vtec_

You raised your keeds right it seems. Wish more of you (and the boomers) did it!

2fcknfst

That is awesome, well done.

996dougie

....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.

Lazurus

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.

vtec_

I miss riding motorcycles. Taking out my cbr600 on a spring day or summer evening was alot of fun. Riding MX was alot of fun too! And good exercise.


I wish I could afford to get hurt!

QwikKotaTX

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.

2fcknfst

I use them, they work well and prolong the life of the OEM bushings.

QwikKotaTX

Thanks. If the OEM bushings are shot do these fix that or too late?

2fcknfst

Yes, best to use them with non degraded bushings.

QwikKotaTX

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.

Asmig

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.

mrdstr

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.

2fcknfst

Waited for my new 19s, again.

Carlo_Carrera

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.

Lazurus

Replaced rear tires with my annual set and pleased to report that the increase in price over this time last year was roughly 10%. If only I could say the same about my grocery bills.