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Old 06-16-2017, 11:37 AM
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Picked it up Tuesday after a little over a month in the shop for a respray.
Back in the garage
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Old 06-16-2017, 02:52 PM
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Learning to drive it better. Half way to Atlanta where I will be at Porsche Experience tomorrow.
Very cool, going to Lime Rock DE on June 26th, looking forward to reading your comments.
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Old 06-16-2017, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by jfort
Learning to drive it better. Half way to Atlanta where I will be at Porsche Experience tomorrow.
Road Trip and PEC?! Man I want to be you...enjoy!!!

PS every time I get in the 997, it is practice time so keep learning and be safe...
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Old 06-16-2017, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ltcjmramos
Picked it up Tuesday after a little over a month in the shop for a respray.
Back in the garage
Unsure how your BB can look more special than the first day we met, but it sure looks like deja vu from way over here!

PS When is the wrap? And ~ how many more days until you properly get reacquainted with her?!
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Old 06-16-2017, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ltcjmramos
Picked it up Tuesday after a little over a month in the shop for a respray.
Back in the garage
Dang, that looks GOOOOOOOOD…. Did you throw any film on itto keep it shiny and new after you get it back out on the road? My 2010 C4S Cabis getting a full front-end re-spray this week and I’m adding a full frontExpel application to keep all the road acne off the new paint. I should get it back on Tuesday, and I hopeit looks as good as your does
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Old 06-16-2017, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ltcjmramos
Picked it up Tuesday after a little over a month in the shop for a respray.
Back in the garage



Dang, that looks GOOOOOOOOD…. Did you throw any film on it to keep it shiny and new after you get it back out on the road? My (also black) 2010 C4S Cab is getting a full front-end re-spray this week and I’m adding a full front Expel application to keep all the road acne off the new paint. I should get it back on Tuesday, and I hope it looks as good as your does
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Old 06-16-2017, 05:41 PM
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I drove it like I stole it.
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Old 06-16-2017, 09:51 PM
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Had Xpel Clear Protective Film applied to the entire front of my '12 997 C2S including the two side mirrors. Love it! I now have full frontal protection; I hate rock chips.
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Old 06-17-2017, 05:48 AM
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New lights!
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Old 06-17-2017, 08:04 AM
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Did the full front Xpel clear film on the front today...totally forgot about the mirrors, but I have to go back and have them install the rock guards. I'll have the mirrors done then
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Old 06-17-2017, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeffu
New lights!
Stunning C2S
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Old 06-17-2017, 06:39 PM
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Stunning C2S
Thank you!
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Old 06-17-2017, 10:41 PM
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Finally got around to fabricating and installing radiator screens. I decided to leave the vertical support in place. Overall seems solid and hopefully functional.
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Old 06-18-2017, 02:41 AM
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It's my birthday! Got a Function First shift **** for the car from my wife as a pressie. Installed it, and it's great. All in an attempt to find the same shift quality as my old S2000, I added a Numeric Racing shifter, Function First trans mount (still undecided if I will stick with that), and now the shift ****. It's all coming together nicely.

Also found a pool of oil on the garage floor though - gear oil leaking from the driver side front axle which had popped out but not fully reinstalled when I swapped in Eibach springs last week. Bought a massive 3/4" drive torque wrench, loosened the axle and popped it back in. Then chased down a suspected wheel bearing issue, but it took my mechanic buddy to find that it was just the right front backing plate which was slightly bent and rubbing on the rotor.

All in all, a good day!
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Old 06-18-2017, 07:18 PM
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A milestone. 2 weeks ago. It's already @ 52,000+ miles. We celebrated 50K with - Tail of the Dragon, Blue Ridge Parkway, new rear tires (MPSS), a bath, and an annual service. Hard to believe it's been 3.5 years and 33K miles on our watch. Love driving it now as much as the first test drive...T
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