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Old 09-17-2019, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 2fcknfst
Could be - I don't have a problem with putting a 315 on a 12" rim, and after I installed the GT2 brackets, there has been no contact to date... fingers crossed!
What was your tire pressure?
Old 09-17-2019, 01:46 PM
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44psi - was loaded up with luggage and other half.
Old 09-17-2019, 06:34 PM
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Polished and waxed for 2/3 weeks of storage!
Not bad for 18 year old paint!
Any recommendations for products to remove slight swirling and sand scratches?
Old 09-17-2019, 07:22 PM
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Meguiars Swirl X Swirl Remover followed by Meguiars Black Wax
Old 09-17-2019, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by mffarrell
Meguiars Swirl X Swirl Remover followed by Meguiars Black Wax
Ok I'll try that when I run out of Wurth pink wax and ultimate paste wax Thanks much!

what was swirl X replaced with, seems its discontinued.
Old 09-17-2019, 07:38 PM
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Do you wax/polish by hand or do you own a DA? If you use a machine, I'd try Meguiar's 201 for polishing. But before polishing, you need to properly strip the car of any waxes currently on it. Otherwise, the polish won't be able to work.
Old 09-17-2019, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Capt. Obvious
Do you wax/polish by hand or do you own a DA? If you use a machine, I'd try Meguiar's 201 for polishing. But before polishing, you need to properly strip the car of any waxes currently on it. Otherwise, the polish won't be able to work.
i stripped it manually with a claybar then sprayed 99% IPA with distilled water 50/50 over the car and soaked it up with a really thick microfiber towel. I don't like using DA polishers as I want to keep as much of the original clear coat as i can until it gets really bad then I'll use a rotary.
I polished with wurth pink wax as it has abrasives in it, then used meguiars ultimate paste wax on top, then used ultimate detailer gloss over that.

The wurth pink wax is a really good sealer it just doesnt last long if there isnt a wax on top. This process hides the plethora of nicks and chips on the paint from normal sunglight, though you can see them with a bright torch.
Old 09-22-2019, 05:58 PM
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We just installed a Hunter Hawkeye Elite alignment setup at work. Spent 3 hours today with my buddy aligning the Turbo. Everything went pretty well. Couldn't get the left side above -2 degree camber in the rear so I set both sides to that and got everything else dialed in. Also did the wife's Yukon, took only 30 minutes to do that.
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Old 09-22-2019, 08:16 PM
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Handy tool to have, very nice.
Old 09-22-2019, 08:21 PM
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Had to hook up a battery booster to start it. The exciting life I lead.

Silly me forgot the tender for six weeks...
Old 09-22-2019, 10:26 PM
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Old 09-23-2019, 10:41 AM
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I installed my 997 GT2RS intercoolers yesterday and am headed to Sebring for some track time this upcoming weekend...

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Old 09-26-2019, 06:59 PM
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Gave it a good turbo-ing, put it on the trickle charge, and let it rest for the next coupe of weeks.
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Attended Zuffenhausen 2 and entered PCA SGV concours this weekend. Great turn out one of the best events this year. Fun times great memories.




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Originally Posted by Oak
Attended Zuffenhausen 2 and entered PCA SGV concours this weekend. Great turn out one of the best events this year. Fun times great memories.



What are the two round holes behind the the front grill?
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