996 Long Term Test
11-26-2011, 12:12 PM
#32
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I'm thinking that I'll probably replace my visor and visor arm assembly at the same time to save some money at the dealership. Mine is out of warranty, so this will be another OOP expense. BTW, I removed the seat belt warning stickers from the visor earlier this year. I wonder if I'll need to replace those prior to the visor replacement. Anyone have similar concerns?
11-26-2011, 12:33 PM
#33
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This whole visor thread thing has me worried. My driver's side mirror flap failed about a year ago. Then a few weeks ago the visor Tilt/Flap/Control Assembly failed giving me an uncontrollable AOA. Should I just scrap the car for parts?
I'm considering using Corvette replacement parts. Is there an aftermarket kit for this swap?
I had this same failure in my 2007 Honda Civic EX Coupe about two years ago.
Is there a direct correllation between the two failures. Am I overthrusting the visors?
My '99 does not have the extending flap inside the visor like the '97 Chrysler LHS. Can I use that visor instead? Anyone done this before?
I'm considering using Corvette replacement parts. Is there an aftermarket kit for this swap?
I had this same failure in my 2007 Honda Civic EX Coupe about two years ago.
Is there a direct correllation between the two failures. Am I overthrusting the visors?
My '99 does not have the extending flap inside the visor like the '97 Chrysler LHS. Can I use that visor instead? Anyone done this before?
Last edited by Thundertub; 11-27-2011 at 07:35 AM.
11-26-2011, 01:44 PM
#37
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Srevefrom MN,
Congrats on your new 997S cab. It is great that you had one of the 46% that owned a 996 without the visor failure.
Not to be an alarmist but, be aware that there have already been premature GLOVE BOX HINGE FAILURES
on some 2012 997 S Cabs. While these early failures have been covered by warranty it would be best to get extended dealer coverage. We can only hope the aftermarket starts on a fix soon so that we won't be forced to sell these cars as salvage in a few years...
Congrats on your new 997S cab. It is great that you had one of the 46% that owned a 996 without the visor failure.
Not to be an alarmist but, be aware that there have already been premature GLOVE BOX HINGE FAILURES
on some 2012 997 S Cabs. While these early failures have been covered by warranty it would be best to get extended dealer coverage. We can only hope the aftermarket starts on a fix soon so that we won't be forced to sell these cars as salvage in a few years...
Last edited by fpb111; 11-27-2011 at 12:57 PM.
11-26-2011, 03:07 PM
#39
My indy recommended 3-in-1 oil for my visor hinge, but I've read that many feel that this is inadequate, preferring 4-in-1 or 3-in-2 oil instead.
11-26-2011, 03:14 PM
#40
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11-26-2011, 07:57 PM
#41
The ceramic visor hinge upgrade has a dynamic load capacity of 2200 lbs which some say should alleviate the problem, with splash oiling further increasing longevity.
11-27-2011, 02:22 AM
#43
Drifting
Drove my 996 today and I was so worried about a potential visor failure that I couldn't enjoy the drive.
Of course it doesn't help that the visor is in plain view and can easily be seen while driving. The whole drive I kept looking up at the visor to make sure that it was OK.
Of course it doesn't help that the visor is in plain view and can easily be seen while driving. The whole drive I kept looking up at the visor to make sure that it was OK.
11-27-2011, 02:29 AM
#44
Drifting
Wow, that does not sound good!!! I sincerely hope you shut the engine down immediately after hearing the telltale squeaking of the failing visor/s.
IMHO I'd replace both visors before restarting your car. Do not even attempt to crank the engine before raplacing the visors.
GOOD LUCK!!!
P.S. - Don't forget to post pics of the old visor/s after replacing them.
11-27-2011, 07:49 AM
#45
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When running the Tail of the Dragon a few weeks ago in my Coupe, I sensed substantially slower times when running with the visors up vs a few passes with the visors down. I believe the Visor Down position provides a lower CG and thus more traction on the nose of the car. However, I believe the reverse effect would be true for running a Cabriolet with the top down and Visor Up position since the visors would then provide more down force. Can any Cab owner confirm this? I considered removing the visors completely in order to lighten the car but this would violate the Stock Class rules at Driver's Education events. Perhaps I can lobby PCA Club Racing for an NV996 (no visors) sub-Class.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?