The New Official "Things you didnt know about your 996" thread
01-21-2011, 04:11 PM
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................. sorry!
My P-car is a 2001 Cabriolet. It's a 996 with a factory hard top. Priscilla, my P-car, is Mediterranean Silver.
Since I can not find a cup holder, I no longer stop at Starbucks on my way to work. The Starbucks folks are very concerned about my absence and considering a substantial discount to those not having cup holders; ........... they miss me a lot!!
Yes, I know but ........................ I'd sure would like to find the "ghost cup holders".
BTW, this is a wonderful thread and a wonderful forum. I've already saved thousands by paying close attention to your wonderful contributions.
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My P-car is a 2001 Cabriolet. It's a 996 with a factory hard top. Priscilla, my P-car, is Mediterranean Silver.
Since I can not find a cup holder, I no longer stop at Starbucks on my way to work. The Starbucks folks are very concerned about my absence and considering a substantial discount to those not having cup holders; ........... they miss me a lot!!
Yes, I know but ........................ I'd sure would like to find the "ghost cup holders".BTW, this is a wonderful thread and a wonderful forum. I've already saved thousands by paying close attention to your wonderful contributions.
"J.C."
This thing is great. Coffee is IMPORTANT!
http://www.ultimatecupholders.com/
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01-27-2011, 05:44 PM
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If your battery is dead and your bonnet release won't open (to get to the battery) duh...there is a small round clip on the front bumper, remove the clip and you can release your bonnet.
01-29-2011, 02:45 PM
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Or is this wisdom by proxy...
It sound like you're confusing it with the tow-hook cover.
Cause the way to get under the bonnet with (dead battery) is to use the pull-out peg at the fuse box and attach a battery pack lead to that...
Ask me how I know
01-30-2011, 04:20 PM
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UPDATE: BS detected. Tip owners - Rev it up as high as you desire to hear the sweet roar of the Fisker exhaust. Glad to disprove this URBAN MYTH!!!
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02-10-2011, 01:22 PM
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Have you had an ecu flash over-ride done on your P.?
"cause mine also won't go above 4K stationary revs...
Been told it's to protect the engine (non dual-mass flywheel etc.) so good for the engine
bad for the stationary sound 
Anyone else have a tip that can verify?
02-13-2011, 11:07 AM
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What??? The bad news is I JUST bought a 12v 21 watt bulb for the right rear fog light (which is wired but missing a bulb) and the good news is that I don't need it AND don't have to track down a short? I wonder if the New Jersey car inspectors know this is a Porsche thing. Do the folks at Zuffenhausen lie awake at night whipping up ways to drive old Porsche folks (like me) nuts?
02-13-2011, 11:28 AM
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What??? The bad news is I JUST bought a 12v 21 watt bulb for the right rear fog light (which is wired but missing a bulb) and the good news is that I don't need it AND don't have to track down a short? I wonder if the New Jersey car inspectors know this is a Porsche thing. Do the folks at Zuffenhausen lie awake at night whipping up ways to drive old Porsche folks (like me) nuts?
02-13-2011, 11:40 AM
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LOL @ that ^^^
for fun I drove my 996 in front for my brother (who I knew would "comment") with the rear foglight on....
when we stopped he jumped all over me - "There's something really wrong with your lights!"
hahahaha - even after explaining it he just shook his head and said I didnt get it, there is something wrong, one side is really bright compaired to the other side
for fun I drove my 996 in front for my brother (who I knew would "comment") with the rear foglight on....
when we stopped he jumped all over me - "There's something really wrong with your lights!"
hahahaha - even after explaining it he just shook his head and said I didnt get it, there is something wrong, one side is really bright compaired to the other side
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02-15-2011, 03:51 PM
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No, not a myth. Mine too cant rev over 4000rpm when stationary. 2002 C2 tiptronic
02-15-2011, 11:27 PM
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For clarification, is this revving when the car is in park? That's how I tested mine.