fazm

Let me look at those. I'd definitely like to get them replaced this week so I have time to put some miles on them before I hit the track at month's end. Here's what I had typed up after calling NTB:

My set up is 225/40 ZR18 up front and 265/35/ZR18 in the rear. I've got two more track events this fall and then it's whatever for next year.

NTB says it's harder for them to get continental tires - and I don't have any problem switching to PS4s. I'm assuming I can just proceed with these? Any real reason to look at the PSS?

I'm 98%/2% street/track and this is my daily.

No complaints on the continentals, just looking for input.

Thanks for the advice, De Jeeper - I'll be doing my track focused brake upgrades after the "season" ends in november.

De Jeeper

Many tire threads and opinions. U can easily go to a 285 in the back assuming a 10" rear rim. That may expand your choices? I think the ps4 is a great road tire and an ok track tire and that might be fine for u.

fazm

Cool. Thanks for the guidance. I'm not sure if my rear wheels are 9.5" or 10". I'll look it up before I order.

TN996

New hood shocks for the trunk, glass hatch (Targa), and engine compartment. Easy little projects. Next up, replace the plastic cowl and figure out why the rear spoiler in in-op (has power, and spins motor)

Idaho911

What shocks did you go with for the Targa hatch?

TN996

997-562-429-00-M24 and 997-562-430-00-M24 Stabilus, Ordered them here on Pelican. There is a left and a right, due to the defroster connections. They were around $80 each. Perfect fit.

2mAn

Spent some time cleaning up the Idle Air Control Valve last night, and man was it grimy inside. I still have some more cleaning to do before I put it back in, but I'm confident this will eliminate the 2 codes (P1514 & P1551)

No pics

freddworks

Finally decided on a steering wheel to replace the oem tractor sized one!

EVOMMM

Give us details

Idaho911

Glad to see there are OE/OEM options now. I ordered mine from Lift Support Depot, and at the time it was them or the laughably expensive Genuine ones.

freddworks

From Pelican Parts:
The classic 3-spoke sport steering wheel with the historic Porsche Crest on the horn button. The smooth Black leather and the Porsche lettering with a Red background underline the iconic design. The stitching and center top marking are done in Red. Made in Italy.

Part number: PCG34708420

Atgani

An excellent choice, even if I do say so myself ... (I went for the fully blacked out version) :

fazm

Do you have to code out the airbag?

I guess you just make your peace with losing the airbag in a crash?

Atgani

No coding necessary on ROW cars, merely install a diode to fool the system into believing the airbag is still connected (and a fuse to prevent damage to the the system in the event of the car sensing a high G impact and triggering what it thinks is the airbag)

Guides to the process here :



Install kit such as this needed : https://tinyurl.com/ynajkucs

As regards losing the airbag, I'm 60, and in all honesty over the years I've owned/driven numerous daily driven cars and Porsche "toys" without steering wheel airbags, it's not something I've ever really dwelt upon. I think perhaps you guys across the Pond are more averse to the kind of modifications that could impact your safety and wellbeing, than my generation of Brits and Europeans ?

Not sure if you guys have legislation which dictates you HAVE to wear a seatbelt whilst driving in all 50 States ? It became mandatory in UK many years ago (1983) so that no doubt goes some way to reducing injuries in the event of an accident.
Recently introduced legislation in the UK has also made it difficult to retro-fit non-airbag wheels to cars originally fitted with them, they fail now fail the annual safety inspection (MOT) which is the equivalent of your DMV safety inspection.

freddworks

Very nice!
I was debating on going all black or not, hopefully the red won't look to weird in the interior
What boss are you using?