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  1. 355bhp
    Thanks Phil. On top of that, my driver's license was (understandably) suspended for 3 months, but least it wasn't revoked. I'm learning to ride the Big Orange Sports Car (L.A. Metro bus), as well as infinite patience when working with the insurance company.
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    This is the latest mishap caused by my existing medical condition of epileptic seizures. Excuse the lousy drawing, but I couldn't bring myself to snap a cold-hearted cell phone photo. I'm under a doctor's care fror the condition, and thankfully nobody was hurt, as the accident happened at 40 mph and involved only parked cars. According to an old friend who's a retired atty, fellow car nut and once worked in the insurance biz, the car looks repairable. Aside from the sprung headlight (I'm a retired cartoonist), the drawing is quite accurate. If my insurance company will cooperate, I'd like to treat this topic as a repair work-in-progress, so I'm not asking for sympathy; I've already cried myself silly.
  3. 355bhp
    Do a search with the keywords "top" and "cabrio", and see what turns up. That's how I found that link. Good luck.
  4. 355bhp
    Rob545, try this link: Cabrio Top Hydraulic Fluid Step by Step.
  5. 355bhp
    Get an '06; they have a revised and stouter IMS bearing, and yes, the 997's have fatter fannies--at least the 'S' does. No leaks or IMS/RMS issues however from my '05S with 46K+ on the odo.
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    There was a post suggesting that those who run their cars in competition events don't have the problem. That's all the excuse I needed to drive the bejeezus outta mine! On a percentage basis, IMS/RMS failures are actually rare. Do a search; the subject has been thoroughly covered before.
  7. 355bhp
    I'm with dphatch on this one: rock steady up to 110 mph too. And it gets there effortlessly. I'm on my second set of PS2's and a recent 4-wheel alignment. Good advice re tire pressures.
  8. 355bhp
    Thanks Paul. Great photos. I'll send the link off to my mechanic tomorrow morning.
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    Got a quote from Sunset Imports of $158 for the regulator assy part, and that's nearly $50 off the list price I'm paying my mech, but there's an additional day wait plus the day-or-so shipping time. Would anybody know how much difference there'd be in R&R-ing a 997 door panel from a 996 as described in that DIY forum? I could fwd the procedure to my mech if he needs it.
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    While attempting to roll up the driver's side window, something popped, and the window stopped at about 3/4 up. I tried moving the door switch up and down a few more times, and the window budged a bit, but then stopped altogether with what sounded like a broken cable flopping around: no regulator motor sound either. My indy mechanic quoted me around $350, parts and labor with a two-day wait for the regulator assy. Unless the weather is unreasonably hot, or if it's raining, I usually drive around with everything open. The car is an '05 C2S with around 48000 on the odo. Just thought I'd let everybody know.
  11. 355bhp
    I think low-speed lugging was only a concern with the flat-four Carrera motors with roller bearing cranks. I keep my revs between 3K and the redline, and so far, it's been oil leak and explosion free.
  12. 355bhp
    Find the part no. and send a request to Sunset Imports. You might not even need the part no. Just tell 'em what you want. Good luck.
  13. 355bhp
    Ah. Many thanks Mark. The port covers came off easily and exposed the screws.
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    Gavins, one more thing: did you use the speaker cable as an aid to lift and/or pull the the box from the lower shelf? And thank you for your infinite patience with me!
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    Thanks for the reply. Actually, I'm talking about the subwoofer box itself. And it looks like I'd first have to remove the small 3X5" speakers (with the Bose logos) from the carpeted box. Would I pry those loose using the credit card? Apparently, there's something loose and rattling around inside the plastic subwoofer housing, and I wanna get at it.
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    How did you remove the carpeted cover to get to the rear speakers? Thanks.
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    I found the tabs on the carpeted cover, but I don't know what to do next. Something's apparently loose inside and rattles around with a distinct metal-on-plastic thump and clatter on hard right turns. '05 C2S 6-speed.
  18. 355bhp
    Eddie, Just thought of this. Most tires come with little nubbins in the grooves that are supposed to make noise as a warning to indicate excessive wear and time for replacement. I've been very happy with the OEM Micks and will likely buy a third set, but they are a little pricey. And I'll replace the fronts at the same time as the rears. Check out the Tire Rack site: http://www.tirerack.com.
  19. 355bhp
    This is from an L.A. pothole. It ultimately did over $12000 damage including replacement of nearly all the front passenger side suspension bits and the right radiator.
  20. 355bhp
    Take a DE class.
  21. 355bhp
    Same thing with me. It's time for a new one.
  22. 355bhp
    I'm with Phil. Have you HEARD a GT3 at full chat? I rest my case.
  23. 355bhp
    Ah. Nice color. And me too on loving the car. Ditto the welcome.
  24. 355bhp
    What a bummer. Well, I guess all you can do is estimate how much gas you'll need before filling up, and then keep a close eye on the nozzle, topping up manually the last gallon or so (even though the placards on the pump say not to!) Then give the ignition key a quarter twist to check the fuel level. Best of luck.
  25. 355bhp
    Must be nice. And it looks like you keep the lids down in anything but pouring rain and blizzards. Good boy. Oh, and the 998 is indeed still rear engined, but I think Porsche's got it right by now; I swapped ends only once, and that was on the track with the PSM off. Congrats.
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