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Old 02-24-2011, 07:26 PM
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orange side markers... they are called pumpkins. Most like to change them out with smoked or clear. easy to do, takes 5 mins..
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orange side markers... they are called pumpkins. Most like to change them out with smoked or clear. easy to do, takes 5 mins..
Absolutely! I hadn't even thought about that yet. Where can i order those up ASAP?!?!
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Old 02-24-2011, 11:37 PM
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congrats and good luck.

be carefull, they go faster than you think!!!
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Yeah... I will need to keep myself in check for sure. It's been a while since I last owned a sports car.
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Old 02-25-2011, 12:49 AM
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Absolutely! I hadn't even thought about that yet. Where can i order those up ASAP?!?!
Pelican has these for $21 a side. Not bad.
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Old 02-25-2011, 02:30 AM
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Unsure if you realize it but your car has Sports Seats. They are amazing for comfort and support.

Enjoy!
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Old 02-25-2011, 03:09 PM
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Here's an article I wrote on the common failures and problems with these engines, particularly high mileage ones: http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarti...e_Failures.htm

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Long story short... Flew to FL on Saturday morning. Met my new ride for the first time. Drove it for a bit, happily paid for it and off I drove.

12 hours later I arrived in NC with my "new" to me 2003 996!

Thanks to all the advice on the thread. I will put up a new post once I get some sleep
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