PAULSPEED

I replaced my fronts because there were crack lines running

between the holes. I also had some wear marks on them after I

did Laguna Seca. This track needs alot of brakes. I was

also running blue racing brake pads.

Paul

Go to the site on top of this picture and

you can get alot of information for a 996 car.

Looks like you might need some special tools.

You will need a transmission plate. Maybe

you could measure one and fabricate your own.

Paul

I have a supercharger for a 997 that I want to

sell.

The supercharger will require an upgrade of the oil

seperator. The supercharger I have was taken off because

the filter blew in the oil seperator and blew oil into the

throttle body.

Paul

I guess the 50 extra pounds for the tip transmission

is all on top.

Paul

I placed the order. I confirmed the part number with my

vin number and I did have the self dimming mirrors.

This required a few dollar more part.

997-731-220-02-G2L

Thanks again,

Paul

All great questions.

No options.

Standard Passenger mirror hinge.

Thanks again,

Paul

Hi Loren,

I want to phone Sunset Imports and order the passenger side mirror

bracket that works as a spring hinge. One of the levers on the hinge

broke.

Can you get me the part number?

Thanks again,

Paul

The cars are not dailed in at the factory. I would take it to a shop that

can align cars. I took mine to the dealer (Carlsen Porsche). They

had an expert on setting up cars. A little camber can make a big

difference on the track.

Look for an expert.

Paul

I have been under my TIP transmission and I could

not reach the top nuts. Good luck.

Paul

I replaced a set of front rotors. I think they cost about

$100 each. Not bad for a Porsche part. Use Sunset

Imports for the best price.

Paul

Is this the instructions for removing the side mirror?

Just unclip the mirror and disconnect the heating wires. You will see 3 Torx screws which hold the shell on to the mirror mounting frame. Undo them, and swivel the unit towards the door. Then you can unclip the bottom plastic cover, and slide the shell over the mirror mounting frame. It's all very easy and fairly obvious once you have taken the mirror off.

These came from the 996 forum.

Paul

There sure looks like very little room to

work on the nuts on the top of the transmission.

Post some pictures.

Paul

These cars are made to be driven. A mechanic told me that cars that sit have more

problems. I suggest you spend more time driving your car once it is repaired.

Paul

That statement is not true. Only cars that sit for very long periods of time where the seals dry up, moisture gets into the car, and/or they get attacked by rodents have "sitting" problems.

My RMS leaks about 2 drops per week in the summer and stops in the winter as the seal expands with the temperature. Certainly not worth the trouble to replace IMHO.

This statement was made by a Porsche mechanic. It was his observation that

cars that sit around tend to need fixing.

This is not my statement.

Paul

These cars are made to be driven. A mechanic told me that cars that sit have more

problems. I suggest you spend more time driving your car once it is repaired.

Paul

The 2006 has a smaller outside diameter cable from the 2007

model for the alternator. Hope you enjoy your new car.

Paul

Replacing the clutch is a piece of cake when the motor is out. It's

like removing eight bolts and putting the new clutch in. Also

replace the throw out bearing. About 15 minutes of labor.

Paul

They should cover it. Ask for a hard ship case and see

if that works.

Make sure and replace the clutch disk if you have one.

Paul

The PTM transmission explains the difference compared with the

996 Turbo. Sounds like the Porsche Engineers solved

the problem for the 997 Turbo.

All this means is you need to buy a 997 turbo

and sell the 996 4S.

Paul

Here is the info for a 911 Turbo. Looks like

you can order a limited slip differential

with this car. I still do not think this will help

when driving on ice.

Paul

My best guess is that one front tire spun and maybe

one rear tire spun,

Paul

I have 5mm on my car. You would not notice it unless someone told

you. The wheel bolts are longer. You can add bigger ones but

it is not recommended by the factory.

If you are going for looks, don't waste your money. I do not think they

make much of a difference on the track either. One other

comment. It makes curb rash alot easier.

Paul

The AWD does not work like what you think it should work. My

brother had the same problem as you. He tried to go

up his icey drive way and the car lost traction. It slid

backwards and damaged his tail pipe. He has

a 2006 997 4S.

Your car is a active AWD and that is the problem.

Old 4 wheel drive trucks required the driver to get out of the truck

and lock the front hubs. Then the fronts would pull and the rears would pull.

Your car has a front differential and a rear differential. There is no way to lock

the differential. One front wheel can spin and the other front wheel does nothing.

Hope this clears up your question. I am sure that everything is hooked up fine.

Paul

Ditto.

Runs at 5 while driving and 3 at idle.

Paul

This is not normal. The only time the car will shift

up by computer is when it is near redline and

it takes a couple

of laps around the track before the car will shift on its

own.

Sounds like you have a computer software problem. Lets

hope that they can re-flash the computer and fix every thing.

Paul

Here is a picture.

Paul