What did you do to your 997 today?
08-07-2018, 08:13 PM
#7141
Over the last few days I installed the Rennline phone mount (works great) and a set of their pedals. Installed some new OEM air filters. Had it tech inspected and a high temp brake flush for an upcoming HPDE in a couple weeks. I also had them check over the new to me 2007 C2S to see if it needed anything else - it got a clean bill of health 
Loving this car.
Loving this car.
08-07-2018, 10:12 PM
#7142
Three Wheelin'
08-07-2018, 10:20 PM
#7143
if you have bi zenon lights it may not help at al. The bi zenons tend to leave a heat crazing on the inside. Let us know what type you have and how it worked out after the meth. Before and afters are also requested please.
08-07-2018, 10:30 PM
#7144
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I have the phone mount and have resisted installing it only because I'm a procrastinator, but I'm curious why the new pedals? Aesthetics or function? I've seen one set that had a split throttle pedal that might be of some advantage but what was your reason. Just curious.
08-09-2018, 01:06 AM
#7147
MP4S all around. Had MPSS before these ... 25K miles on the rears and 35K miles on the fronts. The rears could have gone another 2K and the fronts another 5K, but the car was getting pretty slippery.
New tires have only a few miles on them, and I'm comparing to old treads, but these seem to give quicker turn in (the MPSS sidewalls had developed a lot of flex), are quieter (of course), and seem to give a bit more grip (obviously). I still need to play a bit more, but so far I'm happy with the upgrade 8)
Celebrated by giving the beast a wash. Definitely due after it sat under the fir trees for a week while I rebuilt the garage. Picking the fallen needles out of all the crevices is a true PITA!!!
New tires have only a few miles on them, and I'm comparing to old treads, but these seem to give quicker turn in (the MPSS sidewalls had developed a lot of flex), are quieter (of course), and seem to give a bit more grip (obviously). I still need to play a bit more, but so far I'm happy with the upgrade 8)
Celebrated by giving the beast a wash. Definitely due after it sat under the fir trees for a week while I rebuilt the garage. Picking the fallen needles out of all the crevices is a true PITA!!!
08-09-2018, 02:19 AM
#7149
What was the verdict on the Dyno?
08-09-2018, 02:57 AM
#7151
Nordschleife Master
MP4S all around. Had MPSS before these ... 25K miles on the rears and 35K miles on the fronts. The rears could have gone another 2K and the fronts another 5K, but the car was getting pretty slippery.
New tires have only a few miles on them, and I'm comparing to old treads, but these seem to give quicker turn in (the MPSS sidewalls had developed a lot of flex), are quieter (of course), and seem to give a bit more grip (obviously). I still need to play a bit more, but so far I'm happy with the upgrade 8)
Celebrated by giving the beast a wash. Definitely due after it sat under the fir trees for a week while I rebuilt the garage. Picking the fallen needles out of all the crevices is a true PITA!!!
New tires have only a few miles on them, and I'm comparing to old treads, but these seem to give quicker turn in (the MPSS sidewalls had developed a lot of flex), are quieter (of course), and seem to give a bit more grip (obviously). I still need to play a bit more, but so far I'm happy with the upgrade 8)
Celebrated by giving the beast a wash. Definitely due after it sat under the fir trees for a week while I rebuilt the garage. Picking the fallen needles out of all the crevices is a true PITA!!!
08-09-2018, 06:29 AM
#7152
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Originally Posted by Wayne Smith
MP4S all around. Had MPSS before these ... 25K miles on the rears and 35K miles on the fronts. The rears could have gone another 2K and the fronts another 5K, but the car was getting pretty slippery.
New tires have only a few miles on them, and I'm comparing to old treads, but these seem to give quicker turn in (the MPSS sidewalls had developed a lot of flex), are quieter (of course), and seem to give a bit more grip (obviously). I still need to play a bit more, but so far I'm happy with the upgrade 8)
Celebrated by giving the beast a wash. Definitely due after it sat under the fir trees for a week while I rebuilt the garage. Picking the fallen needles out of all the crevices is a true PITA!!!
New tires have only a few miles on them, and I'm comparing to old treads, but these seem to give quicker turn in (the MPSS sidewalls had developed a lot of flex), are quieter (of course), and seem to give a bit more grip (obviously). I still need to play a bit more, but so far I'm happy with the upgrade 8)
Celebrated by giving the beast a wash. Definitely due after it sat under the fir trees for a week while I rebuilt the garage. Picking the fallen needles out of all the crevices is a true PITA!!!
08-09-2018, 12:21 PM
#7153
Seriously?? You can't be lowered to get that kind of life out of the tires but even with stock suspension, that's impressive. I've been lowered with H&R springs on all three 997's I've owned and if I really squeeze it, I can get to 11,000 miles on the rears and about twice that on the fronts. Not another mile past that unless I drive it every day like I'm going to a funeral with grandma in the passenger seat.
My tire mechanic adjusted the alignment based upon his assessment of my needs. I run the pressure a bit high (4 to 5 psi above normal) for commuting. I still lose the rears to inner tread wear, but I can't complain 8). The fronts wear even across the treads allowing longer life. And I am a fan of Michelin, FWIW.
The alignment specs from the car history file are below. Turn in suffers a bit as well as stability, but it is minor really.
BTW ... PASM, not lowered, no wheel spacers. So your case is different than mine.
08-09-2018, 01:24 PM
#7154
08-10-2018, 03:05 AM
#7155
Nordschleife Master
I used to wear tires out on my Lotus cars at just over 5K miles ... across the full tread. I drive the 997 in similar fashion. But the tire wear is night and day. I won't claim to understand why.
My tire mechanic adjusted the alignment based upon his assessment of my needs. I run the pressure a bit high (4 to 5 psi above normal) for commuting. I still lose the rears to inner tread wear, but I can't complain 8). The fronts wear even across the treads allowing longer life. And I am a fan of Michelin, FWIW.
The alignment specs from the car history file are below. Turn in suffers a bit as well as stability, but it is minor really.
BTW ... PASM, not lowered, no wheel spacers. So your case is different than mine.
My tire mechanic adjusted the alignment based upon his assessment of my needs. I run the pressure a bit high (4 to 5 psi above normal) for commuting. I still lose the rears to inner tread wear, but I can't complain 8). The fronts wear even across the treads allowing longer life. And I am a fan of Michelin, FWIW.
The alignment specs from the car history file are below. Turn in suffers a bit as well as stability, but it is minor really.
BTW ... PASM, not lowered, no wheel spacers. So your case is different than mine.