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10-16-2017, 12:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,192
Posted By silotwo

Congrats and you are going to love choosing which...

Congrats and you are going to love choosing which car to drive for the day. I have one of each in MY 2004 and they are both optioned almost identically, M030 sport suspension on the C2, touring...
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09-29-2017, 03:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,665
Posted By silotwo

Yes, I've read that many folks have removed it...

Yes, I've read that many folks have removed it because the clutch feels is "too light". In my case the spring broke in two places allowing one part of the spring to wedge in the coils of the...
Forum: 996 Forum
09-28-2017, 10:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,665
Posted By silotwo

Probably a little late but here is a parts list...

Probably a little late but here is a parts list that was put together recently. These are all OEM parts and includes the parts to upgrade the release bearing arm. Pilot bearing is not listed...
Forum: 996 Forum
01-12-2016, 12:52 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,860
Posted By silotwo

2004 C2 since august of 2007 and 2004 C4S since...

2004 C2 since august of 2007 and 2004 C4S since october of 2011. I've been talking about parting with the C2 since I bought the C4S but knowing the car and it's long term service history it's...
Forum: 996 Forum
11-20-2015, 04:15 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 21,215
Posted By silotwo

2004 996 C2 Borescoped at 87k miles and no...

2004 996 C2 Borescoped at 87k miles and no detectable scoring.

Cold climate car. I purchased as CPO in 2007 with 23k miles.
Car originated in Alaska and it has been driven year round during my 8...
Forum: 996 Forum
11-16-2015, 01:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 646
Posted By silotwo

Then buy it and have the IMS done. No rhyme or...

Then buy it and have the IMS done. No rhyme or reason to the failures. Sometimes they don't (2004 C2 with 90k miles on the clock and IMS replaced at 75k miles while replacing the clutch and original...
Forum: 996 Forum
10-04-2015, 10:35 PM
Replies: 2,496
Views: 663,097
Posted By silotwo

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Forum: 996 Forum
09-22-2015, 10:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,681
Posted By silotwo

Have you tried visiting a dealer and asking them...

Have you tried visiting a dealer and asking them to run the vin for you? Makes sense to me any authorized dealer would need to have access to warranty information and I personally witnessed my...
Forum: 996 Forum
09-22-2015, 02:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,681
Posted By silotwo

Just to be clear, it was only warranty work that...

Just to be clear, it was only warranty work that was available. I could only get the service history from the servicing dealer in CA.
Forum: 996 Forum
09-22-2015, 02:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,681
Posted By silotwo

Interesting answer from Porsche and different...

Interesting answer from Porsche and different than what my Porsche dealer states. I had a replacement engine installed in April of 2013 and only received a receipt for the labor. When I asked about...
Forum: 996 Forum
08-11-2015, 10:57 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,722
Posted By silotwo

Sorry to hear about the experience. We just got...

Sorry to hear about the experience. We just got taken on a used car purchase by a private seller. Handshakes galore, retired, marine veteran, great car, you won't have any problems with it he tells...
Forum: 996 Forum
06-23-2015, 11:45 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,056
Posted By silotwo

My wife has joked (I think she's joking) that I...

My wife has joked (I think she's joking) that I will be buried in it. Strap me in behind the wheel, dig a hole, and drop it in. However, I think the reality would be that I'll be put in a plywood...
Forum: 996 Forum
06-02-2015, 10:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,031
Posted By silotwo

Had an uncle who had been a lifetime "beat cop"...

Had an uncle who had been a lifetime "beat cop" who ended up being legally blind yet still drove. In his state a vision test was required for driver license renewal and yes "his friends" made sure...
Forum: 996 Forum
05-15-2015, 01:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,349
Posted By silotwo

Speaking as the older fart that I am -...

Speaking as the older fart that I am - unfortunately your experience is far too common in the current day. It extends beyond the automotive repair industry and in my opinion is the result of success...
Forum: 996 Forum
05-12-2015, 01:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 589
Posted By silotwo

Ditto for checking you stage 1 (low speed) fan...

Ditto for checking you stage 1 (low speed) fan operation. Very simple. Can do with car cold, start car and put the A/C on. In less than one minute you should be able to hear and feel both fans...
Forum: 996 Forum
05-06-2015, 09:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 974
Posted By silotwo

I feel for you.......... That's why I do all of...

I feel for you.......... That's why I do all of my own painting, it occupies my mind and serves as a creative outlet, but mostly because doing it myself saves money to use for other things, like...
Forum: 996 Forum
05-06-2015, 07:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 974
Posted By silotwo

We simply hope the car falls on the owner and the...

We simply hope the car falls on the owner and the senseless obsession with self and car ends.
Forum: 996 Forum
05-06-2015, 07:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,206
Posted By silotwo

Didn't listen to the video but as far as a...

Didn't listen to the video but as far as a suspect cat, I don't think the rattle will go away as the engine warms up. I had a bad cat and the rattle would appear whether the engine was cold or hot.
Forum: 996 Forum
05-06-2015, 07:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,311
Posted By silotwo

No stone guards on my 04 C4S and was told by the...

No stone guards on my 04 C4S and was told by the dealer and a local clear film guy that they were not offered on the 996 series. I also have no stone chips in that area.
Forum: 996 Forum
05-06-2015, 12:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 24,016
Posted By silotwo

I am waiting for the stock resistors to arrive,...

I am waiting for the stock resistors to arrive, ended up costing $180.00 for the pair. Was tempted to save a few bucks but in the end decided to continue with keeping things OEM stock with no hacks....
Forum: 996 Forum
05-05-2015, 10:50 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 26,848
Posted By silotwo

Your level of patience is admirable! I am sure...

Your level of patience is admirable! I am sure it will be worth it, after all isn't the anticipation at least half of the rush? I've been following this thread and looking forward to hearing about...
Forum: 996 Forum
05-05-2015, 09:21 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 7,891
Posted By silotwo

I like the Mack hood ornament! Was that in Mack...

I like the Mack hood ornament! Was that in Mack and Bethlehem Steel country?
Forum: 996 Forum
05-05-2015, 02:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,342
Posted By silotwo

The sticker is on the inside of the fuel filler...

The sticker is on the inside of the fuel filler lid. Gives sizes and inflation specs for both 17" and 18". I think I paid around $1200+ for a set 18" Bridgestone N spec at tirerack.com
Forum: 996 Forum
05-04-2015, 05:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 880
Posted By silotwo

As my old doc used to love to say "just saw a...

As my old doc used to love to say "just saw a patient for the tenth time, guess he doesn't believe me when I tell him that other than an internet infection he is just fine, he'll be back next month...
Forum: 996 Forum
05-04-2015, 02:42 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 7,891
Posted By silotwo

1966 Ford Mustang GT Convertible. Dark blue with...

1966 Ford Mustang GT Convertible. Dark blue with a white ragtop. 289 with a borg-warner T-10 4 speed. And the only Mustang I ever saw with a split bench front seat. Also had factory rally pack...
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