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  1. rcg412
    I am very interested as well... There are often cheap seats available on eBay.
  2. rcg412
    Can you replace the lamps? is this a RTFM I have a 01 996 with litronics.
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    Where did you Purchase your ground loop isolator? .... and, is it an inline RCA ground loop or mini jack isolator? There are ways around ground loop besides using an isolator... I actually had it professionally installed. I am not sure what type of ground loop isolator it is. Radio shack, believe it or not, makes a good inline RCA isolator. The other option is to hard ground the radio to the car, this can be accomplished with speaker cable running from a screw on the cars chassis to a screw on the Sattelite radio device. This will definitely eliminate all "hums" which are often caused by interference feeding into the line. IF you had it professionally installed, i would take it back... there should be little to no degredation in the sound.
  4. rcg412
    Where did you Purchase your ground loop isolator? .... and, is it an inline RCA ground loop or mini jack isolator? There are ways around ground loop besides using an isolator...
  5. rcg412
    That may be the easiest... a little hole in a replacable bin would be hardly noticeable...and it is real easy to do ...
  6. rcg412
    Note: I have searched past threads. On a 2001 996C2, ordered the Becker Aux cable, just not sure where the best place to run the miniplug cable is. I was thinking in the footwell of the passenger side, like over the carpet on the center console ? Any suggestions? Is that piece of carpet removable? (does anyone have pictures)? I will NOT be running power, just a simple miniplug aux in... I want to keep the car as stock as possible. Many Thanks, Ross
  7. rcg412
    10:03 11Jan2006 PRN-Porsche Recalls Selected 911 Carrera S and Carrera 4S Models for Exhaust Pipe Tip... (edit - added quote marks and moved to News - Loren)
  8. rcg412
    Resolution: Took the car to Rennwerke in Elmsford, NY and we looked at it together. Problem was easily tracked to Part #12 above. It seems the "spoiler transmission" that lifts the spoiler is shot... The piece I am referring to is the quarter-circle PVC pipe looking mechanism, on the right side near the spoiler motor. The mechanic said you cannot open it because there are springs inside, really have to replace. In addition I think the spoilers days of lifting are numbered, because if the decklid is raised and the spoiler extended via the manual switch, the spoiler had trouble extending... in fact was lopsided when it came out. In the end, I will have part 12 replaced. The dealer was right all along. Hope this helps people out... I don't think I am the only one who will have this issue. Ross
  9. rcg412
    Will do.. Have been looking at some other 911s and noticed not all of them are fully recessed, some are slightly raised on one side, across, etc... I am only talking about 1/4"to 1/2", barely noticeable. I am taking it to rennwerke in ny this weekend, and I bought another decklid with spoiler, etc. . .for $100! So much for an $1100 repair! Ross
  10. rcg412
    I am not getting it repaired yet, will definitely take a look to see if I can fix... however, I would be worried about messing something else up. Currently, the car is under aftermarket warranty so going to see if they will cover (although I would be shocked if they do...) Does anyone have any experience with this issue?
  11. rcg412
    Thanks Loren... Called sunset, price is $855 shipped, so not bad but not great. Unfortunately it seems the drive mechanism part comes all together. Maybe an independent can actually fix it without replacing the whole thing, but I have a suspicion it is the transmission part of mechanism... not the motor. Thanks again, Ross
  12. rcg412
    I like that price... is there a difference between the Spoiler Drive and Spoiler Motor?
  13. rcg412
    Hello: On a 2001 996C2, i noticed the spoiler was not fully recessed when it closes, sticks up ~0.5 inch on the right side, left side is fine. All operation is fine. The dealer said that it was due to a defective spoiler drive (motor?) and it is purely asthetic, will cost ~1100 to fix. But the part is $993! Has anyone ever had this problem... is this something a novice DIYer can do? Really find $1100 for a fix a bit excessive. Also would you go used for this part or Suncoast (anyone know the part#)? Thanks, Ross
  14. rcg412
    Have the dealer or independent check the hydraulic slave cylinder for the clutch. I had this issue on another car, what happens is the hydraulic fluid (when the car is cold) is not as high as it should be, so the catch point on the clutch is very low (hence the violent jerking). Of course, after the car warmed up (and there was pressure in the system) it was fine. Being in beverly hills, I would gamble you realize it more when the temperature is real cold? Agreed with nycebo... where do you take the car?
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    Hello: On a 2001 996C2 with litronics, I have noticed that my left front parking light (below the headlight) does not come on (figured the bulb blew). However just the other day it was on. Originally thought it was the bulb, but why would it come on again. Anyone ever see this problem? I have not yet replaced the bulb... my thoughts are faulty bulb connection? or is the bulb dying? It seems like something silly, all other lights in the cluster illuminate. Thanks, Ross
  16. rcg412
    Both parking lights blew on my 2001 996C2 with litronics. Can't seem to find the H6W bulbs anywhere, autozone, etc.. Does the Porsche dealer stock? Does anyone know of an online place for H6W bulbs in the US. Thanks, Ross
  17. rcg412
    They do not flash unless you do the mod that Loren mentions. thanks all!
  18. rcg412
    Quick Question: On an 01 996C2, do the side markers illuminate (flash) with the turn signal? My guess is no... Can anyone confirm? Thanks, Ross
  19. rcg412
    Thinking I may need to top off my oil but wanted to check first on how to do it. Is it as simple as unscrewing the Oil Filler cap and pouring it in? Or do I insert a funnel and pour it down? Any help is greatly appreciated. Also if dipstick reads max on a hot engine, but electronic indicator reads in the middle (+/- 2 bars), do I let it be? This is on a 01 996C2. Thanks!
  20. rcg412
    FWIW. This is all on a 2001 996C2. When I got my first CEL (p1128) it was due to the rubber housing around the air filter not being seated correctly... hence a "Massive air leak" was occurring. Dealer fixed. After fixing the rubber housing, the car worked great until a few weeks later when the CEL came on again... another trip to the dealer and was due to oil cap not being tight, so tightened it. This never sat right with me When the CEL came on a third time, took it to the dealer and diagnosed as a MAF... replaced and have not had a reoccurrence with ~3000 miles (knock wood), my gas mileage and idle are also improved. When I asked the dealer why didn't he detect the MAF in the first place, he said it was due to the air leak bringing in dust/pollen/etc and getting in the MAF. Nonetheless, I have found on that CELs have a nasty tendency to come on usually after a service(mine came on ~ 500 miles after 45K service). Which leads me to believe it may be due to dust, contamination when they change the filter. Hope this helps. Ross
  21. rcg412
    I would imagine that if you have a rigid State inspection, where they check lights, horn, etc. . . they could fail the car?
  22. rcg412
    Is tire rub, clearance going to be an issue if I do not change anything?? Thanks for your help btw, it is much appreciated!
  23. rcg412
    So that means the front wheels would be OK? But I would need 10MM of spacers in the rear?
  24. rcg412
    Hello: I currently have a 2001 996 C2 with 17" Carrera Wheels, (996 362 124 00 and 996 362 128 00) with 55mm spacers front and back, completely stock. I recently purchased 18" Turbo I Wheels (993 362 136 00, 993 362 140 01), which have offsets of 52mm and 65mm. My question is, what spacers will I need to install these wheels? In addition, do I need to do anything to the front wheel offset? Thanks so much! Ross
  25. rcg412
    Does anybody know if 2002 996 C4s OEM Wheels 18 by 8.5 and 18 by 11 (225/40R18 ZR 295/30R18 ZR ) will fit on a 2001 996 C2, which currently has 17" oem wheels. Help is much appreciated. Thanks, Ross
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