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  1. gandrade1
    Thanks White987S, I kind of realize that... However...when any OEM manufacturer packs all the optionals in a car the price tends to be lower than when a customer does so through a custom order...Plus, the limited edition status helps substantially when the time to sell the car comes...Just my 2 cents Gus
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    Nick this is an impressive car to say the least!!! Any idea of when it is going to be released in the US or a ballpark of the MSRP Man...This is the car I want! Gandrade1, what part impresses you the most? Thanks! The color combination - Carrera Red on GT Silver is amazing + the details - sport seats with the back in GT silver, silver accents in the inside, roll-bars with red padding and roof matching the interior, sport seats...and the performance goes without saying... Ah tail lights are also amazing!!! Gus
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    Nick this is an impressive car to say the least!!! Any idea of when it is going to be released in the US or a ballpark of the MSRP Man...This is the car I want!
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    Thanks guys for the detailed and honest assessments... This is great, Best... Gus
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    Hi guys, Just a early Thanksgiving afternoon thought.... :rolleyes: I currently have a 986 and am thinking about eventually upgrading to a 987S...I was checking the Porsche website and the price for the added optionals make me wonder - are they really worth it or can I do better with aftermarket parts? A basic model goes for $55,700.00 while the Sport (Porsche configured) goes for $66,185.00 (thats the price of a nicelly equipped '04 911 4S !!!) Just food for thought...
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    Hi, I did some research and apparently with the 18''s, 275/55-18 and 285/50-18 (cooler look) will fit, none of your original choices however seem to work. Please, note that the original size for these rims are 255/55/18. The table below will show u the comparisons I put together. This is one of my sources for research: http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/a...&vid=008400 Hope this helps... Found another important piece of info for you...Please, note the wheels size limits. Cheers, Gustavo
  7. gandrade1
    Hi, I did some research and apparently with the 18''s, 275/55-18 and 285/50-18 (cooler look) will fit, none of your original choices however seem to work. Please, note that the original size for these rims are 255/55/18. The table below will show u the comparisons I put together. This is one of my sources for research: http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/a...&vid=008400 Hope this helps...
  8. gandrade1
    Agreed - The narrower and the higher the TIRE the better...Total diameters calculations however do not solely justify why you should keep the same wheel diameter for your front and rear wheels...even within the same wheel diameter (see calcs below), you will notice that the total diameter (with tires) changes slightly...Adittionally you might have different wheel diameters but very close total diameters - it is all a matter of the height ratio of the tire you choose. Best advice however, is to keep the same wheel diameter in the front and in the rear because the recommended tire widths (hence the contact surface) are very different across different wheel diameters, which obviously changes the handling of the car. In general, the higher the height ratio of the tires, the higher the 'sidewalls' and the lower the changes of you getting stuck in snow... Additionally, winter tires and summer tires are made of different materials and tread designs, which have a direct impact on how the car handles. Just my 2 cents... Gus
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    These are the before pics....
  10. gandrade1
    Thank you so much John for the detailled description...I did do the MOD and am impressed by how much brighter it looks. I am adding some pics to show the final results (my camera is not that great though, despite my great photographic skills...hahahaha) I just believe the headlights are not very well aligned...but I will check during the next weekend... Thanks, Gus
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    Hi guys, I am doing the HID installation in my stock headlights and the kit comes with two spade connectors a RED (+) and a BLACK (-) the stock sockets (picture below are Brown and Yellow and I am not sure which one to connect to which stock terminal.... Thanks, Gustavo
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    Thanks Peter.... How is this manual different than the one that comes with the car? Gus
  13. gandrade1
    Can anyone provide input please...I want to do the install this weekend. Thank you so much, Gustavo
  14. gandrade1
    I need help on doing my install. I actually posted some very very basic quastions I have as well as some pics on the following posting - Simple Questions and Pics Thank you in advance for your help....
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    I also took the picture below from half of the pair of parts I received with the kit... Thanks you very much, Gustavo
  16. gandrade1
    Hi, I got the 5000K HID kit from CQ lights today. I want to install it in my '01 Boxster with regular, amber headlights. I read the DIY article but I am not really clear on basic points, such as which of the installations below should I choose. Once chosen, where do I find the 'socket of my original headlight', what cables do I connect to the car and where? Sorry for the obvious nature of the questions, but I am really new to the DIY world and got really inspired by the original DIY article for this conversion, but have had very little response to my questions - maybe because they are too obvious...
  17. gandrade1
    Hi Bob, Thanks for the feedback...I finally ordered the kit from CQ and am planning to install it next weekend. I do have a dremel and a decent amount of drills, etc. The 'bottleneck' for me resides on the skills side... :rolleyes: That said, do you have any detailled pictures of the install, covering specifically where the wires should be connected etc. I am thinking about securing the ballast with an industrial strength velcro to the back of the plastic cover rather than drilling. Additionally, do you recommend any particular sillicone sealant? Can I get it at a hardware store? Sorry for the many questions, but any help is greatly appreciated.... Gus :renntech:
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    Thanks guys, I have the LHD US version.... Gus
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    Hi, I am planning on getting new winshield wipers for my '01 986. I tried to get the regular RainX ones at my car wash...but once again...I was told i gotta get the Porsche ones...so my question stands.. What should I get? Does it have to be Porsche specific? Thanks, Gus
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    Thanks guys, Sent these guys an email. They don't deliver in NJ... I am thinking about these 2 products to start (my car is black): Z-AIO All-in-one 1 $26.95 $26.95 Z-3 Show Car Polish for Regular Paint 1 $14.95 $14.95 Let me know what you think. Thanks, Gus Gus, why won't they deliver to NJ? Strange. You don't want Z3. You have a clear coat. Thanks for the tip Withe987s, I will get the Z2pro... Regarding the delivery...I found it strange as well...This is the message on the website: "Other Shipping For those customers not in 47 contiguous states, our online store is not presently able to service you. We're sorry for the inconvenience at this time. We've established the following independent distributors for more efficient service. If you're not in the 47 states, please choose the following option most convenient for you. New Jersey customers: Please email: newjersey@zainobros.com"
  21. gandrade1
    Thanks guys, Sent these guys an email. They don't deliver in NJ... I am thinking about these 2 products to start (my car is black): Z-AIO All-in-one 1 $26.95 $26.95 Z-3 Show Car Polish for Regular Paint 1 $14.95 $14.95 Let me know what you think. Thanks, Gus
  22. gandrade1
    Hy guys, A lot have been said about wax, but nothing has been mentioned about their winter capabilities... Since I am driving my 986 this winter for the first time (I already changed the tires!), I would like to know which wax would offer the better balance between ease of application/weather protection... Thanks, Gustavo.
  23. gandrade1
    Thanks guys....It is finally in!!! :cheers: The frame which hols the HU inside the dash (with the 2 brackets) was slightly bent, hence the HU was getting stuck and bending it even further... I straightened the frame and bingo - the CDR220 slided in (not without some force, but relatively smoothly). BTW, not only dont I need to hold the CDR on my lap, but I found some use for my cupholder - the IPOD (5 Generation) fits right in! Thanks, Gustavo
  24. gandrade1
    Hi Jim, Sorry for the ignorance, but do you have any pics of where you drilled the hole to run the wires through...I am planning on doing the mod this weekend, but I am not really a skilled DIYer. Thanks, Gustavo Anyone?
  25. gandrade1
    Actually in the picture it looks like the aux cable is routed underneath the radio (sorry), but its actually routed through the back and resting in the space between the dash and the central console... Rick's comments seem to be right on the money. It looks like some metal bracket or wing is impeding the HU from going in and I am actually trying to place it back by pushing the HU straight. Regarding the keys I tried with them and without them, but I will make sure that I keep them off for the next tries. Thanks guys, I will let you know how it goes.
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