akolodesh

really good advice all - maybe we should consolidate into a "how to" for all new members to keep their cars in good running order

Cemoto

So . . . . .

I did a search on a certain topic and this thread popped up.

Talk about a blast from the past!

Entertaining none the less . . . .

Thought I'd give it a bump.

Happy New Year!

Regards,

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FlatSix911

Nice 10 year thread flashback ...
Rule 0 - drive it like you stole it

pp000830

“accept the things I should not fix, have courage to fix the things I must and have the wisdom to know the difference”

993RS

I just service it regularly and drive it daily...

PRSWILL

So I guess I break a couple of the rules.
1) I Drive it to work all summer- private, secure parking though- so not so bad....
2) I drive it in the winter ( occasionally- with snow tires and extra set of wheels)

I do however:
1) change the oil at 6K or less,
2) keep it VERY clean wheel wells, underside, etc.
3) replace all worn parts before they fail
4) Regular maintenance and inspections (annually)
5) I don't track the car (yet)

Car only eats about 1/2 a quart every 5000 miles with 100K on the clock now. no smoke, no codes, purrs like a kitten and pulls like a freight train. fun car!

race911

Would have set my life on a whole different course when I was 3 months into 911 ownership at 18 with a broken engine.

Anyway, I think everyone should regularly do burnouts to keep a 993 in top shape.

vincer77

+993

I get my dings in my own dang garage! Oh yeah, the teen ager thing!

FrenchToast

Funny how a decade later, we've just revisited this topic.

A big NO no no if you have a track car with Lexan. Wipers on dry Lexan can scratch it.

If they say they can't, go to a different wheel shop. Modern balancers should have a setting for wheel weight offset.

Yup. Builds up in the panel gaps too. (the ones that don't open, i.e. bumper to fender, lights in housing). Behind the liners, under seals, etc.

Happy New Year!

Allen

Lots of good stuff in this thread. Only on Rennlist can you find a 10 year thread that is actually worthy of being re-surfaced......thanks for bumping it!

Cemoto

You're welcome.

I thought it was bump worthy.

mrsullivan was a forum noob!

Leland sure was/is a good contributor.

Regards,

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JPS

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smq42

Couldn't have said it better!

FlatSix911

Quote: 7. If you upgrade your headlamp system what so ever, install relays

Relays are not necessary with low wattage HID and LED systems.
(A good idea if you use high wattage Halogen rally lights 110W+)