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10-12-2022, 11:30 PM
Replies: 18
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Posted By kpl

almost at 90K mi on my '11 TTS and other than...

almost at 90K mi on my '11 TTS and other than maintenance and wear items (lots of tires and 1 set of brake pads) the only thing that I've had to replace is the HPFP. Definitely much more robust than...
05-25-2022, 12:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,887
Posted By kpl

:thumbup:

:thumbup:
05-22-2022, 09:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,887
Posted By kpl

I can’t: ”Altitude911 has chosen not to receive...

I can’t:
”Altitude911 has chosen not to receive private messages or may not be allowed to receive private messages. Therefore you may not send your message to him/her.”
05-11-2022, 01:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,566
Posted By kpl

since I've been getting PM's asking, these are...

since I've been getting PM's asking, these are still for sale
05-10-2022, 11:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,887
Posted By kpl

yes, yes if your car has pasm. The price is in...

yes, yes if your car has pasm. The price is in the ad, $6,000
05-02-2022, 01:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,887
Posted By kpl

ideally, to take advantage of the much better...

ideally, to take advantage of the much better damper full range of operating parameters. It’s easy. https://youtu.be/9cA_KlOc5vU
all you have to do is open the file that I’ll provide in their...
05-01-2022, 06:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,887
Posted By kpl

larsondo it’s subjective, but the main difference...

larsondo it’s subjective, but the main difference is having solid top mounts vs stock, so you can get more road noise on certain surfaces. The springs are a lot stiffer than stock, but the shocks...
04-27-2022, 08:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,887
Posted By kpl

FS: DSC Tractive coilovers

I had these on my 2011 Turbo S for 2 years and about 10K mi. Street and autocross use only, no trackdays. 400lb front springs, 700lb. rear. More info can be found on DSC's website...
04-26-2022, 11:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,566
Posted By kpl

DSC Sport Active 997 RT Coilover Suspension Package

I had these on my 2011 Turbo S for 2 years and about 10K mi.  Street and autocross use only, no trackdays. Can be used on other 997 models if you use different camber plates like Tarett or Porsche...
Forum: Autocross
10-19-2021, 01:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 812
Posted By kpl

I was occasionally getting a piece of gravel...

I was occasionally getting a piece of gravel stuck between the disk and dust shields in the front, but I bent the dust shield back a bit by hand and have never had that issue again
Forum: Autocross
09-14-2021, 04:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 812
Posted By kpl

Unless you do trackdays you won't have to replace...

Unless you do trackdays you won't have to replace the disks. In terms of disk wear, the PCCB's on my '11 TTS haven't really worn over 5 years of 60K miles and ~120 autocross events. The car has 80K...
Forum: 997 Forum
04-24-2021, 12:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,990
Posted By kpl

I removed the central door lock button and put a...

I removed the central door lock button and put a magnetic mount (https://kevinlaird.com/VentMagnet.jpeg) (modified a clip on vent type) in it's place.
04-24-2021, 12:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,253
Posted By kpl

If you've already got a decent jack and stands...

If you've already got a decent jack and stands look at getting a pair of Liftbars
http://liftbars.com/
04-23-2021, 11:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,027
Posted By kpl

mine looked the same too

mine looked the same too
04-23-2021, 11:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,488
Posted By kpl

Yep, Redline 75W-90NS in the transaxle and 75W-90...

Yep, Redline 75W-90NS in the transaxle and 75W-90 in the front dif. I'm using the Porsche AWD Controller Mobilfluid LT 75W-80 on that side of the front dif.
Forum: Autocross
11-06-2020, 07:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,883
Posted By kpl

I've gone back to magnetic numbers on the upper...

I've gone back to magnetic numbers on the upper quarter panel. The vinyl was a hassle.
...
Forum: Autocross
05-22-2020, 01:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,035
Posted By kpl

SCCA has- ...

SCCA has-
https://www.scca.com/pages/solo-1588021531-21
01-30-2020, 08:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,643
Posted By kpl

When I've had that happen, that center locking...

When I've had that happen, that center locking part won't move, I've put the centerlock tool on in it and gave it a good wack with a rubber mallet.
Forum: 997 Forum
12-21-2019, 12:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,842
Posted By kpl

I've been running their 5W-40 in my Porsches...

I've been running their 5W-40 in my Porsches (996.2 4S and now a 997.2 TT S (http://kevinlaird.com/BlackstoneTTS.html)) for 11 years and a combined 178K mi.
10-25-2019, 05:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,294
Posted By kpl

We'll need to find a place that rebuilds these...

We'll need to find a place that rebuilds these pumps. It's a Continental part.
09-27-2019, 08:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,294
Posted By kpl

Fuel Pump failure

The high pressure fuel pump failed at 59Kmi. Leading up to it's failure the engine crank time to fire up got longer. I just figured that was due to the car sitting longer than usual between when it...
Forum: Autocross
08-29-2019, 09:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,883
Posted By kpl

Luckily I have two PCA clubs to run with in...

Luckily I have two PCA clubs to run with in addition to 6 other clubs so I don't have to run with SCCA.
06-19-2019, 08:13 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 36,289
Posted By kpl

I sent off my module to DSC for the 997.2 launch...

I sent off my module to DSC for the 997.2 launch control upgrade, and got it back very quickly. It also now allows me to toggle the shocks when in Sport+ mode.
05-09-2019, 02:04 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 36,289
Posted By kpl

That’s unfortunate. I really want it to work as...

That’s unfortunate. I really want it to work as advertised as I autocross competitively and would like to easily switch between two files I’ve created without plugging in a laptop between runs. If it...
05-03-2019, 06:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,170
Posted By kpl

One manufacturers 235/35-19 is not going to have...

One manufacturers 235/35-19 is not going to have the same physical measurements as 235/35-19 from another manufacturer. You should check the actual measurements. Tire Rack has all that info on their...
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