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and last I checked, T= Tau.

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It's satin black vinyl cut to the shape of the OEM clear guard that comes standard on all 997.1's..I purchased 1 un-installed clear guard from Porsche, took it to InStyleGraphics in Torrance to use the shape for the satin black cut out and then returned the un-installed clear guard piece

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Install clear guard piece

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It's satin black vinyl cut to the shape of the OEM clear guard that comes standard on all 997.1's..I purchased 1 un-installed clear guard from Porsche, took it to InStyleGraphics in Torrance to use the shape for the satin black cut out and then returned the un-installed clear guard piece

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Replace those

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but at least I've gotten rid of the flat black side skirt and replaced those with Precision Porsche 997 GT street look ones.

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Run smoother and revved "easier" without sounding stressed

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I haven't tried it on my Porsche yet but on previous cars, they ran smoother and revved "easier" without sounding stressed.

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Check t= tau

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and last I checked, T= Tau.

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Clean ...looks great

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Wow, talk about clean...Looks great!

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Clean 4s

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dailydriver that is a beautiful and clean 4s!

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Like it, clean install.

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Install clear guard

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It's satin black vinyl cut to the shape of the OEM clear guard that comes standard on all 997.1's..I purchased 1 un-installed clear guard from Porsche, took it to InStyleGraphics in Torrance to use the shape for the satin black cut out and then returned the un-installed clear guard piece

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Install clear guard piece

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It's satin black vinyl cut to the shape of the OEM clear guard that comes standard on all 997.1's..I purchased 1 un-installed clear guard from Porsche, took it to InStyleGraphics in Torrance to use the shape for the satin black cut out and then returned the un-installed clear guard piece

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Replace (unless someone seriously advises me against it, lol)

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I might just try your "blend" of RP on my next oil change (unless someone seriously advises me against it, lol)

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Replace oil soon

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I'll be changing my oil soon, but I was just wondering if anyone use ROYAL PURPLE in their C4S?

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Replace things :p

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Take your Lady to the Track she will love it, might change things :P

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but at least I've gotten rid of the flat black side skirt and replaced those with Precision Porsche 997 GT street look ones.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Anyone in this forum own a 996 C4S silver with HRE rims live in the Bay Area near 101? I waved to you on Friday and today. We have the same cars

POST 2Original post

Great pics everyone. I'm looking at purchasing a C4S possibly in the very near future.

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

looks wicked with the black rims. nice contrast!

POST 6Original post

Awesome Dude.... I bet you have a big friken smile on your face....*S*

POST 7Original post

Few pix from the Canadian Grand Prix 2010 in Montreal, Canada... Dont mind she's dirty from the 600km trip from Toronto... In front of the Hotel we were staying at during the F1 Weekend on 420 Sherbrook "Holiday Inn Mid-Town"

POST 8Original post

Just done: Avic 710 BT + 2 Alpine amps. Bose speakers and subs stayed. Like it, clean install. Takes 2 mins to initialize but once done is easy to use with touch screen. Pic shows Zune connected via Aux input. Ipod in glove box. I'm one of those who prefers the Zune sound and its ability to play Ogg Vorbis.

POST 9Original post

Well after looking for a while I am now the proud new owner of a 2004 C4S. Picked it up yesterday.

POST 11Original post

Beautiful rides everyone! Can someone here point me in the right direction as to how to find out if a particular C4S I'm looking at is a good buy or not? (without coming out of pocket for a PPI, etc) I made a thread asking just that but was given an infraction warning. Thanks a million.

POST 12Original post

Here's the latest vid of my Twin Turbo'd C4S on a private Air Field. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4Ci96pOm40 ENJOY - cuz I did....

POST 14Original post

A few quick dirty shots, I know I need rims! Hard to find a set of used 18's that are lighter then stock...

POST 15Original post

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Good looking ride! Not that hard.....Champion RG5 Monolites! Quote:

POST 16Original post

the 996 c4s is one of the most pretty cars ever made. you guys are lucky to own one. enjoy

POST 18Original post

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Quote: No those are 18" Carrera Wheels for the Narrow Body as a Option http://www.wheelenhancement.com/inde...elDetail&id=43 For the Widebody C4S Turbo Look II Wheels (Solid Spoke) were Standard Option. http://www.wheelenhancement.com/inde...elDetail&id=42 Sport Techo Wheels were a Cost Option from 2002-2004 http://www.wheelenhancement.com/inde...elDetail&id=51 GT3 Wheels were a Cost Option from 2004-2005 http://www.wheelenhancement.com/inde...elDetail&id=89

POST 21Original post

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Quote: Great shots... ...really like the silver/gold combo!

POST 23Original post

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Quote: Champion Motorsport RG19's (Face Painted BBS Gold) These are Discontinued but they still have RG5's which are very very Similar with Thiner Spokes

POST 24Original post

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Quote: What's wrong with these wheels? They look great + they are easy to clean!

POST 25Original post

My GF is Driving... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzantWDQ3QI here is the Full Footage from the Show http://www.vimeo.com/13287033

POST 26Original post

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Quote: if you like the way they look, why would you care if they're lighter than stock, unless you are racing?

POST 27Original post

Hey guys, nice rides!!! I haven't been on 6speed that much yet so haven't figured out yet how to post larger pics.. That said here's my C4S, it doesn't have the "carrera 4s" logo in these pics (new decklid) but it is on right now (red S). Cheers, Sid.

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Quote: is that splash guard painted on there?

POST 29Original post

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Quote: why would you do that? i couldn't imagine if i was looking to buy that car & didn't know what kind of molestation you've put it through, but i'm sure you'll show any prospective buyers the tape first, right!

POST 30Original post

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Quote: It's satin black vinyl cut to the shape of the OEM clear guard that comes standard on all 997.1's..I purchased 1 un-installed clear guard from Porsche, took it to InStyleGraphics in Torrance to use the shape for the satin black cut out and then returned the un-installed clear guard piece

POST 31Original post

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Quote: wow you suck, its just a car...

POST 32Original post

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Quote: Z, I haven't been at the 6 in awhile, good to see your wheels movin out. very cool sound. good luck with the GF, my lady doesn't want to drive my car, or even ride in it usually. Can't say I mind all that much.... she just closes her eyes when I can get her in there for even a short trip. check out the twin-turbo Burk put in his... the spooling up sound is also very cool. best, j

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Quote: headlights are interesting. I've seen similar stuff on this forum over the years. how did you get yours done, if you dont mind sharing.... and consider painting the lower trim all the way around...also looks very good on some of the cars here.

POST 34Original post

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Quote: man, you must have to much money to burn or won the lotto, first time i've ever heard that a porsche is JUST a car , guess when you get a little older you'll appreciate that hard earned money, if yours was hard earned, guess i have a lil' more respect for my vehicles .

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Quote: Don't mind at all , I've got Techart headlight masks (from P. dealer) but the combo with the customized 997 GT2 bumper makes it work IMO (don't think there's anybody kicking around here with that on a 996 ). I had the urethane lip painted on my other P. but it's freaking disaster!! The front lip gets way too much contact with the road up here... but at least I've gotten rid of the flat black side skirt and replaced those with Precision Porsche 997 GT street look ones. The rear bumper is going to be replaced with the 997 GT street Techart this winter. Cheers, Sid.

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Quote: Thanks man... Take your Lady to the Track she will love it, might change things :P Quote: lols yea dude whatever floats your boat...

POST 38Original post

Gotta keep this thread going... the calling all cabs thread is starting to gain some ground. Anyway... here is my baby. It is an '02, 39k... ish miles, fairly stock but still looking pretty good in my somewhat tainted opinion!

POST 39Original post

dailydriver that is a beautiful and clean 4s!

POST 40Original post

Thanks man.... It had two previous owners who obviously babied it. I am doing my best to preserve the beauty, but given that it is driven everyday, and I am planning some track time in the VERY near future (and hopefully on a consistent basis) I'm not sure how long it will hold its' current look. I am looking at suspension options now, but not sure which way to go. I know it needs to be lower, but am strugling with the neverending question "how low should I go?".... Seriously I am just not sure how much adjustability I truly need in the suspension (ROW or a PSS10 for instance). Also trying to figure out if the car needs spacers with the stock wheels... Anyone have pictures of a stock wheel setup with and without spacers?

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POST 44Original post

This past Saturday I was in the Stony Brook area and came across a car wash even which was run by... SORORITY GIRLS from Stony Brook University! Thought I'd share the 2 pics that I took.

POST 46Original post

BTW... How do you post pics directly onto your post? I'd like to learn how to post the pics directly onto my post rather than the way I've been doing it (attaching thumbnails) which is the only way I know how to post pics.

POST 47Original post

Wow, a couple of those girls have put on way more than the freshman 15!

POST 48Original post

Yeah, but there were a couple of cuties. I dont think any of them are Freshmen. The one's that I talked to told me that they were Juniors.

POST 49Original post

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Quote: They all say that. Now where's the real pics, the ones without any obstructions.

POST 50Original post

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Quote: Thanks to another 6speed member, I just learned how to post pics! No more thumbnails from me!

POST 51Original post

who is going to take the grenade in the light pink for the rest of us six speeders?

POST 52Original post

Does that girl's shirt say "I EAT" in Greek Letters....way to state the obvious....LMFAO!!!!

POST 53Original post

I think her shirt said I LOVE (heart) ΣΔΤ (which kinda looks like EAT) Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think it translates to... Σ = SIGMA Δ = ALPHA Τ = THETA

POST 54Original post

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Quote: You're probably right. Doesn't make it any less funny.

POST 57Original post

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Quote: Σ= SIGMA Δ= DELTA T= TAF This is the right translate from greek letters to uk.

POST 58Original post

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Quote: Quote: Quote: hahahahaaaa you guys are killing me!

POST 59Original post

I'll be changing my oil soon, but I was just wondering if anyone use ROYAL PURPLE in their C4S? And if so, what weight do you use? Is it really that much better than what I've been using? I've been using Mobil1 0w-40. A friend of mine uses Royal Purple in his Benz and swears its the best oil out there, but I wonder if it's the best oil for my C4S Cab?

POST 60Original post

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Or....LOVE to EAT..... ,.....just playing brother!! Quote:

POST 61Original post

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My shop uses Motul on my PCar and all the PCars..... Quote:

POST 62Original post

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Quote: What weight?

POST 63Original post

Used Optimum Opti-seal for the first time today.

POST 64Original post

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Quote: Not a C4S but on my 99 C2, I use RP 10w40 and add 2q's of 20w50 on top of the 10w40's in the summer. I "feels" smoother than M1 but I'm sure it's in my head. To be honest, I've felt more difference using RP's in other cars than in the Pcar.

POST 65Original post

[quote=SCIronMike;2958317]Used Optimum Opti-seal for the first time today. Wow, talk about clean...Looks great!

POST 66Original post

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Quote: Thanks for the input. I might just try your "blend" of RP on my next oil change (unless someone seriously advises me against it, lol)

POST 67Original post

I was probably one of the biggest skeptics of Royal Purple as there are many of those gimmicks out there. As I found out with my previous cars, RP definitely seems to be a great oil alternative. I haven't tried it on my Porsche yet but on previous cars, they ran smoother and revved "easier" without sounding stressed. As previous poster noticed not too much difference with Porsches and I venture to guess that RP is more beneficial to high revving engines or track cars(example, 8-9k redline motors)

POST 68Original post

if it 'feels smoother' and it 'revs easier', its because you're using thinner oil and its not giving you as good of protection!

POST 69Original post

Now that's a beautiful Porsche! Keeping to its original design, without the makeup, makes it one of the most beautiful Porsches. I never tire of looking at its lines. You show extreme patience from being tempted into making external changes that are not original in design.

POST 71Original post

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Farzooq.....looks awesome brother!!!! Is that the OEM setup??? Quote:

POST 72Original post

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Quote: Yea OEM Porsche Racks but VW Cargo Holder http://www.1stvwparts.com/product_in...roducts_id=471 , ill get more Pix later in the week

POST 73Original post

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Quote: looks just like my C4S except I have the dual oval tips and painted crests on the hubs... still holding off on many mods.... Burks twin turbo is on top of the list.... well, after painting the bottom trim to match the rest of the car.. and turbo-P Alaruds still pending. oil would have to be Red Line... 15-40 for mild temps and last I checked, T= Tau. so would that be SDT.? sigma delta Tau? never heard of that one. so maybe what you have really transposed is an STD?

POST 74Original post

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Hahahahahaha Jon...... STD..... hysterical my man. Definitely get IMA's twin turbo kit. I truly love it and it keeps getting better every day. I took the GT2 wing off and went back to the stock retractable to be even more unassuming.....hahahahaha..... Quote:

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More pics or ban for life.... hahahaha Quote:

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