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Old 11-08-2020, 05:09 PM
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Took a drive this morning to look at job. Not many days left this year like this, so I made the best of it. Nice quiet drive.
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Old 11-09-2020, 08:45 PM
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Default Took my 996 backpacking
Could have used the wagon but it was fun to put all our equipment in the car. Meant we could get in some fun seat time on the Blue Ridge Parkway before disappearing into the woods for the weekend and do the same on Sunday morning. Best part was a backpacking foursome telling us that we had inadvertently parked in an overnight lot and the scenic overlook down the road a little bit.
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Installed a new steering wheel with red stitching. Adds a touch of color.


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Old 11-09-2020, 11:47 PM
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I like that steering wheel. I replaced my battery today.
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Old 11-11-2020, 01:10 PM
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Found why my brake light fuse burnt: The 3rd brake light wire below the convertible top flap was cooked by the California weather.
I had to replace the wire up to the connector.
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Old 11-11-2020, 06:33 PM
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Found why my brake light fuse burnt: The 3rd brake light wire below the convertible top flap was cooked by the California weather.
I had to replace the wire up to the connector.
Who would have the light California weather is harder on cars than Chicago weather.
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Old 11-11-2020, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by JB001
Found why my brake light fuse burnt: The 3rd brake light wire below the convertible top flap was cooked by the California weather.
I had to replace the wire up to the connector.

that looks more like high resistance heat damage. I would keep an eye on that wire or replace the third break light.
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Old 11-11-2020, 11:59 PM
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that looks more like high resistance heat damage. I would keep an eye on that wire or replace the third break light.
Thank you, I will do both.
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Old 11-12-2020, 12:09 AM
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Swapped summer tires with Blizzaks. That is all.
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Old 11-13-2020, 12:02 AM
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Took it for a spirited drive to try out the new GoPro and discovered two things I can't put off any longer.

Number one is to install the plugs and coil packs that have been sitting on the bench for a month and a half.














And number two is to get a haircut. I normally go high n' tight and it's gotten out of control.





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSOeZQOcBqU
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Old 11-13-2020, 02:52 PM
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Replaced the completely dead battery. Also have new engine and gear oil along with an orange Function First trans mount going in now. I’m hoping to put some miles on it with the new trans mount before I stash it for the winter.



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Old 11-13-2020, 03:00 PM
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Replaced the completely dead battery. Also have new engine and gear oil along with an orange Function First trans mount going in now. I’m hoping to put some miles on it with the new trans mount before I stash it for the winter.


Good stuff. I have an oil change coming in Dec using the same oil. I was previously running Mobil 1 0-40 for the last 3 years
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Old 11-13-2020, 03:36 PM
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Clutch and pressure plate job the last two days. Pain in the *** trying this alone with jacks and stands on the floor...Got a good 15hrs into this project! Next time I'll drop the motor with the trans to save time.
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Old 11-13-2020, 04:52 PM
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Spent a surprise $200 on a tire that is relatively new that got messed up. So much for just an inspection and oil change.
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Old 11-13-2020, 10:48 PM
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Finally got around to uploading my dyno video. Enjoy
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