What did you do to your 996TT today?
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All 3 of my "Gen Z" boys are into cars.
The oldest changes his own oil & brakes, when needed.
The middle one is well on his way to his mechanical engineering degree. He gets pissed if I have anyone else work on his 2001 Cobra.
My youngest is in an AutoTech program and wants to become an engineer. He was recently hired by Tesla as a tech really enjoys it. He figured out how to tune his E36 and makes some side money doing. At least twice a month he'll have 2-4 friends over to work on an E36 or E46, lowering cars, exhausts, or just cleaning them. Our house & my tools are always open...they do have to power spray the driveway.
The oldest changes his own oil & brakes, when needed.
The middle one is well on his way to his mechanical engineering degree. He gets pissed if I have anyone else work on his 2001 Cobra.
My youngest is in an AutoTech program and wants to become an engineer. He was recently hired by Tesla as a tech really enjoys it. He figured out how to tune his E36 and makes some side money doing. At least twice a month he'll have 2-4 friends over to work on an E36 or E46, lowering cars, exhausts, or just cleaning them. Our house & my tools are always open...they do have to power spray the driveway.
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All 3 of my "Gen Z" boys are into cars.
The oldest changes his own oil & brakes, when needed.
The middle one is well on his way to his mechanical engineering degree. He gets pissed if I have anyone else work on his 2001 Cobra.
My youngest is in an AutoTech program and wants to become an engineer. He was recently hired by Tesla as a tech really enjoys it. He figured out how to tune his E36 and makes some side money doing. At least twice a month he'll have 2-4 friends over to work on an E36 or E46, lowering cars, exhausts, or just cleaning them. Our house & my tools are always open...they do have to power spray the driveway.
The oldest changes his own oil & brakes, when needed.
The middle one is well on his way to his mechanical engineering degree. He gets pissed if I have anyone else work on his 2001 Cobra.
My youngest is in an AutoTech program and wants to become an engineer. He was recently hired by Tesla as a tech really enjoys it. He figured out how to tune his E36 and makes some side money doing. At least twice a month he'll have 2-4 friends over to work on an E36 or E46, lowering cars, exhausts, or just cleaning them. Our house & my tools are always open...they do have to power spray the driveway.
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....youngest son went 18 in December and he's busy with his driving license.
We purchased a decent 944 two years back and it was his wish and decision having this as his first car to work on it with his dad.
Good decision... lovin it.
We purchased a decent 944 two years back and it was his wish and decision having this as his first car to work on it with his dad.
Good decision... lovin it.
Strange thread diversion but I want to play. Motorpsorts whether amateur for "fun" or semi-pro ( cars/bikes etc ) were nearly "required" as a rite of passage when I was a kid. I got my "learners permit" allowing me restricted driving privileges when I was (?) 15 1/2? back in the 70's, and fully licensed at 16. The local cops had by then given me so many juvenile citations that I had that permit at the ready the next time a cop tried to yank me off of my motorcycle, as they'd done many times before. Juvenile court was no big deal.
The "rites" of passage today for kids that age are more likely to be a proficiency with gaming consoles. I feel bad for them as they'll never feel the pain and joy of doing "endos" while airborne on their dirt bikes.
I'm replacing rear tires on my 996 Turbo today. Amazing to watch the prices keep creeping UP. Thanks for the memories.
The "rites" of passage today for kids that age are more likely to be a proficiency with gaming consoles. I feel bad for them as they'll never feel the pain and joy of doing "endos" while airborne on their dirt bikes.
I'm replacing rear tires on my 996 Turbo today. Amazing to watch the prices keep creeping UP. Thanks for the memories.
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vtec_ (01-24-2024)
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Strange thread diversion but I want to play. Motorpsorts whether amateur for "fun" or semi-pro ( cars/bikes etc ) were nearly "required" as a rite of passage when I was a kid. I got my "learners permit" allowing me restricted driving privileges when I was (?) 15 1/2? back in the 70's, and fully licensed at 16. The local cops had by then given me so many juvenile citations that I had that permit at the ready the next time a cop tried to yank me off of my motorcycle, as they'd done many times before. Juvenile court was no big deal.
The "rites" of passage today for kids that age are more likely to be a proficiency with gaming consoles. I feel bad for them as they'll never feel the pain and joy of doing "endos" while airborne on their dirt bikes.
I'm replacing rear tires on my 996 Turbo today. Amazing to watch the prices keep creeping UP. Thanks for the memories.
The "rites" of passage today for kids that age are more likely to be a proficiency with gaming consoles. I feel bad for them as they'll never feel the pain and joy of doing "endos" while airborne on their dirt bikes.
I'm replacing rear tires on my 996 Turbo today. Amazing to watch the prices keep creeping UP. Thanks for the memories.
I wish I could afford to get hurt!
Glad to hear there are still some kids into modifying and racing cars/bikes.
Are the Function First tranny mount inserts worth a damn or is it more of a band aid? I forgot to check condition on mine when I did the diff and tranny fluid.
Are the Function First tranny mount inserts worth a damn or is it more of a band aid? I forgot to check condition on mine when I did the diff and tranny fluid.
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I use them, they work well and prolong the life of the OEM bushings.
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Yes, best to use them with non degraded bushings.
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QwikKotaTX (01-24-2024)
Getting windshield replaced Friday. I saw a horror story thread of a 997 replacement with scratched upper dash trim and the recommendation to remove this trim before the windshield goes in. Does the 996 have the same issue? Mine has the carbon surround up there but there is a leather piece between it and the windshield.
I removed all my trim before taking my car to have the windshield done. Its easy for the wire used to cut the seal to damage anything its not supposed to touch.
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May not be the popular opinion, but ask your dealer who performs their windshield replacements. That company should be more than versed on how to handle it with care. That was the route I used on the 991 and had a great experience.
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Carlo_Carrera (01-24-2024)
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Waited for my new 19s, again.
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The installer should know how to remove the trim inside the glass and not damage anything. If he/she doesn't use a different company. Find the best high end body shop in your area and ask them who they use.