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Old 03-24-2016 | 04:50 AM
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Originally Posted by motopix
Disabled the clutch switch on my 2006 997.1 Not the clutch must be engaged to start switch but the assembly that look like that above the brake pedal but it had a red, rear housing. I removed it (turn 90 degress CCW, I think it was), tape down the plunger and set it aside. Apparently this switch retards the timing for some brief period when the clutch is depressed.

Unfortunately I didn't bookmark this thread on this but do a search and you'll find it.

Freaking fantastic change. Not more putt-putt-putt pulling away from a stop and much easier to rev match.

Had a few close-to-stalls pulling away at first but quickly adjusted. Wish I would have done it sooner.

Now debating removing the clutch spring assist.
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Tried this and almost stalled with the AC on. I've been debating trying again and giving myself a longer period of time to adjust
Old 03-24-2016 | 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by myw
color change + re-machine-ing complete
Can't wait to see these on your car Michael!

Originally Posted by myw
id love to see photos too, in case i pick up a pair of these.... and want to cover the headlight surround portion in a different color.

Black Fits 2005 2012 Porsche 911 997 Carrera GT3 LED DRL Projector Headlights | eBay
You know these will finish off the exterior of your car, love these lights!
Old 03-24-2016 | 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by kkswow12
WHAT IS THIS...? a new one on me, and i have been looking for some way to smooth out initial start from stop...sometimes its like its my first time in a manual car, what would i search for, clutch switch? wow, need to know...more, bitte,


Here's a starting point:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ay-switch.html
http://www.planet-9.com/987-cayman-a...eated-joy.html

There are several other threads around. Use google to search for "Porsche 997 remove clutch switch" or clutch delay switch. You'll have to filter out the clutch interlock on start threads.

Cruise control in my 2006 C2S still works. I mention that as you'll see some debate about it.
Old 03-24-2016 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by sf_c63
Tried this and almost stalled with the AC on. I've been debating trying again and giving myself a longer period of time to adjust
I'm guessing I'll stall at some point until I'm used to it. Then again, I stalled this car 2-3 times when I first got it and that hasn't happened for years driving many other manuals.

I blame the the clutch helper spring for that.
Old 03-25-2016 | 06:32 AM
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Attended the PORSCHE CLUB Taiwan event on Wednesday. It was great to go for a drive with about 30 other P-cars! Though I did not continue on with their trip, the overnight location may be one of Taiwan's most scenic spot, Taroko Gorge National Park.











Old 03-25-2016 | 07:19 AM
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Whoa. That last shot is fit for a poster!
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Old 03-25-2016 | 08:48 AM
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Dropping my C2S at dealer for an alignment. Just put on a full set of S-04s.
Old 03-25-2016 | 12:07 PM
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thanks nick

not too sold on the headlamps as of yet... so we shall see.

would rather update/add to the the interior first ... although at this point neither is a priority! (for now)

Originally Posted by Ni_Mo
Can't wait to see these on your car Michael!

You know these will finish off the exterior of your car, love these lights!
Old 03-25-2016 | 04:21 PM
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New steering wheel install.







Old 03-25-2016 | 04:50 PM
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/\ really nice steering wheel... where did you get it from and why are steering wheels so expensive
Old 03-25-2016 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Kellen
New steering wheel install.

Well if you can handle *actual brain surgery*, I take it this install was a cakewalk
Old 03-26-2016 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by gw911nine97
/\ really nice steering wheel... where did you get it from and why are steering wheels so expensive
Dallas custom steering wheels. They wrap the existing wheel. They have cores available so no downtime. Was $500 or so. Depends on options of thumb rests, stripe, thickness.

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Well if you can handle *actual brain surgery*, I take it this install was a cakewalk
Its not rocket science! Tutorial online was great. Airbag light is on but thats from my center console. Installed the Function First Shift Right Solution. Didn't know removing the center console would trigger the light.....
Old 03-26-2016 | 04:58 PM
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Totally unexpected and hugely fun day today.







Old 03-26-2016 | 07:05 PM
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Default 3rd radiator and side radiator grills

Installed the grills for side radiators and the third radiator position (I don't have a third rad). Contact me if you are interested in a set. Also have 997.2 side rad protectors (no third radiator grill yet).






Old 03-27-2016 | 01:37 PM
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Took the car out for an hour of spirit driving this Sunny morning after breaking in the new MPS Cup-2 types.

Oh BOY... I thought I already like the previous MSS a lot, but WOW, what an amazing tyre the Cup-2 is. So glad it went for it!


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