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Old 08-06-2016, 03:31 PM
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Default My first DIY job was a success!
Well, finally did my first job on the car.

The wheel caps were all pointed the wrong way, and I just could not abide with this.

Here is the process for all you other DIY folks. It's fairly complex.



Here's the offending wheel!




My trusty removal tool. You can buy it here.

After popping it off.



Ahhh, sweet relief. All is well in the world!



Thank you for reading. My next job is changing the pumpkins. I hope it isn't quite as difficult as this job was!
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All is now right in the world!
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All is now right in the world!
I mean, I'm going to sleep like a baby tonight.
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Well, just to point out, the wheels are dirty as helll
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Excellent write up. We should make the a sticky.
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Lug nuts are still misaligned.
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Just wait for some wheelspin.........................................and repeat................................................
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I think all the brake dust would bother me more.
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Lug nuts are still misaligned.
Dammit.
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Originally Posted by OKB
Well, just to point out, the wheels are dirty as helll
Being remedied right now. I also discovered where NOT to park at the grocery store.
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Default Now I am cooking with Sterno!
OK what a fun day!

Managed to replace the spoiler bellows...

Before:





After:



Also, no more pumpkins!

Before:



After:

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Bellows was my first 996 diy. Very satisfying.
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Originally Posted by DTMiller
Bellows was my first 996 diy. Very satisfying.
Totally! I am now ready to replace my AOS all on my own!

Kidding. But it did feel good to do a job the dealer would have charged several hundred for!
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Originally Posted by Woodman71
My trusty removal tool. You can buy it here.
$5.49 for the tool? You got scammed. I used an old bicycle wheel spoke. Was FREE!

[The second tool in the pic is my emergency trunk release cable puller, also fabricated from a spoke.]


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Originally Posted by Cuda911
$5.49 for the tool? You got scammed. I used an old bicycle wheel spoke. Was FREE!

[The second tool in the pic is my emergency trunk release cable puller, also fabricated from a spoke.]


I used a wire coat hanger. Get plenty of that from dry cleaning.
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