New 996TT owner - a little TLC is going to go a long way...
03-29-2017, 09:39 PM
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Did a quick test panel tonight for paint correction. She came out pretty good, and shows promise for a nice recovery.
Rotors, caliper hardware, fluid, and a new front lip showed up!
Rotors, caliper hardware, fluid, and a new front lip showed up!
03-29-2017, 11:06 PM
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a nice recovery, indeed. i once held great promise for recovery too, but, for what!(?).
but your car is looking sharp, i gotta say. this all "reads" as if you have done this all before if not on a 996tt, then something? me, i'd have stared sideways at the lamps for weeks before knowing how to revert them back. so this is fascinating to follow, and the pics are great.
i noticed the spoiler rams are up in your pic. are they "fixed" in that position? people used to do that without fixing them "up" until they learned they are too fragile to "stay up" for long. but then, hey. the car is old
lol..
but dave's kit is arguably the best long term solution. my "fix", as has been shared here ad nauseum, has always just been a can of pentosin and to re-fill the rams...and so far, so good.
anyway..great stuff, and progress.
but your car is looking sharp, i gotta say. this all "reads" as if you have done this all before if not on a 996tt, then something? me, i'd have stared sideways at the lamps for weeks before knowing how to revert them back. so this is fascinating to follow, and the pics are great.
i noticed the spoiler rams are up in your pic. are they "fixed" in that position? people used to do that without fixing them "up" until they learned they are too fragile to "stay up" for long. but then, hey. the car is old
lol..but dave's kit is arguably the best long term solution. my "fix", as has been shared here ad nauseum, has always just been a can of pentosin and to re-fill the rams...and so far, so good.
anyway..great stuff, and progress.
03-30-2017, 08:11 AM
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a nice recovery, indeed. i once held great promise for recovery too, but, for what!(?).
but your car is looking sharp, i gotta say. this all "reads" as if you have done this all before if not on a 996tt, then something? me, i'd have stared sideways at the lamps for weeks before knowing how to revert them back. so this is fascinating to follow, and the pics are great.
i noticed the spoiler rams are up in your pic. are they "fixed" in that position? people used to do that without fixing them "up" until they learned they are too fragile to "stay up" for long. but then, hey. the car is old lol..
but dave's kit is arguably the best long term solution. my "fix", as has been shared here ad nauseum, has always just been a can of pentosin and to re-fill the rams...and so far, so good.
anyway..great stuff, and progress.
but your car is looking sharp, i gotta say. this all "reads" as if you have done this all before if not on a 996tt, then something? me, i'd have stared sideways at the lamps for weeks before knowing how to revert them back. so this is fascinating to follow, and the pics are great.
i noticed the spoiler rams are up in your pic. are they "fixed" in that position? people used to do that without fixing them "up" until they learned they are too fragile to "stay up" for long. but then, hey. the car is old
lol..but dave's kit is arguably the best long term solution. my "fix", as has been shared here ad nauseum, has always just been a can of pentosin and to re-fill the rams...and so far, so good.
anyway..great stuff, and progress.
i want to get that rennkit but damn are they expensive.
03-30-2017, 09:26 AM
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Headlight job looks solid. personally I would like to open mine up and blackout the interior portions of the housing and leave the lens clean. I think that would make it look more modern. I wish I could have jumped on a set of cheap light that showed up a few weeks back to experiment on. They went too fast.
03-30-2017, 09:44 AM
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yeah, i have a penchant for attempted double entendre lol..
try the re-bleed if the rams are still operable. yeah, the kit costs more than a can of pentosin. thats for sure! if you need the re-bleed step by step instructions... lemme know.
try the re-bleed if the rams are still operable. yeah, the kit costs more than a can of pentosin. thats for sure! if you need the re-bleed step by step instructions... lemme know.
03-30-2017, 10:09 AM
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Nice job on the headlights! Looks 100% better already.
04-01-2017, 10:52 PM
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Update:
new front lip
new front rotors and caliper hardware
cleaned all 4 corners of suspension
flush and bleed all for brakes
razor bladed windshield (still need to polish)
started cleaning someones cheapo white wax residue off all the black trim
ready for some driving now!
new front lip
new front rotors and caliper hardware
cleaned all 4 corners of suspension
flush and bleed all for brakes
razor bladed windshield (still need to polish)
started cleaning someones cheapo white wax residue off all the black trim
ready for some driving now!
04-03-2017, 12:01 AM
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Nice work, man.
Great thread (although you make me feel lazy). Looking forward to whatever you have next.
Great thread (although you make me feel lazy). Looking forward to whatever you have next.
04-03-2017, 07:45 PM
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Removed JL Stealthbox which is now forsale!
https://rennlist.com/forums/parts-ma...l#post14083950
Also managed to make my rear calipers sticky. New threaded started for that nonsense.
https://rennlist.com/forums/parts-ma...l#post14083950
Also managed to make my rear calipers sticky. New threaded started for that nonsense.
04-03-2017, 08:17 PM
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Shoot, I might be interested in that. Do you have any pics of it installed in the car?
04-03-2017, 09:02 PM
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04-05-2017, 09:59 AM
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Looking good 
04-17-2017, 10:21 PM
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BIG UPDATE
Big Update this evening.
1. Brakes have been sorted: New ECS flex lines, rebleed/flushed everything and rebuilt all the calipers. THis fixed the sticking caliper issue. Replaced one of the hardline fittings as it was super F'd up, that was a serious even bubble flaring the line while its dumping fluid everywhere.
2. Rear vibration - fixed. This was on my original to-do list as balance tires/wheels. I did that a couple weeks ago, no help. As i was doing the brakes i immediatly found non-hubcentric spacers on the rear (12mm). WTF!!!! Removed them immediatly, and exchanged for some HR spacers.
3.Mounted Radar detector. Picked up a blenmount, and hardwired the RD. Turned out good.
4. Front spacers. Originally on my list as ridehight i later realized what really bothered me was how far inset the front wheels were. 12mm spacers did the trick.
5. Stereo Update. Removed and sold the JL subwoofer. Removed the hertz 1000w amp, and removed the secondary battery and all large gauge wire in the frunk to go with it. Shaved about 110lb. I also relocated the secondary 4ch amp to the factory cd changer area. This frees up the bottom of the frunk for a spare tire kit, or whatever else (or nothing else). Still have the 1000w Hertz amp for sale.
UP NEXT:
I have to get this beast cleaned up. Full detail incoming. Just need to find the time. Long hours at work followed by full days in the garage is wearing me thin at the moment. Time to enjoy her! Took her for a spin tonight, and man is this a good car.
1. Brakes have been sorted: New ECS flex lines, rebleed/flushed everything and rebuilt all the calipers. THis fixed the sticking caliper issue. Replaced one of the hardline fittings as it was super F'd up, that was a serious even bubble flaring the line while its dumping fluid everywhere.
2. Rear vibration - fixed. This was on my original to-do list as balance tires/wheels. I did that a couple weeks ago, no help. As i was doing the brakes i immediatly found non-hubcentric spacers on the rear (12mm). WTF!!!! Removed them immediatly, and exchanged for some HR spacers.
3.Mounted Radar detector. Picked up a blenmount, and hardwired the RD. Turned out good.
4. Front spacers. Originally on my list as ridehight i later realized what really bothered me was how far inset the front wheels were. 12mm spacers did the trick.
5. Stereo Update. Removed and sold the JL subwoofer. Removed the hertz 1000w amp, and removed the secondary battery and all large gauge wire in the frunk to go with it. Shaved about 110lb. I also relocated the secondary 4ch amp to the factory cd changer area. This frees up the bottom of the frunk for a spare tire kit, or whatever else (or nothing else). Still have the 1000w Hertz amp for sale.
UP NEXT:
I have to get this beast cleaned up. Full detail incoming. Just need to find the time. Long hours at work followed by full days in the garage is wearing me thin at the moment. Time to enjoy her! Took her for a spin tonight, and man is this a good car.
04-21-2017, 01:38 PM
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Thanks man! Been working a lot on her lately. My better half is going to start limiting garage time i think! haha
Started paint correction, and i think the results will be good. Close up under direct light below. Its on the hood, so rock chips are not going anywhere, but clarity scratches have both been improved tremendously.