New 996 owner
03-30-2013 | 01:14 PM
#16
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From: Chicago
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.
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.
03-31-2013 | 02:55 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?
Checking the tire pressure sticker and it says 36f 44r. Do you guys run them that high?
04-02-2013 | 02:12 PM
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From: Sugar Land, Texas
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?
Checking the tire pressure sticker and it says 36f 44r. Do you guys run them that high?
04-02-2013 | 02:19 PM
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From: Chicago
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.
04-02-2013 | 03:54 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.
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.
