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Old 03-30-2013, 12:14 PM
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Congrats. The stripes actually work well and blend in with the car.

I find it sort of odd that you got the sports seat without most of the other associated options(aero kit). Anywho get the lumbar pads or stuff a towel behind the seat cushion if you find the lumbar lacking and uncomfortable on long trips.
Old 03-30-2013, 11:47 PM
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Congrats, she's a beauty! I do love a white Carrera and those sport seats.
Old 03-31-2013, 01:55 AM
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Yep the lumber support could be a bit better. As for it being an early 99 my mfg date is 09/98 and last four digits on my VIN are 3693, so I don't think it is that early. I have noticed many Canadian cars have amber lights front and rear wonder if we got them for the entire model run?

Checking the tire pressure sticker and it says 36f 44r. Do you guys run them that high?
Old 04-02-2013, 12:32 AM
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Welcome to the dark side.
Old 04-02-2013, 12:44 AM
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Very nice and how rare to see a white one. Keep the ambers all around. Their classic.
Old 04-02-2013, 01:05 PM
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Congrats on the purchase Cosmo !! Loving the stripes
Old 04-02-2013, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Cosmo Kramer
Yep the lumber support could be a bit better. As for it being an early 99 my mfg date is 09/98 and last four digits on my VIN are 3693, so I don't think it is that early. I have noticed many Canadian cars have amber lights front and rear wonder if we got them for the entire model run?

Checking the tire pressure sticker and it says 36f 44r. Do you guys run them that high?
Yes, I run 36psi front and 44psi rears
Old 04-02-2013, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Cosmo Kramer
Checking the tire pressure sticker and it says 36f 44r. Do you guys run them that high?
That is technically for a full load. If you find that the rear dances around or feels too nervous around mid-corner bumps and such, you can try lowering the pressures. Some also run lower pressures to prolong tire wear.

I'm running 34 / 37 but I'm on a GT3 suspension so YMMV.

I recommend you play with tires pressures and see what works for you. There is no "one size fits all" here.
Old 04-02-2013, 01:30 PM
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Cosmo, Are you goingto get personalized license plates that say "Assman"
Old 04-02-2013, 01:35 PM
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^^ ASSMAN
Congrats. Liking the look of the white with the stripes!
Old 04-02-2013, 02:54 PM
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Well, I am Cosmo Kramer the "Assman". I think a wb would be more suited to that plate lol.

Right now I am running 34/36 psi going to bump it up once the weather warms a bit. Still below freezing here, so much for spring!

I have a small to do list in the next few months. This is what I will be covering:

Detail/Paint correction.
Leather dye front seats, steering wheel and parking brake lever (color is starting to fade in spots).
New motor mounts (getting back massage at idle when AC isn't on).
Transaxle fluid change (going to try Motul Gear 300 Ester based)

That's it for now, car it pretty well sorted as it sits.
Old 04-03-2013, 02:50 AM
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Beautiful ride Cosmo, you must be stoked.

Congrats and many happy miles!
Old 04-03-2013, 03:56 PM
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Love the look. Partial to white as well.

Enjoy.

Bill
Old 04-03-2013, 04:15 PM
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Hey Ted, Welcome to the 996 world! Nice car!
Old 04-03-2013, 06:36 PM
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nice car, looks great in white


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