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mat911

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  1. I doubt it has anything to do with the change of pads/discs. I think it is just as the tester says, something wrong with your front shock absorber or its module. Just my opinion
  2. Yes I see the arrow now. Very easy actually... Sorry to have bothered for that
  3. I would appreciate your help.... I am having serious rattle from both rear windows. I am 100% sure the rattle is coming from the windows because when a apply some pressure with my hand the noise disappears. I can feel the windows have a little play which I understand is normal, but may be I have to retighten the securing bolts just a little bit and see how it goes. Anyone knows how to get to these bolts ? Do I have to remove the B pillar ??? I hope not ... Anyone had this problem before??? What is the fix?? I really hate that noise, because otherwise the car feels extremely solid and rattle free. Please assist.
  4. That's what I thought, so I don't have an answer as to why I can't get the 1 bar max boost and can't get it into overboost at all. thanks Probably obvious, but wanted to make sure you knew to get the chrono to get overboost, you have to quickly push the accelerator all the way to the floor and you will see a small upward arrow to the right of the boost gauge. That is how you can tell the the overboost is enabled (for 10 seconds). Maybe already knew that, just making sure. DC Arrow ????? What arrow ? Every time you enable "sport" you get an arrow on the boost level indicator??? Please explain because I ve never seen that arrow. My boost level indicator has a scale up to 1.2 bar. (0 0.6 1.2). Usually boost is in between 0.6 and 1.2. Where is that arrow????? Thanks The way the Sport Chrono works....When on....You have to abruptly mash the gas pedal to the floor and you will see an arrow appear to the right side of your center gauge...This lets you know you have engaged the overboost feature. You get 10 sec.'s of overboost with Chrono on. It is a small white up-arrow. DC I cant get this thing displayed.... Questions 1. The arrow is displayed when the turbo boost level indicator is in the digital mode or in the graph mode??? 2. Assuming you have done everything right (sport mode, full throttle etc) the arrow is constantly displayed or just for a few seconds its time you press full throttle 3. Maybe European spec cars dont have this arrow??? Much appreciated HI.. Yes, It will display regardless of what display mode you have. Just have to press the "Chrono" button, and jam the gas all the way, quickly. ( I am assuming you have the Sport Chrono Option?) If not, sorry to confuse you. To the right in the center display. And it does display for just 10 seconds. I attached two images from the Owner's Manual to indicate what we are referring to... Hope that helps. DC Hi + thanks My car is a 997tt 1st gen with sport chrono. 1. Where is the "Chrono" button? ? I dont have such button, only "Sport" 2. I think the images you posted are from Gen 2 Owners manual because it refers to PDK etc
  5. That's what I thought, so I don't have an answer as to why I can't get the 1 bar max boost and can't get it into overboost at all. thanks Probably obvious, but wanted to make sure you knew to get the chrono to get overboost, you have to quickly push the accelerator all the way to the floor and you will see a small upward arrow to the right of the boost gauge. That is how you can tell the the overboost is enabled (for 10 seconds). Maybe already knew that, just making sure. DC Arrow ????? What arrow ? Every time you enable "sport" you get an arrow on the boost level indicator??? Please explain because I ve never seen that arrow. My boost level indicator has a scale up to 1.2 bar. (0 0.6 1.2). Usually boost is in between 0.6 and 1.2. Where is that arrow????? Thanks The way the Sport Chrono works....When on....You have to abruptly mash the gas pedal to the floor and you will see an arrow appear to the right side of your center gauge...This lets you know you have engaged the overboost feature. You get 10 sec.'s of overboost with Chrono on. It is a small white up-arrow. DC I cant get this thing displayed.... Questions 1. The arrow is displayed when the turbo boost level indicator is in the digital mode or in the graph mode??? 2. Assuming you have done everything right (sport mode, full throttle etc) the arrow is constantly displayed or just for a few seconds its time you press full throttle 3. Maybe European spec cars dont have this arrow??? Much appreciated
  6. I have done 200km so far. Consumption 21lL/100km 100oct.
  7. Yes I know, reverting shortly with pics. BTW is that a 40 years Anniversary you have ??? Mine was the 0568/1963 number
  8. What do you think? Is it as fast as I indicated? Big difference from what you had eh? Can you stop grinning when the turbos are pumping? :) Congrats and enjoy....Oh and be careful! DC Yes mate, very very fast. The numbers that are indicated in the speedo in very short intervals of full throttle are just unbelievable. I am still getting used to the tiptronic (all my previous cars were manual). I want to keep this car forever. By the way, I feel so reassured having this bulletproof, long tested, race breed engine with DRY SUMP lubrication in there. I like to press my cars hard on daily basis, and I must say that I was holding back when I had my previous car the 40th Anniversary which had the M96.03s motor. I guess I dont have to worry about blowing my engine anymore. I am sure the owners of the new turbo, do not enjoy that peace of mind with the cars. ( at least not yet.... In a few years maybe....) Regards
  9. The last couple of days, I am not getting enough sleep. Maybe because this 997TT in my garage is connecting to my brain via an unidentified secret method Porsche has built in this car. My 40th Anniversary 996 is gone, and a 997TT MY2008 has taken its place.
  10. That's what I thought, so I don't have an answer as to why I can't get the 1 bar max boost and can't get it into overboost at all. thanks Probably obvious, but wanted to make sure you knew to get the chrono to get overboost, you have to quickly push the accelerator all the way to the floor and you will see a small upward arrow to the right of the boost gauge. That is how you can tell the the overboost is enabled (for 10 seconds). Maybe already knew that, just making sure. DC Arrow ????? What arrow ? Every time you enable "sport" you get an arrow on the boost level indicator??? Please explain because I ve never seen that arrow. My boost level indicator has a scale up to 1.2 bar. (0 0.6 1.2). Usually boost is in between 0.6 and 1.2. Where is that arrow????? Thanks
  11. Your indicator displays psi. For sure. 1 bar = 14.5 psi Regsrds
  12. Thanks for your reply. I have checked the car by my tech, and he suggested that I should go for it. The car has 29,000km and serviced regularly. I have noticed that from brake disks rotor have around 3mm - 4mm wear, and the rear 2-3mm wear. Is it too much for 29,000km or not? By the way, can you chip the car and keep the stock exhaust ? Can you gain 80hp with chip alone and stock exhaust?? Regards
  13. Hi all, I am very close to switch my very good 40th Anniversary 996 with a MY 997 Turbo Tip and i would appreciate some technical info. How much boost should the display indicate at full throttle at 3k, 4k, 5k, 6k rpm??? I understand that boost pressure declines as the rpm rise, but what level of boost should I expect to see at 5k with SC on /off respectively??? I'm planning a test drive tomorrow, and I guess if correct boost levels can be achieved means that turbos/ intercoolers/ hoses/ DV are all in good order. BTW I ve been told there is no comparison in straight line performance between my car and the Turbo. Does it really feel sooooooo much faster?? Thanks in advance
  14. Hi Jay, thanks for the quick reply. Being a previous owner of 40 Anniversary model you comments are valuable. You have just reconfirmed my initial assessment, that in terms of acceleration and straight line performance both cars are alike. I ve always thought that any new car should be noticeable more powerful than the old one.... Update interior design and some additional electronic aids and gadgets are always welcome, but not enough. A new car MUST be feel instantly more powerful than the one it replaces... It should better wait to find a 997.1 with X51 power kit or wait for the 997.2 to come down on price. I will post some pictures of my car soon. Regards Mat
  15. Hi everybody, I would very much appreciate your thoughts and recommendations... I own a 996 2004 model 40 years anniversary model which as you know comes with the x51 power kit fitted as standard. How does my car compare with a 997.1 Carrera S manual in terms of straight line performance ??? I have enjoyed my car for the last 5 years, and i thinking of switching to 997.1 which has a much improved interior and much better handling than the 996. Thank you Mat
  16. There are some fluctuations on the reading when engine running steadily below 3,000rpm (assuming operating temp is reached) but I doubt the fluctuation is 0.5 bar, I would say roughly 0.2 bar max. At engine speeds 3,000 rpm and above the reading in 5 bar steady.
  17. I experience the same problem. The occurances are random and have not had any for the last month or so. First step is to replcace the sender unit. I have purchased one myself but haven't had the patience to install it yet :) You need a 19mm wrench , but there is simply not enough space in there to work and apply force to loose the old sender.... I must say this is one of those problems that you can not duplicate and you can not know exaclty what's wrong (the sender unit, the cluster, or the wiring...) The only method is the trial and error... Check the wirring connections on the sensor, replace the sensor and wait and see what happens...
  18. hi Loren it is as per the attached (item 1) thnks
  19. Hi, which is the p/n for a black horseshoe fitted to the latest carreras ? Specifically for the 40th Annivarsary carrera (2004) Regards
  20. I really don't know. The pressure sensor has two outputs - one for the actual pressure reading for the gauge, and one for the warning light. Perhaps the one for the warning light is failing during higher speed cornering, giving you the "indicator failure" message, whilst the computer knows the actual oil pressure is OK. Like I say, the sensor is a relatively inexpensive item, and would be my first choice of where to start. The alternative would be to start checking the continuity of wiring, or it might be a fault in the instrument cluster, but these would be a nightmare. Your message got me thinking... During my efforts to determine what is wrong with the sensor, I disconneted one by one the two wires on the sensor. Disconnecting the rear one and with the engine running at idle, nothing happened-no warning lights and the pressure was normal (4-5). Dsconnecting the front one and reconnecting the rear there was not any oil pressure (0) and I got the "indicator Failure" signal. As you say one of the cables is for the warning light which must be the rear cable. What conclusions can be made given the fact disconnecting this cable nothing really happens???????
  21. So far I have excluded the possibility to be an actual lubrication problem. May be I am wrong... If there was an actual lubrication problem, and during hard cornering the actual oil pressure drops to zero, then I suppose "low oil pressure" signal would appear instead of "indicator Failure". Am I correct assuming that?
  22. Not yet. How can I determine that sensor is faulty and not anything else ? i.e. instrument cluster By the way any guidance on how to change the sensor ? Is it a diy job ? What really confuses me is the fact the problem never occures under normal driving conditions. It only happens during hard cornering.
  23. Have traced the sensor with the help of the photos+drawings and re-tighten the two cables attached to it (although they didn't seem loose...). Took the car for a quick spin and experienced the same problem when exiting hard from a corner... INDICATOR FAILURE on the obc and oil pressure drops to zero for a second or two. Any Ideas????????? Thanks
  24. I was wondering, is it possible to fit the multi function steering wheel of 997 to a 996 (2004) model, and take advantage of convenient butons on the wheel???
  25. Thank you all for the info + pics. I will check if there is anything loose in there...
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