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Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
03-31-2021, 10:15 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 283
Posted By p-cardriver

Help needed transporting wheels/tires

Been a while since I’ve been on Rennlist, as life circumstances have kept me from car fun. But I need some help and thought I might find it here.

I have a set of four wheels with tires mounted...
Forum: 911 Forum
12-17-2012, 07:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 662
Posted By p-cardriver

Craig, it is the whale tale, just optioned...

Craig, it is the whale tale, just optioned separately with the front spoiler and not the turbo-look option which as I understand it included both spoilers and the flared fenders. Just like in your...
Forum: 911 Forum
12-17-2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 662
Posted By p-cardriver

Introduction

Hi air cooled gang!

I have been on Rennlist for a while, but mainly lurking in forums other than the 997 forum where I posted. I had a 2007 997 C2S but sold it after 70k miles. That was summer...
Forum: 911 Forum
12-17-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,220
Posted By p-cardriver

You will get a better response posting this in...

You will get a better response posting this in the water-cooled, 997 forum.

But since I owned a 997S and ran it for 70k miles, I will comment that it really doesn't matter (here). Assuming...
Forum: Panamera
10-18-2012, 06:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,785
Posted By p-cardriver

Hard Wire radar on Auto Start/stop

Looking for some help...

Friend has a Panamera GTS with the auto start/stop and has been trying to get a radar detector wired in by the mirror. But, it seems all of the hot leads switch off when...
Forum: For Sale Ads - (Member to Member FS/WTB/Free)
11-21-2011, 06:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 714
Posted By p-cardriver

All of the wheels are sold. I still have one...

All of the wheels are sold.

I still have one set of (4) black center caps. PM if interested.

p-cardriver
Forum: 997 Forum
10-10-2011, 09:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,211
Posted By p-cardriver

Pelican Parts has everything you need including...

Pelican Parts has everything you need including oil drain plugs and crush washers, oil filter removal tool, filters, etc.
Forum: 997 Forum
09-21-2011, 07:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,929
Posted By p-cardriver

Mine (07 997 C2S) got to 76k miles before I sold...

Mine (07 997 C2S) got to 76k miles before I sold it last month. No problems related to mileage, but there was some of the "normal" difficulty getting into first gear occasionally and I felt the...
Forum: 997 Forum
09-21-2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,620
Posted By p-cardriver

I have a couple of parts available for this since...

I have a couple of parts available for this since I've sold my 997S:

Filter housing (preload the new filter, fill with oil, lube the o-ring, install - clean out the old one and put it on the shelf...
Forum: For Sale Ads - (Member to Member FS/WTB/Free)
08-20-2011, 10:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 64
Posted By p-cardriver

I think the twists are a great choice for this...

I think the twists are a great choice for this application because they are easy to clean. 5 spokes with a twist!

I have a set of 19 inch lobster forks for sale in the classifieds - asking $750...
Forum: 997 Forum
08-20-2011, 07:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,734
Posted By p-cardriver

18 in used wheels in correct sizes are often for...

18 in used wheels in correct sizes are often for sale on this site. Check the classifieds, or become a member to see the member-to-member classifieds.
Forum: Parts Marketplace - Old
08-05-2011, 05:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 822
Posted By p-cardriver

SOLD FS wheels 18" 997S replica

These are sold, thanks!

I have a set of 18" wheels with Michelin Pilot Alpin tires (used and have less than one good winter left, but good for a while) and TPMS. These were bought new from Wheel...
Forum: 997 Forum
08-05-2011, 05:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,907
Posted By p-cardriver

On the wing, it is common and an easy fix with...

On the wing, it is common and an easy fix with some silicon lubricant sprayed into the access holes in the struts for the wing. Spray in, lower and raise the wing, repeat until no more noise.

On...
Forum: 997 Forum
08-02-2011, 08:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,685
Posted By p-cardriver

Brake fluid every two years. Injector fluid is...

Brake fluid every two years.
Injector fluid is likely BS unless you've been running some pretty bad gasoline - most have additives that will keep your injectors fine.
I think plugs are a 100k miles...
Forum: 997 Forum
08-01-2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,176
Posted By p-cardriver

Mine only smokes if it has been parked on an...

Mine only smokes if it has been parked on an incline (downhill usually), but I do always cool down for the last 1/2 mile and let it idle a bit before shutting it down. 76k miles of experience there...
Forum: 997 Forum
07-19-2011, 06:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 588
Posted By p-cardriver

I bought a car from P of CS in 2007 (CaymanS)...

I bought a car from P of CS in 2007 (CaymanS) sight unseen and had zero problems. It was exactly as represented on line and they were great to deal with. Unfortunately my salesperson since left the...
Forum: 997 Forum
07-19-2011, 06:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 710
Posted By p-cardriver

Mine is available for $46k with two extra sets of...

Mine is available for $46k with two extra sets of wheels (one has winter tires on them and TPMS), plus some other spare stuff, or $45k as it sits (OBO of course). Some plusses and minuses to what...
Forum: 997 Forum
07-19-2011, 06:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,019
Posted By p-cardriver

I have 76k miles on my 2007 997 C2S and still...

I have 76k miles on my 2007 997 C2S and still drive it often, but not daily any more. The mileage doesn't worry me at all. I have had dealer offers from $35k-$40k for the car (and turned them down)...
Forum: 997 Forum
07-18-2011, 08:17 PM
Replies: 1,157
Views: 565,907
Posted By p-cardriver

76k miles on my 2007 997.1 C2S and still no...

76k miles on my 2007 997.1 C2S and still no problems with IMS or RMS. Still uses only about 1 quart of oil between oil changes (5k miles). Still drives like a dream. Still love it. Know I should...
Forum: 997 Forum
07-18-2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,466
Posted By p-cardriver

I would think that in either car one would prefer...

I would think that in either car one would prefer to stay out of the ABS in braking, but hold to the threshhold just before it engages.

I have a 997.1 and have tracked it and certainly been into...
Forum: 997 Forum
07-16-2011, 07:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,717
Posted By p-cardriver

Many dealers sub out the glass work, so ask your...

Many dealers sub out the glass work, so ask your local PCA chapter folks who they recommend for glass replacement, find the guy and have him do it at your house or his shop.

There is another...
Forum: 997 Forum
07-10-2011, 11:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,087
Posted By p-cardriver

I'd be in 6th, drop to 5th or 4th for hills or...

I'd be in 6th, drop to 5th or 4th for hills or much of a pull, assuming you hold that speed or a bit less. If you're really just cruising at that rpm and speed, you're just wasting gas IMO.

Like...
Forum: 997 Forum
07-10-2011, 11:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,134
Posted By p-cardriver

They are great cars to drive, but to get a...

They are great cars to drive, but to get a premium price, as I think this one is asking (just my opinion, mind you), they need to match the OCD Porsche community's needs: documentation since new,...
Forum: 997 Forum
07-10-2011, 10:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,460
Posted By p-cardriver

My torque wrench came from Amazon. It is...

My torque wrench came from Amazon. It is Mountain 16250 1/2 inch drive torque wrench 25-250 ft-lbs and cost $60.91 delivred in Feb. Depends on the type you want, of course (bar, click, digital),...
Forum: 997 Forum
07-09-2011, 07:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,134
Posted By p-cardriver

Nav and Bose are two popular ones, but also...

Nav and Bose are two popular ones, but also colored wheel center caps, Porsche crest in seat back, and a host of others are of course available. Whether they add value or just marketability is a...
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