What did you do to your 996 today?
10-28-2020, 05:32 PM
#4216
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I tried to jack up my car today to change the coils. It did not go well. I had had to buy a low-profile jack because my car is lowered. So I jacked up the front left at the jack point, but it didn't lift the rear nearly high enough to slip my jack stand under. Then I used the rear jack point (ahead of the rear wheels) but even as high as it could go was not quiiiiiiite high enough to slip the jack stand under the rear suspension mounting point, I have the ESCO jack stands that go as low as 13", but clearly I need the low-profile ones that go to as low as 11". Luckily I can return the former to amazon as they were obviously not used to support my car. Maybe I'll just get some ramps...I'm in a hurry because the car goes into storage Friday. 
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10-28-2020, 05:52 PM
#4217
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I tried to jack up my car today to change the coils. It did not go well. I had had to buy a low-profile jack because my car is lowered. So I jacked up the front left at the jack point, but it didn't lift the rear nearly high enough to slip my jack stand under. Then I used the rear jack point (ahead of the rear wheels) but even as high as it could go was not quiiiiiiite high enough to slip the jack stand under the rear suspension mounting point, I have the ESCO jack stands that go as low as 13", but clearly I need the low-profile ones that go to as low as 11". Luckily I can return the former to amazon as they were obviously not used to support my car. Maybe I'll just get some ramps...I'm in a hurry because the car goes into storage Friday.
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Boff (11-04-2020)
10-28-2020, 05:57 PM
#4218
I tried to jack up my car today to change the coils. It did not go well. I had had to buy a low-profile jack because my car is lowered. So I jacked up the front left at the jack point, but it didn't lift the rear nearly high enough to slip my jack stand under. Then I used the rear jack point (ahead of the rear wheels) but even as high as it could go was not quiiiiiiite high enough to slip the jack stand under the rear suspension mounting point, I have the ESCO jack stands that go as low as 13", but clearly I need the low-profile ones that go to as low as 11". Luckily I can return the former to amazon as they were obviously not used to support my car. Maybe I'll just get some ramps...I'm in a hurry because the car goes into storage Friday.
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10-28-2020, 06:00 PM
#4219
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I had a similar issue when mines was on lowering springs and my jack wouldn't fit. I got 4 wooden blocks and drove over them and was able to get a jack under there. For more height, as mentioned above, place a wooden or rubber block if space is available when sliding in the jack. Another way was to jack that brace from under the engine somewhere.
10-28-2020, 06:03 PM
#4220
Racer
The good thing is that I took the opportunity to swap the wheels and tires to my storage set. So I had a chance to look at the suspension for the first time since I got the car in the summer. Everything’s actually looked awesome...solid and the rubber around the bushings was intact and pliable. The only thing I could move was the driver side front drop link at the top, so maybe that’s the source of my clunk. I assume the upper shock mounts are OK as the PO installed lowering springs recently, though since he left bump stops that were basically trash I have to wonder. The only other things were that the grommets holding on the ABS sensor wires were either missing or disintegrating. The having it stored at a local Porsche specialist and they offer a free inspection, so I know I’ll have lots to do in the spring.
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10-28-2020, 09:59 PM
#4222
Three Wheelin'
Yeah, probably won't feel it much but rumor is that it does make a difference and that, in fact, it was required for the 997 Cup cars?
So put that in your pipe. Plus easy and can't hurt.
Last edited by c didy; 10-28-2020 at 10:06 PM.
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10-29-2020, 08:19 PM
#4223
seat tefurbishment. filled all the cracks with sponge on dye
"First post is a friendly PSA. Get that front bumper off and clean off those radiators. Car was cooling fine, and any cooling improvement remains to be seen, but man did it feel good to clean 20+ years out of my 99 C2. Having the bumper off is a great opportunity to respray any plastic thats faded with a black or a clear coat."
Yup, those are some pretty dirty rads. Should cool things down a bit!
Only thing I did to my 996 today was put down the top and drive it.
Yup, those are some pretty dirty rads. Should cool things down a bit!
Only thing I did to my 996 today was put down the top and drive it.
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10-30-2020, 01:16 PM
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10-30-2020, 02:19 PM
#4226
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10-30-2020, 02:31 PM
#4227
Racer
I'm in Hampton, VA. Are any of you guys in PCA? I am on the board of the FIrst Settlers region. We have events that goes from Richmond to Safford.
10-30-2020, 02:45 PM
#4228
Racer
Sadly, I had to deliver up my car for winter storage today
It's gonna be a long 5 months. The last project I managed to get to was to install my new head unit. It is a Sony DSX-GS80. I picked this one because it has (a) a 4 X 45W amp, more than enough to power the four 4+ Hertz CX100 speakers I have; (b) it has a rear USB (which thus far didn't actually work with my iPhone grrrr); (c) it has preamp outputs for a future subwoofer (I will bolt a small powered sub in the passenger footwell, and I've pre-installed the RCA cables so I don't have to remove the head unit); and (d) it has a subdued appearance that fits in well with the rest of the dash. The amber colour matches pretty well with the stock as well (Red 26 Green 10 Blue 0 IIRC). I'll have to wait until spring to really dial in the sound and sort through the rest of the features.
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10-30-2020, 03:27 PM
#4229
Instructor
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10-30-2020, 04:20 PM
#4230
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I got it from Rennline.
https://www.rennline.com/Rennline-St...o/SB62/SILVER/
After I bought it, I found what appears to be the same brace for $75.00 cheaper here:
https://www.racdyn-usa.com/PROD/996+99+00+010.html
https://www.rennline.com/Rennline-St...o/SB62/SILVER/
After I bought it, I found what appears to be the same brace for $75.00 cheaper here:
https://www.racdyn-usa.com/PROD/996+99+00+010.html