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  1. goldenwarrior1
    Dwiggy, Can you post pics when you are done? Would like to see a picture of the lights "lit" at night. Curious as to the difference between OEM and the LED's. Thanks, GW Here are the LEDs installed. I took pictures of the tails, the parks, side markers, hazards, maps and step lights. I used a xenon color for the interior and the park lights. What you cannot see in pictures is the clarity of these lights. The interior has a nice cool look. The turns and brakes are on and off instantly. There is no delay in LEDs. D. Thanks Dwiggy, Hard to appreciate the full effect from a photo but they look much brighter. I especially like the interior lights! Thanks for taking the time to post your efforts and final results. GW
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    Dwiggy, Can you post pics when you are done? Would like to see a picture of the lights "lit" at night. Curious as to the difference between OEM and the LED's. Thanks, GW
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    Try your local Sears store or Google online. Tons of places to buy. R/
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    BAR is a unit of pressure equal to 100 kilopascals B)
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    I believe differential fluid change is part of the 90K mile service. Unlikely changing the fluid will make any noticeable difference to the driver assuming normal wear of the differential. The 911 Carrera 4 is a four-wheel-drive system with a viscous multiple-plate clutch, the front wheels consistently convey a minimum of 5 per cent and, if required, a maximum of 40 per cent of the engine's drive power to the road. The viscous multiple-plate clutch is housed in the front axle drive unit, conveying drive power to the front axle and compensating for any difference in engine speed between the two axles. Like a multiple-plate lock, the clutch is made up of inner plates fastened to the hub and outer plates connected to the housing. Silicon fluid comes between the plates in a totally sealed compartment. As soon as there is a difference in speed, shear forces between the silicon fluid and the plates transmit torque and drive power to the front axle as required. B)
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    Something to consider in the analysis are brakes and tires. Both are big ticket items and could quickly erase the 3K difference... Just my 2 cents worth!
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    Option 3 looks like the best value to me and you seem to favor the color ! Go fot it! B)
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    Glad to see you didn't have any damage! My garage door opener hangs right above my C4S and the thought the opener could fall has occurred to me numerous times. Imagine if you had a coupe parked in there... New paint for sure! I think I will stop being lazy and start using the cover. Thanks! :cheers:
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    You can order from the dealer at full cost or find them on eBay. Once you see how many and the cost posted on eBay you will see why someone kept yours. Good luck and enjoy your new Porsche! R/
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    You are right, the damage is not stone chips but is the clear coat lifting from the base coat. This can be caused by either some contaminate left under the paint during the original painting of the car or if it was refinished at sometime. It can also be caused by a corrosive environment such as acid rain or chemical fallout near you or during the life of the car. R/Tom
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    There is normally some pressure remainging on a fuel injected system unless you haven't run the car for some time. See link for DIY. Cheers, GW B) http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site_3/Replace...uel_Filter.html
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    You should tell us what your "ride" is! :huh:
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    Thought I would share this with the forum in the off chance someone else may experience the same problem. A few months ago I began getting random P0430 codes combined with a rattling sound at idle on my 02 C4S. The rattling noise varied and at times would completely disappear with no discernable pattern or frequency. Sometimes the P code would pop in 15-20 miles and at other times it would go for 100-150 miles before popping. I suspected the ceramic inside one of the cats had broken loose but didn’t want to pull the cats until I had a replacement to verify. I monitored the system with my Durametric software and I definitely had low efficiency on Bank 2. So, with the cost of a new cat at over $1200.00 I patiently began searching for a low mileage cat. I found a great deal on a complete exhaust system from a 05 C4S that the owner had pulled with less than 1K miles to install an aftermarket system. I replaced everything this past weekend and both the code and the rattle are gone. When I shake the bank 2 cat you can hear the ceramic insert moving around. I haven’t driven the car enough to see if the code returns but based on what I found I am very confident the problem is resolved. Thanks to Loren for all the help and info during the process. :renntech:
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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. That's the great thing about this country, if you dont like somthing you have the freedom of going somewhere else.....
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    Dan, I would reccomend that instead of storing your vehicle you find a few nice days each month and drive your car. Much better for the machine than sitting for extended periods of time. These cars were meant to be driven! I know that isn't the question you asked but just my 2 cents worth. And in response to your question, it is an unnecesary expense to change your brake fluid on an MY07. R/Tom
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    See Consumer Reports article. The only substantial benefit I can see is if you are the guy selling it... http://blogs.consumerreports.org/cars/2007...-nitrogen-.html
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    Sound familiar, I too had similiar situation. I was going to suggest that you change your coolant tank + hose's but you've already done that? So I would maybe give the radiators a major clean out (bumper off job) aslo try replacing the thermostat. I have been using RedLine Water Wetter you can also mix this with your porsche coolant to help stop any hot spots forming in the engine. I find it wont harm the motor it's just some extra protection. Best of luck with this, keep us informed. This has been covered here before but thought I would share the pics of my recent radiator cleaning. I sprayed the coils down with an aluminum clearner and was amazed at the grime flushed out... Made a definite difference in my 02 C4S.
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    Thanks David! I'll give it a try.
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    Need to touch up the red paint one of my calipers on my 2002 C4S. Has anyone found a aftermarket high temp paint that matches perfectly? Thanks!
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    I am sure this thread could go on forever because there are as many opinions out there as there are oils! There is considerable evidence that ZDDP is harmful to catalytic converters and can significantly shorten their life span. ZDDP IS important in older engines where hardened metals were not used in the engineering process but engines produced in the last few years have addressed this change to meet new EPA laws. I have been using both Mobil 1 and AMSOIL for over 15 years and have nothing but exceptional results to report. My 2002 C4S has close to 90K, all on M1, and my Honda Civic is just over 150K on M1. I use AMSOIL in my 3 trucks and my Toyota Highlander and they run like new. I tend to stick with what works over time. Bottom line, if you like it and believe in a product then by all means use it! R/ B)
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    In my opinion, since you asked, is why spend more money for a product not approved by Porsche yet provides no more protection than Mobil 1. Many may argue a point for one product over another but I doubt there is little difference for the average user between ANY high performance syn motor oil. The major difference between the oils is not the product base but the additives used in their particular blend. Here is where in my opinion you could have issues develop over time. Porsche has tested their engines under extreme operating conditions and know that no adverse effects are caused by the Mobil 1 oil products. However, a lot of P-car owners use a number of different products for years, swear by them, and never have issues... Bottom line, use a top quality oil, change it regularly and you most likely will not have an issue. BUT don't complain if it fails due to the product. Regards
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    Awesome video, who is the score by?
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    Yosi, Just my 2 cents here but the investment in the Durametric is worth every penny. If you plan on owning your P-car for any length of time you will more than get your moneys worth out of the software. I own it and a Generic OBD-II/CAN tester and use them quite often.
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    Depending on your driving style - 20,000 to 150,000 miles. I have never had to replace the clutch in any of my Porsche's which includes track events and autocross uses. I have 82K on the original clutch and it runs perfectly. Just spent the last weekend at the beach in 98 degree summer heat, stop and go traffic for two hours and no issues! A lot of it depends on your driving habits. It is a friction disk so the more friction you apply the shorter the life...
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