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What rim size?

18"

now it has rear=285/30ZR18, front =225/40ZR18.

Hi,

It's time for a new set of tires. After reviewing previous threads and the driving condition I have, probably will go for Sumi HTR ZII (not decided yet, just compare price and value). I live in So. Cal with MY03 C2 coupe, never go to track before, daily street drive. Anyone has a bad experience about it? Or any better tire suggestion? Thanks in advance.

Unless you have a catastrophic failure it should not need to be changed - ever.

Thanks, Loren. :D

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Is there timing chain in the system? At what milage it should be changed? I don't see any of this info on the maintenance list. Maybe no need to change at all?

Thanks in advance.

What do you guys think. Thinking of selling my 2002 boxter for a cayenne turbo. Should I do it? Is this a good car? Anything I should watch out for? Any year that wasnt a good one?

Thanks in advance...

Ps. Whats a good website for upgrades for this car?

Keep the Boxster and get a Cayenne. You will enjoy both. :P

Which is the correct position for door-entry guards? (986.551.981.01)

Measures for correct installation.

Best regards.

Maybe this will help.

http://www.pelicanparts.com//techarticles/..._door_sills.htm

Just curious :eek: Can the manual seat be changed to power one by simply swapping seat rail with motor and seat position switch on the side of the seat? Is there any fuse, wiring harness, or other parts needed? If it is possible, what is the parts necessary? Thanks in advance.

Hi:

After reading this thread, I checked my coolant level. I found it is low (below low level bar a lot), but the temp never goes up above 180-200. Should I add some in? Can I add pink directly in without flushing out yellow one? Thanks.

P.S. Never mind, I found the answer :D

Just wondering if the top speed in the US 996 model has been set at certain speed? If yes, what is it?

Thanks

I think a throttle cleaning is definitely good to the performance. So, how long should I clean it? Once a year? or every time I do the air filter change? Will too much cleaning damage any seal by using carb cleaner?

Tech question: Should I clean it with engine off or running? Just spray the cleaner into the throttle or use a lint cloth to wipe the throttle? I have never done that before. :oops:

Thanks in advance.

:eek: Don't have the engine running or you'll suck the cloth into the engine ! Use both the spray and a cloth ...

Thanks :thumbup:

I think a throttle cleaning is definitely good to the performance. So, how long should I clean it? Once a year? or every time I do the air filter change? Will too much cleaning damage any seal by using carb cleaner?

Tech question: Should I clean it with engine off or running? Just spray the cleaner into the throttle or use a lint cloth to wipe the throttle? I have never done that before. :oops:

Thanks in advance.

You need the metal part and the valet key head as shown in the middle of the picture. http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=7222

The valet key head is much cheaper than a remote control key head. You need the key head because it has a chip inside that permits the car to start. If you stick just the metal part of the key in the ignition and turn it, it will not start the car.

Unlike a remote key head a valet key head does not have a paper tag. But a valet key head still has to be programed or it will not start the car.

Thanks, TP. That answers my question. :P

Hi,

I want to make a spare key without remote control part. I was wondering if the remote control part is necessary to turn on the ignition? Since I bought the car used (MY03 C2 coupe), I don't have manufacture spare key (original owner lost it). Can I just take my key and make only the front part and use it as a spare? <_< Thanks in advance.

Well I had the same question. 

I have ordered "Carcrafter" pedals. I haven't received them.  They look really nice, and don't need to be drilled.  I will let you know how they turn out.  Should be here in next few days. 

Good luck

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Thanks a lot. Please keep me updated.

Hi:

i am thinking about adding aluminum pedal on my MY03 C2. There are so many kinds of pedal in the market, I don't know which one is better in terms of look and feel. Also, is there any pedal can be installed without drilling? Are those good? Thanks!! :help:

Hi,

I was wondering if 5w-30, instead of 0w-40 oil is used in 996, what effect or feeling it will be when driving? Accelerating slower? or bad to engine? Or nothing at all? <_<

Thanks in advance.

Did you have a cell phone with you in the car when you heard the noise?

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No!! :(

The weird part is that if I lock the car with remote, the noise will go away.

I have seen an article about air flow to the engine. People think if they take out some kind of air duct will make engine suck in more air. But this air duct is purposely there to direct air into engine. Without it , less air will flow into the engine. I think this may prove it.

Do you have a phone or PCM2 with a phone?

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No, None of them.

Hi:

Yesterday I sit in the car with engine off, door closed, key removed. After the interior light was off, a da-da-da sound came out from driver side dash speaker. The sound is very low and non-stop unless I pressed the lock bouton on the key. When the car is locked, the noise is gone. But after unlocking the car, no noise came out if the door is not opened. But after the door is opened and the interior light goes off, the sound came back again. I don't know if anybody has the same experience? Except annoying, is it a sign of leaking battery of something else?

Thanks in advance.

MY03 c2 coupe w/bose system

Hi, everyone:

I have a question about warranty coverage when you install switch for either spoiler or garage door opener to the upper center console and connect it to the power source of the phone or tapped into another wire to get ground/power. Will this hack void original warranty? If yes, how can you get around to it without voiding the warranty?

Thanks in advance.

U.S. model. This car came with Xinon light but I didn't see p74 option code. Is it possible that a aftermarket light was installed?

Thanks

Can anyone help me decode these option code, I can't find them in MY03 order guide. Thanks in advance.

226

342

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p.s. it's a MY03 carrera coupe, 6 spd

I was wondering if anyone has copies of all 996 order guide for model year 02 - 03? Thanks in advance.

can any boxster owner recommender the front head light ,which type is good  ,i just got the euro H-7 replacement bulb ,haven't put it in yet ,any suggestion

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I have tried aftermarket "white" bulb and Sylvania's bulb. For a good brightness, Sylvania Silverstar definitely is better. Aftermarket "HID-look" bulb only looks like HID but less brightness. It is up to you.