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Old 03-19-2015, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by James Bailey
Many of the aftermarket "upgrades" are really downgrades or compromises at best. Some are just plan silly useless fixes to none existent problems. Quite often they arise because the real parts are "too expensive" whatever that means
The BEST upgrade is always going to be replacing the 20-30 years old items which were worn out long AGO ! Enjoy the car for what it is try to resist trying to make it something else.
Stock all the way!!...ok maybe a RMB
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Old 03-19-2015, 02:37 PM
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Ditto on better tires also better oil, dual oil coolers, better wiper blades

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Alan- which wiper blades do you use?
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Old 03-19-2015, 06:43 PM
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Old 03-19-2015, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Gretch
steering wheel extension.
Can you elaborate on the extension? Brand, model and possibly a pic?

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Old 03-19-2015, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by MjRocket
Can you elaborate on the extension? Brand, model and possibly a pic?

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He is most likely referring to the factory Porsche extension hub. They can be a bit hard to get but make driving more comfortable for taller people that need more knee room.
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Old 03-19-2015, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by syoo8
Alan- which wiper blades do you use?
Bosch ICON's all around - longer than stock in the back. They work great, look good and the rubber seems to stand up to the heat/sun better. I never wear them out from wiping duties - they just disintegrate over time - these slower than others.

There is an old thread on it.

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+1 regarding the Bosch ICONs. Big improvement over stock wiper blades.
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That's the first thing if get before starting to tweak anything.
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Don't forget "driver" updates. Sign up for some DE's and learn how to really drive the car.
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Originally Posted by MjRocket
Can you elaborate on the extension? Brand, model and possibly a pic?

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Hi MJ, it is basically a colored extension that bolts to the steering wheels hub, they were a factory option (3"? metal cylinder) moving the Steering wheel out closer to the driver. This allows for a better seating position for taller drivers.

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Originally Posted by davek9

Hi MJ, it is basically a colored extension that bolts to the steering wheels hub, they were a factory option (3"? metal cylinder) moving the Steering wheel out closer to the driver. This allows for a better seating position for taller drivers.

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Thanks Dave....I don't think my vertically challenged self has much need for that.
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Like Ken said

Upgrade the nut behind the steering wheel before it gives you problems. Lots of those are in very bad condition - stronger, brighter, cleaner are alway a worthwhile improvement, make sure it's not wound up too tight though.

Sometimes the best bet is to get it out of there before it causes an accident...

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Originally Posted by Alan
Bosch ICON's all around - longer than stock in the back. They work great, look good and the rubber seems to stand up to the heat/sun better. I never wear them out from wiping duties - they just disintegrate over time - these slower than others.

There is an old thread on it.

Alan
I think this is the thread we're talking about.
A lot of good info on the Bosch ICON's here.

https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...er-blades.html
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