White987S

This is pretty common with new owners. Assuming the car is running great, as you stated, it's probably just some of the cosmoline buring off your new garage queen. Also, those big fat rear tires throw up a lot of road junk on the hot exhaust. As for the suspension, look into a coilover system like PSS10's.

Replacing the serpentine belt, too?

Good job! When mine was done in late September, the indy replaced just over 4 gallons total. I did a few small "top-ups" with distilled water. Make sure you purchase 2-3 gallons of distilled water from the grocery store.

When you replace your waterpump, as you are now due. And the thermostat.

That's just about the same money I paid for all OEM Porsche parts from Sunset. Pump was $209. Gasket is $6. Thermostat was $30ish and the coolant was about $24 gallon.

Did the 2001 986 have headlight washers? Could be the fluid line. Maybe it's "pre-wired" (hosed) and yours does not really have the option, but the hoses are still set in by the factory.

Tony, it will help make the project easier, if you DIY. And/or make it less expensive if having the work done at the dealership or indy. Plus, you want that great sound at the lower speeds and RPM ranges.

As does the 2003 986. Bill Bill, that's good to know. What I am saying is that ALL 987's have PSM. I am just not sure (nor is the OP) that all 986's do too. My guess is that a 2004 986 does. I just don't know what year Porsche made the PSM standard on the 986.

I had my indy shop proactively replaced the waterpump (and coolant, thermostat and serpt belt) on my 2006 987S this fall, prior to winter hibernation. Mileage was right about 50,000. Cheap insurance. My waterpump looked excellent. Total for all this work, including an oil change (labor only, I supply my own oil.....Joe Gibbs DT40 5W40) was about $1,000. Parts were purchased from Sunset.

Porsche calls it PSM- Porsche Stability Management. I don't know if the 2004 986 has a PSM button to overide the system. All 2005's (987's and now the 981) and newer have it.

Can't help you completely, but my recommendation is to have the PSE active (in sport mode) at all times. Sounds great. Mine was connected to be active at all times. I like it this way.

I agree with, White99c2. With the added step of using a mid quality quick detailer as the lube for a high quality clay bar. Turn the clay bar frequently. Do a small test panel first, to see if the results are good. Then proceed with the entire car and windows. After the car is clayed, rewash and then it needs to be either waxed or sealed, depending on what products you like to use. I like RejeX sealant, purchased from Bumperplugs. You may be lucky, since you caught this damage early. The sooner you try, the better. If this were me, I would have found a way to hold the responsible party liable (the idiot with the spray cans). If your test panel does not yield good results, I'd suggest you seek out a HIGH quality detailer ASAP. Expect to pay at least $800 for a full exterior (no interior) detail to include washing, claying, washing, paint correction (polishing of 2-3 stages) and sealant/wax. You might even consider speaking with your insurance company, and make a Comp. Claim for this damage, if things escalate. If you are a DIY kind of owner, there are some great web sites to use for exterior car detailing and polishing with a Porter Cable R.O. polisher. Quick story. In early May I took my Boxster out of storage for its maiden 2012 voyage. Parked at a Starbucks, as I've done for the past 3 years. They were experiencing malfunctions with the landscape sprinkler system, unbeknownst to me. The Starbucks employees knew, but did not inform their customers. Long story short, my car got a ton of hard water sports. It just came out of a 6 month winter hibernation. Before going into storage, I just had a 2-stage full exterior detail done. Starbucks put me in contact with the strip mall owner. The property management company sent me a check for $810 to get my car re-detailed. It took me about 2-months of follow-up with the property management company and Starbucks, but the persistence paid off, in my case.

You will ultimately have a salvaged title. Not a good thing come the time you want to sell. Repairs will be $$$$. Take the payment. Sell the hardtop on the side. Take your proceeds and buy your next Porsche.

I'd follow Porsche's lead. Why not a set of 4 winter tires?

+1,980 (987 + 993):) Sears? Maybe a washing machine or a Craftsman tool. Not touching the Porsches. Pass.

Unless you can find a trusted indy shop in the Philippines, I'd suggest going to the dealership and pay the BIG bucks. Why do you think you need a new alignment? Did you recenly get new tires?

Another to consider would be FD Motorsports. But, they might not have something for the 997.2 just yet. Give 'em a shout.

I NEVER use wheel cleaner. The secret is to use RejeX (bought from Bumperplugs) wax on your wheels, and then just wash with soap & water. I've used this all year with EXCELLENT results on top of the RejeX wax.

Miles on the car? All service up to date?? Things like spark plugs and coil packs ever been serviced??? Does your car have a serviceable fuel filter????

Hitting the rev-limiter?

Well, the problem with being at "max" is that you don't know if it is overfilled, and if so, by how much. May be something to consider.

What oil were you using prior (brand and viscosity) to your recent service? What did the Porsche center put in?? Is the oil level correct???

That would drive me crazy, too. Sorry I can't help you. I have FabSpeed by-pass pipes on my 993 Turbo, and I have been know to fret over this adjustment for hours (it would seem) to make 'em perfect.

Well, too late now. You own it.:) The most recent Range 2 over-rev occured about 39 hours ago. Your car's average MPH is 52,000 / 1,592.8 = 32.6. 32.6 ave mph x 39 hours = 1,273 miles ago. So, my guess, it that this happen "on your watch" during the past couple months of your ownership.

Use OEM brake pads from Sunset. Wax your car with RejeX wax from Bumperplugs. And spray your clean wheels with this stuff: