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Phillip, The only suggestion I have to lower would be to install the X73 Carrera Race Suspension for Turbo/C4S. It will drop the car 20mm and Suncoast Porsche has the kit listed for $2549.00. You can install them yourself or maybe have a buddy assist. GW :jump:

The wheels look even nicer in high resolution! Not normally a big fan of aftermarket wheels but you made a great choice. The fronts really fill up the wheel well, any clearance issues on tight radius turns? BTW, its 30 degrees and snowing here on the east coast... My girl is sleeping quietly in the garage dreaming of 75 degree weather! Cheers, GW :cheers:

The color is correct for washer fluid but I have never seen it jell like that! Perhaps you ran over somthing and kicked it up into the wheel well?

Phillip, What did you do about the TPMS? did your sensors mount in the new wheels?

Phillip, one word, NICE! :cheers:

You may want to try a local tool rental place or maybe check with Advance Auto or Auto Zone. They have free rental of a lot of special use tools. B)

I had a similar noise a while back it turned out to be the ceramic insert inside of the catalytic converter. When I replaced the converter you could hear it "rattle" when you shook the converter back and forth. I wouldn’t call it a clatter but it was definitely annoying and especially loud when started up in the garage.

I also agree with the poor ergonomics of the design. Doesn’t flow with the interior and is in the way of the passenger. If you are looking for suggestions then I would suggest making something that fits in the lower console where the CD holder and cubby are currently located.

13.25 volts is a normal reading for the Alternator. If you don’t have any lights you should be ok. DO NOT disconnect the battery while the car is running to check operation of the alternator. It can seriously damage the car control modules from the power fluctuation. If you suspect it bad take it off and take it to a shop and have them run it on the bench. Places like auto zone will do this for free. If it is bad, an electrical repair shop can repair it for you at a fraction for the cost of a new one. Hope this helps. R/GW

13.25 volts is a normal reading for the Alternator. If you don’t have any lights you should be ok. DO NOT disconnect the battery while the car is running to check operation of the alternator. It can seriously damage the car control modules from the power fluctuation. If you suspect it bad take it off and take it to a shop and have them run it on the bench. Places like auto zone will do this for free. If it is bad, an electrical repair shop can repair it for you at a fraction for the cost of a new one. Hope this helps. R/GW

Just my opinion but your money would be better spent on a driving school. The 2000 911 Carrera, properly driven, will outperform the BMW 7 series. While the 750 is a 400+ HP car, it is a 5000 lb sedan with a 1/4 mile time of close to 14 secs and a top speed, govener limited, of 155. Much slower than your 911… Again, just my opinion.. B)

Not sure if you figured this out yet but if power is disconnected memory modules may lose their memory. The headlights have a memory control module located behind=d the passenger Air Bag. If this module loses its memory then it will need to be reprogrammed with a PST2. If you have the Durametric software you can read and reset the codes but do not think you can reprogram the module. Your most likely will need to take it to the shop unless you know someone with a PST2. Let us know if you find out otherwise. Good luck! B) R/

Let us know what you find out! Clattering is never good...

3M makes a adhesive remover wheel that goes on a rotary tool or drill. I have one and it works quite well. saves a lot on the elbow grease. B)

When I do one, I like to take all day, simply because I'm my customer and it's fun, because I'm a cheapskate, and I enjoy the sense of accomplishment I get when I do this sort of stuff. I usually start about 8 ~ 9, and get finished by 4. I also spend an hour or two detailing the engine bay as it is easier to clean and wax the bottom of the body when the transaxle is not there. Glad to see someone else takes the time to meticulously clean the surrounding area whenever they have something disassembled. Nothing irritates me more than seeing a job completed and grease dirt left everywhere around the job. I know it has nothing to do with how long the repair will last, it's just professional!! Ok, off my soapbox. B)

Never hurts to ask a question! Correctly inflated tires receive appropriate support from the contained air pressure to provide an even distribution of load across the footprint and help stabilize the tire's structure. And while most drivers recognize that this has a significant impact on tire wear, rolling resistance and durability, only a few realize underinflation also has a noticeable influence on how quickly and precisely the tires respond to the driver's input. Disadvantages of Underinflation An underinflated tire can't maintain its shape and becomes flatter than intended while in contact with the road. If a vehicle's tires are underinflated by only 6 psi it could weaken the tire's internal structure and eventually lead to tire failure. Lower inflation pressures will allow more deflection as the tire rolls. This will build up more internal heat, increase rolling resistance (causing a reduction in fuel economy of up to 5%) and reduce the tire's tread life by as much as 25% while increasing the probability of irregular treadwear. Drivers would also find a noteworthy loss of steering precision and cornering stability. While 6 psi doesn't seem excessively low, it typically represents about 20% of a passenger car tire's recommended pressure. Disadvantages of Overinflation An overinflated tire is stiff and unyielding and the size of its footprint in contact with the road is reduced. If a vehicle's tires are overinflated by 6 psi, they could be damaged more easily when encountering potholes or debris in the road, as well as experience irregular tread wear. Higher inflated tires cannot isolate road irregularities as well causing the vehicle to ride harsher and transmit more noise into its interior. However, higher inflation pressures reduce rolling resistance slightly and typically provide a slight improvement in steering response and cornering stability. This is why participants who use street tires in autocrosses, track events and road races run higher than normal inflation pressures.

Quote from your owners manual; :huh: Tire Pressures for Cold Tires Summer tires and snow tires Front 17 inch wheels: 36 psi (2.5 bar) overpressure Rear 17 inch wheels: 36 psi (2.5 bar) overpressure Spare wheel 911 Carrera, Targa Front and rear 60 psi (4.2 bar) overpressure Collapsible spare wheel 911 Carrera 4, Carrera 4S Front and rear 36 psi (2.5 bar) overpressure These tire pressures are valid only for Porsche approved tires. For replacement tires it is imperative that you consult the Technical Data and Tires, Wheels sections of this manual and follow the recommendations contained therein.

Don't have P/N's but here is what I can find. Hope it helps. B) Porsche 997 Wheels Porsche Factory Carrera S 8x19" 22 lbs. 4 oz. 11x19" 27 lbs. 12 oz. Porsche Factory Carrera Classic 8x19" 23 lbs. 10 oz. 11x19" 28 lbs. 11 oz. Porsche Factory Carrera Sport Design 8x19" 24 lbs. 3 oz. 11x19" 28 lbs. 3 oz. Porsche Factory Carrera Sport 8.5x19" 24 lbs. 2 oz. 11.5x19" 29 lbs. 4 oz. Forged Turbo Wheels 8.5x19" 23 lbs. 8 oz 11x19" 27 lbs. 14 oz. Porsche 997 GT3 8.5x19" 24 lbs. 5 oz. 12x19" 30 lbs. 13 oz. 8x19 (987, 997 non turbo front) 23.4 pounds 8.5x19 (997 turbo front) 23.9 pounds 9.5x19 (987 rear) 25 pounds 11x19 (997 turbo rear) 28.8 pounds Carrera III Wheel Weights 8x18, 22.0 lbs 10x18, 24.9 lbs

Phillip, The TPMS must be installed prior to mount and balance. However, they may not fit your new rims, it all depends on the wheel profile. The wheel manufacturer or installer should know if they will work. So, in answer to your question, you will have to re-mount and balance the wheels and tires if they do fit. Attached is a picture of a sensor. R/ GW

Your lights are repairable and easy to fix but will take about an hour of labor. You can either take them to a reputable detailing shop that performs headlight restoration or you can go to Wal-Mart and buy a kit for about $20.00. I have used them repeatedly with great success. DO NOT use the machine pads for the very reasons you wrote this. It takes a skilled hand to prevent heat from building up on the disks causing the swirl marks you have. The kit from Wal-Mart will be done entirely by hand and will take you about 30 minutes a light if you follow the directions carefully. Heres the link Headlight Restoration Good luck, GW B)

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I have a 02 C4S with 92K on it and it runs like a scalded dog! No leaks of any type and no history of any major repairs, just all recommended maintenance performed on time or early. Like any machine, they can break but I personally don’t feel you should avoid a car you really seem to like if you do a thorough check of the car before buying. One thing to remember with these forums is that no ones reports when the car is running perfect, it is mostly a compilation of problems. If you were to take any other car forum you will find similar threads on issues relating to that specific model. Granted, it appears to be a relatively high number of failures with IMS issues but to date I have no seen any official numbers. I suspect it is a small number. Bottom line, do your homework, buy the most car you can afford and enjoy the hell out of it. B)

A number of Non destruction inspection (NDI) methods exist to determine if it is a crack. Dye penetrant, or liquid penetrant inspection are examples that are relatively cheap compared to the cost of a new OEM wheel. Look around in the yellow pages or Google your area and you should be able to find someone who can do the work. Or, since you are going to replace them anyway, carefully sand away the paint from the damaged area and see if the crack extends beyond the surface. If you find it is only superficial damage then refinishing the wheels would be my choice. Good luck. :cheers: Here is a link that explains the process. Dye Penetrant Process

If you follow the source of the leak pattern it leads up under the pulley above it which should be the water pump. Most water pumps have a weep hole that will begin to seep fluid when the shaft seal begins to go. Judging by the amount of build up around the hose clamp, you need to replace the pump immediately as it could give way any time. Not a hard job and can be done by most DIY if you have a jack and a few tools. The small investment would be much less than what a shop would charge you. R/GW

It's pretty easy. Just pop open the head and swap out the blade and pill. Here is a link to Pelican parts tech answers with pictures. Hope it helps. GW Changing remote head