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I think I'm going to hold off with the big power mods because I was getting pricing from my local champion motorsports authorized installer to pretty much within a few weeks of having the car, kick the car up to stage 2 performance package with them and that would get me allegedly up to 625 hp. I think that's way too much horses way too quickly for my own safety and good. I think I may pass on that and just splurge on a exhaust setup. I want something with some nice backfire. Any suggestions or refer me to the right thread for this one?
Check out the Rennlist or 6speedonline classifieds for a stage 1 europipe exhaust.
Keep the exterior as stock as possible.
The most i would even consider is GT3/GT2 oem wheels and maybe a GT2 rear wing.
The guy selling the car says he's a mechanic and claims he checked it out himself and discovered it was pentosin (power steering oil) coming from the engine area. Do I walk away from this or continue to pursue this car?Is this something that I should be nervous about or its a minor thing in the big picture?
So obviously this comes as no surprise to you because the seller disclosed this leak before the PPI right? If not then I'd tread carefully as he may be hiding something. Before you do this deal make sure it's not coolant as that can be a lot more expensive.
I had a power steering leak when I bought my car and it was $1000 to replace the lines. I also had a coolant leak and that was 5x that. The PPI I did picked up both of them but they couldn't diagnose the coolant problem without dropping the engine.
Take your time and make sure you know what it is first and how much it will be. Then at least you can make an informed decision.
So obviously this comes as no surprise to you because the seller disclosed this leak before the PPI right? If not then I'd tread carefully as he may be hiding something. Before you do this deal make sure it's not coolant as that can be a lot more expensive.
I had a power steering leak when I bought my car and it was $1000 to replace the lines. I also had a coolant leak and that was 5x that. The PPI I did picked up both of them but they couldn't diagnose the coolant problem without dropping the engine.
Take your time and make sure you know what it is first and how much it will be. Then at least you can make an informed decision.
The seller did not disclose to me beforehand about the leak He claimed "he wanted me to hear about it for myself and not from him because he didn't want to scare away a potential buyer. " I thought that was the stupidest logic in my entire life and made me tell the local porsche shop that they have to literally check every single nut and bolt on that car.
The seller did not disclose to me beforehand about the leak He claimed "he wanted me to hear about it for myself and not from him because he didn't want to scare away a potential buyer. " I thought that was the stupidest logic in my entire life and made me tell the local porsche shop that they have to literally check every single nut and bolt on that car.
Just an update guys!
I had the car go back to the dealer yesterday and they showed me while the car was on the lift that it was really such a small leak that it had a 5% chance of becoming anything significant. It was a result of the car NOT being driven frequently. I told the dealer I planned on driving this car down to Tennessee in a month so I'm sure I'll be working this car out more than it ever has been. So I'm in good shape guys and can't wait to take her home on Monday or Tuesday.
updates updates...... I pulled the trigger and brought home this baby from michigan on wednesday. Its a 2008 997.1 tt. Totally different car than what I've previously been talking about on here but the seller babied the car and plain and simply had too many cars and this car was getting neglectedneglected of driving. Im getting the good old fashioned mod bug guys! I already ordered the slip on akrapovic exhaust system for it. I would like to go with a wing next but i dont know which kind. I know I'm not reinventing the wheel here but is there anything i can do about the Bluetooth and aux cord being mia in this car? I am absolutely loving this car! I drove it home from Michigan to new york city and it was an amazing experience.
Unsure about wing options, but for Bluetooth you're best to use a Tranzit Blu HF for semi integration via FM radio, a Dension 500S BT for full integration, or a replacement head unit.
The only wing I'd pick is the OEM fixed "aero kit" wing as I think that would go with your overall body appearance. I think all the other wings I've ever seen look like dog ****.
Either that or at some point I realized on my E46 M3...(probably all my p-car customers.) That a Hamann comp spoiler does not look good unless you have the entire kit. & then it's still a step back from OEM. -So I made a convert to E46 M3 CSL OEM.
Don't make that mistake on this car IMHO. .02
Are you getting a tune on this car? I love my FVD setup and they are great to deal with.. best bang for buck. I've had mine for 4 yrs now
06-01-2015, 02:32 AM
If not then I'd tread carefully as he may be hiding something. Before you do this deal make sure it's not coolant as that can be a lot more expensive. 
