CosmosC4S

I would have to say that is INacurate.

There are numerous failures in the 996 3.6L engines as well, and into the 997's.

:clapping: All Right! Glad you got your sanity back!

I'm surprised it's possible to set the speed limit that low, just doesn't make any sense.

I know you can't set the cruise control at that speed!

Those dings for the speed limit are quite loud, Chuck.

Like you said, you must really have some hearing impairment.

Now that you have confirmed that the sound does happen, it's kinda weird, and a mystery. :huh:

If it was the speed limit alarm, there should be a visible light warning on the dash as well.

And I'm sure you can easily check the speed limit setting to verify that.

I'd like to know what caused that.

I see you guys only use mileage as the indicator for oil changes,

Shouldn't the time interval be a consideration as well?

I have barely clocked 4000miles in a year now, and I think it's time to change my oil.

Coz' if I wait till the recommended mileage, the math says it will take about 3 years time! :P

You are probably right about the "fade-in" shifts in the Tiptronic,

I guess they want the shifts to be as smooth as possible?

Which it is pretty smooth, very close to my previous BMW E39 540i steptronic,

which was very smooth shifting that you could hardly feel the gears change if you are not paying attention.

So, I can understand there what you meant by the Tip's shifts are too smooth for a sports car.

I have driven a SMG 545i before and loved it, and you are right, the SMG is more sporty feeling.

But it has to be, it's a clutchless manual, NOT an auto, the Tiptronic is an auto.

That is why I said the Tiptronic is pretty good for an auto transmission.

The SMG can be pretty jerky shifting on the other hand, if you are not doing it right.

I've learned that you actually have to ease on the gas for a split sec, when you shift, just like a manual shift.

I tried that and the shifts were less jerky and more realistic like a manual shifter!

And you are right again about the **** Tip always shifting up too early!

I too am frustrated with it going up to 5th at such low speeds! I'm like WTF!?

So what I do is I've acquired a habit of stepping it down one notch everytime it hits 5th when I'm at low speeds.

However, I have to admit that my gas consumption has definitely gotten higher by about 2miles/gal with that driving style!

It's a coincidence that you mentioned that P0rsch3

I took my car for a drive this afternoon coz' it's been sitting in the garage for several days,

I was dragging thru' the gears on one stretch, and was thinking to myself that the shifts were pretty quick on command.

Now you mentioned that yours takes a 1/4 to 1/2 second to shift...

Wouldn't that be faster, or at least as fast as manual shifting??

I mean, professional racing drivers aside, how fast can you expect to shift on a regular spirited drive?

Assuming that the Tip shifting is indeed a tad slow for someone, you could always learn to adapt to it,

and master the Tip shifts by perhaps shifting a 1/2 second prior to when you actually would shift? ;)

I have always used Meguiar's Gold Class Vinyl/Rubber Protectant (the white creamy one) for all my plastic and vinyl trims, as well as my weather trims.

I figured if I didn't have to buy an additional product just for the weather trims, it'd be great.

Coz' I only treat the weather trims twice a year at the most, and it has worked fine for the past 10 or more years.

Weather trims on all my vehicles have always looked fresh and black,

I also use it on my wiper blades, although I don't use my wipers much, I depend on RainX.

Thanks Loren, then I guess I'd have to get a set of hydraulic jack and stands, or ramps as well.

I'm sure they'll come in handy for other projects, the only challenge is storage place!

I have 3 vehicles and a 2-car garage, and it's not easy stashing all the lawn equipment,

and everything else in the garage, when you live in a sub-division with a Homeowners Association

that won't allow sheds in your backyard if your house is on a lake!

That is Cool! :clapping: I didn't know that was all the clearance I would need.

Now, would that also be enough room to remove the mufflers?

Thanks, Loren!

Loren,

I'm getting ready to do my first oil change with the C4S.

I intend to get some of the plastic ramps, I think they might not work for the front, but the rear looks high enough to clear the ramps.

I know that cars in general, have to be leveled for draining oil completely, any different with the Porsche?

I'm thinking if I should get some ramps and a floor jack (with jack stands) as well.

If the car doesn't need to be level, then the ramps will do for now with the oil change.

Also will be removing the mufflers soon for the MKII mod. I'm thinking just the ramps will work for that project.

Nice DIY. I noticed the absence of the temp probe was not on the installed bumper picture. You still have a "male" car, don't you? :clapping:

Thanks Izzy!

About the temp probe, it IS there! Look closer...on the passenger side grille.

I finally got the freshly re-painted front bumper cover back, and installed it on the car with the modded grilles. :thumbup:

If any of you guys are interested to see the final results, and I've also done a DIY Write-Up with Pictures HERE

Fuel vapors also pass back into the throttle body.

I guess it is those vapors - because I can tell it makes a difference in how often I have to clean the throttle body.

Thank you, Loren. :cheers:

Ife: I had the same symptoms, I cleaned it and now I'm a believer! :thumbup:

Loren,

Please excuse my ignorance, but would you kindly explain how adding Chevron Techroline to the gasoline can help reduce the carbon buildup in the throttle body?

Doesn't only air passes thru' the throttle body? Does gas from the gas tank go thru' the throttle body as well?

Good job mann! And you saved yourself a bundle! :clapping:

Cosmo,

Wondering if some "discreet" placement of small black zip-ties would help secure it, the small ones that would be invisible or hard to see? I know that area can get over 170F from some track day measurements.....

Yes Izzy, that would be a good way to definitely secure it. But it wouldn't look good (I'm anal) to see those ties around the original vent strips. That's the only place you can tie around at. Otherwise, yes, that's a good idea to secure it for those who don't really mind the zip-ties showing.

I thought about it, worst case scenario, the plastic mesh-screen will come loose and get sucked in next to the radiators/AC condensers...not gonna do any damage really. Unless there's something I'm not aware of...

Btw...just curious how that area would get up to 170F. It's basically just outside air temp when the car is stationary, and when it's moving, it should be less. Is all the heat from the sun, or does the radiators produce that much heat? Afterall, there's a fan drawing the hot air from behind them.

Geez!!! You almost got me there for a minute! :lol:

Err...pardon me, but I don't get the part about putting mustard in the battery?? :huh:

Am I missing a private joke? Or is there some battery secret I need to know?

I was confused and puzzled at first, trying to understand your post.

Coz' It didn't make sense, if it was your Pcar, you must be driving, but you said a truck rear-ended another truck and.....your Pcar died...???

Hahaha...then I got it!

I'm sorry to hear that, but at least you weren't driving it then!

Time to start shopping again! What Fun! :P

Not bad at all...... How did you attatch it to the rear of the grills?? Wander if it will cut down the airflow into the rads much??? I constantly worry about stones perforating the rads, this has to be a good trick if the airflow is still quite good??

I used a hot-glue gun using black glue sticks. There is only one area however that is tucked into a slot securely.

So I'm kinda a little concerned about the temperature in that area, and if it will get hot enough to melt the hot glue.

Also, will have to see if it holds up to the wind-force at high speeds.

As for the airflow, I don't think that will affect it at all. It's not like an air-intake for the engine, just radiators.

:D OMG...I had the best laugh ever! Hahaha...but no worries,

that's what we are all here for, to ask, share, and to learn.

I'm glad you got that sorted out.

Oh btw...I'm trying to change out my 4-disc changer for a simple upper storage tray.

Anyone wants to buy my changer for cheap? :P

Sorry Monkeydust...just having some fun messing with ya! :jump:

Welcome to the forums! :cheers:

I've been using Meguiar's NXT for a while now, and it's been fine.

Clean, no mess, easy to use, and gives a good feel and shine.

Although most of the waxes don't stand up too well to the weather.

I removed my front bumper cover last week to clean the radiators.

Took the opportunity to send the bumper cover to the bodyshop to fix some imperfections and get a fresh paintjob.

The debris that I cleaned off the radiators was enough to make me think of putting a mesh-screen behind the air-inlet grilles. :huh:

So since I couldn't drive the car without the front bumper,

and it won't be ready for pickup till tomorrow, I spent the time working on the mesh-screen.

I used a black plastic mesh for a subtle look, instead of the shiny metal mesh.

Here are pics the finished pieces, what do you guys thinK? I'm pretty happy with it. :)

And I'll post more pics after I've installed them on the car.

I know exactly what you're talking about.

I have the same unsightly bumps in mine when the bodyshop removed it to fix and paint my door recently.

I had the door panel all out then but didn't have the part so I didn't do it. And I thought it might straighten out with time, but seems it's not going to!

Let me know how much you pay for the weather strip.

I think it runs along the window starting from the side mirror, and all the way down the side and under the door.

All one-piece.

Thanks Wardhog, actually that was the first thing that came to mind, to cut the hose off an inch and reconnect.

But I felt the hose and it was HARD. Is it supposed to be hard?

I'm not sure if the newer cut-off end will be fresh flexible material or just as brittle as the old part that was cut off.

Any idea what the hose is for?

As for the foam piece in the air-intake box, so if I remove it, will it make a nice sound from the engine? :D