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Old 04-07-2011 | 06:09 PM
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Can we talk about the type of air we put in the tires? Do you use Mountain, West Coast / East Coast or Artic air? What about Irish Spring air? What about having different types of air in each wheel or front vs. rear? Would my car develop an accent dependent on the percentage of air from a particular region? Would air from San Fran make my car get a lisp? Bull**** say you! I beg to differ! Plus.....I heard you get better mileage driving in reverse and it is really easy on your motor because everything turns backwards and un-does everything you just done did.
Old 04-07-2011 | 07:21 PM
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Nitrogen...DUH!!
Old 04-07-2011 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by wyovino
I just want to say that I agree with everyone on this issue.
I disagree with you.
Old 04-07-2011 | 07:39 PM
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I have my tire air imported from Stuttgart.
Old 04-07-2011 | 08:08 PM
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i don't see a diy thread to show how to check which gear has the least wear. if you knew then you could abuse the better shape gear. uh yah right.

it really isn't hard changing gears for actions wanted to be made.......
Old 04-07-2011 | 08:19 PM
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Just so I can join in the mood-lifting spirit, I present to you the stone cold funniest post ever made to this forum. I refer you to Riad's reply, #2:

https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...996-997-a.html
Old 04-07-2011 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by SSST
I have my tire air imported from Stuttgart.
I fill mine with gas from Wisconsin brats and sauerkraut. Lets see Mr. Quad shoot holes in that
Old 04-07-2011 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by babylonboots
I feel jilted. My Tip will only go into 5th no matter how fast I go.
I was wondering how long it would take for someone to comment on that. Longer than I thought.
Old 04-07-2011 | 11:50 PM
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<laughing>

good to see some levity...
Old 04-07-2011 | 11:59 PM
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I've been using helium. It's lighter than regular air and shaves off 0.8 lbs / tire. I feel like I'm floating through the turns.
Old 04-08-2011 | 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by BruceP
Just so I can join in the mood-lifting spirit, I present to you the stone cold funniest post ever made to this forum. I refer you to Riad's reply, #2:

https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...996-997-a.html
Why is that so funny?

Other than the fact that the OP asked how long it takes to produce a 996/997 and Riad explained in depth the procedures Porsche used to produce the 993. At least that is what I gather from occasionally reading the 993 board...
Old 04-08-2011 | 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by ivangene
RE carbon build up... I have seen Tips and 6 speed pistons and almost without exception you can tell which is which from across the room.... same motor, same firing order same ECU... differant RPM usage
Very interesting...
Old 04-08-2011 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by DreamCarrera
Why is that so funny?

Other than the fact that the OP asked how long it takes to produce a 996/997 and Riad explained in depth the procedures Porsche used to produce the 993. At least that is what I gather from occasionally reading the 993 board...
You're right, that was disrespectful. I'm sorry.
Old 04-08-2011 | 11:08 AM
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Riad is right as far as he went. But he forgot about the sacrificial virgins.
Old 04-08-2011 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by BruceP
You're right, that was disrespectful. I'm sorry.


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