What did you do to your 996TT today?
03-30-2014, 01:25 PM
#646
I dont think I'll be applying cosmoline, but the "cleaner" did spray Boe-shield T9 on the exposed metal and gave it a quick wipe. it has a clear, but sticky feel to it. I happen to have a full can at home, so once in a while, I may give it a shot.
03-30-2014, 05:40 PM
#649
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Must say the difference is amazing. The car feels like it has lost 30kg at the rear, much more tied down feel with the car turning as a single instance. Really could not believe the difference. And there is no nasty vibrations. There is a little more noise but in a good way. Suddenly my standard exhaust sounds all aggressive at low revs, up to 3k then it changes to the smooth howl.
It does sound like a sports exhaust has been fitted. There is a little more mechanical noise in the cabin when stationary and at very low speeds but it is in no way unpleasant, infact it's a nice noise. Not noticed any vibration, infact a rattle in my door seems to have stopped. All in all no regrets so far. I'll give it a week of use as my daily and see how I feel but currently I'd say do it. So easy to fit it really is just the cost of the mounts and your time.
It does sound like a sports exhaust has been fitted. There is a little more mechanical noise in the cabin when stationary and at very low speeds but it is in no way unpleasant, infact it's a nice noise. Not noticed any vibration, infact a rattle in my door seems to have stopped. All in all no regrets so far. I'll give it a week of use as my daily and see how I feel but currently I'd say do it. So easy to fit it really is just the cost of the mounts and your time.
03-30-2014, 08:26 PM
#650
Must say the difference is amazing. The car feels like it has lost 30kg at the rear, much more tied down feel with the car turning as a single instance. Really could not believe the difference. And there is no nasty vibrations. There is a little more noise but in a good way. Suddenly my standard exhaust sounds all aggressive at low revs, up to 3k then it changes to the smooth howl.
It does sound like a sports exhaust has been fitted. There is a little more mechanical noise in the cabin when stationary and at very low speeds but it is in no way unpleasant, infact it's a nice noise. Not noticed any vibration, infact a rattle in my door seems to have stopped. All in all no regrets so far. I'll give it a week of use as my daily and see how I feel but currently I'd say do it. So easy to fit it really is just the cost of the mounts and your time.
It does sound like a sports exhaust has been fitted. There is a little more mechanical noise in the cabin when stationary and at very low speeds but it is in no way unpleasant, infact it's a nice noise. Not noticed any vibration, infact a rattle in my door seems to have stopped. All in all no regrets so far. I'll give it a week of use as my daily and see how I feel but currently I'd say do it. So easy to fit it really is just the cost of the mounts and your time.
03-30-2014, 10:59 PM
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when changing the motormounts, I would suggest doing something about the tranny mount. At least consider the 997TT setup. Together they transform the feel of the car.
03-31-2014, 09:44 AM
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Did you switch over from the 997 SSK? How's the Numeric? How does it look -- does it protrude outside of the normal housing?
I am running the 997 SSK, and while expensive, I sometimes have a hell of a time shifting from 1-2 and 2-3 at very high (near redline) RPMS quickly. Also, downshifts are a bit of a pain and non-deterministic.
I think that the synchros in 1st gear are a bit wonky for me, so perhaps my problematic shifting is due to my tranny.
If I shift at "normal" ranges (i.e., between 3000 and 4000 rpm), there are no issues (except for the 1st gear issue).
I am running the 997 SSK, and while expensive, I sometimes have a hell of a time shifting from 1-2 and 2-3 at very high (near redline) RPMS quickly. Also, downshifts are a bit of a pain and non-deterministic.
I think that the synchros in 1st gear are a bit wonky for me, so perhaps my problematic shifting is due to my tranny.
If I shift at "normal" ranges (i.e., between 3000 and 4000 rpm), there are no issues (except for the 1st gear issue).
03-31-2014, 08:08 PM
#658
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replacing TWO new PS2's in recognition of the berm i nicked "barely" but enough apparently to have ruined the integrity of the sidewall which now has a section of radial cord poking thru!
so lemme see..so.. (2) michi ps2's mount, balance, and align. a quick $1150.00: = a typical weeks spend for this car! ~
so lemme see..so.. (2) michi ps2's mount, balance, and align. a quick $1150.00: = a typical weeks spend for this car! ~
04-01-2014, 12:51 PM
#660
The new mounts made the Numeric shifter even better.