Loren

I purchased a 2001 996 about a month ago with a full Aero package.

I was always under the impression that the center of the rear wing moved.

I asked the dealer and he told me that the rear wing does not move.

I just watched (still watching) a race on speed where all of the Porsche's with Aero kits had the wing kicked up.

What gives?

There are two allen head screws under the wing on each side. Once they are removed you can (carefully) lift the wing. To change the setting the bracket on the fixed part of the wing must be moved to a different set of holes. For the mid setting you remove two of the allen screws (don't lose them) and move the bracket. Then put the moveable wing screws back in with Loctite. Loctite is very important so they won't vibrate out.

Porsche recommends the highest rake setting only for track use.

The F1 race was very bad for the fans... but, I agree with the FIA ruling about not adding a chicane 5 minutes before the race. These folks had a week of testing and qualifying - why do they ask for a new chicane right before the race.

Definitely a black eye for Michelin, F1 racing and and for the fans that threw crap on the track.

Cooll... keep em coming...

Just the standard ISO software and cable. Turns out all three of my cars use ISO.

Thanks! :D

The emergency wheel for the 987 is option code 447 and has the same (03) part number. The emergency wheel also needs a compressor to inflate the tire. I doubt Porsche would have created a new part if the old one could be used. The 01 emergency wheel was used in the early model C4 and early C4S. You would have to test it to see if it would fit - both in the trunk and wheel offset. As of MY04 the C4S also uses the 03 wheel.

Option code 447??? Is a spare now an available option for 06? I asked my salesman here in Canada a few weeks ago if there was a spare tire option for 06 and he said no. Can you give more info on this option 447? Is this a Boxster option? How much $$$ for this option? Thanks for your insight. Jim

the emergency wheel, a retaining belt, a boot (to cover the wheel) and a compressor to pump the tire up. I do not know the price for the option - the wheel alone is about $600 US.

See my reply here.

Please do not double post your questions.

The emergency wheel for the 987 is option code 447 and has the same (03) part number. The emergency wheel also needs a compressor to inflate the tire. I doubt Porsche would have created a new part if the old one could be used. The 01 emergency wheel was used in the early model C4 and early C4S. You would have to test it to see if it would fit - both in the trunk and wheel offset. As of MY04 the C4S also uses the 03 wheel.

According to the parts list either will work. The 03 part is a newer design and according to the US retail price list $14 cheaper.

I think you will need one with a screw on hose fitting for MY02 and newer Tips. Otherwise the ATF will squirt out.

999 507 687 05 Fixing Clip (retail $0.77 each).

Since you are a Contributing Member you can see the all the part numbers and install in TSB 3/00 6315 Installing Cup Aerokit (dated 7-21-00).

You can readout the error code with a PST2 or PIWIS tester. Chances are it is a bad microswitch on the front trunk (a known problem which there is a TSB for), or oddments tray microswitch or the rear trunk microswitch.

Could be a bad sender if it doesn't go out after starting (cold).

Hi,

Sometimes the tiny red warning light on my temperature gauge doesn't go out after the engine starts. If I turn the engine off and restart, it goes out. All the other lights go out fine. The car is cold.

Anyone know why? Should I worry? Is it easy to fix? Is it a sign of impending doom?

The car is a 98' 2.5

Thanks

Ped

The Davis CarChip is a recording device. You plug it into the OBD II port - drive around then remove it and download the info via USB to a computer. More info here.

Well, if you have a laptop computer I like Car-Code as it can give real time and recorded plots of MAF, O2 sensors, coolant temp, RPM, etc., etc. At $120 for the software and cable I have found it hard to beat.

I have a Davis CarChip EX that I am reviewing now. So far it looks like a good recorder (of up to three monitoring systems) but pretty limited as a diagnostic tool.

WaterWetter® is a unique wetting agent for cooling systems which reduces coolant temperatures by as much as 30ºF. This liquid product can be used to provide rust and corrosion protection in plain water for racing engines, which provides much better heat transfer properties than glycol-based antifreeze. Or it can be added to new or used antifreeze to improve the heat transfer of ethylene and propylene glycol systems. Designed for modern aluminum, cast iron, copper, brass and bronze systems. Compatible with all antifreezes, including the latest long-life variations.

It's covered in TSB 5/03 6658 Aerokit "Cup II" Installation Instructions (dated 5-23-03). Did you get the kit with wiring harness, and other parts or just the wing?

Without the switch the PSE will be always on. No problem as long as you stay under 4000 RPM in quiet zones.

A6 should be CAN high and A14 should be CAN low. A5 is electronics ground.

On GT3 rotors the cooling vanes (inside the rotor) face opposite directions. It is possible on a GT3 rotor to put them on the wrong side - creating little or no air flow through the rotor.

If the Brembo's are all the same then it likely does not matter. I would check and see if they are marked L and R or if between two they have different part numbers (front and front and rear and rear).

There is no self-leveling for retrofit Litronics.

7.5 ft-lbs (10 Nm).

If the Brembo J slots are like the stock GT3 rotors then make sure you put them on the side or brake cooling will be non existent.

I just bought a 2000 996 and the unit works fine, but the station buttons are damaged, so I bought a replacment unit on Ebay.

I have a carbon fiber interior, I can't see how to release the existing PCM to pull it out of the dash.

How is unit revoved?

Thanks