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  1. PeterC4
    Loren, or anyone. I have a 2000 C4. I noticed there is a dark, maybe plastic, wheel liner under the rear wheel wells. Can I remove this? I have a ding in the top fender from a fallen branch and I am going to get paintless dent removal guys to fix it, but I'm unsure how to access the body under there.
  2. PeterC4
    I'm not in Atlanta, but if you have a reputable "Dent Doctor" franchise or equivalent, use them for the dings...no paint and its an outstanding result. Its hard to look while they do it, but if they can get to the ding from the inside, they push the offending dent out and its as good as new.
  3. PeterC4
    Depending on the degree of damage, you might be able to get the bumper repaired by one of the specialists that actually do it on site. I've used them for a fairly large scrape on the back and the results were outstanding. Perfect match in paint, perfect fix...$200 Cdn. Search for one of these professionals, as they often do work for the top dealers such as Mercedes, BMW etc. At least they'll be able to tell you what they can do. They do it in a day...its amazing.
  4. PeterC4
    Didn't work. Just stayed in that position.
  5. PeterC4
    I have a 2004C4 w/memory seats. My manual tells me that the dealer can activate a parking aid so that when reverse is selected, the passenger's side mirror swivels down slightly. Anyone activiated this themselves?
  6. PeterC4
    Out of interest, how many Kms/miles on your car? Do you use it on a track?
  7. PeterC4
    Have you tried turning it on, letting the seat and mirrors go their position, then adjusting them by pressing M2, say, and then turning off the car and locking it. When you unlock, what happens? If not, try M1 and follow the steps.
  8. PeterC4
    LOL, evenly and carefully eh? Hmmm, I wonder if I could find something to get in behind the mirror from each side. Its hard to grab hold of no?
  9. PeterC4
    Well, I learned that the creaking noise in the rear of my car required the replacement of both control arms. I lost the debate as to whether it should be covered on my extended warranty and to add to that, they found a nail in my new rear tire. The control arms on my 2000 C4 with 70,000 kms have now all been replaced due to wear. The fronts under warranty last fall, just after I bought it. I go to pick up the car today and they can't find my key.....anywhere. While I'm standing there with my dealer, I notice the license plate in the front is a little crooked. I notice the car is a little dirty around the wheel wells too. I go home, get my spare bring the car home. I discover someone bumped the front, pierced the bumper, bent the housing clip that holds the license and the car has been splattered with what looks to be cement. I was none too pleased. Took it back, pointed it out, was asked to come back Monday. Not wanting to let the cement cure further, I took it home and 7 hours later got it clean. The car was driven when the street around the dealer was being washed. The cement dust from the new sidewalk, combined with the water made....cement... that got on the car. For those of you who get this on your car, act fast. Use warm soapy water, some very good wax/polish - I used Meguiars ScratchX - and get scrubbing. It's the toughest thing I've ever had to get off.
  10. PeterC4
    I have a 2000 C4 and its a little loose too. And when you close the door it makes a slight "squeak". So Loren when you say "carefully pull out the mirror" any ideas how one would go about doing that?
  11. PeterC4
    Well, I stuck a quart in since I'm going on a long drive. Seems fine.
  12. PeterC4
    Checking my oil the other day I noticed that it was down a quart. For some reason I can't seem to find 10w40 synthetic which is in my 2000 C4 now. Anyone have any views on adding a quart of 5w30?
  13. PeterC4
    I have Pirelli PZeros, they're noisy at about 90 kms.
  14. PeterC4
    If you have the descriptions, you can get them at any automotive store. they're pretty basic. Or take one in with you.
  15. PeterC4
    I had a chance to drive my wife's girlfriends new 997 C2 Cabriolet. I took the car through its paces and got a decent perspective on how it drives. Some interesting observations. First, the 997 was a smoother shifting car at least compared to my 2000 996, although mine has a new clutch. It was an interesting perspective from the cockpit, but overall the car seemed smaller to me. Second, it felt a little subdued and the steering was precise, but light and almost a little vague. Overall a nice car, but somehow...it lacked a little of the exciting "rawness" I experience in the 996 C4. As to overall power/acceleration, I didn't notice much difference at all, if anything the C4 felt a like it had a little more torque. In any event, it was certainly a refined ride, smooth and linear. As to the cockpit, didn't grab me like I thought it would. I'm sure a few more hours in the 997 and I'd get some different impressions, but it was an interesting contrast none the less.
  16. PeterC4
    I agree, adding a chicane so near race time was not the answer. I don't know what the issue was with the Michelin tires, but you'd think they could deal with this issue earlier in the week.
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  18. PeterC4
    Well after driving around for a while the dreaded vibration was still in the steering wheel, exhibited at higher speeds. Sure enough it took two trips to solve. An out of round tire in the rear, fixed for free and I paid for the other one - so I have two new ones. And then the front forced balanced, for the second time - for a nominal amount. Finally....got it driving right. For those with similar problems, you've got to be persistent.
  19. PeterC4
    After doing a little research, its amazing to learn just how much impact tire pressure can have on the handling attributes of any car, let alone a C4. Significantly under/over inflated tires will have a material impact on handling. According to Bridgestone, an inflation mismatch greater than 5 psi means that two tires can be significantly different in circumference. In a dual assembly, like a truck, the larger tire will literally drag the underinflated tire. So depending on just how much the 4wd system is activated, an underinflated tire can have quite an impact. I'll be using the pressure guage more regularly from now on. ;)
  20. PeterC4
    I have cleaned up my 2000C4 after it being in low use mode for the winter. I've only owned it 6 months. In the winter I drove it on clear days only and infrequently. Well, I had noticed the car was tracking to the right slightly and a very slight shimmy at higher speeds. I checked the tire pressure and sure enough, all tires were at different levels and lower than the recommended pressure. I adjusted all of them to recommended pressure and now it tracks straight. The shimmy is gone too. I can understand it tracking straight, but the shimmy gone? Don't get me wrong...its great, but I've never experienced that "fix" before. Anyone else experienced that? I have stock 17's, relatively new Pirelli PZeros.
  21. PeterC4
    Thanks Loren
  22. PeterC4
    I am the second owner of my car. I have the owner's manual, radio manual etc., but no maintenance details. Is there somewhere this is posted? I have a 2000 C4.
  23. PeterC4
    A Hunter Road Forced balance is excellent and will definitely help with vibration. I find these low profile tires are extremely sensitive to any out-of-balance condition. As to the vaugeness at high speeds you need to have someone check that out.
  24. PeterC4
    Anyone know what it costs to replace a set of shocks, in dollars?
  25. PeterC4
    This is a good question. I'd like to know too. My sense is that shocks may wear faster than springs and how you drive may impact the life.
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