Danyol

Kam,

At $96 each for the fronts I fully intend on replacing these once I'm comfortable with the SPTs. I feel kind of liberated having a cheap option to tear up in the 295's, this is a daily driver.

The 4WD & PSM make evaluation more difficult so I value other opinions, thanks!

Guys,

I was looking for a replacement for my 295/30 rears & noticed Kumho were selling that size now, price on the 'Rack was $177 a piece versus $377 match my Michelins on the front!

Did a little research and the only -ve I could find was that they were "cheap". Well, I figured worst case I'd gamble the price of a single Mich and dump them if they suck (also, I'm not averse to being cheap!). So far after a couple of hundred miles they appeared to be pretty good. I started making the tires work hard this morning and had the PSM kick in, it happened right at turn-in felt like it was slip at the front. Looking for a wet deserted parking lot to investigate further...will report back. Thinking it maybe something to do with the miss-match too.

Anyone else tried them out?

Have you tried using a good leather cleaner as a 1st step? I use a products by Lexol on the leather, the cleaner first then conditioner after drying. The oils and sweat from the skin affect the leather and the dye, cleaning may make the color much more acceptable.

My sister-inlaw owns a restoration business I've seen her make a wheel look new using spray on dyes. It will likely cost less than a couple of hundred bucks to have the color matched and restored on the the few areas looking discolored. Lexol is one of the products she uses for cleaning and conditioning.

I would definately try cleaning it first.

I purchased a car this way, that is exactly how I justified it to myself.

Better a fresh factory motor than one that's been messed around with. Also there are so many of the 996s out there I'm not sure matching engine numbers would be as big a deal as with a classic car.

The other thing I'm getting accustom to with 911s; dropping the engine is not a big deal. With my other cars you always had the feeling things didn't go back the way they were.

Break your engine in correctly and enjoy! :D

Did you get just the exhaust or the header as well, how much did you pay?

Is the engine turning over?

Pokey, Does GE financial sell policies direct or only through dealerships?

Ukchris, can you PM me on who your policy is with?

:help:

-Ve lead is ok for current measurement, although I think AR was referring to using a amp meter. This would provide an absolute value.

So the light stayed on through removing every fuse, didn't dim at any point?

Not sure if it is just a turbo car issue.

My '02 911 has done the same but not consistently. Took it to the dealer "couldn't reproduce issue" & no error codes or anything.

:unsure:

Thanks guys.

Did a little research on prices. A low mileage '02 C4S appears to be going for around 45k pounds, current exchange rates (1.80) put that around $80k or a little less than I paid for my car new! I would have to come up with another $25k to get an equivalent if I sold my car for $55k.

How difficult would it be to get used to driving a LHD car in the UK? I normally have no issues driving over there, but the wheel is on the correct side on a rental!

Any other challenges in th UK for P-cars (sales tax, registration & Insurance)?

Guys,

I'm considering a work related move from the US to the UK and need to make some decisions on my car.

I have an '02 911 C4S , obviously it is a LH drive car (strike one). Wondering whether it would make any sense shipping the car with me? Alternative would be to sell here in the US (guessing around $55k) and purchase another car there, what would a comparable car cost? Besides being a left hooker, if I didn't have to pay shipping would this be a sensible financial decision. Are there any other pitfalls I need to lookout for here, the car is a daily driver?

I would appreciate any advice.

Thanks

Vrooom,

Who is the warrantee through?

You mean headlight covers like these, they look pretty good?

http://www.strosek.de/e01.htm

Manny,

If your off warrantee try these guys, they are local to you.

http://foreignaffairsmotorsports.com/

Mehmet

Start here,

http://www.drivenasafl.com/

Moroso is not that far away from you & offers a commercial course, I hear is very good..

You also have drivers Ed through the local chapter of the PCA (Gold Coast Region), holding events at Homestead & Sebring. The PBOC in South Florida (Porsche an BMW owners club) also has a very active program here.

http://www.pbocflorida.com/

Came home from work last week and put the car in the garage, shut the door. Went back to get something out of the car and heard the fan running. It went off after a while and came back on again. It was a particularly hot day in S. Florida, garage was sweltering. Seemed to act the way described in Loren's post.

I wondered how often the car "came alive" when I wasn't looking :D

European Car magazine reported on a 19" upgrade and found "suspension needed further development" (couple of months ago I think). If memory serves me correctly a 996TT.

Hopefully I haven't thrown the mag away and can dig the article up.

They still have pence back in old 'Blighty?

Well I became the "blue taped terror" and had a blast on the track and off.

Painters tape worked great for 2 days at Sebring, though took a lot of time to apply. I'll probably invest in a more conventional solution next time. now I know how much fun it is!

Pardon my ignorance.

Which Meguiar's NXT product are you guys refering to, I see all manner of waxes and tire dressings but nothing specifically for wheels?

Thanks!

Well done Damian, getting to rock concert levels!

How did they measure it; at what distance and orientation with the car, in the open or near any walls?

Guys,

Anyone had experience using "stretch wrap" for temporary protection? Painters tape was another suggestion, just looking for something that will last through a DE weekend & won't look too dorky driving the 2 hrs to the track :)

Mehmet

I believe there was a problem with the earlier generation system ( over a year ago it is listed as a "recall" for Porsche).

Mine works exactly like Kim's, it appears to have more than one "failsafe". I the light stays on there is a problem with the installation or equipment. My wife is 5'4', no problem having one of my kids behind her with a forward facing seat.

I had no problem getting a car seat from Carnewal.com out of Belgium a few months back. Ordered on a Tuesday, had to fill out customs paperwork for Fedex Friday, delivered on the following Monday.

The airbag deactivation kit is a buckle in front of the passenger seat attached to a bar that bolts on via the seat mounts. The receptacle ties into wiring under the seat. The seat is a Britax, marked Porsche & has a special buckle. The control computer needs to be told this device is in otherwise the SRS light will stay on as an error (been there done that). I took the car to a garage with a PST-2 tool, no problem works great now.

Now the issue is my 6 & 9 year old fighting over the front seat!

I can get you pictures anyone's interested of the deativation device install that is (not the kids fighting).

Congrats!

Mehmet

Is there a reason they replaced the plugs so soon?