Newbie/Oldbie buys a 996 C4S and joins Rennlist

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05-17-2009, 09:58 PM

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salayc

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Love the tip personally.
And, to be fair, I have heard Phil has a very long driveway with lots of curves.

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05-17-2009, 10:03 PM

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Marc Gelefsky

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Welcome back! Best of luck with the new ride!

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05-17-2009, 10:04 PM

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CosmosC4S

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Welcome Dana! I know you will enjoy the C4S, and the Tiptronic.

Don't be discouraged by those stick-shifting machos, I have a Tip as well.

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05-17-2009, 10:05 PM

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Wellardmac

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Originally Posted by madclubman

Hey Phil, thanks for the welcome. About the Tiptronic....the only real reason I got one, was because that 's what I wanted! :-) *Sorry, couldn't find the fancy smiley face?

Don't worry - Phil is not one to give grief - tip, manual - makes no difference when you're only ever in first gear or reverse.

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05-17-2009, 10:12 PM

#20

chsu74

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Welcome. Its a beautiful car. Enjoy it. Thanks for sharing!

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05-17-2009, 10:21 PM

#21

ivangene

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Welcome- beautiful car and sounds like you did your homework.. glad to hear it is worth the wair

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Originally Posted by salayc

I have heard Phil has a very long driveway with lots of curves.

awe... those AREN'T curves, those are wet spots from were he washed it last and they "shade" the drive to give the appearance of curves

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05-17-2009, 11:45 PM

#22

desidon

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Nice 4S...welcome!!
What size tires do you have in the rear?

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05-18-2009, 12:14 AM

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gota911

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Quote:

Originally Posted by madclubman

Thanks Tim, I posted the pics so I wouldn't get that initial thrashing, by you!!
I agree on the Gauge rings...forgot to mention it. A couple of key accents on the interior will bring it out nicely. The painted console and seat backs are killer in this color combo.
Thanks for the lead on the red "S", also.
On to the aluminum pedals....any guys have 'em? How do they feel? Issues? Brand? Is it a simple install...reversible?

Thanks everyone, for the warm welcome....D

Damn, I guess you were lurking for a while!

Aluminum pedals are reversible. They are not really difficult to install, the lack of much room down there makes it more challenging.

Here is a thread started by a relatively new Rennlist Sponsor. All of the info you need is in the thread.

SRP Pedals

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05-18-2009, 01:24 AM

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Malakas

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Originally Posted by madclubman

I'm between New Orleans and Baton Rouge....closer to B.R.

Doesnt that put you pretty close to No Problem Raceway??

Welcome to the fold... the C4S is wonderful car to drive, and not too shabby to look at either. Love the wheels and the small interior tweaks - like the V1 remote above the Tip lever. Enjoy in good health!

~J

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05-18-2009, 02:43 AM

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JDSStudios

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Nice car!
Artic silver... hard to find!

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05-18-2009, 02:44 AM

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rudy1024

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Congrats on the new ride and welcome aboard (back???)

Rudy

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05-18-2009, 08:00 AM

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Barn996

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Great color on your new Porsche Dana and beautiful Champion wheels. I can see by your previous rides that you are no stranger to the Porsche brand. Enjoy.

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05-18-2009, 08:44 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Wellardmac

Nice car! Welcome!

There's some good advice in here for mods. Don't listen to Phil G - he only drives his C4S 4 miles each year (hi Phil!)

But those are quality miles!!

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Originally Posted by gota911

Yeah, and all four of those miles are up and down his driveway!

My driveway is cracked from putting so many miles on it - gotta have it resealed this Spring.

Quote:

Originally Posted by madclubman

Hey Phil, thanks for the welcome. About the Tiptronic....the only real reason I got one, was because that 's what I wanted! :-) *Sorry, couldn't find the fancy smiley face?

I just said we could "discuss" it - I'm a manual guy with all my cars. Each to his own taste when it comes to your own car. Just enjoy it!!!