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Old 04-19-2017, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by jaday
Took off the temporary tags and put on my new license plates. Still getting used to this in the garage!
Nice! sometimes you just have to open the door as you pass and peep at it...
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Old 04-19-2017, 10:08 PM
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997.2 2009 C4S
- New summer tires Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
- Front and Center and Rear differential oil changed
- PDK oil pan with filter replaced, oil changed
- New brake pads (OEM), new brake fluid



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Old 04-20-2017, 02:44 AM
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Originally Posted by myw
brother you are on a roll!!!!! adaptive seats or sports?

your car needs a photo shoot - looks fantastic.
Thanks myw . They're adaptive

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Old 04-20-2017, 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Jlewis1436
I was so close to doing red on mine but went safe with black. I guess I can always change it....hmmmmm...
Jlewis,

Nice result.... I did mine in red last year in case you're wondering what it may look like on yours



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Old 04-20-2017, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by mblueracer
997.2 2009 C4S
- New summer tires Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Let us know how she feels on the PS4's, I'm replacing my rears after summer and thinking about these. Thanks
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Old 04-20-2017, 05:01 PM
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the best ones imo.

Originally Posted by Pcar416
Thanks myw . They're adaptive

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Old 04-20-2017, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mblueracer
997.2 2009 C4S


That's a good lookin C4S! 👍🏻
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Old 04-20-2017, 07:18 PM
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I drove mine to the lake and admired it from all angles. I thought I was dreaming, then pinched myself. Hey, you really do own this sweet ride!


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Old 04-21-2017, 08:15 PM
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I washed my 997 cab with my new foam cannon from eBay and my 3000 PSI gas-powered pressure washer. I started with bug remover and a sponge on the front bumper and then brought out the big gun.

I was careful to thoroughly soak everything with soapy foam and I paid particular attention to the fabric top which I thought was fading; it was grey and would not bead water. After a thorough washing and pressure washer rinse, it is cleaner and blacker than it was after a hand wash and 303 Fabric cleaner scrubbed in with a horse hair brush. I let it dry in the sun for a few hours and then used a 6" x 1/2" paint roller to apply 303 Fabric Guard. I sprayed more 303 on the top after the rolling was done just to be over-sure I had plenty.

The top is drying now and looks the best it has since I've had the car.

The foam cannon worked well. I am going to agree with the people who say it's fine for a general wash, it takes the dirt off and the washer with a 40 degree head rinses the car clean. After the rinse, I dried the car with two big waffle weave micro-fiber towels and wiped out the door edges and sills and under the frunk and hood. It is acceptably clean for driving and the process was much simpler and quicker than using two buckets and a mitt.

All in all, I am happy with the results. I will use it on my other cars. The wheels look OK on their faces, good enough for driving this weekend and a DE event next Friday.

Next weekend I will detail the car and prepare it for XPEL Paint Protection Film the week following. The installer is going to do a full paint correction prior to install, but I'll detail the wheels and interior and apply more Ultima to the black rubber and plastic trim.

If you haven't tried Ultima Tire and Trim Guard on your black plastic, including the windshield to trunk cowl, you should. It's pretty awesome.
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Old 04-21-2017, 08:28 PM
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Added a painted ignition plate...thanks Eric....great work as always.
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Old 04-22-2017, 07:46 AM
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I installed two 42mm led light in the luggage compartment and in the engine cover lid. However, I just have noticed, that there are particular led inserts as a wholeout there.
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Old 04-22-2017, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Tyztoy
New wheels and tires for the summer....
Sharkwerks X-pipe (I LUV IT!!)
What brand wheel and was it an exact fit? I love the GT3 look on the GTS.
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Old 04-22-2017, 11:28 AM
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At the Hershey swap meet with the family
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Old 04-22-2017, 11:31 AM
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Working on the door latch microswitch...so far so good!


disarmed handle and door latch
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Old 04-22-2017, 02:17 PM
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Just a few photos of my 997.2 Cab after a thorough foam cannon wash and 303 Fabric Guard applied to my 8 year old top. Can't do much about the creases that are endemic to Porsche cabriolet tops, but I love the new deep black.







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