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  1. TP thanks for the picture. But do I just wank the vinyl cover by pulling it? or is there a trick to removing it in order to place the part as shown above? I have the center hold from Patrick (Thanks Pat). I have a drill (to remove the old rivets) and a ribbet gun (to place the new). But How do I remove this vinyl/cover part?

  2. TP

    I got the records from Stevens Creek. Airbag light came on at 47k (Code 48), Porsche replaced both seat belt buckles and midified wiring harness. (Under warranty). Then at 69k airbag light came up again and the tech replaced airbag control unit also under warranty. I will wait to see what the PST2 brings up next Saturday at Santa Cruz.

    Seems odd that the control unit would fail in less then 20k agree?

  3. I just got my 97 with some miles on it (80k). The car drives great. In fact a friend of mine with a 2003 liked the sound and the drive better then his. I totally recommend it. Do not think you will buy the car and spend no money. I look at this as my hobbie now.

    I thought about buying the car the night I drove it... did not need more tips, suggestions, all you have to do is drive it once...

  4. What is the VW/AUDI PN? I called Stevens Creek asking for the 4A0 905 849 B, and they mentioned the $122 cost for the whole widget. I asked the guy to look at Audi parts but he mentioned only the $122 deal.

    I have a link on ebay for a AUDI PN 80 90 100 A4. His specs say it can be used on Boxster?

    Thanks

  5. I am looking at a new set of tires and I would like to get some feedback on what is out there. I am looking at 3 brands (2 per Custom Alignments suggestions). Bridgestone, Continental and my Pirelli.

    Bridgestone

    Potenza S-03 Pole Position

    Potenza S-02 A

    continental

    ContiSportContact 2

    Pirelli

    PZero Rosso Asimmetrico

    Thanks

  6. I would like to perform a 90K maintanance on my 2.5L. I still have some miles to go but want to prepare in advanced.

    I intend to change:

    - Oil

    - oil filter

    - Fuel filter

    - Air filter

    - Spark plugs

    - Spark plug cables?

    Can anyone provide the PN's,brands, or a link to someone's site that has done this?

    Thanks

  7. Good day.

    Recently I have been receiving some signals from my car. I get out of my car and use the control to lock it, it unlocks immediatly and honks 2 times. What am I not doing that it want to stay unlocked?

    I do have ignition switch problems.I am aware of the low slight honk it does when I leave the storage compartment is not closed completly. yet the car does lock in that scenario.

    986 97'

    :( please help.

  8. I like the stock wheels on my 97' 986 and wont change them anytime soon. I have seen some box's on the street with wider wheels maybe with spacers... so I am thinking about 5mm spacers. I would like to get your comments on both Con's and Pro's.

    Main concerns:

    1. are these 5mm spacers going to affect the travel of the suspension and potentially ruin the body/ body

    2. What is the effect of opening the gap betheen the wheels? (i.e. grad racers have a small differential and I have heard this gets fast response from the wheels,,, then again just conversation..)

    Please comment on all other concers I may be up against here...

  9. Hello,

    I am wanting to use another color key head for my silver artic boxster. I bought a key from Suncoast porsche and returned it as the Dealer (steves) said they could not program it.

    As part of my research I think I can change the capsule on the Carrera GT for my "programmed" and be able to use the enclosure (plastics) of the silver color head.

    I starting thinking of this after I returned it...java script:emoticon(':huh:')

    I have a picture of what my remote look like and I need help from Carrera GT owners to see if they can open their key and shoot some pictures, interested in seeing if the internal design is the same as this old key. Hope you can help.

    Click here to see the pictures of the control...

  10. I had to do the same here in California about 2 weeks ago. My remote died...went to a dealer, total cost was $305 USD (programming, key and control).

    Toolpants is there a way to remove the capsule from the old key? I found a very nice GT head that DID NOT work on my car due to the Capsule (pill, or little rock that encodes the car identlity?). SO I figured if I could remove the pill I could use any enclosure..any thoughts? PCBA is same size for both controls 97 (986) and 2004 (GT).

  11. Normally when pulling out of parking space where there is a need to fully turn the steering wheel. I am sure while it is moving it does it. Let me verify today if it also happens when stopped. Thanks.

    > Confirmed that noise only happens when car is in motion. The noise is not there always. Today I did not hear it even when trying to duplicate the scenario.

    <_<

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