dadbeh

Hi folks

Has anyone replaced the front sway bar, or is aware of a write-up on how to do so? I know it is a pain to do, but I'd like to gve it a shot.

dadbeh

I have a 997 S and would like to eliminate the ashtray and create a storage bin here. Does anyone know if there is an ashtray delete kit for the 997?

These guys : http://www.bumperplugs.com/BPindex.html advertise a non-smoker package, but don't tell you what it is. Check them out.

dadbeh

Hi Folks

anyone know of instructions on removal of the front and rear struts? The write-ups I have seen are pretty spartan! I need info on how to access the top bolts, mainly which interior panels/ pieces need to be removed, and exactly how this is done so the car's interior or bonnet lining isn't damaged. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

dadbeh

Found great instructions here: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3362996/2

the job is done. The car now rides on H&Rs, and measures 1/2 inch lower front and rear.

dadbeh

I have a 997 S and would like to eliminate the ashtray and create a storage bin here. Does anyone know if there is an ashtray delete kit for the 997?

worries about idiots rear-ending your porsche, and morons dinging it with their car doors in parking lots will drive you to smoke. Keep the ashtray.

I'm curious is your Porsche your daily driver, how far do you drive, and what were your previous daily drivers?

My '09 C4S is my daily driver and I drive about 2500 miles per month.

Since High School my daily drivers have been: '?? Opel Station Wagon, '72 Mercury Comet, '77 Toyota Celica, '81 VW Rabbit (Diesel), '83 Datsun 280ZX, '94 Infiniti J30, '90 Honda Accord, '00 Pontiac Trans AM, '02 Lexus LS-430, '07 Lexus SC-430, and now the '09 C4S.

My carrera 2s is not a daily driver. I drive a 99 ml320, and a 66 ford f100 as daily drivers.

Before the porsche I drove BMWs. I started with a number of 2002s, and ended with a 2001 540is.

Helooooooooo....??!!!

This forum has potential. But very little usage. I am a member of the BMW R 1200 GS website/forum. Those people know how to communicate!! I've gotten a ton of info through that site. Really good stuff on motorcycle maintenance and performance improvement. But.......this site is weak. I would think we porsche owners are just as passionate as the BMW motorcycle owners if not more.

Anyway.......

I changed the oil and filter today on my 997-2 CS. About $200.00 total. Pompano Beach, FL. A bit steep. ($135.00 hr. on service chargees for labor). Glad I did it. 3,700 miles. I'll change it again at the reccomended interval of 10,000 mi. And from then on every 5,000 miles. Went with 0 W 40 Mobil One. BTW there was an open service campaign on the exhaust system supports. The Service tech could not tell me if it was noise or loose-****ty mounts. Maybe it is noise due to ****ty mounts. I dunno.....

They overfilled the oil as indicated on the oiil measurement function. At least it's clean.

BIG NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!,,,,,, while waiting I spoke to two salespersons and they told me Porsche is offering a $10,000 cash back to dealerships and that they are discounting all their '09 911's an additional $10,000!!!! that's $20,000 off all of their '09 997-2's. that means you can get any '09 997-2 for $20,000 off of sticker for now!!!!! If any prospective buyer reads this,,,,,,,,,,NOW IS THE TIME TO GET OFF YOUR ***!!!!!!!!

I confirmed this discount with a call to another local dealership.

You all Keep it out of the trees!!!!!!! :o

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.

Sorry to harp on, but I concur. I was a member of a BMW forum, and there was a lot more people there willing to share technical info. I just don't see that level of technical knowhow here, but I am sure I am wrong.

dadbeh

Hello!!

Got a new '09 911 S with 2,300 mi on the odometer.

I want to do an oil and filter change after the first 3,500 mi. Just because it makes sense to me to get rid of circulating oil that has break-in debris floating around.

Not trying to out-engineer Stutgart......but....plan to keep this car for a long while.

Any reason not to??

BTW, wasting $125.00 to make me feel good is not a waste to me when it concerns this car.

Thanks!

It's your nickel, but are you planning on changing tranny oil , after all they have to break in as well.

Engine and tranny are two different beasts entirely. I'd do the engine (lots of moving parts with tight tolerances where metal shavings can scratch and score. I'd hold on the tranny (big heavey gears with much looser tolerances).

dadbeh

Hi Folks

anyone know of instructions on removal of the front and rear struts? The write-ups I have seen are pretty spartan! I need info on how to access the top bolts, mainly which interior panels/ pieces need to be removed, and exactly how this is done so the car's interior or bonnet lining isn't damaged. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

dadbeh

:welcome:

It would be very helpful if you told us: model year, coupe, cabriolet, or Targa.

They are each different.

apologies. The beast is an 08 carrera S coupe

Hi Folks

anyone know of instructions on removal of the front and rear struts? The write-ups I have seen are pretty spartan! I need info on how to access the top bolts, mainly which interior panels/ pieces need to be removed, and exactly how this is done so the car's interior or bonnet lining isn't damaged. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

dadbeh