davegemini

just for the record----i did buy an extended warranty.

as i am about to purchase an extended warraty for my 00 996, and now knowing that the rms

issue isn't such a big deal; before i plunk down my hard earned $$$$$, how common have engine

failures been?

i can live with a $600+- repair for a rms, but an $8k engine from pcna isn't exactly chump change.

as usual tia

dave in nj

tried warranty direct for my 00 996=ng

no longer availble.

A friend of mine has a 996 with door pockets.

Having come from an 87 carrera, i certainly miss having them.

My car is a 2000; anyone have any info on where, how, or whatever about these door panels with map pockets?

btw---i have the grey interior

get in touch with larry reynolds; carcarespecialties.com?

was thinking of the pse----

eneded up with ghl mufflers.

your welcome to stop by and listen.

gem1@porsche259.com

why the mesh?

do you have contact info for repairmaster?

does anyone have contact info on repairmaster?

I got it through my Porsche dealer when I bought the car. I don't know how to contact em directly.

how about the name and number for the p-car dealer?

do you have contact info for repairmaster?

does anyone have contact info on repairmaster?

i beleive that fabspeed sells replacement clamps.

i wouldn't call 10-20 hp just a few.

does anyone have any independent dyno test to show what gains what?

don't mind spending $$$$$ on go-fast stuff, as long as it works.

just to be on the safe side, if you are that concerned, i'd have a compression/leakdown test done.

while this may or may not be definitive as to whether there is engine damage ( bent valves ) it might just give you the peace of mind you are looking for.

on the other hand..........................

if you are going to do trac days only occaisionally,

leave it bone stock.

invest in a decent set of tires and have at it.

if it is a track car you want-----then the slope gets quite slippery.

any suggestions?

Anybody can recommend a Porsche repair shop in Philadelphia area?

Thank you

go to pca.com, follow the links to your region.

local chapters usually have links to the local repair shops.

just got a set of pss9 coilover at a good price.

on my 00 996, do i need to change the f&r sway bars?

car will be used primarily for the street.

thanx

As some of you guys might know I did an oil change after only about 10 miles due to my suspicion that the indy mech. had filled my car with 5W-30 instead of 0W-40. After draining my oil, I noticed that there were metal flakes in the drained oil.. they look kinda squareish like glitter... silver in color...

is this ok? My car only has 7200 miles on it!

you might want to save the oil and get an analysis done.

i beleive that someone by the name of turner on rennlist does this.

i would also send/save a sample and send it off to pcna.

I have been quoted a 3 year extention on my 4 year factory waranty for $3800 Cdn. I must decide in the next couiple of weeks because the car must have in excess on 1 month waranty left on it to be eligible.

Probably going to go for it. The policy is underwritten by a company that I recognize from way back. If you don't make any claims, you get the principle back. Sound weird but I guess its like a mega deductable to dicourage claims.

Eric

I just got this quote from this company below

Vehicle: 1999 Porsche 911

Mileage: 58,600

Plan: W4W Super Plus listed component coverage

Term: 4 years from today and 60,000 additional miles on the odometer.

Deductible: $100

Features: Wear and tear, towing, rental car, road- side assistance, seals & gaskets and full parts and labor replacement are included. Based on contract guidelines.

Discounts: $2,700.00

Payments: $305.00 down and 12 monthly payments of $228.75

Valid until: June 11, 2006

this is from Warranties 4 Wheels

Anybody have experience with them? Do you think is a good deal?

Called the same company, w4w, got the exact same quote.

btw-my car is a 2000 c2 w/13700 miles.

also got a follow up phone call today.

i think he was looking for an instant sale.

while i have no problem with that, i gotten into the habit of not making too many instant decisions

so i think i would have liked a day or so to digest the info before any contact.

minor point, but i just hate being bombarded by telephone solicitors.

who has the best pricing on a GHL muffler for my 00 996?

1. Correct. That is documented here.

2. Correct also. We've found it best to tighten it down - then back off until it freely moves back and forth in neutral.

3. Correct again. Once the console is re-installed there is no way to adjust the B&M shifter without either removing the console again or making a cutout in the console. I usually make folks drive around the block a couple time with the console still out to make sure it set to the tightness they want. Then we button it up again. BTW... I've never seen one that needed adjusting again - including mine which I installed in 2000.

so i take it that the b&m unit is superior to the porsche unit?

in terms of materials and or installation?

drove a short shift b&m car---great!

just found that ghl has a money back guarantee as posted on pelican partshttp://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/996M/POR_996M_EXHprf_pg1.htm#item0

having just heard in person the oem pse, i have all but made up my mind to get it.

has anyone seen a legitimate better prince than brandywine @ $1499 as advertsed in excellence?

one a scale of 1-10, 10 being the hardest, what is the installation for one of these units?

just found that ghl has a money back guarantee as posted on pelican partshttp://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/996M/POR_996M_EXHprf_pg1.htm#item0

I am just getting ready to buy it ... brandywine sells it for 1499 w/ electronics. Also, I just read a post (unconfirmed) that they have an add in Excellence w/ a price of 1299.

tell you what, you seach, i'll seach, we can keep each other posted.

while i am not quite ready to buy something ( i have to listen to at least the pse, fabspeed, and ghl if i can find one ) i'll keep the list informed. :lightbulb: :lightbulb: :lightbulb:

Much appreciated. Mark

would like to know where/how much you paid for it----if that isn't too tacky asking publicly.

Found this on eBay, and was wondering if anyone here had tried it on their plastic window.

If not, what solution do you recommend for removing the haze from a 5 year old plastic window?

Thanks,

Todd

anything to do with cleaning, polishing, or detailing of these cars, the one person/website

you need to talk to is larry reynolds of car care specialties.

do a google search and ccs will come up.