behind it!

:)
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