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Forum: 996 Forum
10-16-2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,910
Posted By DaveSpeed

If your interested in a cab as a DD with the hard...

If your interested in a cab as a DD with the hard top I just listed my car this weekend on Craigslist and it looks like your also in PA. Send me an IM if your interested its a 99 45K miles, well...
Forum: 996 Forum
10-04-2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,967
Posted By DaveSpeed

K-40 built in car. I usually see the state...

K-40 built in car.

I usually see the state troopers before the alarm sounds!

I do not trust it to save me from a ticket.

I'm leaning to getting a V-1....or a possibility a passport 8500.
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Forum: 996 Forum
10-04-2013, 05:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,900
Posted By DaveSpeed

It all depends on how you drive the car. Four...

It all depends on how you drive the car. Four years ago I was over 20 mpg in around town non highway driving. Now I'm lucky to get 18mpg. But I am having more fun!

If its possible to keep your...
Forum: 996 Forum
10-04-2013, 04:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,742
Posted By DaveSpeed

Oh btw they are actually a car and really like to...

Oh btw they are actually a car and really like to be driven. I've driven mine more this year than any prior year. My only regret is I haven't driven it more over the past few years. Who am I...
Forum: 996 Forum
10-04-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,742
Posted By DaveSpeed

Your buying a used car so there is always risk. ...

Your buying a used car so there is always risk.

I replaced my AOS 2 1/2 years ago with a new clutch and RMS. Guess what the AOS needs to be replaced and the RMS is leaking again. (It has only...
Forum: 996 Forum
09-11-2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,154
Posted By DaveSpeed

My guess is less than 4,000 miles but will check...

My guess is less than 4,000 miles but will check when I get home.
Forum: 996 Forum
09-10-2013, 02:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,154
Posted By DaveSpeed

Valve tapping

This weekend my wife and I went to the NJ shore and took the 911. The next day I started up the car and heard what I believe to be vale tapping for 15-20 secs and then it went away. I did not hear...
Forum: 996 Forum
09-10-2013, 02:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,373
Posted By DaveSpeed

Depending on where you live, Specialty cars in...

Depending on where you live, Specialty cars in Allentown.
Forum: 996 Forum
07-16-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,180
Posted By DaveSpeed

Look at the miles, 18K...that's why the price is...

Look at the miles, 18K...that's why the price is so high. That car only saw 2k a year. Where my car has had the wheels driven off of it with an average of 3,200/year!
Forum: 996 Forum
06-25-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,646
Posted By DaveSpeed

Ed's retirement is the reason I stop going to...

Ed's retirement is the reason I stop going to Knopf. He was great and ran the place like Indy shop, big change after he left.

Although I do like Chris and Harold they are first rate service...
Forum: 996 Forum
06-24-2013, 02:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,646
Posted By DaveSpeed

+1 for Specialty Cars in Allentown...that's where...

+1 for Specialty Cars in Allentown...that's where I have mine serviced now. Call and talk to Mark 610-437-9333. I have used the local dealer and although they are expensive they do good work.
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Forum: 996 Forum
06-21-2013, 11:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,666
Posted By DaveSpeed

I agree C4 is more valuable, trade or sell and...

I agree C4 is more valuable, trade or sell and get a c2 then money for upgrades.
Forum: 996 Forum
06-19-2013, 02:52 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,077
Posted By DaveSpeed

+1 on the red avatar....I mean GR 911!

+1 on the red avatar....I mean GR 911!
Forum: 996 Forum
05-21-2013, 01:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,225
Posted By DaveSpeed

I have been told the service cost of tt is higher...

I have been told the service cost of tt is higher then a standard 996, assuming no major problems.
Forum: 996 Forum
05-17-2013, 10:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,748
Posted By DaveSpeed

+1 ....99

+1 ....99
Forum: 996 Forum
05-15-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 20,812
Posted By DaveSpeed

My 99 has LSD without PSM. I'll check option...

My 99 has LSD without PSM.

I'll check option codes when I get home, but I don't believe PSM was an option for a C2 in 99.
Forum: 996 Forum
05-15-2013, 09:41 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,314
Posted By DaveSpeed

I was told when I purchased my 996 to have $5K in...

I was told when I purchased my 996 to have $5K in reserve that repairs can easy add up to that. Now that being said I don't think I've ever spent $4K in a year (and that was the year I replaced all...
Forum: 996 Forum
03-27-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,677
Posted By DaveSpeed

+1 for 99 996 Great looking pcar! enjoy

+1 for 99 996

Great looking pcar! enjoy
Forum: 996 Forum
03-06-2013, 09:49 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 14,801
Posted By DaveSpeed

The porsche sales manager at the dealer I visted...

The porsche sales manager at the dealer I visted couple weeks ago recommended the Hankook tires for DD or street driving over any N rated tire. Thats what he uses on his pcar, and he knows several...
Forum: 996 Forum
03-05-2013, 11:23 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 7,757
Posted By DaveSpeed

When I purchased my car in 09 i was told to have...

When I purchased my car in 09 i was told to have $5k set aside per year for repairs and maint.

Now I've never spent that much in a year, but its always a possibility. My largest bill was just...
Forum: 996 Forum
02-22-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 684
Posted By DaveSpeed

You should move to bethlehm its currently 36 ...

You should move to bethlehm its currently 36

Way to warm to have shifting issues!
Forum: 996 Forum
01-31-2013, 12:17 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 71,624
Posted By DaveSpeed

+1 1999 cab!

+1 1999 cab!
Forum: 996 Forum
11-07-2012, 11:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 911
Posted By DaveSpeed

I love the look of with the hard top on. Pain to...

I love the look of with the hard top on. Pain to put on but only takes a few minutes, but you do need two people and sometimes 3 makes it much faster.

As for the top, mine looks brand new because...
Forum: 996 Forum
11-06-2012, 02:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,425
Posted By DaveSpeed

John i agree about the service writer. I miss Ed...

John i agree about the service writer. I miss Ed who really knew the cars. I do like the tech's and think there both good guys.

I have noticed the charges seem higher this year then prior years....
Forum: 996 Forum
11-02-2012, 11:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,493
Posted By DaveSpeed

My car has a k40, and I find its range is very...

My car has a k40, and I find its range is very limited. I had an old cobra thats about 10 yrs old and it had much better detection range.
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