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But in sure on your trip you at least 250 Chevy Silverado and probably 1000 Ford F-150
how many 911 did you see on your run?
I live in nyc and we have 7 Porsche dealers within 25 mile radius and I probably see 3 or 4 911 a week
and 2/300 f150
Thanks for the data Wdb. Seems that this niche market is HUGE. Add in rising M9x car prices from renewed demand for a 20 year old car, seems to me we are in for a boat load of new solutions that will come to the market. Looks pretty good to me.
I put on my spare tire today after my month-old Michelin went completely flat from a failed month-old tire valve . The tire valve seemed cut at the base, so every bit of air came out of the tire. Hopefully the tire isn't damaged.
Rather than use the floor jack and a winter wheel, which were much handier, I decided to use the spare just to make sure all the tools were there and so I knew where everything was. Last time I used the spare was on my first 996.1 in the early 2000's, so I forgot where everything was. I don't think the spare had ever been used -- all the tools were there and it's actually a pretty nicely packed tool kit. The spare looked like it was inflated, but when I put it on the car it, it was at 4.7 PSI . I filled it back up to 60 PSI -- I think the spare just loses pressure slowly over 22 years. Moral of the story: It's probably not a bad idea to fill up your spare tire if you haven't done so in a long time.
You're brave for driving on that spare tire. I keep mine in case of absolute emergencies but I'd sooner plug a hole on the side of road. Did it get you to the tire shop though? That's good to hear!
You're brave for driving on that spare tire. I keep mine in case of absolute emergencies but I'd sooner plug a hole on the side of road. Did it get you to the tire shop though? That's good to hear!
Fortunately, I was home when I found the failed tire valve, so I just put on the spare to park the 996 in the garage until I can get the tire fixed, don't think I'll be driving it at all. I'll put the failed tire in the back of the Macan and take to the shop tomorrow.
When I had to change it 15+ years ago in my 2001 C4, I was at work and changed it in the parking lot -- it was hot and I was wearing a suit. I was pretty miserable with all the dirt on the flat tire/wheel. I don't think the full-size tire/wheel fit in the frunk, so I had to put it inside the car (I could be wrong -- it was a long time ago). I do know I was miserable -- no doubt about that . It drove okay on the spare though.
One thing I learned about the spare tire during a rear tire flat on the side of the road is that the spare needs to go on the front only. The good front tire should be used to replace the flat rear, and the tiny spare should go on the front. What a PITA on the side of the road! I ruined my spare by using it on the rear. I didn't have enough air in it to compensate for the extra weight, and it shredded. Finding a replacement spare wasn't easy or cheap. Lesson learned!
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Finished my rebuild and started it for the first time. Below is a video of it idling. I now need to put it back together, go for a ride, and start breaking it in!!!
Finished my rebuild and started it for the first time. Below is a video of it idling. I now need to put it back together, go for a ride, and start breaking it in!!!
Replaced my second turn signal relay in a year. The URO relay lasted only a year. So I bought another URO relay to verify that it was the problem (it was), and ordered a good one from the dealership.
Started working on refinishing the bumperettes on my 99 C4 about a week ago . First I washed them then sanded with 400 grit sandpaper to get them smooth . Started with a self etching rattle can primer and put down three coats . Let dry for two days then sanded with 400 again . Yesterday painted with rattle can black gloss three coats followed by three coats of clear . All rattle cans from FLAPS . I have them sun curing on the dash of my truck . I think they came out fine .
Started working on refinishing the bumperettes on my 99 C4 about a week ago . First I washed them then sanded with 400 grit sandpaper to get them smooth . Started with a self etching rattle can primer and put down three coats . Let dry for two days then sanded with 400 again . Yesterday painted with rattle can black gloss three coats followed by three coats of clear . All rattle cans from FLAPS . I have them sun curing on the dash of my truck . I think they came out fine .
Looks good, but I don’t think you should cure them in the sun unless that’s what the instructions for your paint recommend. Putting them in the sun typically gardens the outside surface too fast, which can impede curing in my experience.
08-18-2022, 07:35 PM
. The tire valve seemed cut at the base, so every bit of air came out of the tire. Hopefully the tire isn't damaged.
. I filled it back up to 60 PSI -- I think the spare just loses pressure slowly over 22 years. Moral of the story: It's probably not a bad idea to fill up your spare tire if you haven't done so in a long time.
. It drove okay on the spare though.
