Jays987

I just got a brand new 987 hardtop Seal grey 6B5, which I'd like to have repainted to match my Basalt Black Metalic C9Z.

Anyone have the correct PET/Manual pages detailing dissassembly & refit for the hardtop? I'd rather take it apart to paint.

Jays987

OK, so I'm worrying about stuff I probably shouldn't, but...

The one thing that freaks me out a bit about my 997 is the lack of a spare tire for two reasons. First of all, does the goo/compressor thing actually work? Can it really give me a tire I can drive on? And for how long? And if I do flat, will I be able to get the tires I want on the car in a reasonable time at a halfway decent price, or am I stuck either without a car waiting for tires, or paying way too much. This car is my daily driver, so that is I'm sure at least part of why my concerns are probably more than most 997 owners. Also, we've had buzzards luck with flats in the past 5 years or so. I'm actually considering ordering a set of PS2's from TireRack, and keeping them on hand for the inevitable, be it a flat or just time to replace them.

Comments? Anyone have experience with the goo?

I had a flat tire visiting family 150 miles from home. The factory air compressor worked fine to air up, and as it was a slow leak, I rode it home. Use the center cig-lighter for power - the kickspace DC adapter has a lower amp fuse.

Didn't need the goo for this one.

The 19" Michelin PS2 picked up a screw (within 1" of the outside edge , unpatchable). Took a week to get in a ($ 600.00) tire from Jersey. I didn't like baby in the garage for a week, so I bought one of each, front & rear (tires only) & bought a single rear Carrarra S 19" x 10" rim for ~ $1000 total. Discount OnLine is cheaper than the brick & mortor store. Got the single rim on eBay for 300 - brand new in box (had a little curb rash on one of my rears anyway)

The 10" wide rear rim will temporarily fit the front without clearance issue (though I'd say it would effect the PSM ) I fit it up just to see. I just couldn't stand leaving it in the garage. ;-)

All told - I'm fixed & cheaper than the factory (foreign) spare option.

I agree - I've had a Speed Lingerie bra on my 2005 since about two months after I bought it. Duable, atractive, tight fitting - no noise no marring, nothing but compliments. My car is also Basalt Black; I ordered with that color option & got it in 10 days. It may be the same color as the basic black, who could tell? It really shines on the car though.

I had another aftermarket brand prior, but was never happy with the fit - these look like they were made in Uusikaupunki (or Stuttgart, as you prefer).

Send me your address & I'll send you the old one - I don't want it!

Jay