dustinbriq

Formula One 'Millenium' is another good brand of tint, like Llumar. The metallic based tints don't fade. I liked the look of my 28% front sides windows, and 18% on the rear 3.

I have a similar rattle that comes from the driver's side, only on start up. The rattle sounds like a heat shield but goes away once the car has been running for 15 seconds or so. I checked everything that can be tightened, but it still remains.

have you taken a look at the cg-lock? (www.cg-lock.com) I'm interested in any feed back on this device, as well.

I decided it was time to take care of some issues my 996 had so I had both the PSE mufflers replaced (one was slighltly broken) and I installed the aero kit side skirts. The end result is visually great even without front and rear bumpers (the car is black) but I did mess up the installation a bit and I thought I should give a tip or two to anyone trying this DIY project.

The side skirt install is an easy project but one must be ABSOLUTELY sure the skirt fits perfectly BEFORE removing the adhesive tape. To make sure you have placed the side skirt correctly, I suggest you have the door open so you can see exactly what the correct height is. I didn't know this, so after I had the first one installed I realised it was placed too high up and the door barely clears when opened.

So, even though my mistake is not visible from the outside it really bothers me knowing it is not right. I was thinking of heating the glue (hairdryer?) and trying to push the skirt down for about 4mm that needs to move. Do you think this will work or will I be wasting my time?

I think you are stuck. You may be able to heat the adhesive and pull it off, but I don't think it is going to be able to slide 4mm.

Nice ride!

Shouldn't be a problem. The GT3 wheels should fit nicely.

:welcome: i have only had manual gearboxes in the past ....i love the tip, but i always use the manual mode...its crap in automatic. my opinion ;)

I have been doing the same, driving in manual mode, as I am used to driving a manual transmission. This is the first auto tranny I've owned in a car (trucks are a different story). Automatic is a nice option to have sitting in bumper to bumper traffic as the 996 is now my daily driver.

I thought I should introduce myself as I finally got myself a '00 996 C2 Coupe Tiptronic with Aero Kit, black full leather, navigation. I've been lurking for a while, but haven't had anything to post. I just sold my '00 540i 6-speed (VF Supercharged) to take the plunge into the world or Porsche. I didn't think I would like the tiptronic transmission, but it has grown on me. Especially not having to clutch 1,000 times in stop and go traffic. I still have to get used to only 2 pedals, but the speed of shifts are surprisingly responsive.

I have found a lot of good information on this site and hope to be able to contribute what I learn about my car. Here is a pic of it.