My first Porsche, and I'm hooked! (pics)
07-29-2005, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by erikv
Itzkirb,
forgot to mention, I really enjoyed your DIY section. I plan to do some of these items myself, it is great that you documented them so nicely. A question about the car door opener: did you consider replacing the battery in the transmitter with a regulator and powering it with 12v? I did that in a previous car, so I never had to replace the batt. Perhaps the batt lasts a really long time, however...
-erik
forgot to mention, I really enjoyed your DIY section. I plan to do some of these items myself, it is great that you documented them so nicely. A question about the car door opener: did you consider replacing the battery in the transmitter with a regulator and powering it with 12v? I did that in a previous car, so I never had to replace the batt. Perhaps the batt lasts a really long time, however...
-erik
Hey Erik
I wanted to keep the DIY as simple as possible. Plus a garage door battery should last about 5yrs.
07-29-2005, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Doug H
Where is the DIY section. I bought some carbon fibre speaker grills. I started ripping into this and it looked like a pain. Any instructions on that sitting around. Just curious how much more than poppoing off panels need to be done.
http://gallery.rennlist.com/gallery/albur17
Perhaps someone less of a newbie can help with your question...
-erik
07-29-2005, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by erikv
...so I don't have the build sheet or original sticker.
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There should be a sticker on the inside of your hood listing the original options (you will have to decode them - I think there is a decoder on rennlist or otherwise on renntech.org). You can also order a certificate of authenticity from Porsche North America which will show the original sticker options and total sticker price - overpriced ($95), but maybe nice to have - you can find details on the Porsche website, here: http://www2.us.porsche.com/english/u...thenticity.htm
07-29-2005, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by erikv
Thanks for the reply on the pics. I wish I knew how the console turned out to be silver, I bought it use (CPO) at my local dealer with 6k miles on it, so I don't have the build sheet or original sticker.
I would love to go to a track someday, it is on my wish list!
-erik
I would love to go to a track someday, it is on my wish list!
-erik
All your factory options are listed under the front bonnet in a sticker with the paint code, etc... Somewhere around here you can get the codes translated.
07-29-2005, 07:24 PM
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Nice car. I really like the silver console, it lightens up the interior a bit. I drove several black/black cars when I was looking for mine, but they made me feel a little claustrophobic. I ended up with a grey interior.
I grew up in Montgomery Co. and do envy your roads. I can find some twisties here, but they just aren't fun without the hills.
rob
I grew up in Montgomery Co. and do envy your roads. I can find some twisties here, but they just aren't fun without the hills.
rob
07-29-2005, 10:29 PM
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Welcome to the Porsche Phunny Pharm and Congrads! Nice P-car,,, love the side skirts. If you look under your trunk lid, you will see the option codes as Jim (jcnesq) said. Click on General here in the Renlist Forums (left side of screen in red) and click on Opt. Code. Enter each code and you will know what options were ordered on the car. Clear side markers should be your first mod, IMO.
07-29-2005, 11:26 PM
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Very nice! I just recently got my first Porsche. . .also a CPO C4S with 11k miles on it. Its a pretty good way to start. Five months later, and I can't stop from looking back when walking away, to check out that gorgeous wide ***/hips in the C4S!
07-30-2005, 02:23 AM
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Curious to hear you compare/contrast your 996 vs. M3. Please enlighten us.
07-30-2005, 07:48 AM
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great car - if you want a black console i have an extra that i will likely toss out when we move in November. No decklid and just pay for delivery.