While I was in there savings
05-18-2012, 12:59 PM
#17
Instructor
Great looking GR TT. I just had my steering rack replaced also at 29K miles. I am curious tho how the plugs were replaced for such little labor cost. I was always under the impression that the #6 plug IIRC is a bitch to get to, and that they charge accordingly.
Frank
Frank
05-19-2012, 02:43 AM
#21
Great, thanks for that info. I had it in my head that I needed to replace the old lines but now I just realize it was me getting old and losing my mind. 
Yes, it feels good to know she is all topped off running like a champ.
LOL, Colorado is horrible for gas 91 octane max. You'll feel better to know that I buy 5 gallons of 91 octane gas and mix with 5 gallons of 104 octane racing fuel. I keep a can in the garage. It runs extremely strong that way with no knocking. The racing fuel is not cheap but she is worth it. 
Yep, they normally charge $900 for the plugs, but I already had her out near out with the check valves so they cut me a great deal.
Thanks Jackson! Yes, I love my combo. Riv Blue cab and a GR Turbo. Best of both worlds really to me. I attached a few pics. 
I'm with you both. I would prefer a better suspension when the time is right. But I also enjoy not sweating my driveway or neighborhood speed bumps. Its a tug and pull. I also really like the stock twists, but I see some black wheels coming for Fall Winter weather too.
The turbo oil lines do not wear out, however there are some aftermarket lines that include check valves and anti siphon shapes that will prevent oil from "backing" into the turbos. I'll bet the tech was talking about the turbo intercooler hoses. They can wear out, and the 97 turbos came with better materials. They can be identified by the orange ends. You may also want to update the clamps tho the "Breeze" constant torque style to prevent tearing those hoses and to keep them from popping off.
05-19-2012, 01:15 PM
#23
Nordschleife Master
"LOL, Colorado is horrible for gas 91 octane max. You'll feel better to know that I buy 5 gallons of 91 octane gas and mix with 5 gallons of 104 octane racing fuel. I keep a can in the garage. It runs extremely strong that way with no knocking. The racing fuel is not cheap but she is worth it."
Mixing fuels is a good idea for better performance, but our cars have an elaborate knock detection system that pulls timing and boost. Consequently, poor fuels won't hurt these cars (other than performance), and you will never hear a pre-ignition knock.
Mixing fuels is a good idea for better performance, but our cars have an elaborate knock detection system that pulls timing and boost. Consequently, poor fuels won't hurt these cars (other than performance), and you will never hear a pre-ignition knock.
05-19-2012, 01:23 PM
#24
Race Car
On the gas issue. Where did I read that at higher elevation, you don't need the 93 octane and that 91 is sufficient? Something to do with the elevation causing the 91 to have as much energy as 93 at lower elevation.
Personally, I rarely notice a difference in performance between 91 and 93 octane is similar conditions. Maybe just the way that my car is tuned. Despite that, I try for 93 where I can.
Personally, I rarely notice a difference in performance between 91 and 93 octane is similar conditions. Maybe just the way that my car is tuned. Despite that, I try for 93 where I can.
05-19-2012, 01:36 PM
#25
It may be similar to "taking you dog to the spa" or "powdercoating your new Fister III in Black Velvet". It just feels good putting better fuel in the car, even though the car may never benefit from it.
05-19-2012, 02:02 PM
#26
Nordschleife Master
Not to nit-pick too much, but it isn't the fuel that changes at high elevation, its the requirement for higher octane that changes. With lower barometric pressure, you simply can't jam as much air into the engine. The octane requirement is similarly reduced at high elevations. Ok, I confess... I DO nit-pick too much.
05-19-2012, 05:27 PM
#28
Race Car
Not to nit-pick too much, but it isn't the fuel that changes at high elevation, its the requirement for higher octane that changes. With lower barometric pressure, you simply can't jam as much air into the engine. The octane requirement is similarly reduced at high elevations. Ok, I confess... I DO nit-pick too much.
As many know, I take my car to CO every summer. The house I stay in is at 9,000' and my favorite road is 13,000'. The car is amazing fast. The primary difference I experience is how much later the turbos spool up due to the thin air.
In Dallas, they will kick in at about 3200 rpm. At higher elevation (above 10,000') they really kick in above 4000 rpm. So I have to adjust my driving.
05-20-2012, 08:10 PM
#29
Having the opportunity to own these two cars,
similar but very different in terms of how I use them,
I wish Porsche would have released a 993TT Cab.
I'm sure someone knows why they didnt,
but that to me would be the ultimate daily street car.
similar but very different in terms of how I use them,
I wish Porsche would have released a 993TT Cab.
I'm sure someone knows why they didnt,
but that to me would be the ultimate daily street car.
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05-21-2012, 11:33 AM
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I have always felt, with the windows down, the sunroof open, great sight lines, small A pillars, and the intimate size of our cabins; the cars feels very much like a cab. About as close as you can get.