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09-23-2011, 04:08 PM
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"What does the top centre button on the consol do?"
This has got to be one of the most useless buttons. It locks and unlocks the doors from the inside. I have yet to be so paranoid as to lock the doors while driving.
This has got to be one of the most useless buttons. It locks and unlocks the doors from the inside. I have yet to be so paranoid as to lock the doors while driving.
09-23-2011, 04:52 PM
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if it was my daily car, in some cities under some conditions i would definitely use the door-lock button...but i mostly drive the car at sunny afternoons on open roads...
btw: the immobilizer is simply deactivated by one press on the key fob after turning the key a little (when the icon lits up)...is that a big PITA for you?
btw: the immobilizer is simply deactivated by one press on the key fob after turning the key a little (when the icon lits up)...is that a big PITA for you?
09-23-2011, 05:34 PM
#18
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My clutch starts engaging around 50%. I am not crazy about the clutch feel, but I have gotten used to it. The immobilizer is no big deal to me. Turn the ignition key, hit the button on the fob and start the car. I just hope it never strands me.
09-23-2011, 05:37 PM
#19
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I don't get the immobilizer beef.
Its the simplest thing in the world. Either unlock the car and then start right away, or just turn the key, then hit the button and start normally.
Before I got the car I was concerned this would be annoying, but its not at all.
Its the simplest thing in the world. Either unlock the car and then start right away, or just turn the key, then hit the button and start normally.
Before I got the car I was concerned this would be annoying, but its not at all.
09-23-2011, 05:39 PM
#20
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Late model build '95's do have the immobilizer.
Also, I installed a new 996 cup car clutch in my car, and the take-up is at the very bottom of the pedal travel. It's a tad tricky (bit not that hard to adapt to) and is kind of like a light switch, but I like how you can clutch and de-clutch super quickly meaning you can change gears super quickly.
Also, I installed a new 996 cup car clutch in my car, and the take-up is at the very bottom of the pedal travel. It's a tad tricky (bit not that hard to adapt to) and is kind of like a light switch, but I like how you can clutch and de-clutch super quickly meaning you can change gears super quickly.
09-23-2011, 06:15 PM
#21
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Immobalizer may not be a big deal now that I know I can turn the key, hit the button then start. I was removing the key, locking the car while sitting in it, then unlocking the car, then starting the car! PITA!
If my clutch started to operate at 50% that would be good. I will contact the dealer and see what they say. Thanks for the input.
If my clutch started to operate at 50% that would be good. I will contact the dealer and see what they say. Thanks for the input.
09-23-2011, 07:21 PM
#22
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ON both my 95 and 96 I have to do the "dance" to start the cars. Somewhere in the 96's past the power door locks and alarm were bypassed. I am guessing by the dealer because the original owner thought the alarm was too sensitive and continually going off.
09-23-2011, 07:58 PM
#23
Yes, immobilizer sucks. I had my fob battery go out in the supermarket parking lot with groceries and ice cream melting. So I tried to open the car manually and the alarm went off! It was horrible! People starring at me in annoyance, like "oh look at that douche-bag in his Porsche wanting attention"
.....then I said a hail-mary, closed my eyes as I pressed down on my immobilizer and a flicker of energy was left to disable it and go home. I got lucky.
Moral of the story: change your remote batteries once a year (they sell them at Walgreens) and alternate the use of both remotes throughout the year, constant use extends the life of your batteries, so dont leave the spare one collecting dust all year, cause when you really need it, it may not work.
.....then I said a hail-mary, closed my eyes as I pressed down on my immobilizer and a flicker of energy was left to disable it and go home. I got lucky.
Moral of the story: change your remote batteries once a year (they sell them at Walgreens) and alternate the use of both remotes throughout the year, constant use extends the life of your batteries, so dont leave the spare one collecting dust all year, cause when you really need it, it may not work.
09-23-2011, 08:00 PM
#24
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Yes, immobilizer sucks. I had my fob battery go out in the supermarket parking lot with groceries and ice cream melting. So I tried to open the car manually and the alarm went off! It was horrible! People starring at me in annoyance, like "oh look at that douche-bag in his Porsche wanting attention"
.....then I said a hail-mary, closed my eyes as I pressed down on my immobilizer and a flicker of energy was left to disable it and go home. I got lucky.
Moral of the story: change your remote batteries once a year (they sell them at Walgreens) and alternate the use of both remotes throughout the year, constant use extends the life of your batteries, so dont leave the spare one collecting dust all year, cause when you really need it, it may not work.
.....then I said a hail-mary, closed my eyes as I pressed down on my immobilizer and a flicker of energy was left to disable it and go home. I got lucky.
Moral of the story: change your remote batteries once a year (they sell them at Walgreens) and alternate the use of both remotes throughout the year, constant use extends the life of your batteries, so dont leave the spare one collecting dust all year, cause when you really need it, it may not work.
09-23-2011, 08:05 PM
#25
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09-23-2011, 08:23 PM
#26
yeah, its one of those issues easy to forget. Just put it in your calendar...you'll be glad you did.
09-24-2011, 11:17 AM
#28
I bought and took delivery of my 993 this spring. Have to say it is one of the nicest cars I've owned, considering reliability, power, weight distribution, handling and even efficiency.
What I dislike is that the clutch works at the final 1/4 travel close to the floor. My other cars operate with the clutch close to the top of the travel making it easy to engauge.
The other thing I find annoying is teh immobalizer, having to lock and unlock the doors each time you walk away from the car is a PITA. Does anyone know how to turn it off?
What I dislike is that the clutch works at the final 1/4 travel close to the floor. My other cars operate with the clutch close to the top of the travel making it easy to engauge.
The other thing I find annoying is teh immobalizer, having to lock and unlock the doors each time you walk away from the car is a PITA. Does anyone know how to turn it off?
http://p-car.com/diy/pedal/
This DIY fixed my issues. I'm sure I posted about it on here years ago.
09-24-2011, 11:32 AM
#29
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For your clutch pedal check out this link at p-car (Robin Sun's website):
http://p-car.com/diy/pedal/
This DIY fixed my issues. I'm sure I posted about it on here years ago.
http://p-car.com/diy/pedal/
This DIY fixed my issues. I'm sure I posted about it on here years ago.
09-24-2011, 06:23 PM
#30
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Late model build '95's do have the immobilizer.
Also, I installed a new 996 cup car clutch in my car, and the take-up is at the very bottom of the pedal travel. It's a tad tricky (bit not that hard to adapt to) and is kind of like a light switch, but I like how you can clutch and de-clutch super quickly meaning you can change gears super quickly.
Also, I installed a new 996 cup car clutch in my car, and the take-up is at the very bottom of the pedal travel. It's a tad tricky (bit not that hard to adapt to) and is kind of like a light switch, but I like how you can clutch and de-clutch super quickly meaning you can change gears super quickly.
