cyclocross

RFM, when you state 98 or 100 octane are these numbers based on the ROM octane rating or on the Anti-Knock Index (AKI) rating which is (R+M)/2?

I don't know if this is the correct subforum in which to post but check this out:

http://life.nationalpost.com/2011/12/05/4m-car-crash-in-japan-takes-out-eight-ferraris-one-lamborghini/

Hello. Interesting topic here. Other than leaking fluid are there other symptons of bad engine mounts?

TIA.

Hi, there. I spent some time investigating the .apn file as I had never heard of it. It is a proprietary file format used by Alpine (but you probably already know that). I could not find any file converters. Apparently, it has a complex file structure. Read this link to have an idea of some of the complications.

http://forum.ecousti...s/4/200512.html

If you happen to find a converter, try this file.

Good luck!

Dan

+1 on the Fister PSE - has the sound of the factory PSE for 1/10th the price.

Does this modification affect the highway MPG? My 2002 C2 gets 29 MPG on the freeway (75+/- MPH) and I'd hate to loose that. TIA.

California, gotta love it pay more for using the SAME road with a car with 2 seats vs SAME car with 4 seats, LOL.

The way I see it if the car has two seats and both a occupied that sure sounds like HOV :)

When are you guys going to say enough is enough with the BS taxes?

Well, you know what the state motto is... If you have to ask, you can't afford it.

I'm curious if we are consider 2 seater carpool? Because GT3 doesn't have seats in the back and if the Carrera's back seats has been taken off.

I live in California and I'm aware of the toll fee of $5 and $2.50 for carpool with Fastrack.

I'm wondering if I take out the back seat will it be consider a 2 seater carpool? I've done this with my 350z which is a 2 seater.

I always leave the tops of my rear seats down, so I guess it looks like a 2-seater. I have had no problems when my wife and I have driven in the HOV lanes, mostly on I-80 and I-680.

Dan

... We use quite a bit of salt on the roads. ...

Ah ha, salt on the roads. We don't have much experience with that in California. I suggest periodic water washes to remove the salt.

Thank you for the replies.

But, but, but, determine what caused the corrosion! The shields on my 2002 look almost new. Hot glycol coolant can be corrosive but I don't think it would cause that damage.

Hi, Adam. I did consider replacing only the regulator. However, with the effort required to remove and reinstall the alternator I decided to play it safe and replace the entire unit.

Well troops, it was the alternator. I installed a new (refurb.) unit last night and all is well. The voltmeter registers just under 14 V. It is probably my imagination but the car seems to run better (and the sky is bluer, the grass is greener, etc.) I followed Loren's DIY which was indispensable.

One comment on the DIY. Step 7 states gentle tapping on the right side bolt to push back the threaded insert. Gentle tapping - HAH. This was the hardest part of the installation. It must have taken me 45+ minutes of whacking the bolt or the insert and using penetrating oil to get the insert to move. Once the insert had moved about 1/16" the old alternator came out as easy as could be. The new unit had a slightly greater space between the two right side lugs and it practically walked itself into position.

All-in-all I was very satisfied in the repair. When one first looks at the alternator one asks how on earth can it be removed. However, once the air filter box is removed there is now plenty of room for the repair - just mind the little hoses and the o-ring as Loren cautions.

Enjoy the 4th!

I have seen the pulley seize and need replacement but never slip. I would change the cables as my first move as you can't always see the fault in them.

I'll check them again. But, I sure don't see any signs of corrosion.

logray, thank you for the links. I have inspected all of the cables except the ones connected to the alternator. I have even loosened their nuts and wiggled their clips to obtain a better metal-to-metal connection. All the connections look good with no corrosion. It is interesting that the clutch pulley manufacturer states that the pulley should be replaced at 90,000 kM (per RFM's post in the first link).

Tonight I'll check if there is any slippage with the clutch pulley (my last gasp before removing the alternator).

Have any of you folks experienced a pulley failure or replaced it?

Thank again.

Hello. When I start the engine the volt meter shows about 10 volts during cranking and 14 volts just after the engine starts. Within minutes the voltage slowly drops to 13 volts then more slowly to below 12 volts (after, say 15 minutes). I thought the battery may have had a bad cell. However, installation of another, sound, battery shows the same symptoms. Thus, I plan to replace the alternator.

The NAPA Auto Parts website lists several alternators for my model (2002 C2, 6-speed). I can eliminate those for automatic transmissions. The remaining units have either the 6-rib pulley or the 6-rib clutch pully. My car has the clutch pulley.

Can the clutch pully slip causing the alternator to rotate more slowly and generate less voltage? Can the clutch pulley be replaced by itself? Can the clutch pulley be locked or pinned? What is the purpose of the clutch pulley?

Any advice will be appreciated.

TIA.

Dan

ok, part of the ambient lighting system.... good investigation, hope it can be easily reattached.

Yes, it was easily re-attached. I used two tiny drops of Loctite Super Glue Gel. This is a wonderful adhesive for small repair jobs. Also, it does not appear to harden in its container. I have had it for some months.

judgejon, I also first thought about Mr. Potato Head.

The part does fit on the clear plastic interior light panel above the dash. It appears to reflect the light from a yellow LED on to the rearview mirror. I've never noticed it before.

Hi, folks. Can any of you identify this part? I don't even know if it is a Porsche part. I found it this afternoon on the floor carpeting between the clutch pedal and the fuse box. It does not look like any of the black plastic controls inside the car (2002 base C2). It does not look to have come from my GPS, camera, etc. A locking tab appears to have broken. There is a small mirror on the underside. TIA.

Enjoyed watching some of it guess porsche did not have the right stuff this year but weather looked great for racing and spectators.

The #1 911 apparently collided with a Golf near Bergwerk. It completed 47 laps. The #9 911 (hybrid) stopped at Breidscheid with "technical difficulties". It completed 142 laps. The #117 Scirocco ran on compressed natural gas. Here are the top finishers:

Pos. Nr. Marke Runde

1 25 BMW M3 GT2 154

2 43 Ferrari F 430 GTC 154

3 97 Audi R8 LMS 153

4 76 BMW Z4 GT3 152

5 102 Audi R8 LMS 15

6 20 Porsche GT3 Cup S 151

7 26 BMW M3 GT2 150

8 18 Porsche GT3 Cup S 150

9 69 BMW Z4 GT3 149

10 35 Porsche 997 GT3 Cup 148

11 14 Porsche 997 GT3 Cup 147

12 44 Nissan Z 33 145

13 11 Porsche GT3 RS 145

14 33 Porsche GT3 Cup 14

15 133 Audi TTS 144

16 117 Volkswagen Scirocco GT24-CNG 143

17 9 Porsche GT3 R Hybrid 142

18 28 Porsche 997 Cup 142

19 50 Lexus LF-A 142

20 142 Opel Astra OPC 141

Here is the race

http://adac.24h-rennen.de/Live-Streaming-Premium.4091.0.html

Heard the factory is running a standard 997 gt3 rs mkii used as a development test car any idea on that car's time compared to the race cars?

Thanks cg

#11 qualified 42nd, 1:20 off the pole.

http://adac.24h-renn...ing.4243.0.html

I don't know if the attachment will open reliably. Here are the qualifiers:

Pos. Nr. Marke Runde Zeit

1 100 Audi R8 LMS 5 8:24.754

2 98 Audi R8 LMS 7 8:25.571

3 2 Audi R8 LMS 8 8:36.802

4 99 Audi R8 LMS 8 8:29.250

5 8 Porsche GT3 R 3 8:29.521

6 12 Porsche 911 GT3 R 5 8:29.779

7 1 Porsche GT3 R 1 8:30.324

8 25 BMW M3 GT2 10 8:32.861

9 9 Porsche GT3 R Hybrid 8 8:34.427

10 20 Porsche GT3 Cup S 4 8:34.906

Hello. Does anyone know where the Nurburgring 24 hour race will be shown on the 'net? The attachment has the top 10 qualifiers. TIA.

I always use 91 AKI in my daily driver ('02, C2, 6-speed) here in California, either Chevron or Shell.

Sometimes I add two gallons to xylene to 12 gallons of 91 to have 95 AKI. There is a noticeable boost in mid-range. I have not tried a top-end run. Adding the xylene brings the aromatics content up to around pre-RFG levels. Problem is the stuff runs about $20/gallon.

My commute runs 21-22 MPG. Highway driving yields 27-29 MPG.

I check my tire pressures every 2 to 3 weeks anyhow looking for small leaks. To me that is more important than nitrogen's lower diffusion rate.

What do you use to keep the paint looking new?