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    Actually it is still stuck... I will keep on trying. Gustavo
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    Thanks, Juniic, I added some pics
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    :oops: Hi guys I took my CDR 220 to install the aux cables for the IPOD (I have a 01 Boxster). While the installation worked fine, I can not seem to be able to get the CDR back into the dash. It feels like there is no wire stuck, but it will not go in. Now I have to hold not only the IPOD on my lap, but the headunit... :angry: Any opinions welcome... Gustavo
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    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
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    Thanks guys for all the input.... Based on the reviews I found on Consumer Reports I actually settled for the A/S Continental ContiExtremeContact. Accordingly to the review they score in snow and ice handling as well as the control (snow) tires they used. As a trade off the handling in dry conditions is only good, which is ok for me during this months anyway. I got them installed last Saturday, high speed balancing and new valves included - $470 at Mavis Tires. Additionally, these score well at TireRack, which seems a pretty reliable feedback considered how many miles the reviews are based on. They feel OK but a little on the softy side though. I will let you guys know as I go through the winter. Thanks again :renntech: Gustavo
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    Hi Mike, Thanks for the link - its great stuff.... I already bought a set of 16'' to install the winter (or all season) tires on. I am now trying to decide between all weather and snow tires. The intended message of my comments above (apparently not very clear - sorry) is - I am willing to sacrifice snow traction to get a better dry handling and thats why I am considering All seasons over winter tires. I am not going to drive the car on unplowned roads or under heavy snow... So I am researching to see how efficiently the all season can deal with light snow and ice...FAIR winter capabilities is enough for me, but I defonetly want a safe ride on dry (but cold) conditions. Thanks, Gustavo
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    Thanks, Mike. I bought the magazine...While the article is really helpful it does not post a ranking for Winter Tires. Do you think there is a huge difference in the winter capabilities of All-Season and dedicated winter tires... I am looking for something that will allow for reasonable snow traction...but I wont be driving in heavy snow or unplowed roads and I don't want to sacrifice dry cornering or stability much... Thanks, Gustavo
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    Thanks J, Very helpful. Gustavo
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    Gustavo: I meant that you can use the Falken All-Season tires for the winter, whenever the temperature falls below 45 to 50 degrees. Below 45 degrees, summer tires are dangerous. In the early spring, go back to your favorite summer high performance tires. When the weather gets warm enough again in NY, I go back to the summer tires (currently Michelin Pilot Sport Ribs, but may try Bridgestone RE050A Pole Positions next). The most hassle-free way to do this (and to not delay switching over) is to have two sets of rims. One for all season and one for summers. Saves $$ and wear and tear from the installers beating up the rims. Regards, Maurice. Thanks, Maurice. I actually purchased the set of OEM 16's with the intent to use it for the winter only. For the summer I have a set of 18 Carrera Wheels, with ContiSports but also want to try the Pole Positions next. Regarding the winter set. I have done some reasearch on the Hankooks and they seem fairly positive, but I have not yet heard from any Porsche owner who has had those. Hopefully, I will hear soon. Otherwise I will be the first one to issue an opinion. Thanks, Gustavo
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    Thanks Maurice, I will check these out...I was however thinking about dedicated winter tires rather than all-season ones. I don't want to go all the way to the pure snow ones, because of the poor handling in dry conditions and noise... Thanks, Gustavo
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    Hi guys, I am choosing the winter tires for my 986 with 16'' wheels and my options seems very limited. I had settled on the Dunlop M3s, but apparently Dunlop no longer carries the 205/55/16 size, accordingly to a TireRack representative. The choices I now have at tire rack are all 'low performance' ice and snow tires, namely: Bridgestone Blizzak WS-60, Dunlop Graspic DS-2 and Michelin X-Ice. I also came across to what seems to be very nice specs on Hankook tires and very good value, but I am not sure if anyone has had experience with these - DiscountTires. Please, note these are rated V and match perfectly the factory specs.... I am hesitant, since I have never thought of Hankooks as an option for my cars before, but again I have never owned dedicated winter tires. Any opinion would be helpful, Thanks, Gustavo
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    Thank you very much 986Fan...this is very interesting - I knew about the width and the rim diameter, but not about the aspect RATIO. In other words, I thought it was a fixed number, not a proportion. Thats great!
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    Hi Stephan, Did you find the Dunlops on 205/55/16 for the front and 225/50/16 for the rear exactly as Porsche's specs? I can't find the ones for the front at TireRack, all I can find is 205/45/16 for the front, which I am assuming is too 'low'... Thanks, Gustavo
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    Thanks guys, I checked wheelenhancement for OEM 16''s - $600! If anyone identifies a good deal, please let me know... I could not find aftermarket either. Thanks, Gustavo
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    Can I follow the instructions here to remove the from bumber on my 986? Thanks, Gustavo
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    Anyone ?
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    Hi guys, I am starting to explore the idea of buying aftermarket wheels rather than the OEM 16s for my winter set... Does anyone know the offset of the wheels I should be looking at? Any idea of good places to look for. I have a 01 (base) Boxster. Thanks, Gustavo
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    I love it in the picture, but I am not sure it is a color I would love to see everyday....Just my opinion... The optionals are amazing though
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    Thank you very much Cassiebox, I am gonna get the generic VW keys, since I actually fabricated the kit myself and hooking it up to the HU (I have a 01 Boxster). I will let you know how it goes. Gustavo
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    Hi guys, I am adding the rear speaker kit this weekend and I just realized the Becker office in NJ are closed for the entire weekend starting today at 4PM. Can I remove the Becker radio using a regular removal tool or does it have to be the Becker specific one? Thank you so much, Gustavo :renntech:
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    Check this out - Audio Upgrade forum Hope it helps, Gustavo
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    Looks good....Congrats Did you replace any of the wiring in order to hook up the new amp or was it a plug and play install? Do you have the original HU? Is it a CDR 220? I also replaced my dash speakers and am planning to replace the AMP soon....I have a CDR 220 and was wondering whether I can just re-route the connections to the current HAES amp to the new AMP of my choice. Thanks, Gustavo
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    Thanks Tool Pants, I am also installing two speakers and not 4...I will try to scale up the picture you attached and see if I can get somewhere. I have one question: I was thinking about using wood to build the frame. Do you think plastic is better? What type of stores would sell plastic sheets? Is Home Depot an alternative? Thanks again, Gustavo
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    I am trying to fabricate my own rear speaker kit...and was wondering if anyone has, by any chance, the template of the panels that "attach" the speakers to the rear storage compartment... Thank you so much. Gustavo
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