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Anybody have experience with the knock off durametric tools? I'm a little annoyed that the drl's are the main HID lamps and would want to switch them off and do some wiring so that the foglights become the drl's. Also would be nice to be able to turn off the service reminder when it inevitably comes up. The $1000CAD for the pro tool that can do the drl's is a little hard to swallow, especially since I still can't decide how long I want to keep the car. From reading rennlist and planet 9 it seems the knock offs are either the cats rear end or they're liable to be faulty and can fry the ecu upon being plugged in. Any suggestions? This would be for use on a 987.1 Boxster.
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Bajaha posted:Anybody have experience with the knock off durametric tools? I'm a little annoyed that the drl's are the main HID lamps and would want to switch them off and do some wiring so that the foglights become the drl's. Also would be nice to be able to turn off the service reminder when it inevitably comes up. Buying a pro might not be the worst idea since it should hold resale pretty well since it's not VIN limited but a good specialist shop would probably do it cheap so that would be my first step.
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Test drove a '09 Cayman S with a 6-speed Manual. I didn't have too much trouble rev-matching up and down the gears, but one thing that made me slightly worried was the shortness of the throw/travel and the lack of response of engagement of the stick shift. I'm currently daily driving a VW GTi and it has an almost identical shifter knob, so I was pretty comfortable with the ergonomics, but when I throw my car into gear, I know it's in gear 100% The Cayman was such a short throw that I was constantly worried I was going to put it halfway in gear and chew the transmission up. I'm glad I took the manual out for a spin though, made me 100% certain will want to pick up the PDK transmission.
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A buddy of mine is trading in his 996 Targa today and offered it to me for 10k. 185k miles though. Anyone think I could get out of it at the same price? blk fucked around with this message at 20:24 on Apr 17, 2017 |
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Apr 17, 2017 20:04
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blk posted:A buddy of mine is trading in his 996 Targa today and offered it to me for 10k. 185k miles though. Anyone think I could get out of it at the same price? I think so, easily.
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Yeah, the motor could poo poo itself immediately and you could probably sell it as a roller for that or part it out for more.
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DevCore posted:Test drove a '09 Cayman S with a 6-speed Manual. I'm confused by this. I went from a 6-speed GTI to a 6-speed cayman and had no trouble getting in the car and shifting. I think it's also ruined me for any other manual transmission.
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Residency Evil posted:I'm confused by this. I went from a 6-speed GTI to a 6-speed cayman and had no trouble getting in the car and shifting. I think it's also ruined me for any other manual transmission. Agreed, unless it had a short shifter spec? My miatas ruined every other manual for me, the Cayman/Boxster is the only thing even close to as good, which means they are amazing.
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Residency Evil posted:I'm confused by this. I went from a 6-speed GTI to a 6-speed cayman and had no trouble getting in the car and shifting. I think it's also ruined me for any other manual transmission. GTI clutches feel like rear end BlackMK4 fucked around with this message at 18:54 on Apr 18, 2017 |
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willie_dee posted:Agreed, unless it had a short shifter spec? Test drove a '16 Miata last week. Excellent shifter feel, very fun car. BlackMK4 posted:GTI clutches feel like rear end Yeah, it really is compared to the Cayman and the Miata. My previous car was an e36 M3 which had the worst clutch/shifter I've ever used so the GTi was a massive upgrade. Sorry to disappoint everyone, but I went with a '15 BMW 230i with 17k. It just felt great right off the bat. Planning on trading it in for a '14 Caymen when they come down in price. Edit: kimbo305 posted:I'll bet it's just that there isn't a very positive "catch" at the end of the gate. The S2000 was great for knowing when you got to the end of the shift (and having a very short throw). It's just easier when you're right on the transmission instead of going through linkages. That's exactly what it was. I was nervous the whole time wondering if I was actually in a gear or if it was just sort of engaged. DevCore fucked around with this message at 21:35 on Apr 18, 2017 |
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Residency Evil posted:I'm confused by this. I went from a 6-speed GTI to a 6-speed cayman and had no trouble getting in the car and shifting. I think it's also ruined me for any other manual transmission. I'll bet it's just that there isn't a very positive "catch" at the end of the gate. The S2000 was great for knowing when you got to the end of the shift (and having a very short throw). It's just easier when you're right on the transmission instead of going through linkages. e: also, does anyone have a source for this gif?: 
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Apr 18, 2017 21:19
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willie_dee posted:My miatas ruined every other manual for me, the Cayman/Boxster is the only thing even close to as good, which means they are amazing. The manuals in my current WRX (with short shift kit) and my old 1995 civic seemed better. Though I thought the Boxster was still pretty good, so maybe I've just never driven an overly bad one.
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A tale of two Porsches: I've always wanted a 944. Been passively looking for awhile. I'd drive it for maybe a couple thousand miles in the summer, then store it in a storage unit while I get out my trusty winter beater. Or I could put it in my backyard - I have room - a storage unit just sounds like a better idea. And they're not expensive. Anyway, I kinda want one that's rough on the outside but mechanically pretty sound. At least sound enough. I want one 1985+ because I like that interior better but (as you can see below) I'm not going to rule out the older interior if it's in nice shape. One showed up recently on my way to work so I called and today, stopped by to have a look. It's a 1985.   It was kind of a pile of poo poo. Sunroof was taped closed, rear hatch didn't close all the way, I don't think the windows worked, interior was in rough shape (though the seats had been redone), tires were awful, most anything didn't work. It's been sitting for awhile. Also, it was a theft recovery. Something about drug dealers, possibly the cartel. It came from Texas. He wanted $3500 for it. He drove me to his house, where he has two more. One was completely apart but the body was decent. The other, a 1984, was in much better shape than either:     He said it runs fine, but I'd verify that of course. It's not perfect by far. It also needs tires. No idea when the timing belt was done for either car. That one was originally guards red but has been repainted. He wants $4500 for it. I've thought about offering $4,000 for the red one, maybe even having him swap the black wheels from the black car onto it, but at the same time it's the first one I've actually looked at and I'm in no hurry. But just from looking around, I don't know if I could find a better example for four grand (which is about what my budget is). And I'd have to immediately get tires and a timing belt job done, which I've called around on and if you get the water pump done too, which you should, comes out to about $1600. Yikes. Thoughts? CornHolio fucked around with this message at 03:16 on Apr 20, 2017 |
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blk posted:A buddy of mine is trading in his 996 Targa today and offered it to me for 10k. 185k miles though. Anyone think I could get out of it at the same price? I told him yes but he ended up selling to the dealer anyways without responding to me. IDGI but maybe I dodged a maintenance bullet at that mileage.
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blk posted:I told him yes but he ended up selling to the dealer anyways without responding to me. IDGI but maybe I dodged a maintenance bullet at that mileage. That blows, maybe he got a much better trade-in value or something. CornHolio posted:A tale of two Porsches: Neither of those are that good and the second one is probably worth 3-3500 but once you're into that price range there's not a lot of solid cars to choose from. This is about the best deal around me and has been listed for a couple months but there hasn't been much else good in my region below 5000.
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Jymmybob posted:That blows, maybe he got a much better trade-in value or something. This one is about a hundred miles from me, but he hasn't e-mailed me back yet. It seems nice, but I'm wary of any that say 'needs some TLC' because in my mind that's their way of saying 'it's a piece of poo poo.'
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CornHolio posted:This one is about a hundred miles from me, but he hasn't e-mailed me back yet. It seems nice, but I'm wary of any that say 'needs some TLC' because in my mind that's their way of saying 'it's a piece of poo poo.' From personal selling experience, this is true.
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Isn't every 944 that is for sale going to need a poo poo ton of TLC? Towing Lifting and Cash? Elephanthead fucked around with this message at 15:41 on Apr 20, 2017 |
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Are there any nice 944s left? Do they even exist? I feel like even the restored ones are just a little bit poo poo, now.
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 needs a little TLC , no A/C or Cruise Control, you are encouraged to schedule an inspectionThere are tooooons of really nice 944s out there, especially as you get into the S2s and 951s. Here's some in varying levels of niceness local to me, but there's some incredible condition ones on forums and sometimes BaT. https://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/6088846996.html https://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/6083158528.html https://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/6069966046.html https://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/6081595477.html Seems almost too nice for the price I don't know if my area is saturated or something but there's like 5 more that aren't as good deals.  https://rennlist.com/forums/vehicle-marketplace/984432-1986-porsche-944-unique-story.html
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Jymmybob posted:
These are more what I'm looking for. I just e-mailed about the black one, actually. I don't want a turbo or later 951 or S2, I want cheap but fairly mechanically sound 944.
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CornHolio posted:These are more what I'm looking for. I just e-mailed about the black one, actually. I don't want a turbo or later 951 or S2, I want cheap but fairly mechanically sound 944. Cool. I might be able to do a quick look at if you're about to buy it but there's a best-in-region Porsche specialist called Steinels 30 minutes away who further specializes in 944s if you want a real PPI. They charged me 250 for a 996 one and did a great job on short notice. There's also a VW/Audi/Porsche specialist about 10 minutes away in Parma that used to service my S4 who are genuinely terrific people at German Auto Pros who could give it a solid going over.
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Jymmybob posted:Cool. I might be able to do a quick look at if you're about to buy it but there's a best-in-region Porsche specialist called Steinels 30 minutes away who further specializes in 944s if you want a real PPI. They charged me 250 for a 996 one and did a great job on short notice. There's also a VW/Audi/Porsche specialist about 10 minutes away in Parma that used to service my S4 who are genuinely terrific people at German Auto Pros who could give it a solid going over. I talked to the guy for a bit. It's been about 30k since the last timing belt replacement, so it'll need that done. The A/C doesn't work (not a big deal) and it's not the original paint - the guy said it's not the best paint job. Looks alright from the pictures though, in my opinion. I mean, it does have a new clutch as of last year, and a ton of receipts. The places I've called have all wanted about $1600 for a timing belt job, assuming you're replacing the water pump too. Ugh.
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It shouldn't be that expensive unless they're replacing just about every part in that area but it's a doable diy job with some time.
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Jymmybob posted:It shouldn't be that expensive unless they're replacing just about every part in that area but it's a doable diy job with some time. Don't you need a special Porsche tool to get the belt tensioned correctly? Or is it not that important? Regardless, I might take you up on your offer to take a quick look at it. For the price it's probably going to be the best mechanically sound 944 I can find. CornHolio fucked around with this message at 19:05 on Apr 20, 2017 |
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CornHolio posted:Don't you need a special Porsche tool to get the belt tensioned correctly? Or is it not that important? There's a tool available for proper tensioning of the belts through Arnnworx for $165. I have one that I use on my 944 spec car and it's both easy to use and has consistent results. Really, the timing belt job is way easier than you might think. Sometimes the pulleys can be a bitch, but I think the most annoying part is getting the radiator in and out. Edit: They also sell all the thin wrenches and whatnot you need for the job. Dave Inc. fucked around with this message at 19:41 on Apr 20, 2017 |
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I don't need one, but this is so cheap I kinda want it. Hood rich! How awful an idea is this? https://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/6093071298.html
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willroc7 posted:I don't need one, but this is so cheap I kinda want it. Hood rich! How awful an idea is this? A bad idea while this exists https://cleveland.craigslist.org/ctd/6093292755.html I'm really trying hard not to check it out because it's a cheap super early one in great condition. CornHolio posted:Don't you need a special Porsche tool to get the belt tensioned correctly? Or is it not that important? I can try to work it in sometime if you decide to go ahead. I'd probably try to do it during a weekday because that way I don't have to be at work as much 
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Jymmybob posted:A bad idea while this exists https://cleveland.craigslist.org/ctd/6093292755.html FSB... Dealer? That's twice as many monies! Also let me drive your TT damnit.
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Jymmybob posted:A bad idea while this exists https://cleveland.craigslist.org/ctd/6093292755.html I'm looking at that air intake and am just so confused. The original intake box and filter are still there...just covered with a plate...that the new intake sits on top of... What is this for? Was the owner just looking for something to do?
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Super filtered hot air intake.
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Dave Inc. posted:I'm looking at that air intake and am just so confused. The original intake box and filter are still there...just covered with a plate...that the new intake sits on top of... What is this for? Was the owner just looking for something to do? More flow in theory even though 996s are in no way choked I guess? I have 650hp and a stock airbox but have heard the main improvement is sound so maybe that's why in addition to 'it has to do something".
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Jymmybob posted:
Friend of mine just got this http://m.imgur.com/GPGQceH?r For £5kish and then took it to a specialist and spent £1k making sure it was good mechanically. The 944 S2 is a lovely car.
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willie_dee posted:Friend of mine just got this They'd be a great price around here for a nice S2, he's even got the wing too. In local 944s, here's a nice 951 https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/6096132023.html and a stunner 944 https://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/6097283956.html
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dobuleposting for today's craiglist update cheap 951 (personally I think it's 1-2k underpriced, also neat speedline-style wheels) https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/6098738345.html cheap and tacky 986 https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/6085755603.html
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I like the tacky 986 but it is not cheap enough for those miles. The orange wheels make it faster.
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The more maintenance I do, the more this thing is nickel and diming me. Changing plugs ( very much easier than on Subaru's) and the coil packs look like this:  Ran fine before, but definitely swapping these out while I'm in there. Surprised they're still working without any hiccups.
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I actually haven't done my plugs yet partially for that reason. Car runs great and I think were done 20K ago so I don't think I'd have any net positive out of doing it My luck I'd break a plug or something, end up dropping the motor, which eventually turn into how the old lady that swallowed a fly with a finale of rebuilding the motor.
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Oh man, I've only done the one so far because of the cold (weekend is back on the teens so I'm being lazy and waiting) and the plug took some playing back and forth to get the threads loose enough to remove without fear of shattering the plug. I'm hoping the rest I'll be able to weasel out with the same loosen-tighten-loosen rinse repeat pattern. Snaked an endoscope into the hole and I've got a little bit of carbon but it's not terrible I think, there's a decent area on the piston that's clean where I'm assuming the incoming air/fuel mix cleaned it out. Pictures will come later.
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Bajaha posted:Snaked an endoscope into the hole and I've got a little bit of carbon but it's not terrible I think, there's a decent area on the piston that's clean where I'm assuming the incoming air/fuel mix cleaned it out. Pictures will come later. Italian tuneup.
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