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Old 09-22-2010 | 05:17 PM
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I am pretty far from a Cup car ... sure sound like one
997 Cup, yes. 996 Cup, not so sure.
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Old 09-24-2010 | 05:10 AM
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Mike tell me again why you have the 1000pounds radio there?

If you want to kill the airbag lights wire a 2.8 Ohm resistor in each one. The resistor emulates the resistance of the airbags circuit and car thinks it will go boom if needed.

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I am OK with the airbag warning light - give my instrument panel a Christmas tree like atmosphere



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997 Cup, yes. 996 Cup, not so sure.
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Old 09-24-2010 | 05:27 AM
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sick write up mikymu. great job!

btw, check this bad boy up. it weights like paper.
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Old 09-24-2010 | 05:48 AM
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sick write up mikymu. great job!

btw, check this bad boy up. it weights like paper.
Holy batman! that is one sick looking steering wheel. It will be super slippery - need to cover it with alcantera. CF steering wheel will shatter upon impact with sternum if not buckle in
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Old 09-24-2010 | 05:51 AM
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it better not happen. with glove it's shouldn't be that bad.
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Old 09-24-2010 | 08:43 AM
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Great post again mate, really love the step by step guides that you keep plugging. Its time you write your own book on this! I will buy one!!!
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Old 09-24-2010 | 01:36 PM
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This wheel ( I have one, I don't sell em), looks GREAT installed on a 997:

4th pic down:
http://www.porscheshop.co.uk/acatalo...sche_momo.html
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Old 09-24-2010 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by mikymu
Thanks. It's nice to retain the horn function but I have never use it once since I had my RS. The other day I was behind a SUV in my RS at a red light. The light turn green and the lady driver was busy talking on her cell phone. I blip the throttle twice and I think she pee her pants and quickly move out of the way
You need a sticker on the car that says:

"Horn broken. Watch for finger!"
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Old 09-24-2010 | 01:51 PM
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Or:

"Horn not installed, listen for pull your head out woman, exhaust sound on the way"
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Originally Posted by 911SLOW
If you want to kill the airbag lights wire a 2.8 Ohm resistor in each one. The resistor emulates the resistance of the airbags circuit and car thinks it will go boom if needed.

John
OK, the same trick than with 944's does it.
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Old 09-24-2010 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Harold
Great post again mate, really love the step by step guides that you keep plugging. Its time you write your own book on this! I will buy one!!!
Wish I could mod cars for a living ...

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You need a sticker on the car that says:

"Horn broken. Watch for Titanium exhaust!"
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Old 09-24-2010 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 20C4S
sick write up mikymu. great job!

btw, check this bad boy up. it weights like paper.
Just hope it doesn't splinter...

Mikymu, you keep impressing me!

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Old 09-24-2010 | 07:43 PM
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^i'm definitely impressed with Mikymu's diy ability but his driving..... : ). Mike
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Old 09-24-2010 | 07:56 PM
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^i'm definitely impressed with Mikymu's diy ability but his driving..... : ). Mike
Hey hey hey! Don't make me strip your lifetime membership badge off your 6 GT3
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Old 09-24-2010 | 08:19 PM
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What? Apart from duct tape he has other stickers on the car too?
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