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  1. 355bhp
    Same thing just happened to me in my '05 C2S, but the map is stuck in an area I visited last time I used it two days ago, and the cursor is way off center in the upper right corner. I think I'll just bite the bullet and let the dealer handle it, because I'm a complete techno-dolt!
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    Mine will pass everything on the road except a gas station! As little as 14 around town, but rarely past 20 on the highway so far. If I stop constantly blipping the throttle and insisting on double-clutch-heel-and-toe down-shifting when coming to a stop (a totally useless habit, but it's fun!), my in-town mileage has been improving to a downright near Prius-like (wink wink) 16 mpg! My highway/freeway mileage is still dismal, because I can't help nailing it at around 4 Grand; the power and acceleration are intoxicating! The wonderful racket it makes doesn't help either! Oh, and for the record, mine's got near 40K miles on the clock, and it hasn't exploded yet--knock on wood! Oops! Just noticed that this is a reply to a 997.2 post! My apologies, but maybe it'll help the 997.2 owners not to hold high expectations for politically correct fuel economy.
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    HA! That's what my mother called my fanny! She'd really enjoy your personalized plate. And yes , the Carreras are broad of beam indeed! And congrats Kirk on the new ride. Next time I pass by Huntington Beach on the 405, and you're going the other way, be on the look-out for one of the very few green C2S's in L.A., and wave to me or blink your lights. I'll do the same. Cheers!
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    If it's got only 8000 miles on it, take it to the dealer; it may only need a linkage adjustment. I think mine takes up at least an inch or so from the floor before actual engagement. I'll check it today.
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    After an exhaustive search on a subject beaten to death in this forum, I've found that an aerosol flat repair kit should be used only as a last resort. My local Costco tire center will patch the tire from the inside under their tire repair warranty, unless the sidewall is damaged. They also recommended against using the aerosol sealer. I understand that there should be a can of the stuff included in my Porsche standard tool kit, but the manual states that any flat repair is only temporary and recommends replacing the tire as soon as possible. Depending on the wear, one might even have to replace the one on the opposite side as well. Nobody ever said that these wonderful toys are inexpensive to maintain!
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    Can anyone recommend a good aerosol flat fix-it kit, or is there an official Porsche part number for one? I've resigned myself to replacing the tire if it goes flat at speed. It looks like it would not be much more expensive than buying a spare, appropriate tools and a jack.
  7. 355bhp
    +1 that! I'm still using the lessons learned from my last school session in everyday driving. I can't wait to scrape together the money for another one! Cheers!
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    YIPES! Why would anybody wanna do THAT? Sorry, I'm a firm believer in that if it doesn't make it go faster, leave well enough alone. I'm also a techno-neanderthal, so please forgive the outburst. Cheers and good luck.
  9. 355bhp
    Thanks! I'll order the switch from Sunset as soon as I can scrape the lousy $55 together! The switch still works as you said, if you fiddle with it.
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    In the diagram, the switch looks upside down. And where are the two Allen screws and plugs? Thanks. Oh, and I broke the switch lever exactly as you did!
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    If your Porsche dealer tells you that you have to drop the engine to change the oil and filter, I think you've been sold a bill of goods my friend. See this post: http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=7055. The procedure for a 996 is pretty much the same as a 997. I'm just as leery of doing my own maintenance as you, so I had my independent mech, who used to work on my old M-B W123, do my last oil and filter change for $20! I supplied the 9 qts of 0W-40 Mobil 1 and the rest of the bits, including the filter and crush ring from Sunset Porsche. The whole thing set me back a grand total of $110. And seeing how easy oil and filter changes are, I might attempt the next one myself. Cheers! 355, I actually find it easier to have my mechanic do my oil changes as well. I have a similar relationship (with my mechanic) as you do. Changing the oil is easy...It's disposing of the used oil that I find a bit of a problem. No 355, nobody said dropping the engine was required for an oil change. Sorry, your post read like that was implied. With the dubious reputations enjoyed by many dealers, I jumped to that conclusion. Enjoy the new ride, and watch your back! Cheers.
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    If your Porsche dealer tells you that you have to drop the engine to change the oil and filter, I think you've been sold a bill of goods my friend. See this post: http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=7055. The procedure for a 996 is pretty much the same as a 997. I'm just as leery of doing my own maintenance as you, so I had my independent mech, who used to work on my old M-B W123, do my last oil and filter change for $20! I supplied the 9 qts of 0W-40 Mobil 1 and the rest of the bits, including the filter and crush ring from Sunset Porsche. The whole thing set me back a grand total of $110. And seeing how easy oil and filter changes are, I might attempt the next one myself. Cheers!
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    What was the original question in your topic? Sometimes, when the subject of the topic is fairly common, like oil change intervals, a search will bring up a wealth of info covered in past posts. Cheers.
  14. 355bhp
    Congratulations on the new ride. I like the '06's wheels. They're less busy and gimicky than the '05's. It looks pretty durn pristine to me right now! And I like the Terracotta interior too. Cheers!
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    +1! +2 if it's a 6-speed! But like Jay says, make sure it's exactly what you want. Good Luck!
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    Phillip, I got mine back in Oct '08 from VW of Pasadena (claimed as the manager's car) for an extravagant $50K. It had 23K miles on the clock, but it's the fastest thing I've ever driven, and it still goes like stink--I love it! I consider the premium I paid as a Stupid Tax. It's not the first time I was bowled over by a pretty face and stunning performance, and I'm sure it won't be the last! $44K sounds pretty good to this less-than-well-informed rube, but considering the present economy, I'd try for a max of $40K. JMHO. Just make sure it's well maintained, and if possible to tell, driven properly--not babied. Rick
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    And your car - outside the towns there are no speed limits! Oh if only California's Route 1 up the coast had no speed limits! ('Course the way I drive, I'd soon wind up down on the rocks at the mouth of Bixby Creek!)
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    Well, that's a good question. I thought all 'S' brakes (with red calipers and oversize rotors) were PCCB's, but maybe not. Those boxes of brake parts seem awfully heavy for light weight PCCB's! I'll check my order from Sunset. Good call! Only yellows are PCCB's. But thanks for your input! Maybe I'd better keep my big mouth shut till I learn more about my car! Thanks guys for the slap upside the head!
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    Well, that's a good question. I thought all 'S' brakes (with red calipers and oversize rotors) were PCCB's, but maybe not. Those boxes of brake parts seem awfully heavy for light weight PCCB's! I'll check my order from Sunset. Good call!
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    I've got 37K+ on my originals, and the rotors are still within minimums with a little less than 50% pad life left. I've got two 50 lb boxes of new rotors and pads from Sunset Imports sitting in my living room (I'm no longer married!), so I might have the rotors replaced with the next pad change--likely with the next oil and filter change in about 3000 miles. And yes, I'm kinda hard on my brakes!
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    Anybody catch last night's (here in Socal at least) Top Gear rerun? The gang arranged a little contest between an Aston DB-7, BMW M6, and a Carrera S Coupe. Even though the C2S gave up 145 bhp (!) to the M6, it still beat the Bim handily on the Isle of Man road course timed run. The Aston alas, was a distant third. The Porsche also came out on top as the best all-around sports coupe. As if that's any surprise to us tail-happy nut-cases.
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    Oh. . . My. . . GAWD!!! I WANT ONE! (I just noticed that phillipj said the same thing. I guess I can't improve on that!)
  23. 355bhp
    Unless you have issues with your 996, I'd hang onto it. As I've stated before, even though I absolutely LOVE my '05 997, IMHO I think the 996's are a bit cleaner and more elegant. I've got 37K on mine; I drive the HECK out of it, and so far, it's running like a watch. Besides, the Porsche factory seems pretty good about replacing engines with IMS failures at no charge, even though they may be out of warranty.
  24. 355bhp
    Ah! Que BELLA macchina! I think I'll have my wheels painted black too. And the oil pressure sounds fine to me. Cheers!
  25. 355bhp
    HA! I was thinking the same thing! And it's a pretty useless piece of hardware here in bone-dry So Cal!
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