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  1. Loren
    You can check out this $125 scan software and cable (if you have a laptop to use)... See this post
  2. Loren
    Shims for the track control arm MY04 GT3. 996 341 543 90 Shim 1 mm 996 341 543 91 Shim 2 mm 996 341 543 92 Shim 3 mm 996 341 543 93 Shim 7 mm They all appear to be special order.
  3. Loren
    I don't think multiple spacers are safe. If you are going to use spacers use the correct width and longer bolts. To be safe check with some company like Wheel Enhancement. They have done almost every wheel possible and I have found their advice to be sound. Talk to John Brown if possible.
  4. Loren
    The PST2 is the ($8000) Porsche diagnostic computer. It does much more than OBDII as it is used for the ABS, OBC, Instrument Cluster and new MOST bus computers. Your MIL and fault can likely be reset with any commercially available scan tool. The 55 minutes I spoke of is really to check that another fault (same or different fault) is not triggered after replacing the suspect part. The fault number usually points to a list of suspected causes -- so if the dealer told you MAF sensor that is likely at the top of the list. The dealer would do the same, replace the part and see if you get another fault... then if you do replace the next item on the list etc. So, you can certainly do this yourself but if it throws another MIL and fault you will then need to diagnose that fault also.
  5. Loren
    If you have the MY04 TT stock wheels (Technology or Monoblock Top) then the offset on the front is 50 mm and rear is 45 mm.
  6. Loren
    I would be a little concerned with the 33 mm offset since that will move the wheel/tire further in-board towards the suspension. I am not saying it won't work I'm saying you will need to look at it closely to make sure it will not hit suspension or brake compnents during the full suspension travel.
  7. Loren
    ET is the wheel offset in millimeters. Offset of a wheel is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the centerline of the wheel. If you want your new wheels to fit without any rubbing for sure -- then choosing wheels with the factory widths and offsets should work great. Spacers are usually used to move the offset further out. This may or may not cause problems depending on your tire an wheels widths. Again, Porsche recommends accepted spacers for each of their cars. In general if you go with a wider wheel then you can use a wider tire. You should again check with Porsche and folks like TireRack.com to verify that tires are available for your wheels widths. Perhaps. Again going with Porsche widths and offsets should be pretty safe. For instance, your MY04 TT could use GT2 wheels and tires since the fender dynamics are the same. You could go with 8.5 x 18 et 40 front wheels and 12 x 18 et 45 rear wheels. With tires like: 235/40 ZR 18 front and 315/30 ZR 18 rear.
  8. Loren

    Help adjusting Xenons

    Loren replied to skl's topic in 996 GT3

    5 mm allen wrench. It might be a little tight but it should turn both ways.
  9. Loren
    Yes, there is a TSB for this problem. I sent it to you via email.
  10. Loren
    According to Porsche the pads should not be allowed to get below 2mm thickness. There is a pad change DIY in the DIY section here
  11. Loren
    Nope, the rubber mat is 996 552 596 00. You can find more discussion here
  12. Loren
  13. Loren
    The Carrera Service Manuals always have included the GT3 (Mk 1) even though the original car was not sold in the US. The MY04 GT3 information is just starting to show up in the Carrera Service Manuals. I think the first supplement with MY04 GT3 is supplement 75 so make sure you get all the latest supplements (through 80 if possible). You will likely need to buy supplements ($8-10 each) as they add more MY04 GT3 information. So, you want to order WKD-483-721.
  14. Loren
    You've got mail...
  15. Loren
    Same as above but you will need different wheel carriers. Master cylinder should be okay. LOL... if it were a C4S I think this would be easy (TT running gear).
  16. Loren
    It appears as though every major part of the MOST system has it's own "control module" for communication with the CAN bus of the instrument cluster. DME, etc. For instance, the PCMII will shut itself down if the VIN in the instrument cluster does not match it's stored information within 30 seconds. My guess is that the radio and CD changer (as well as the other MOST components do the same.) Pretty slick... I guess. ;)
  17. Loren
    All the part numbers look correct. The PCMII main unit is the newest part number available (there have already been 3 versions). Perhaps the hardest part is coding all the options in the PST2? Be sure and test ALL the features before you leave...
  18. Loren
    What is the kit part number? What options do you have in your car already? (CD Changer?, Amp?, Bose or Harman Sound?, Telephone?) There was supposed to be a TSB instruction for retrofitting the PCMII but no one I know has seen it yet. I do have several hundred pages (368 to be exact) of diagnostic and troubleshooting info. This is pretty much all fiber optic so it's almost plug 'n play. You will still need a dealer with a PST2 to activate the additional components (once they are installed). For what you likely paid (a bunch) I would press the dealer very hard for some install info. We are happy to help as best we can... :D
  19. Loren
    Do you want the (11 page) installation TSB?
  20. Loren
    The 996 switch has not changed since 99. The switch cover has. It went to mat black in MY02. Or... are you saying the socket it plugs into is different?
  21. Loren
    996 505 986 92 01C Spoiler (black plastic coated) 999 507 427 40 Plastic Pop Rivets (11 total)
  22. Loren
    It depends on what options you have. Some use the MOST bus extensively and some do not. Besides the CDR 23 what options does your car have? telephone? PCM2? Bose Sound? Harman Sound? CD Changer? Amp? If you don't know then post your M option codes.
  23. Loren
    I don't know if Karl has done this yet on his new GT3 or not... hopefully he will respond also. I think you will need to treat the Traffic Pro like a 3rd party radio. That is, you (actually your dealer) will need to tell your MOST bus controller that you have no radio (no radio on the MOST bus). Then you will need to wire the radio as normal to the speakers etc. If your current system has an amp or Bose/Harmon sound system that is on the MOST bus there may need to be other changes - like wiring these into the radio and turning them off in the MOST controller.
  24. Loren
    1. Removing instrument cluster a. Disconnect the battery and cover terminal or battery. b. Switch on the hazard warning light switch (button comes out). On the sides of the button, there are small openings that project beyond the dashboard insert. c. Insert two small screwdrivers into the openings and pull off the ... button A towards the front. d. Unclip the collar from the dashboard insert. The hazard warning light switch B is held in the dashboard insert by two locking hooks. e. Press the right locking hook towards the switch, grip the button holder with a pair of pliers and pull out the switch towards the front. f. Undo 5.0 x 30 Torx screw on the dashboard insert. g. Pull off plug on the left side and undo the 5.0 x 30 Torx screw. h. Unclip the dashboard insert and disconnect the electrical plug connections. i. Detach the instrument cluster from the dashboard insert and remove it. (Jeff's pic) Then release the cluster from the back of the housing. 2. Don't work about the clip in the vent unless you want to remove it too. (Jeff's pic)
  25. Loren
    According to the parts list calipers - yes, rotors - no.
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