Modavi

Even with original factory 18" wheels and tire sizes the speedometer reads 3-5mph high. Do a search, there are other threads about this, IIRC this is done deliberately to meet a German or European law that requires speedometers to never under-report the speed of the vehicle.

The link seems to have been removed. Can the OP repost it? Thanks.

I believe that U.S. spec 996's were delivered this way from the factory - not sure about GT3/Turbo. It had something to do with U.S. bumper height regulations, the bumper has to be at a minimum height to prevent submarining in a collision. U.S. spec 996's are 10-20mm higher in the front compared to rest of world (RoW) cars. That is the reason there is a difference between the U.S. M030 sport suspension and the RoW M030 sport suspension. The front springs/shocks give 10-20mm more ride height.

Regarding the VarioCam "surge" at 3200 RPM - I have a MY 2004 C2 manual trans and it exhibits this symptom. So maybe it was not fixed for 04? Or do I have a different problem?

Maurice, Loren, Dharn55 -- thanks much! It's good to have this resource so I can be a little more self-sufficient.

--Charlie

Hi all,

I keep seeing references in this forum to PET and part number lookups. Sounds like a great resource, where does one find it / how does one obtain it?

Thanks,

Charlie

996.552.253.01.01C Shelf -- US MSRP $41.10

Thanks Loren!

My 2004 Carrera with black interior has a CD storage module in the center dash console. I would like to replace it with a regular storage bin. Anyone know the part number?

I am thinking about muffler/tip mods, and I am wondering about the v-band clamps. Do people generally re-use the factory clamps, or go with stainless steel clamps? I have looked at the Fabspeed clamps online but they are pricey at $60. What is the diameter of the clamp? Will any v-band clamp (of the right size) work or is there something unique about the P-car clamps?

Thanks,

Charlie

It is possible to remove one of these invisible bras without causing damage to the paint? I bought my '04 Carrera coupe used a few years ago and it came with an invisible bra (not sure which brand) installed. There are marks (I'll describe them as smudge marks) under the film on the hood -- it looks as though the film was perfectly clean when installed. If I could remove this piece of the invisible bra to get rid of the smudge marks I would, but I don't want to turn a small problem into a large problem.

Car color is Basalt Black Metallic, in case that matters.

TIA

Charlie