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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 01:58 PM
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HI all, newbie here.

Thought I would show off my new (to me) C4s and maybe even ask a question or two!
GT Silver, with x51 and PCCB, never been used in the wet, and feels like an excellent example in every way.
I know PCCB isn't supposed to make much difference in street driving, but I beg to differ - the braking performance is breathtaking.
In a normal braking set up, the actual retardation may be very similar, but you have to apply increasing amounts of pressure to maintain the same retardation.
With PCCB, the braking is completely devoid of fade, so you apply pressure and the result is consistent retardation without increasing pressure pedal pressure at all.
This results in high confidence of course.
(not looking to get into a debate, just my experience)

The x51 is awesome, zings to the redline and it's worth keeping the throttle pinned all the way to the limiter.

Handling is usual 997 sublime, and the 4wd doesn't dull the 911 fun, just gives more confidence.
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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 02:04 PM
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nice build!
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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 02:04 PM
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Sweet ride. Welcome to the forum.
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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 02:07 PM
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welcome! I saw a similar X51 sell on Bring A Trailer a few months back.
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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 02:23 PM
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Welcome. Great color. Cool build.
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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 02:31 PM
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Great look car!
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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 02:39 PM
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Thanks guys, happy to join the club!

There is some carbon/soot on the underside of my inlet manifold, any idea's what has caused this, and how best I should remove it?
(30k miles)

Any help would be greater appreciated!

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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 03:26 PM
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Welcome!

I too have a C4S X51 with PCCB's and I love it!
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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by srcn
Welcome!

I too have a C4S X51 with PCCB's and I love it!
How many miles are you on?
Seems like the discs/pads would last for ever with just street use.
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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 997gr8
Thanks guys, happy to join the club!

There is some carbon/soot on the underside of my inlet manifold, any idea's what has caused this, and how best I should remove it?
(30k miles)

Any help would be greater appreciated!
Looks like an exhaust leak is making its way up.
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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 997gr8
How many miles are you on?
Seems like the discs/pads would last for ever with just street use.
Mine has 87,500 miles on it. Pads are below %50 but still have a lot of life. No wear on the rotors.

The ceramics on my car were dealer installed by the first owner, some time before he sold it at 18k miles.
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 09:41 AM
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Yup, love the PCCBs, so much in fact that I'm retrofitting them onto my Cayenne. Wait until you get them hot and then the bite is unbelievable. Initial bite isn't quite as good when they're wet, so factor in that extra half second if driving in the rain.

+1 on an exhaust leak causing that soot.
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 10:50 AM
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Nice ride! Where did you pick it up?
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 997gr8
I know PCCB isn't supposed to make much difference in street driving, but I beg to differ - the braking performance is breathtaking.
Definitely agree!!
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 10:30 PM
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Could be rubber dust from the alternator belt?
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