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Yesterday, 02:14 PM
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Posted By Paul S.

If it had no accident history seems about right,...

If it had no accident history seems about right, as long as the seller will let an independent shop do a PPI. Minor collision, side swiped based on car fax. That's a minus in my book.
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04-15-2024, 01:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 940
Posted By Paul S.

Easy--top and windows down on my BGTS 4.0,...

Easy--top and windows down on my BGTS 4.0, favorite music playing just barely above the engine sound at idle/steady speed, going nowhere in particular with no particular time to get there! Just...
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04-12-2024, 03:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,087
Posted By Paul S.

My process (which was honed flushing brake fluid...

My process (which was honed flushing brake fluid every month back in 2001-2005 while doing 18-22 HPDE's each year) using a motive power bleeder is roughly this:

--there is no set amount per wheel...
Forum: 718 GTS 4.0/GT4/GT4RS/Spyder/25th Anniversary
04-06-2024, 03:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,221
Posted By Paul S.

I wasn't aware that there were any door sill...

I wasn't aware that there were any door sill guards standard on the GTS (doesn't show under the standard equipment for my 2022 BGTS)--there are options for stainless steel or carbon fiber door sill...
Forum: 718 GTS 4.0/GT4/GT4RS/Spyder/25th Anniversary
04-05-2024, 02:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,221
Posted By Paul S.

Get what you want--not sure I'd pay for white...

Get what you want--not sure I'd pay for white dials which I've had in some of my Porsches. Both my 2006 997 PCA Club Coupe and my 22 BGTS have black dials--black's more classic Porsche look. The gold...
Forum: 718 GTS 4.0/GT4/GT4RS/Spyder/25th Anniversary
04-04-2024, 03:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 961
Posted By Paul S.

I'm with you--not sure either of my two have sat...

I'm with you--not sure either of my two have sat for 6 months, but my 997 can sit for close to that because into September through February doesn't leave a lot of time for me to go out cruising. ...
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04-04-2024, 03:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,301
Posted By Paul S.

They can be ordered as a factory option (which is...

They can be ordered as a factory option (which is what the OP is doing). Have no idea about aftermarket other than ordering the Porsche parts from the dealer/online source of your choice.
Forum: 718 Forum
04-01-2024, 02:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,842
Posted By Paul S.

You and I both, friend. Even today I find that...

You and I both, friend. Even today I find that very hard to believe and I've owned 7 Porsches to date, concluding with the two I own now: 2006 PCA Club Coupe 2 of 50 (i.e., 997 S) (original owner)...
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03-30-2024, 03:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,301
Posted By Paul S.

My thoughts: Smoking Package--get it to...

My thoughts:

Smoking Package--get it to have the extra 12 volt outlet in the center console (handy for plugging in a battery maintainer) and without it the cubby is not good for much other than...
Forum: 718 GTS 4.0/GT4/GT4RS/Spyder/25th Anniversary
03-27-2024, 06:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,528
Posted By Paul S.

Unless you will be tracking the car, I don't...

Unless you will be tracking the car, I don't personally get paying $5900 for the full bucket seat option. For street only use, to me that's just a racer boy option but you do you.

Also, if you're...
Forum: 718 GTS 4.0/GT4/GT4RS/Spyder/25th Anniversary
03-27-2024, 05:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 251
Posted By Paul S.

Hmmm...maybe check out the thread here on the OEM...

Hmmm...maybe check out the thread here on the OEM Navigation Retrofit: OEM Nav Retrofit...
Forum: 718 GTS 4.0/GT4/GT4RS/Spyder/25th Anniversary
03-21-2024, 12:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,492
Posted By Paul S.

As a retired attorney and car guy who’s done this...

As a retired attorney and car guy who’s done this with a different car, do not trust any insurance agent if you want a true agreed value policy—it may be agreed value in that it pays you the agreed...
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03-21-2024, 11:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 256
Posted By Paul S.

A few observations having just done the GT4 RS...

A few observations having just done the GT4 RS shift knob conversion to my 22 BGTS: if your car has never been touched those panels won’t pop off that easily (it gets easier after it’s been apart)...
Forum: 718 GTS 4.0/GT4/GT4RS/Spyder/25th Anniversary
03-14-2024, 03:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,627
Posted By Paul S.

I wish the OP well--I'm no financial advisor but...

I wish the OP well--I'm no financial advisor but if the public schools aren't to your liking, I'd move vs. spending $500K/$60K per year for private primary schooling. Not sure what's going on with...
Forum: 718 GTS 4.0/GT4/GT4RS/Spyder/25th Anniversary
03-14-2024, 02:59 PM
Replies: 891
Views: 93,872
Posted By Paul S.

I'd be happy to try and email you the zip file...

I'd be happy to try and email you the zip file for the maps, if you PM me an email address. I don't know if it will go through but worth a shot.

The only way I could get the map zip file to...
Forum: 718 GTS 4.0/GT4/GT4RS/Spyder/25th Anniversary
03-13-2024, 03:08 PM
Replies: 891
Views: 93,872
Posted By Paul S.

And that's BS too because what's the guaranty...

And that's BS too because what's the guaranty that ANYTHING in the future will be posted to that hosting site. Are you a shill for that site :thumbsup:
Forum: 718 GTS 4.0/GT4/GT4RS/Spyder/25th Anniversary
03-13-2024, 01:51 PM
Replies: 891
Views: 93,872
Posted By Paul S.

Mine eventually completed using the Mega NZ and...

Mine eventually completed using the Mega NZ and the mega download manager made no difference--it paused out after 4 gigs, and overnight resumed for another 4 gigs or so, then paused again. When I hit...
Forum: 718 GTS 4.0/GT4/GT4RS/Spyder/25th Anniversary
03-12-2024, 04:42 PM
Replies: 891
Views: 93,872
Posted By Paul S.

I did not try the download manager, no. I'm...

I did not try the download manager, no. I'm curious as to what happened because I didn't need the download manager before. And yeah it did say 55 hours.
Forum: 718 GTS 4.0/GT4/GT4RS/Spyder/25th Anniversary
03-12-2024, 02:40 PM
Replies: 891
Views: 93,872
Posted By Paul S.

I don't know how anyone got the 2024-2025 map...

I don't know how anyone got the 2024-2025 map file to download--the MIB Solution site is downloading so slowly, estimated time to download 1 week. Reminds me of downloading music during the dial up...
Forum: 718 GTS 4.0/GT4/GT4RS/Spyder/25th Anniversary
03-11-2024, 01:51 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 16,666
Posted By Paul S.

I just stumbled across this post--at least when...

I just stumbled across this post--at least when done with a PIWIS, the coding for the roof to open and close the top using the key fob, fully closes the windows upon closing the top. You just...
Forum: 718 GTS 4.0/GT4/GT4RS/Spyder/25th Anniversary
03-10-2024, 04:57 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 64,769
Posted By Paul S.

Add mine to those who converted. Finished last...

Add mine to those who converted. Finished last Sunday (also did the smoker package retrofit--bought my 22 BGTS CPO and the former owner didn't spec smoker package, DOH!)

...
Forum: 718 Forum
03-07-2024, 05:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 771
Posted By Paul S.

yeah, well my 2022 CPO BGTS was 22 months old...

yeah, well my 2022 CPO BGTS was 22 months old with 2518 miles on it, when I bought it in August 2023. It was a California car and there are signs of some minor salt air exposure. Two of the nuts...
Forum: 718 GTS 4.0/GT4/GT4RS/Spyder/25th Anniversary
03-06-2024, 07:24 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 470,376
Posted By Paul S.

Finished Sunday with installing the following on...

Finished Sunday with installing the following on my 2022 BGTS

Added the GT4 RS PDK shift knob with red deviated stitching.
Retrofitted the smoker package (grew weary of plugging in the CTEK...
Forum: 718 GTS 4.0/GT4/GT4RS/Spyder/25th Anniversary
03-03-2024, 07:45 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 7,564
Posted By Paul S.

Consider ventilated seats--love them in my 2022...

Consider ventilated seats--love them in my 2022 BGTS (I have heated too, but you cannot get that unless you opt for leather interior). Makes a big difference top down driving in the 90's or higher...
Forum: 718 GTS 4.0/GT4/GT4RS/Spyder/25th Anniversary
02-23-2024, 05:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,386
Posted By Paul S.

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