What did you do to your 996TT today?

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01-10-2021, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by sdematt

Crap, then I'll have to wind it out tomorrow.

Just got the calipers all repainted for a song, so I'm pretty pleased.

And, my option list. Pretty spartan spec. Note, no X50.

So this means my car has:

X71 - Aluminum look pack
370, 375 - Electric Sports Seats L+R, 2 way
539/540 - Mechanical Seat Height Adjustment, L+R

However, I've added:
8-way Power Seat
Porsche Crest in Headrest
Seat heaters
Aluminum Door sills

Is the image of the wheels reversed? It looks as though they've painted "Porsche" the wrong way IMO

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01-10-2021, 12:43 AM

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Is the image of the wheels reversed? It looks as though they've painted "Porsche" the wrong way IMO

Good question.

If not reversed, then the "Porsche" is the wrong way.

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01-10-2021, 12:52 AM

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Is the image of the wheels reversed? It looks as though they've painted "Porsche" the wrong way IMO

Not reversed, look at the center caps.... Doh!

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01-10-2021, 12:59 AM

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No wonder it was a good price.

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01-10-2021, 01:13 AM

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I just notice Matt, you have orange blinkers...

Do yours blink?

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01-10-2021, 01:14 AM

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Do yours blink?

Shouldn't they? Or are they just markers...?

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01-10-2021, 01:16 AM

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Shouldn't they? Or are they just markers...?

Just side markers from the factory; no blinking.

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01-10-2021, 10:12 AM

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Is the image of the wheels reversed? It looks as though they've painted "Porsche" the wrong way IMO

I saw this immediately. I recently refreshed a set of GT3 brakes to install on my car and spent plenty of time to ensure the emblem was facing the right way. I just didn't want to frustrate the owner....

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01-10-2021, 11:07 AM

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Now officially frustrated. It's all good, though - I'll have them put (new) stickers on the right way when they ceramic coat them in 6 weeks.

Thanks guys!

I'm surprised I didn't even notice it.

-Matt

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01-10-2021, 11:22 AM

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Just side markers from the factory; no blinking.

You can program to be a turn signal, just FYI

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01-10-2021, 12:01 PM

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You can program to be a turn signal, just FYI

I thought that was for the 997.

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01-10-2021, 12:27 PM

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Lights should blink, if required. Every other car I have that is equipped with those lights, they blink.

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01-10-2021, 12:38 PM

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Lights should blink, if required.

Blinker side markers were not required in the U.S. when the 996 Turbo was produced.

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01-10-2021, 12:41 PM

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Based on my observations, manufacturers shouldn't be installing direction/turn signals on any vehicle. The majority of people I see never use them anyway (which is unfortunate.)

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01-10-2021, 12:48 PM

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Side markers can't be programmed on the 996.
USA cars have them wired to the marker light and ROW cars have them wired to the turn signal. This is done with a "welded connection" in the wiring harness.
Of course it can be changed by modifying the wiring harness.

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