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Driving back to Katy (Texas) it was the most anticipated and exiting moment ever, no substitute, it was a dream come true.
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check your options sticker, might be under the hood - it is coded, take a pic and we will de-code it
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next lets talk pumpkins and check those exhaust tips....
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I had them and can offer suggestions on cleaning....one thing for sure, dont get behind or they will be very difficult VERY DIFFICULT!
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the best thing about it is how easy it goes on and how easy it wipes clean...If you want to try some I will loan you a little
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Hello. Went to a 04 966 Carrera Cabrio from an E46 M3 last week. First Porsche, really enjoying the ride. Much to learn. Steering wheel's off center abit, overall the car's in great shape, low miles. From what I'm reading it looks like the tie rods need adjustment to center steering wheel ? Doesn't seem to "pull" one way or the other at speed.
Welcome to the club Geo.....I don't know much about the tie rods, find your local Pcar dealer and take it there for the fix or find an alignment guy that is familiar with the Porsche.
Fill us in with more details......Color? Options?
So the big question I have is WHERE ARE THE PICS! Where's Tim?
Enjoy the car!
Welcome and congratulations
Even though it doesn't seem to pull it won't hurt to get an alignment done, which should also take care of centering the steering wheel.
Okay, correction, not 966(typo), but 996. 6 spd manual, grey leather interior, carbon/leather steering wheel and shifter. eight cd changer. Not sure on any more options, except of course the wheels. How do I know if I have the "high end" radio? What other options might I have? and how might I determine? How do I post pics?
So I read where I'm instructed to click on "upload phote", yet I read where I don't yet have the privelage yet to post pics. Any help would be appreciated
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check your options sticker, might be under the hood - it is coded, take a pic and we will de-code it
to load a picture use "go advance" then down below hit manage attachments... browse, upload, close and post.... you'll see
enjoy and hurry with the pics, I haven't woke up yet but without coffee I am starting to get a little edgy
+1 for the wheels!
I had them and can offer suggestions on cleaning....one thing for sure, dont get behind or they will be very difficult VERY DIFFICULT!
second, use a very long bristled high quality brush and a little Griot's wheel cleaner, do it often and its easy, sometimes I would just quickly wash the wheels only (not the car)
lastly, take time to apply a nice coat or two of REJEX to them about every 6 months (inside and out - removed from car)
do those things and they will look great !!
next lets talk pumpkins and check those exhaust tips.... looks like passenger side is in quite a ways from this angle compared to drivers
Hi, let me introduce my self as a new member of Porsche 996 family, purchased my first Porsche last year after long period of searching, untill the dealer in Atlanta called me and told me � the car that I wanted is in�, my son and I flew from Houston to Atlanta and straight to the dealer and indeed, the wait was over, there she was, A black 2002 Porsche Carrera 996.
Driving back to Katy (Texas) it was the most anticipated and exiting moment ever, no substitute, it was a dream come true. Now, here we are, a year later I apologize of being late with this introduction.
Got some pictures but cant post them please help.
Gerry
I'll be one of the few who suggests leaving the orange side markers alone. They look good with a dark color like yours.
Also, preservation and originality are important to many Porsche owners (like me!).
Congratulations, and good luck, Geowner.
Mostly Rejex can be found online and through pilot shops (real & online). Ed may know of some local brick & mortar places that carry it.
It's a liquid, similar to liquid wax that's applied to surfaces to minimize the dirt and bugs that would adhere. Leaves a shine. Some guys use it instead of wax on their cars. Supposedly designed for the leading edges of aircraft wings (piston powered aircraft are called "bug smashers" for good reason).
I usually get mine from Aircraft Spruce & Specialty out of CA when I'm getting other stuff.
Is it truely better than just keeping your wheels waxed? Maybe a little. But it's easy to apply and wipe to a luster. Works well. And because it was designed for aircraft, it reduces drag giving you 3-4mph to your car's top speed.
YUP - what James said...
the best thing about it is how easy it goes on and how easy it wipes clean...If you want to try some I will loan you a little
you will be sold! great stuff, cheap and amazing results with almost no effort (BTW works good on "leading edges" mirrors, front bumpers, ect...)
I bought mine online.. maybe $10-15??? cant remember, lasts a LONG time!
OH and if they have not been done in a long time, I know a way to get the inside clean really easilly too :P
You can post pictures as a non member. Use the "Manage Attachs" below the text input window. You are pretty limited on picture size as a non member. Then the total of all files uploaded is also limited to less than a member. In the user CP (control panel) section maybe at the bottom is a link to managing all the files you have uploaded ie deleting some to make more room.
Back on topic.....I would love to own a cab one day. My first Pcar was a 914 and my first actual targa was a Fiat Bertone X19. The targas back than with the roof off had a vacuum feeling to it. Really like your car.
Thanks Ivangene for the link. all the codes are "decoded" except for x54. The list of codes jumps from like x51 to x58. Search other sites to no avail. What kind of option is #476- "abrasive brake pad"?
