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Posts posted by gchu
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My ROW 030 ordered from Sunset 1 1/2 years ago took few months. It worths the waiting.
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I checked with Porsche dealer and they offer 3rd party warranty. The 3rd party affects right away that overlap with current warranty (doesn't make sense but two dealers quoted the same thing). Which only give me 2 1/2 years more because my car was delivery 1/2 year before the model year. The cost is very expensive compare other 3rd party if I shop around. For instead, I can get a 3rd party warranty from outside, $1000.00 less from the Porsche dealer but with 5 years of extension. The only benifit getting from the dealer is they said they honor the warranty even the company gone out of business.
My frined bought a used Carrera over a year ago from a MB dealer in San Jose, CA. The MB dealer sold him an extended warranty thought a company call EFG Company based in Taxes. 5 years for $2600.00, price sounds fair enough for a 5 years old used vehicle that the warranty already expired. Few months ago the took his Carrera to an indenpendant auto repair shop for some repair and the claim went thought very smooth. The cliam was over $1500.00 and the shop was suprise that the warranty company was so easy to deal with. I will see if I could contact that company or who sell EFG warranty in the Bay Area.
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I had Warranties4wheels too in my older '99. Good luck when it comes time to use it. They are brokers who will sell the warranty to a third party. I would not recommend.
So, do you have bad experience with Warranties4whees? If you have, tell us about it, and what state are you in? Thanks.
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I have my mods in this order:
Bumper Plugs, Clear Side Marker, PSE, V1 Hardwire, SmartTop, SSK, Red Calipers, ROW 030
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My first no front plate ticket for the Cayenne finally happened over the weekend. It happened in San Francisco Richmand district. I parked with a paid meter and I got a no plate ticket. I have to put the front plate back on for a $10.00 fix ticket instead of $100.00 without fix. Beside using double side tape or valco, does anyone know a way to mount the plate without drilling holes to the bumper? There maybe bracket or someway that could mount the license plate that others have tried. Thanks.
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I have ROW 030 installed in my 2002 C4 Cab last year. This is the before and after:
Ride Height - Stock
Front 26.875” (26 7/8”)
Rear 26.375” (26 3/8”)
Ride Height - ROW 030
Initial
Front 26.50” (26 1/2”)
Rear 26.25” (26 1/4”)
after 100 miles & alignment
Front 26.25” (26 1/4”)
Rear 26.00” (26”)
Now - little over a year
Front 26.00” (26”)
Rear 25.875” (25 7/8”)
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Non Smoker Option removes the 12V outlet & ashtray with a bigger tray. You won't have a 12V on the center console.
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I got mine from Sunset last year, 2002 C4 Cab 6sp.
Hope this information help:
Ride Height (Before):
Front 26.875” (26 7/8”)
Rear 26.375” (26 3/8”)
Ride Height (After)
Initial 3/18/2006
Front 26.50” (26 1/2”)
Rear 26.25” (26 1/4”)
3/23/2006 100 miles & alignment
Front 26.25” (26 1/4”)
Rear 26.00” (26”)
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My problem is the garage where it will be stored has no power. Therefore I have to remove the battery.
Once out, is there a way to close the hood (boot) once the battery is out and then reopen it via the attachments in the fuse box area come spring? :unsure: :help: Seeing there is not a battery for continuity for the connection, I assume it cannot be opened once closed and the fuse box emergency attachemenst are used.
My guess is I have to keep the hood cracked when I cover it for the winter.
Regards,
Deanski
There is a emergency release near the front passenge size inner wheel well for the 996. See if the same thing for the 997?
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I storage my RX-7 & Impala in the last 10 years by using only the battery maintainers and inflate tires to 55psi. Never had any problem. I rolled the cars back & forward few feet every 3 months.
The gas tanks of both cars were low during storage. I will have to start to use gas stabilizer next time when I take it out of storage. Once a year, the engine starts no problem but the car feel like lost power. I am sure it is the old gas.
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Well, those Kirkland folks must be driving Porches.
Gilroy Costco. Both 47 (53.99) and 48 ($62.99) on the shelf.
WOW, they were $49.99 & $56.99 few months ago at the Costco in Fosty City.
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I have bi-xenon in my 2002 C4 Cab. Unlike my Cayenne or some other German auto, my C4 doesn't do a self adjust when the car starts.
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My CEL came up again yesterday. I'll bring it to Carlsen Porsche tomorrow and see what will they find out.
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It is plug and play but your have to remove many pieces of trims to have the change put in.
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CDN Porsche Dealer not servicing US Imports?
http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/show...ighlight=canada
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I have heard from other fourm that most Canadian Porsche Dealer DO NOT (refuse) service vehicle imported from US.
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This is not for my 996 but this is a tech question may be someone can help me.
I have a set of wheels from a different car that fit on my RX-7 except the centerbore is a little too small and needs to be enlarged. I called local automotive/machine shops and they don't seem to have equipment large enough to fit a wheel on it. Has anyone had this done and what type of shop did it? Thanks.
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I have the same car as yours. I upgraded my suspension to ROW M030 few months ago, the shop took a little more than a day to finish the work. This was an independent shop and not a Porsche dealer. The dealer might take less time.
I know the guy at the shop so he gave me a killing deal. I know other people paid from $800.00 to $1500.00 labor depend on shop or Porsche dealer. I got quote from local dealer for around $1300.00 labor.
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Can anyone recommend a reputable body shop in the SF Area? Someone backed into my CS yesterday. The right side of rear bumper fall off and need to be replaced. No major damage, the insurance is going to cover but I have to pay for the deductable. I need to bring it to a quality body shop to have it taken care of it. Thanks.
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if you dont mind the drive to the peninsula, Carlsen Porsche has a great body shop. Worked magic on my door when a Tacoma backed into me.
Smelvis,
I need some body work for mine. I search and found this posting. Carlsen Porsche, the dealership doesn't have a body shop. The one you used was it Mathew Carsen Body Works at Palo Alto?
George
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I was thinking the same way for a Carrera as well. Any one has a picture of a Speed Yellow Carrera Cab with a black hardtop?
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A friend is looking to get a 2002 Carrera Coupe, it has the updated Gauge cluster, but still a CDR-220 not a CDR-23. Will the CDR-23 work on a 2002?
Thanks
Prad
MOST started in 2003.
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If the calipers are original, Carrera 4 narrow body standard with silver calipers. The engine lid's Carrara 4 logo is silver as well.
V8 Oil Change
in 9PA, 9PA1 (Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Turbo S)
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Don't forget that Cayennes require dealer to reset the maintenace light!