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Forum: 981 Forum
08-03-2022, 10:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,956
Posted By Scott MacDonald

Thanks. I have seen the loom and may give that a...

Thanks. I have seen the loom and may give that a try (once our temperatures drop below 90 again).
Forum: 981 Forum
08-02-2022, 08:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,956
Posted By Scott MacDonald

Success! I did go the fuse tap approach, and...

Success! I did go the fuse tap approach, and placed it in the number 2 slot. Power on and VOILA! I can clearly see behind me! Screen turns off when ignition is off. I’ll have to see how annoying it...
Forum: 981 Forum
08-02-2022, 05:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,956
Posted By Scott MacDonald

Many thanks! All replies have been a great help! ...

Many thanks! All replies have been a great help!
I may try the fuse tap approach, since I don’t want to risk damaging the blue/black wire.
Do you have a list of what each of the fuses control? I...
Forum: 981 Forum
08-02-2022, 09:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,956
Posted By Scott MacDonald

Good idea! Where did you connect to the fog lamp?...

Good idea! Where did you connect to the fog lamp?
I am installing an Auto-Vox CS-2 Digital Wireless Backup Camera Kit, which includes its own LCD monitor. I previously tried a system that used my...
Forum: 981 Forum
08-01-2022, 09:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,956
Posted By Scott MacDonald

Great! So if I can find a Blu/Blk wire somewhere...

Great! So if I can find a Blu/Blk wire somewhere in the rear wiring harness, I should be good? Will I still need to supply electrons or something?
Just kidding 😊
I really appreciate everyone’s help...
Forum: 981 Forum
08-01-2022, 07:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,956
Posted By Scott MacDonald

Easy peasy, right? But where’s the reversing...

Easy peasy, right? But where’s the reversing light power wire in a 2015 Boxster S?
Forum: 981 Forum
08-01-2022, 03:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,956
Posted By Scott MacDonald

Backup Camera Wiring Question

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Forum: 981 Forum
08-01-2022, 02:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,956
Posted By Scott MacDonald

Thank you both! YouTube shows a 10 minute...

Thank you both!
YouTube shows a 10 minute connection to the wires to the backup light in a Camry. I figured I could tap into the Porsche backup light wiring, but can’t even find it…there has to be...
Forum: 981 Forum
08-01-2022, 08:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,956
Posted By Scott MacDonald

Backup Camera Wiring Question

I’m installing a wireless backup camera, and need help on where to wire it in so that the camera only turns on when reverse is selected. Instructions say to attach to wires to backup light, but I...
Forum: 981 Forum
08-18-2021, 08:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 580
Posted By Scott MacDonald

So my Porsche dealer said they don’t do tops, and...

So my Porsche dealer said they don’t do tops, and referred me to their canvass/upholstery top guy. My son and I had been able to expose the ends of the “center bow”, both of which were broken (the...
Forum: 981 Forum
08-15-2021, 10:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 580
Posted By Scott MacDonald

Boxster S self inflicted roof damage

I’m totally embarrassed to admit this. I was instructing at Lime Rock this weekend where we had some light rain in the morning. After the first run group, the weather cleared and I put my helmet and...
Forum: 991
03-05-2018, 07:33 AM
Replies: 629
Views: 104,995
Posted By Scott MacDonald

I installed the Softronic software in my 996...

I installed the Softronic software in my 996 turbo and had many trouble free years of road and track fun, with a significant improvement in torque and power.
If the dealer and Porsche don’t have a...
Forum: 991
03-04-2018, 08:23 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 104,995
Posted By Scott MacDonald

I plan to install the Softronic software this...

I plan to install the Softronic software this week. I’ll let you know my experience, weather permitting. I’m told we have another NorEaster headed our way.
Forum: 991
01-27-2018, 04:22 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 104,995
Posted By Scott MacDonald

Has anyone tried the Softronic software to see if...

Has anyone tried the Softronic software to see if it eliminates the stumble?
Forum: 987 Forum
01-26-2018, 08:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,368
Posted By Scott MacDonald

Steering issue at extreme angle

When I turn the wheel to an extreme angle at low speed, I get a jarring, shuddering sensation with the car in motion. It’s similar to my experience when I had the wrong size tires on my (all wheel...
Forum: Vehicle Marketplace - Old
09-28-2014, 06:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,538
Posted By Scott MacDonald

Update: Car sold on eBay today for $40 K. ...

Update: Car sold on eBay today for $40 K. Bittersweet :-(
Forum: Vehicle Marketplace - Old
09-25-2014, 10:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,538
Posted By Scott MacDonald

I'd need a bigger garage... And a bigger bank...

I'd need a bigger garage...
And a bigger bank account ;-)
Forum: Vehicle Marketplace - Old
09-24-2014, 03:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,538
Posted By Scott MacDonald

Thanks Mark. I'm definitely of mixed minds about...

Thanks Mark. I'm definitely of mixed minds about selling it. After five years with the car, I've got it SO well set up for the track now, while still keeping it fun to drive on the street. But...
Forum: Vehicle Marketplace - Old
09-24-2014, 08:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,538
Posted By Scott MacDonald

Here are some interior pics. ...

Here are some interior pics.


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Forum: Vehicle Marketplace - Old
09-14-2014, 06:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,538
Posted By Scott MacDonald

Street/Track 996 Turbo

2001 Porsche 911 (996) Turbo, Seal Grey/Black, KW suspension, Softronic chip, GT3 front calipers with floating rotors, spare rotors, Pagid pads, Castrol SPF brake fluid, SSK, DAS roll bar, new...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
12-02-2011, 08:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 703
Posted By Scott MacDonald

I recently swapped out my front diff (got a deal...

I recently swapped out my front diff (got a deal on a new one) after hearing some front end noises which turned out to be a suspension issue, NOT the diff. The original diff fluid was checked and...
Forum: 996 Forum
12-04-2010, 12:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,745
Posted By Scott MacDonald

Joel, I did have the cam adjuster replaced,...

Joel,

I did have the cam adjuster replaced, and it's been fine since. BTW, that issue was on my previous car, a 1999 Carrera 4, not my current 2001 turbo. No problems yet with my turbo with 50k...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
06-09-2010, 02:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 640
Posted By Scott MacDonald

Dave, A belated reply, so you may have...

Dave,

A belated reply, so you may have already found the problem. My front trunk release stopped working with the key or from within the car. It turned out to be rodent damage to the front...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
05-16-2010, 08:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,812
Posted By Scott MacDonald

Kevin, When I look up Pagid Black rear pads...

Kevin,

When I look up Pagid Black rear pads for the 996TT and GT3 on Vivid Racing and Pelican Parts, they are the same part numbers. So why not just upgrade the front brakes on my TT to GT3...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
05-16-2010, 12:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,812
Posted By Scott MacDonald

Kevin, Am I incorrect that the rear GT3 brakes...

Kevin,
Am I incorrect that the rear GT3 brakes are the same as the 996TT brakes? And if they are the same, why would there be a problem upgrading the front brakes on the 996 TT to GT3 calipers,...
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