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Beecher

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  1. It was easy because I didn't have anything connected in the console. My seat heaters are aftermarket and the switches are on the sides of the seats. If you have stock heated seats you will need to move the switches. I followed the instructions from the 996 board and it all went smoothly. I didn't realize how annoying that console was until it was gone! The stock wheel was fine for me.
  2. Thanks Loren, How much access do I have with the fender liner out? I assume that I'll have to pull the bumper cover to change any hoses or radiators. The fender liner will just allow me see what's going on in there, right?
  3. :huh: I need some advice. My 2003 TT coupe leaks about a cupful of coolant at the right front corner after I park it. I can't find where it's coming from under the car. It doesn't appear right after shutting down or while the car is running. It has to be parked overnight before the puddle appears. Here is my question: can I drive the car with the front bumper cover removed? I think this may be the only way to find the leak and the cover will have to come off to change any hoses or radiators.
  4. :D I just installed the console delete kit in my 2003 TT coupe. I found about it on the 996 forum and I love it! My long legs kept bumping against the console. Some clever person designed the kit and my problem is over. It came from Suncoast Motorsports in Sarasota, FL. Here is a picture of the installation.
  5. Steve, I replaced the rears on my 03 TT coupe at 7500 miles. The car handled fine with the old fronts still in place. I am thinking they will last until the rears go at 15,000 miles. Turbos are hard on rear tires!
  6. I have a Fabspeed on my 2003 TT and it drones! 2200 rpm is loud inside the car. I love it, but lots of people don't.
  7. :D Many folks have warned about the expansion tank being a source of leaks. I found some crusting under the cap of my 2003 TT. I had the new style blue cap, but I figured it must be leaking and called Sunset Porsche for a new one. They advised me that the pressure relief valve could also leak and sold me a set of O rings for $1.50! Not all P parts are expensive. I went ahead with a new cap as well. Here's how to change the O rings. Unscrew the 10mm nut that holds the front of the expansion tank to the fender well and gently pull the tank to the right to get clearance to reach the ring of 7mm bolts around the top of the relief valve. Remove the bolts, then lift off the valve, it will come off in two pieces. Open the valve to lift the plunger and lock it open so it can be easily replaced, then remove the large O ring and replace. My small O ring was missing, so I put in the one from Sunset. Put the pieces back together and screw the valve back on to the top of the tank. Since the 10mm nut securing the tank is on such a long shaft, I installed a spacer between the nut and the tank. It saves a lot of wrenching in a tight space. Top up with Porsche coolant and you are done! Remember to close the bleeder valve.
  8. Welcome to the forum! I have a 2003 TT 6speed and had a GIAC flash done. I had to take it to the GIAC dealer, and it was done while I ate lunch across the street. The new power is amazing. It's like a whole now car. I also added a Fabspeed medium sport exhaust. This may not be to your taste as it is pretty loud. It does resonate at 2300 rpm, but I added sound deadening material under the rear carpet which tamed the noise inside the car. All in all, I am very happy with the exhaust, no check engine lights, no problems. Exhaust sound is a very personal thing, one person loves the sound of a particular exhaust, another hates it. The only way to be sure to get what you like is to listen to various systems and pick the one you like. You need to hear it run on the car, not just on a sound clip. Good Luck!
  9. :rolleyes: I am in the same boat. I bought my 2003 TT coupe used with 2000 miles. The car was a garage queen and has used a quart of oil each 1500 miles. I bought an extended warranty and quit worrying about the oil consumption. I had the engine GIAC flashed at 2500 miles and I have 9000 miles on it now. Turbos are to enjoy!
  10. I bought it on Ebay motors form xtrememotorcars.com. I worked with Jeffrey who was very helpful and supplied an email address for questions. The kit was $1800 which included the GT2 grille and shipping. They supply the other grilles in black or silver. You will need to make up your own attachment points for the five mesh grilles, I bent soft iron wire into loops and epoxied them around the grille openings. Black wire ties hold them on. The body shop charged $1000 to paint and mount it. There was some fairly extensive fitting needed and the front crash bar had to be trimmed back on the ends. The body shop's biggest headache was the custom color on the car, it tuned out to be Lamborghini yellow. I love the results.
  11. I finally got my new bumper cover on the car. The body shop took forever, but I'm happy with the results. :rolleyes:
  12. I am in the middle of a front end change on a 03 TT coupe right now. I went with an xtrememotorcars front bumper. I found it on Ebay motors and emailed back and forth with Jeffrey at xtreme who was very helpful. Here are the issues so far, all of which Jeffrey warned me about: You may have to trim the frame horns at the ends as well as trimming the air ducts that lead back to the left and right radiators. The front end came without any mounting holes, so all those had to drilled. The temperature sensor that snaps into the stock grille will have to be relocated. My front end has a GT2 grille which has to be fitted. The bumper did not come with a lip. I may do this later as I am having problems scraping the stock front end on my drivewway. I paid $1895 for the front end and the GT2 grille, shipping included. I expect the body shop to charge $2000 to $2500 for their work. I hope that this is helpful.
  13. :renntech: Welcome to both of you. I have checked all the forums I could find, and this is the best one. There's lots of good tech info here and it's easy to search for. I found this forum when I got my 2003 TT coupe and have really enjoyed learning here.
  14. I've had good luck with these from Evolution Motorsports: http://www.evoms.com/marketplace/ViewProduct.asp? Now=2%2F20%2F2007+8%3A08%3A24+PM&ProductID= %7BF2A5C97D%2DE90D%2D44CA%2D8271%2DBC720F17ABFE%7D& OrgID=%7BCA5E16BC%2DD877%2D4137%2D8237%2D7EB9084DD3D 8%7D&ParentID=%7BDEC256A6%2DBCE2%2D4B57%2D961B%2DB6B AA8FD5E55%7D&Curr=%7BDEC256A6%2DBCE2%2D4B57%2D961B%2 DB6BAA8FD5E55%7D
  15. I found this bumper cover on EBay, I like the looks of it for my 2003TT coupe. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...A:IT&ih=007 Does anyone know anything about this company and its products?
  16. After doing a lot of research on the web I found a local upholstery shop listed as a dealer for heated seats. My 2003 TT did not come with this option and I really wanted it, so I took it in and had the seats done. The seat heaters work great. The switches are on the sides of the seats, not in the center console. I am very happy with the work.
  17. Where do headers fit into all this? I see several brands for sale and it does not look too difficult to remove the old ones. How much power will they make with a chip and exhaust? Is it worth the cost and trouble?
  18. Here ya' go: 1. SSK - B&M or factory, no matter ($200) 2. Software - Revo or GIAC ($2000) 3. Upgraded Diverter Valves ($240) 4. Sport air filter - BMC or K&N ($75) 5. After market exhaust - FVD, Cargraphic, Europipe ($4000-$5000) 6. After market intake plenum ($1500) 7. Upgraded turbo hoses ($720) 8. Bilstein PSS9 Suspension kit (+/- $2800) That's a good start and will bring you up to around 500hp or so. There's a lot more that can be done but this should keep you busy for now. I would recommend against changing the stock airbox right now. Just change the filter. :welcome: Tell me about the aftermarket intake plenum. Did it make a difference? What brand and where did you get it?
  19. The Valentine One - it's head and shoulders above the rest.
  20. I have a 03 TT coupe. After studying this board and other Porsche sites I did the following: Fabspeed medium sport exhaust - I hated the Porsche "baby sneeze" sound. No apparent increase in HP, but a great sound. If resonance bothers you, try another brand. I installed Dynamat sound deadening under the rear upholstery to mute the buzz at 2000 rpm. GIAC flash - makes a huge difference in power Air Horns - a real car needs real horns Brighter high beams Disconnect key chime Disconnect lights on chime Disconnect seat belt chime Evolution pressure relief valves - the stock plastic ones are a joke Optima 34 battery Enjoy your new Porsche!
  21. :rolleyes: I have a buildup of leaves and small trash on the center radiator on my 03TT. Is there a way to remove the center grille without pulling the whole bumper cover? I'm going to try getting in there with the narrow attachment on my garage vacuum, any better ideas? Thanks.
  22. Hi Nick, I swear that the contact point moves around. I have the exact same problem turning the car around and backing up the hill into my garage. It takes a lot of care not to kill the engine. I had a Nissan 300ZX twin turbo with a fluid clutch that was totally dead under your foot but engaged at exactly the same place each time. I learned quickly where it came in and never stalled the car after the first week of owning it. Other than the funny clutch the 996 turbo is a blast to drive. I love it. :jump:
  23. I have a 2003 6speed coupe with 6500 miles. I am puzzled by the behavior of the clutch as the contact point seems to move around. I think I know exactly where the clutch will engage when starting up from rest and nearly stall the car when the contact point is nearer the floor than I expected. I've been driving manual transmission cars for 40 years, but I can't get the clutch figured out in this car. It is only a problem when starting from rest, going through the gears is no problem. I have to drive the car like I'm driving it for the first time, carefully feeding in gas and letting out the clutch. Anyone else experience this?
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