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Nice car!
Research here about all the things I did not know about my 997. Read the manual. Twice.
19's are nice(I have them) but you give up ride quality...
Spoiler is automatic so let it decide when to go up and down.
Enjoy it, you have plenty of time to spend a lot of $$!
Like the poser position! I like the fact that the cops don't know i'm going 75mph by visual reference. (or I guess 50mph if my engine temp is higher)
As a compromise, you could get a fixed wing spoiler...or you could have it deployed until you're in the car then set it back to "normal" since you won't see it from inside the car anyway...you'll just have to tell yourself that the police may not know when it automatically deploys or retracts.
I personally like spoilers so I have one on my car. Some folks think they are just that, spoilers of the looks of the car. Your car, your call. Agree on LED's. They do update the car significantly.
I always let it idle down and then keep it under 4K until the oil is at 200 then I flog her
Fisters and Gundo are the same thing. Gundo is the call name for a member on the forum that did the original "gundo hack" Darrin Fister takes your mufflers in on trade and sends you nicely welded replacements. They sound amazing on a car. Relatively subdued at under 2500 RPM and wake up over 3500. They sound great first thing in the morning. I turn my car on and leave the door open so I can hear the crackle and pop.
I had my steering wheel recovered by Dallas Custom Wheels(do a search on the forum) and outisde of the exhaust it is my favorite mod because my hands are on it all the time.
Congrats on your new car, find some twisty roads and enjoy it.
AFAIK the spoiler goes up at 75mph and goes back down at 37.5 mph (@ <130deg f)..
so you just have to speed up to 75 mph and not slow down below 37.5 mph (like Sandra Bullock in Speed. lol) to keep the spoiler up. haha
- keep the car under 4k RPM until the temp reaches 200deg+
I also try to hit redline at least once a drive (after engine reaches proper temp)
- u can see how the different wheels look on ur car at Tirerack.
Just select ur vehicle type and the wheels u want and just click 'view on vehicle' button
- crusin' on hwy: 6th gear for optimal fuel econ.. but I often drive in 5th gear on hwy for better throttle response on shorter trips.
-gundo hack is worth it if u like the sound.
Prob best to hear it in person from someone near by (if u can) to determine if u like it.
I went with Cargraphics and never looked back.
- $800 for 30k service is fine as long as u get ur money's worth, no? What is included ?
-there are no 'must haves'.. =)
but for a cab, I would def consider SmarTop..
and for manual, I would consider SSK.
I think it was around $620 from NR. USMC had a great thread on how to do it. The install is removing the center console. It took a few hours. The difference was a very nice and accurate "thunk" when shifting into each gear.
The SSK was must first, and favorite, mod. The kits range from $250-400, and take about two hours for a pro to install. My latest mod comes in a close second-- a re wrapped sport wheel with thick grip, perforated leather, and a yellow center stripe. As another post noted, you feel it whenever you're in the car. The best bang for the buck mod is to cap off the Helmholz resonator. It's a true DYI that anyone can do for $25, and it sounds awesome.
She is mine! mu ha ha...now with the million questions.
-So, the two seat heaters don't work. Press the button (drivers&pass) and no light comes on or heat. I have a 3 month bumper-to-bumper through the Mercedes dealership I bought it at. Think they will cover this? Any ideas on what it might be or how to investigate?
Agree with other posters, probably a fuse but the dealership should fix whatever is wrong if you have B-t-B warranty.
- What RPM is a good cruising RPM on highway?
Lowest gear. If manual, 6th (7th if 2012+); if PDK, let the computer decide.
- Does she require any warm up?
Always good to drive a few miles before flooring it!
- I'm thinking about keeping my 18" Carrera Classic wheels for (winter only) and buying some 19" Wheels/Summer Tires. Any recommendations on tire/wheel setups? (i'm horrible with using my imagination, any sites that will show car/wheel setups?)
I live in Northern California so no help here.
- Can I keep the spoiler up all the time? Is it bad? I like the look with it up...
I would think it's fine unless parked outside in the rain and/or snow.
- What are some must have mods? (ordered: clear indicators, magnetic drain plug, front license plate: Skene)
If my wife's car were mine, I would add a padded steering wheel, spacers, 305's in the back upon next need for new tires, Sharkwerks center muffler delete, and if you driver long distances I would consider RyeM3's replacement of Focal/Dayton drivers.
- is the gundo hack worth it? (seen a couple threads of some not happy)
See above for Sharkwerks center muffler delete. Probably better with a manual t than a PDK.
- is $800 a good price for a full 30k service? (indy shop)
No idea, my wife's is a CPO so all service is via dealer. Hope this helps
05-13-2014, 04:10 PM
