The New Official "Things you didnt know about your 996" thread
#436
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E=JayG;11856759]don't people read the owners manual???[/QUOTE]
LOL! I know, after looking at some of these threads it makes you scratch your head but i KNOW i was the Same Excited way when i first got mine!
LOL! I know, after looking at some of these threads it makes you scratch your head but i KNOW i was the Same Excited way when i first got mine!
#437
Drifting
If your idling is rough, or your throttle body gets dirty,
specially those that use Gas with Ethanol, you can
turn the ignition switch ON, then OFF, then ON again
and Waite for about 1 minute.
You will then hear several clicks coming from the engine
compartment; the ECU will make the throttle butterfly
open and close several times, and possibly shake off some dirt.
specially those that use Gas with Ethanol, you can
turn the ignition switch ON, then OFF, then ON again
and Waite for about 1 minute.
You will then hear several clicks coming from the engine
compartment; the ECU will make the throttle butterfly
open and close several times, and possibly shake off some dirt.
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#438
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I have not seen this noted, though I have seen several comments about rear tires wearing out at 15,000 miles. This is because the factory set camber is quite aggressive. I suppose this makes for great response when turning aggressively under throttle...... I wouldn't know as I rarely have driven my 2000 C4 cab that way.
I do know this. If you set the camber to neutral for the rear tires you will double your tire mileage.
My C4 now has 135,000 miles on her and I have enjoyed every single mile. And she handles just fine for me....... flame suit on.
I do know this. If you set the camber to neutral for the rear tires you will double your tire mileage.
My C4 now has 135,000 miles on her and I have enjoyed every single mile. And she handles just fine for me....... flame suit on.
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#440
Can you put the top up on a 996 cabrio carerra 2 with the windstop installed (folded down position ) or do you need to remove the windstop completely? Has anyone ever had a convertible top cut/nicked by putting up the top with a folded wind stop in place. Please advise. Thanks A11
#442
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I discovered that the side markers don't flash when turn signals are on. I was trying to figure out how I screwed up the replacement with clear ones. No screwup. It just doesn't do what any of our other German cars (BMW & Audi) do.
#443
Racer
Yeah, that happened to me just the other day. Made me look twice till I turned on the wipers to clean off the condensation. No it wasn't dew.
#444
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I didn't want too make another tread, I'm sorry if this is off topic but I couldn't find help on Google (a first)
How do I remove the stock spoiler on my 03 Cab.. I ordered a different spoiler and he says that in order to install all you gotta do is remove the stock Pop up spoiler (not the whole deck lid) and replace it with the one I bought .. Can someone lead me too another forum maybe? A video? To remove the stock... Much appreciated!
How do I remove the stock spoiler on my 03 Cab.. I ordered a different spoiler and he says that in order to install all you gotta do is remove the stock Pop up spoiler (not the whole deck lid) and replace it with the one I bought .. Can someone lead me too another forum maybe? A video? To remove the stock... Much appreciated!
#445
I didn't want too make another tread, I'm sorry if this is off topic but I couldn't find help on Google (a first)
How do I remove the stock spoiler on my 03 Cab.. I ordered a different spoiler and he says that in order to install all you gotta do is remove the stock Pop up spoiler (not the whole deck lid) and replace it with the one I bought .. Can someone lead me too another forum maybe? A video? To remove the stock... Much appreciated!
How do I remove the stock spoiler on my 03 Cab.. I ordered a different spoiler and he says that in order to install all you gotta do is remove the stock Pop up spoiler (not the whole deck lid) and replace it with the one I bought .. Can someone lead me too another forum maybe? A video? To remove the stock... Much appreciated!
#447
Pro
I have not found documentation on this but Hard sprints Wide open throttle running to red line will make the A/C compressor switch off until I decide to drive normally again.
#448
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Yes, we know that the Cabrio top will not fold down if you don't have the parking brake set (exception is when using the key in door method).
However, it will not fold down if the engine cover is unlatched either.
However, it will not fold down if the engine cover is unlatched either.
#449
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#450
I discovered two things (headlight and washer reservoir)
I discovered today that the next time I ever remove the 7 liter reservoir, I will remove the caliper and rotor. What a puzzle box that is. The good news is the leak was mysteriously stopped by removing the pumps and re-seating them. That was a total beating of a chore.
I also discovered that, in replacing my driver's side parking bulb, the real culprit was aged and separating wire insulation. I felt like a brain surgeon with all those wires. Has to be record number of wires in ANY headlight assembly, EVER.
I'm very satisfied to have successfully conquered these two would-be simple tasks.
I so love driving a 911.
Mark
I also discovered that, in replacing my driver's side parking bulb, the real culprit was aged and separating wire insulation. I felt like a brain surgeon with all those wires. Has to be record number of wires in ANY headlight assembly, EVER.
I'm very satisfied to have successfully conquered these two would-be simple tasks.
I so love driving a 911.
Mark