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07-01-2013, 03:52 PM
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Posted By 2001996c4

Oil Leak

Hello all!

Need some help. Can anyone identify the leaking part in this picture? It's leaking on the passenger side of my 2001 996 C4. The picture is taken looking front front to back. At first it...
Forum: 996 Forum
05-11-2013, 12:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 782
Posted By 2001996c4

How exactly did you get that image? I've had a...

How exactly did you get that image? I've had a small leak, bought a new AOS from pelican, I've wondered if that's really the leak. Would love to get a similar image of the top of my engine.

Thanks!
Forum: 996 Forum
03-29-2013, 01:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,094
Posted By 2001996c4

tire pressures

Hello all, had some alignment issues last summer. Changed the tire size on a "tuned" suspension. Since tire change car has driven poorly to say the least. Aligned twice with no improvement. I did...
Forum: 996 Forum
08-06-2012, 09:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 34,166
Posted By 2001996c4

Don't feel too bad, a year ago I paid $1,100.00...

Don't feel too bad, a year ago I paid $1,100.00 for an Indy shop to install what turned out to be a reman Bosch alternator. Could have had a new one installed at the dealer for less. No matter how...
Forum: 996 Forum
07-30-2012, 08:42 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,899
Posted By 2001996c4

For those interested, my revised alignment. ...

For those interested, my revised alignment.

Jordanturbo, it might relate to a suspension "tuned" for rears that were 275-40-18's with the new tire purchase I changed to a close to stock...
Forum: 996 Forum
07-29-2012, 12:55 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,899
Posted By 2001996c4

Got my car back Friday, new alignment, will post...

Got my car back Friday, new alignment, will post the new numbers Monday when I get back in the office. Used more or less the GT3 street alignment numbers found in the FAQ section of this excellent...
Forum: 996 Forum
07-19-2012, 08:51 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,899
Posted By 2001996c4

I'm sure your right perryinva, byprodriver has...

I'm sure your right perryinva, byprodriver has been involved I this post since post #5.

Thanks again all!
Forum: 996 Forum
07-19-2012, 01:10 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,899
Posted By 2001996c4

Bypro and Dennis C, always good to have input,...

Bypro and Dennis C, always good to have input, however if your read the entire thread, specifically post #1 and post #10 you'll see the alignment was performed by a Porsche Dealer, and the before and...
Forum: 996 Forum
07-19-2012, 03:01 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 57,784
Posted By 2001996c4

Nice work smokindev, very impressed! Hey, is that...

Nice work smokindev, very impressed! Hey, is that a tru flow intake? I have one on my c4, I think I need to service it/oil it? They don't sell the oiling kit, I'm concerned to mess with mine as I...
Forum: 996 Forum
07-16-2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,899
Posted By 2001996c4

Thanks perryinva, So you'd recommend...

Thanks perryinva,

So you'd recommend revising my rear toe to .10 L and .10 R. Should I go with a slightly more aggressive front camber, since is seems apparent with the old front toe being so far...
Forum: 996 Forum
07-16-2012, 04:45 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,899
Posted By 2001996c4

To answer perryinva's question about tire sizes....

To answer perryinva's question about tire sizes. The previous PS2's 245-40-18 front and 275-40-18 rear. I felt this 275-40 was a little too big and concerned me that I might be close to the 5% front...
Forum: 996 Forum
07-16-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,899
Posted By 2001996c4

I'm ready to be more specific about my alignment...

I'm ready to be more specific about my alignment settings with the Dealer doing my alignment. Now that I'm setting the numbers I'd like to be sure I have a good bases for my requests.

Jordanturbo...
Forum: 996 Forum
07-13-2012, 08:56 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,899
Posted By 2001996c4

Thanks Doug. I wonder if I'm to blame for...

Thanks Doug.

I wonder if I'm to blame for not being specific about my alignment needs or should the dealer have asked. Either way it's under $200.00 for another complete alignment, I just don't...
Forum: 996 Forum
07-13-2012, 08:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,037
Posted By 2001996c4

Has anyone tried the Escort Live, Smart Cord with...

Has anyone tried the Escort Live, Smart Cord with their iPhone or Android?
Forum: 996 Forum
07-12-2012, 08:24 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,899
Posted By 2001996c4

Now I have a choice, tweak the alignment to the...

Now I have a choice, tweak the alignment to the slightly more aggressive, and or change the PSS back to the PS2's. The PS2's I had wore perfectly flat on the rear at the old settings, it was only the...
Forum: 996 Forum
07-12-2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,899
Posted By 2001996c4

Good to hear the alignment feedback, I took the...

Good to hear the alignment feedback, I took the PSS to the pressures I used to run in the PS2's. Tonight I'll run the pressures up to 44 rear and 40 front. I'll let you know the results.
Forum: 996 Forum
07-12-2012, 04:01 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,899
Posted By 2001996c4

Thank you jordanturbo, So perhaps what I'm...

Thank you jordanturbo,

So perhaps what I'm needing is a more aggressive alignment, what kind of settings would be a better balance?
Forum: 996 Forum
07-12-2012, 12:53 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,899
Posted By 2001996c4

Here are the alignment specifications, anyone...

Here are the alignment specifications, anyone think these seem out of the ordinary?

Thanks.
Forum: 996 Forum
07-12-2012, 03:39 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,899
Posted By 2001996c4

I'm checking into alignment tomorrow. The...

I'm checking into alignment tomorrow. The alignment was done at a Porsche dealer, should be correct. I'll keep you all posted.
Forum: 996 Forum
07-11-2012, 07:28 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,899
Posted By 2001996c4

My front PS2's had plenty of miles left on them...

My front PS2's had plenty of miles left on them had they not been so much wear on the inside edge of both. I posted some pics. and thought I had way too much camber, someone corrected me... I believe...
Forum: 996 Forum
07-11-2012, 05:04 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,899
Posted By 2001996c4

Major Disappointment With PSS vs PS2

Did my homework, and took the advice of many, "Pilot Super Sport are a great replacement for Pilot PS2's". Bought the PSS from Tire Rack. I picked up the car for Sunset Porsche, fresh alignment and...
Forum: 996 Forum
07-10-2012, 08:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,042
Posted By 2001996c4

Find a really nice mk2 C4S, plenty of power,...

Find a really nice mk2 C4S, plenty of power, great Turbo wide body looks plenty of power, save some up front money, no loan. My $.02
Forum: 996 Forum
06-30-2012, 12:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,836
Posted By 2001996c4

Thanks for all the great posts! Was actually...

Thanks for all the great posts! Was actually expecting something like "go ahead and put your head in the sand". Refreshing! Now it's killing me to not have my car to run to the store, or simply walk...
Forum: 996 Forum
06-29-2012, 10:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,836
Posted By 2001996c4

Good to know I'm no alone. Thanks for the...

Good to know I'm no alone.

Thanks for the replies!
Forum: 996 Forum
06-29-2012, 10:28 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,323
Posted By 2001996c4

Take the good, ignore the bad kartboy! So where'd...

Take the good, ignore the bad kartboy! So where'd you get your handle, are you a karter as in go cart? What my Porsche drives like?
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