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Old 08-17-2015 | 10:31 AM
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New to the 996 World, 2000 Carrera 4 Cabriolet...
Welcome to the 996 Turbo Forum.
Old 08-17-2015 | 11:29 AM
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Yes welcome, believe your in the wrong forum but no biggy. Sounds like your doing it right with the maintenance enjoy the car.
Old 08-18-2015 | 12:25 PM
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996TWINS, I purchased it from BlendMount.com. Sent them pictures of the rearview mirror from different angles, and they were really great about making sure I got the right kit. Both over the phone and through email, they were responsive and helpful! Great kit, and great company.


Which version of the BlendMount did you get? I notice that you have the rearview with the electronic dimmer as well, right?
Old 08-19-2015 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Carlo_Carrera
PFC 8s and 11s?
Yes, this was the combination that Powderhound suggested. I actually ran the 11's out back last year with GT3 factory pads up front - that works "fine" but putting the PFC 8's up front was a very good move - rock solid and predictable.

I do have GT3 calipers and rotors up front and GT2 front and rear brake "scoops" on the control arms with Motul 600 degree fluid. That seemed to do the trick even with two drivers (Red & Green) on a _really_ hot day.








Old 08-19-2015 | 02:23 PM
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Hmm...a lot going on surface detail wise on a white 991 GT3 RS... not too sure about it...whiffs of GT-R etc...
Old 08-19-2015 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by cbracerx
Yes, this was the combination that Powderhound suggested. I actually ran the 11's out back last year with GT3 factory pads up front - that works "fine" but putting the PFC 8's up front was a very good move - rock solid and predictable.

I do have GT3 calipers and rotors up front and GT2 front and rear brake "scoops" on the control arms with Motul 600 degree fluid. That seemed to do the trick even with two drivers (Red & Green) on a _really_ hot day.








Nice set up.

How do you keep your calipers so clean?
Old 08-19-2015 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Carlo_Carrera
Nice set up.

How do you keep your calipers so clean?
Microfiber cloth and Griots Speed Shine spray

During my lunch break today the USPS showed up with a package from superbrightleds.com containing two of these "H3-W27-CB: White" and I put the contents to immediate use:

Factory:



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Old 08-19-2015 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by cbracerx
During my lunch break today the USPS showed up with a package from superbrightleds.com containing two of these "H3-W27-CB: White" and I put the contents to immediate use:
How often do you drive with your fog lights on?
Old 08-19-2015 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Dock
How often do you drive with your fog lights on?
Whenever the headlights are on I also put on the fog lights. Being more visible to other cars never hurts, plus it looks nicer
Old 08-19-2015 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by cbracerx
Microfiber cloth and Griots Speed Shine spray

During my lunch break today the USPS showed up with a package from superbrightleds.com containing two of these "H3-W27-CB: White" and I put the contents to immediate use:
great find! i run with fogs a lot, so these'll help. thx for posting!

i wish there was a way to default the fogs to run as drls! even my vw allows that!
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Originally Posted by cbracerx
Whenever the headlights are on I also put on the fog lights. Being more visible to other cars never hurts, plus it looks nicer
I don't know if I've ever driven with my fog lights on. I consider the main headlights more than sufficient for road illumination and highlighting my car to oncoming traffic. I'm not personally into looking cool with an assortment of lights on my cars.

I actually think the number of lights illuminated on many of the cars today is over the top. Many times I have to hold my hand up to shield against the mega wattage that is generated by the six lights illuminated on the front of some vehicles (three on each side). It's as bad or worse than having a car with just the normal two headlights coming at you with its high beams illuminated. There is a reason why people should switch to low beams when another car is coming their way.

BTW, my OEM fog lights appear to be white when illuminated.
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^Amen!
Old 08-19-2015 | 05:05 PM
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my fogs are my DRL's, search for the Canadian DRL mod...
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great find! i run with fogs a lot, so these'll help. thx for posting!

i wish there was a way to default the fogs to run as drls! even my vw allows that!
Old 08-19-2015 | 05:21 PM
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^That makes sense as they are visible but less annoying= that's an opinion.
Old 08-19-2015 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Dock
I don't know if I've ever driven with my fog lights on. I consider the main headlights more than sufficient for road illumination and highlighting my car to oncoming traffic. I'm not personally into looking cool with an assortment of lights on my cars.
To each his own.


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