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Forum: 997 Forum
07-29-2022, 11:32 AM
Replies: 754
Views: 307,271
Posted By Skypalace

I’ve had a mr12vokt working flawlessly in my 2097...

I’ve had a mr12vokt working flawlessly in my 2097 C2S Cab for years, in place of CD changer in loop. I now get the following error when I power up the ignition. All fuses appear ok. Any...
Forum: 997 Forum
09-26-2020, 04:45 PM
Replies: 754
Views: 307,271
Posted By Skypalace

In my pic in post #394 way back of how I solved...

In my pic in post #394 way back of how I solved whine by regrounding and twisting the power leads, you can see that black and red (ground and +12v) are very close, wrapped around each other....
Forum: 997 Turbo Forum
02-05-2020, 12:52 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 152,567
Posted By Skypalace

FYI I have a brand new Transit Blu HF unit, with...

FYI I have a brand new Transit Blu HF unit, with both antenna adapters. All unopened and untouched, in original packaging.

Offers? In Seattle area but will ship.

...
Forum: 997 Forum
11-12-2019, 10:12 AM
Replies: 754
Views: 307,271
Posted By Skypalace

Have my unit working great. One Q: How do I...

Have my unit working great.

One Q: How do I pause a track/podcast? The forward/back buttons below the number pad skip forward and back fine, but I need to use my phone to pause. I’m sure I’m...
Forum: 997 Forum
06-11-2019, 07:48 PM
Replies: 754
Views: 307,271
Posted By Skypalace

FYI I had my unit for a while but finally...

FYI I had my unit for a while but finally installed. Great instructions. That should be a pinned link, perhaps in/from the first post, along with the updates w/ the new MOST harness as instructions...
Forum: 997 Forum
12-11-2018, 06:36 PM
Replies: 754
Views: 307,271
Posted By Skypalace

I was about to put this on my Christmas list, but...

I was about to put this on my Christmas list, but no longer see this offered on Amazon, other than through a third-party seller with an 88% rating. Is LAPower no longer selling direct on Amazon, or...
Forum: 997 Forum
10-04-2018, 01:17 AM
Replies: 754
Views: 307,271
Posted By Skypalace

So the plug-in changer loop (as seen in the...

So the plug-in changer loop (as seen in the video) is included? Is this new? Getting ready to order but just this post, I was also planning to order one as neater and easier to revert changer vs...
Forum: 997 Forum
09-23-2018, 02:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,435
Posted By Skypalace

Thanks. Already have a 40A charger w Desulfate...

Thanks. Already have a 40A charger w Desulfate mode, I needed to buy a small one w a cig lighter adapter to get enough of a charge to pop the hood latch.

Love that even w the emergency release...
Forum: 997 Forum
09-21-2018, 02:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,435
Posted By Skypalace

yep, thanks! Popped fine this morning, 3A...

yep, thanks! Popped fine this morning, 3A charger said 85% charger. Big 40 A charger on now at 14A and car starts fine w plastic key. PSM and PASM errors.

I assume/ hope those errors will...
Forum: 997 Forum
09-21-2018, 02:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,435
Posted By Skypalace

3amp charger/maintainer on through cig lighter. ...

3amp charger/maintainer on through cig lighter. Will see what battery voltage looks like in the morning. Thanks for the help.
Forum: 997 Forum
09-21-2018, 12:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,435
Posted By Skypalace

Good plan. Battery won't charge through that...

Good plan. Battery won't charge through that port? I see 0v as soon as I remove jump battery so it doesn't seem directly fused but through some kind of a diode/relay. My two battery Battery...
Forum: 997 Forum
09-20-2018, 11:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,435
Posted By Skypalace

Ah sorry saw comments are re engine bay hood vs...

Ah sorry saw comments are re engine bay hood vs front hood. That won't open either. Re getting battery charged (which is really what I'm trying to do) if I had a lift (or even a proper jack) I...
Forum: 997 Forum
09-20-2018, 11:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,435
Posted By Skypalace

Thanks, opening the hood is exactly what I'm...

Thanks, opening the hood is exactly what I'm trying to do. Once car battery fully charged (or replaced) I'll have a different issue if I still can't start. For now just trying to get the hood...
Forum: 997 Forum
09-20-2018, 10:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,435
Posted By Skypalace

No, car is not locked or armed. I'm inside the...

No, car is not locked or armed. I'm inside the car. Steering unlocks etc. Alarm not going off. Just can't get the hood release to actually release even though I have power to the pins. My...
Forum: 997 Forum
09-20-2018, 10:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,435
Posted By Skypalace

(asking as I see rear lid release in row A F3 per...

(asking as I see rear lid release in row A F3 per https://rennlist.com/how-tos/a/porsche-997-fuse-box-diagram-376033
but don't see anything mentioning the front release)
Forum: 997 Forum
09-20-2018, 10:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,435
Posted By Skypalace

Tried with another fully charged battery, 13.7v,...

Tried with another fully charged battery, 13.7v, same problem - key clicks etc. but no joy. Currently wondering if perhaps I somehow popped a fuse, anyone know offhand which it is?
...
Forum: 997 Forum
09-20-2018, 09:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,435
Posted By Skypalace

Problems popping 997 hood w/ dead battery & plastic key

Perfect storm - lost the (one) key for my 997 (07 CS2 Cab), then went out of town for a few weeks, fully dead battery when I returned. At least the car was in the garage...

Found the spare plastic...
Forum: Porsche Cup Cars
08-25-2016, 01:40 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 13,523
Posted By Skypalace

I'm no pro but set a fair # of track records in...

I'm no pro but set a fair # of track records in my 6. Yes the car is not fully hooked up at limit, and car is dancing w/ throttle, but it's easier to do w/ inherent oversteer in the 6 than with...
Forum: Porsche Cup Cars
08-20-2016, 08:35 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 13,523
Posted By Skypalace

If you're hard on gearboxes, go for sequential...

If you're hard on gearboxes, go for sequential with a blipper.

I suggest that the 6 is much better for the posted use case. Easier car to drive but still phenomenal limits if you're used to an...
Forum: 997 Turbo Forum
08-20-2016, 08:18 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 152,567
Posted By Skypalace

What are pros & cons of the various microphone...

What are pros & cons of the various microphone locations, I have a cab. Have the unit and antenna adapters and ready to install.

I've seen:
1) Upper center
2) A pillar
3) On dash above gauges...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
05-25-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,700
Posted By Skypalace

Note that there are some design changes that...

Note that there are some design changes that might be worth having.

My original HANS (bought in 2001) has been recertified (I needed an SFI sticker for a particular sanctioning body), but I since...
Forum: Porsche Cup Cars
05-25-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,040
Posted By Skypalace

I run the Pirellis, I won the Platinum/overall...

I run the Pirellis, I won the Platinum/overall Pirelli GT3 Cup series last year.

I like them, they're quick and have reasonable life, but as in any competitive series where tenths (or less) often...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
01-16-2013, 01:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,935
Posted By Skypalace

I posted in a different thread. I have both...

I posted in a different thread. I have both Racing Radios and Motorola BDN6648C headsets. Most prefer the Motorola, I'm usually in the car. When I'm not, either work, but I find the Motorola is...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
01-16-2013, 01:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 944
Posted By Skypalace

I have older Motorola radios, and a pair of...

I have older Motorola radios, and a pair of Racing Radios headsets, and a pair of Motorola headsets I got off eBay. The Motorolas are the first headsets everyone wants to grab - more comfortable and...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
01-10-2013, 02:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,904
Posted By Skypalace

No video, if there was I'm sure it would be well...

No video, if there was I'm sure it would be well known for safety instructional purposes. This was a while ago, non-winged seat that didn't have terribly high sides. He's probably near your height,...
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