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I just ordered the replacement part shown above but have everything but the plate still installed.

What is the correct way to Remove the old assembly?

I pulled on it a bit but it doesn't seem like it just pulls out. I don't want to break the assembly.

2002 C2 Cab w/BiXeon

Same thing happened to me; were you able to fix it by just replacing the cover? I don't care about buying the assembly but i just need to replacethe cover, or find it on the freeway!

Hi all,

Been reading the forum for a while - thanks for all the great info! I have an '01 Turbo that I purchased used in May with 17K miles. I've got about 22k now and it's still riding on the original PZeros. While the tires have tread left they are very hard and slip a lot, especially when cold.

I'm looking to get new tires. I do participate in occasioanl "driver education days" - intend to do 5-6 a year (have done 1 already and 1 aborted (long story - highway debris kicked up and punctured my front radiator on the way)).

Anyway, I've been doing research on the forums, web & tirerack. While it seems almost universally agreed that the Michelin Pilot Sports & PS2s are the way to go they are roughly 2.5x more expensive than Kumho ECSTA SPT (from Tirerack anyway).

So the question is - for the money, do the Kumho's suck? Are they way worse than the Mics in dry traction, noise & wear? I'm most concerned about dry traction (rarely drive the car in the wet), noise would be next as I do use the car for pleasure and wear is a distant 3rd since the Kumhos are so cheap. :)

BTW - saw lots of folks advocating the Kumho MX but they don't seem to come in the right size for the TT rears (295/30).

Any opinions anyone might have would be appreciated! Thanks in advance,

Steve

I run the Kumhos and have found the hype about their inferior wear to be just that, hyperbole

they are a bit louder, perform well wet/dry, are a bit slow to warm up and round out in the am

i will not return to michelins (which i have run on all of my porsches and bmws) unless i hear something about safety

i have had my car re-alligned to non-porsche specs and think this has a huge impact on the tire chewing issues in these cars

ps speaking of safety: when you pull the wheels takea look at the inside beads on the rims for perpendicular cracks; these are caused by hitting curbs (you can buy a car with the wheels scrapes nicely covered cosmetically) they can crack across the rim slowly and leak air or abruptly at speed

Hi all,

Been reading the forum for a while - thanks for all the great info! I have an '01 Turbo that I purchased used in May with 17K miles. I've got about 22k now and it's still riding on the original PZeros. While the tires have tread left they are very hard and slip a lot, especially when cold.

I'm looking to get new tires. I do participate in occasioanl "driver education days" - intend to do 5-6 a year (have done 1 already and 1 aborted (long story - highway debris kicked up and punctured my front radiator on the way)).

Anyway, I've been doing research on the forums, web & tirerack. While it seems almost universally agreed that the Michelin Pilot Sports & PS2s are the way to go they are roughly 2.5x more expensive than Kumho ECSTA SPT (from Tirerack anyway).

So the question is - for the money, do the Kumho's suck? Are they way worse than the Mics in dry traction, noise & wear? I'm most concerned about dry traction (rarely drive the car in the wet), noise would be next as I do use the car for pleasure and wear is a distant 3rd since the Kumhos are so cheap. :)

BTW - saw lots of folks advocating the Kumho MX but they don't seem to come in the right size for the TT rears (295/30).

Any opinions anyone might have would be appreciated! Thanks in advance,

Steve

Quote from the article:"[T]hese all-new engines are surprisingly trouble-free -- especially in comparison with Porsche engines of the early 1970s."

Great achievement. If all else fails, lower your standards!

And because the all-new engines are so great and so much better than all the old rubbish, Porsche still has to use the old crankcases for their Turbo and GT3 engines.

Cheers,

Uwe

for me the choice was about design; i was burned by a 996 motor failure and became jaded about the newer cars until i learned that the 996 TT is a dry sump, bullet proof motor; it has turned out to be my best car ever It runs cool in 100 degree plus heat, rattles alot and makes a huge amount of torque

My 996 carrera was nice, the turbo is a brutal car. I have to laugh when the usual BMW commuters come up behind me (what they don't know won't hurt them)

Hi Guys

New to forum and would love to hear your opinions. I am selling my 2000 Carrera coupe this weekend ( had it from new and it has been a tremendous daily driver). I now have the fortunate situation of spending about $70k on a replacement vehicle. The replacement vehicle will be my daily driver and reliability is very important ( hence no Astons, Jags Maseratis etc despite how great they all can be on the right day!) I have narrowed it down to a used 997 Carrera S ( 2005s available with 5000 miles for about $72k approx) or a 2002 996 Turbo ( have one ready to go with less than 10 000 miles for $71k in mint condition). Different cars or should I say interiors ! Plan to purchase extended warranty from INSURANCEPOLICESONLINE.COM (about $3000 for Turbo for 6years and additional 72k miles) .By the way this is really a great policy ... it even includes keys and I have had three cars covered by it in the past and not one bit of hasssle getting repairs covered at dealerships .

I am swaying towards the Turbo (stick) and installing a SSK . I plan to drive the new vehicle about 8ooo miles per year and will keep it for about 6 to 7 years.

Please share your thoughts and preferences .

Thank you all for such an informative and friendly site.