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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 10:05 AM
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Traded my 987 back in Sep. Took until Jan 11th to get. Weather has been too crappy to get out much. I have a tracking Gantt chart I used for every step of the way if anyone is interested.
Boxster base, White, Agate/Pebble Grey two tone interior, PDK, Sport design wheel, 19" "S" wheels, Nav/Bose/XM, 14-way seats, sports tailpipe, heated/cooled seats, Roll bar in white, smoking package nicely eliminates junk tray, and Rennline Tow Hook plate mount.
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1 Issue, I pulled the wheels to shoot the calipers in red. I have a popping noise when taking off from a stop with the wheels turned close to lock. I only had 45 miles on the car when I pulled the wheels so I don't know if it was doing it prior. I have them torqued properly. Is this normal? My 987 did it after I upgraded from the standard 17's to 19's.

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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 10:26 AM
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Is this normal? My 987 did it after I upgraded from the standard 17's to 19's.
Yes, normal. It's due to wide sticky tires, more noticeable when cold. Same thing happens in other cars with similarly wide sticky tires with the wheel turned fully, e.g. Corvette, Z4, etc.

Many happy miles in your gorgeous 981!
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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 10:42 AM
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Thanks - I figured that was the answer, just wanted it confirmed.
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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 10:55 AM
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Thanks - I figured that was the answer, just wanted it confirmed.
No problem, bro.
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