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Old 09-20-2018, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 911.Forever
Plugs and coils are not a difficult procedure if you have a lift. After having navigated this avenue, I cannot imagine engaging w/o the use of a lift.
Yep, last time I did it on a couple of floor jacks/jackstands, PIA for sure, but very doable.
Old 09-20-2018, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by usrodeo4
Great information...I just bought my 997.1 TT 2 weeks ago, 23K miles, 100% OEM, my very first P car. She is a rarely driver for me and usually only for a few miles when I do. I will get her on the track at some point. My plan is to have some fun making a few mods to "make her mine", keep her for maybe 3 years then sell her for an expected near break even point and then move on. I think it will be a fun few years. After that we'll take a look at the portfolio and make a new plan.
I would recommend you drive her on a long trip. Now is the best time for a road trip, not too hot. Do that before you do your mods.

Old 09-20-2018, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by TT Surgeon
Yep, last time I did it on a couple of floor jacks/jackstands, PIA for sure, but very doable.
The last time I read the instructions on the DIY for the plugs I said the hell with it. Ill let somebody do it.
Old 09-20-2018, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by thxbuff2001
The last time I read the instructions on the DIY for the plugs I said the hell with it. Ill let somebody do it.
Exactly what happened to me. A good indy with a lift and experience can get it done fast enough that it isn't that expensive.
Old 09-20-2018, 06:29 PM
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On jack stands with a creeper they are no problem.
Old 09-21-2018, 09:38 AM
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First time around it is not a fun job, especially if some one hacked their way prior. However after you do it once it is not bad at all, especially with the right tools.



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