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To be honest, I’m not sure if key in or key out matters. I feel better with the key out. You may find it handy to put the key back in to unlock the steering column, but I’ve never had to in many steering wheel and airbag jobs. I just use a 1/4 inch socket with a torx and short extension, and it works great.
Kenwood Double DIN head unit install prep - remove stock unit, move wiring, grind plastics, etc. Test run sounded nice, will need to install Porsche start up screen graphic.
Try to figure out best way to fish cable for rear view camera, then got sidetracked by obsolete K40 install from long ago. Removed rear bumper cover to remove sensors, but more remain in the cabin and frunk.
Tried to prep for GPS and microphone cables, then got sidetracked by leaves stuck under front cowl, so had to clean that out
forgot to get 3M flue tape to fix the "shooting foam" while head unit is out, so ordered it.
Metra HVAC relocation trim just doesn't fit well, so ordered Porsche parts from Rod @Car Audio Innovations in the hope that it will fit better. Rod shipped it within 30 minutes of ordering on a Saturday, can't ask for more.
So the car is a mess and probably will be for at least another week or so....
Get a wireless backup camera, no need to fish wires.
It was a good week for my 2002 996 C4 w/ 48K miles !!
Today:
- LED Light Upgrade - nice to actually be able to see the inside at night
- 997 Short Shift Upgrade - short shift is an awesome upgrade (not as pretty as some of the others mentioned in this thread) - instructions are definitely lacking, but no issues
This Week (Mostly shop work):
- Ohlins R&T - great upgrade
- Replaced original coolant tank before it failed
- New engine mounts
- Replaced fluids
- New coils and spark plugs
- New drive belt
Next Week:
- Rennline Pedal Upgrade
Ah... Feels like a new car !! Now I need to find a DE/AutoX to break it in !
Get a wireless backup camera, no need to fish wires.
Any recommendations? My experience has been as follows...
PEARL: Out of business, a little concerned to buy with no tech support
ZUS: I bought 2, then installed and they worked great for a few weeks. Now won't hold a charge and are useless.
Need to pull the bearing seal and reseal the flange, then change the RMS. Pulled everything off to long block form for inspection and cleaning...Anything else while I'm here?
08-04-2018, 06:33 PM
