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Old 04-30-2024 | 06:56 PM
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Added a new ****, the weighted nature of it makes a big difference in feel. Some issues getting it fitted to my quickshift but a quick file and it went on.
Had to reuse the old gaiter as the supplied wasn't long enough to work well.
Also finally got my new exhaust clamps for the tips, so these have finally been installed. Gundo hack is awesome! Can't believe these cars didn't sound like this from the factory!
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Old 05-01-2024 | 07:22 PM
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Swapped out the incandescent bulbs inside frunk and under engine deck lid. Brighter, less power and less heat. They look good. Here is the front LED. $10 at NAPA.


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Old 05-01-2024 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 996-CAB
Swapped out the incandescent bulbs inside frunk and under engine deck lid. Brighter, less power and less heat. They look good. Here is the front LED. $10 at NAPA.

Very nice.

Got a part number or pic of the packaging?
Old 05-01-2024 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by cqhall
Very nice.

Got a part number or pic of the packaging?
I did this mod a few years ago and used these from Amazon.
CATO-WDJ 578 Festoon LED Bulb, 42mm CATO-WDJ 578 Festoon LED Bulb, 42mm
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Old 05-01-2024 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by SoCal911t
I did this mod a few years ago and used these from Amazon. CATO-WDJ 578 Festoon LED Bulb, 42mm
Ordered. Thanks!
Old 05-02-2024 | 02:42 AM
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black c4s convertible

Anyone ever consider replacing their black top
with a different color? I am eying a blue canvas on Etsy. I think the contrast on a black car would be nice.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1292030571/porsche-911-997-2002-2010-cabriolet?ref=listings_manager_grid
Old 05-02-2024 | 09:37 AM
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I swapped out the cabin air filter in my new-to-me 996. Looked like it had never been changed.

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Old 05-02-2024 | 09:45 AM
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Had to change a flat at my daughters softball game (heard hissing when I parked only to discover my rear tire quickly losing air). Luckily, my wife was already there so I took the Audi home, grabbed some power tools and by the middle of 3rd inning I was done. Discovered I couldn't close the frunk with the rear tire in it. Rather than mess with it, I just threw it in the Audi. I have to assume it would fit, no? Are we supposed to put the flat in the back? Anyway, here she is back in the garage. My wife commented that she "liked" the red wheel...



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Old 05-02-2024 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by merlot
Had to change a flat at my daughters softball game (heard hissing when I parked only to discover my rear tire quickly losing air). Luckily, my wife was already there so I took the Audi home, grabbed some power tools and by the middle of 3rd inning I was done. Discovered I couldn't close the frunk with the rear tire in it. Rather than mess with it, I just threw it in the Audi. I have to assume it would fit, no? Are we supposed to put the flat in the back? Anyway, here she is back in the garage. My wife commented that she "liked" the red wheel...
Nope, won't fit in the frunk, put it in a bag and put it in the passenger seat.
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Old 05-02-2024 | 12:43 PM
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Good to know; I’ll be sure to put a big black trash bag in the frunk for this occasion.
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Old 05-04-2024 | 04:20 AM
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Changed the solid transmission mount for a stock one with powerflex insert. what an awesome difference. Made the car so smooth and enjoyable to drive after all the vibes and noise that the solid one causes. Used an AGA tool, and did it on small jack stands. Would be so much easier on a lift!
Anyway, great improvement.





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Old 05-04-2024 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by merlot
Had to change a flat at my daughters softball game (heard hissing when I parked only to discover my rear tire quickly losing air). Luckily, my wife was already there so I took the Audi home, grabbed some power tools and by the middle of 3rd inning I was done. Discovered I couldn't close the frunk with the rear tire in it. Rather than mess with it, I just threw it in the Audi. I have to assume it would fit, no? Are we supposed to put the flat in the back? Anyway, here she is back in the garage. My wife commented that she "liked" the red wheel...

Looks like the front tire to me? Did you put the front tire/wheel on the back and the spare in the front?
Old 05-05-2024 | 05:49 PM
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Pulled my some very ugly bits of 20 year old clear bra off the fenders and from under the gas filler door and continued putting miles on the freshly rebuilt 3.8. Absolutely loving the way the engine feels now.


Yellowed and gross

MUCH better.
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Old 05-06-2024 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by dporto
Looks like the front tire to me? Did you put the front tire/wheel on the back and the spare in the front?
That's correct.
Old 05-06-2024 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by merlot
Had to change a flat at my daughters softball game (heard hissing when I parked only to discover my rear tire quickly losing air). Luckily, my wife was already there so I took the Audi home, grabbed some power tools and by the middle of 3rd inning I was done. Discovered I couldn't close the frunk with the rear tire in it. Rather than mess with it, I just threw it in the Audi. I have to assume it would fit, no? Are we supposed to put the flat in the back? Anyway, here she is back in the garage. My wife commented that she "liked" the red wheel...
Wait a minute -- your spare actually had air in it??? I call BS!


Reminder to everyone to fill your spare if you haven't done it in a number of years (it will likely be empty -- mine had 4 psi )
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