JJJMCD

The "sticking in gear" is a well known problem, which unfortunately happened to my 911. The issue is the input shaft in the transmission. If, in connection with a clutch replacement, the input shaft isn't coated with the proper Porsche-specified lubricant, rust will form on the input shaft and it will stick in gear as you described. Do a search for "rusty input shaft" or "sticks in gear" and you'll get some posts on this topic. For some reason probably relating to the synchronizers in the transmission, blipping the throttle "unsticks" it. Unfortunately, the labor involved in fixing it is the same as doing the clutch - drop the engine, etc. Sorry that this is your welcoming experience to 911 ownership. They are wonderful cars. Best of luck.

MDamen

Welcome to the site! Glad to see another active Rennlister in the Seattle area.

Stealth 993

Oh, yea, we are going to have another PNW 993 meet some time soon!

mongrelcat

Thanks for all the support.

mongrelcat

A couple pics from last night. 18's incoming.

supergrass

These pictures remind me of when I first saw the 993 back in 95-96, absolutely loved it at first sight. I loved the cup wheels back then, Turbo wheels are my fav now though. I hope to be back in one soon, I'm looking for a good deal on one. Congats.

mongrelcat

Yeah, I was surprised when I found an old promo vid on YouTube after I had my purchased my car, and "my" car was in it!

I'm leaning MY02's. Probably OEM finish, possibly matte black powdercoat. I've thought about keeping a silver lip with a matte black center too but that might be tricky (or just funky,) with the MY02's.

Now is the time for sure. Good luck!

Thanks.