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by 5chn3ll
Wed Jan 10, 2018 9:29 am
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Sale/Purchase Pricing Data and Advice
Replies: 4
Views: 2405

Sale/Purchase Pricing Data and Advice

996 pricing is currently all over the place. Older, high-mileage cars are selling for pennies on the dollar, while solid examples are starting to see higher prices, especially at auction. If you've recently bought or sold your 996 and you're comfortable sharing, please post your pricing details. If ...
by 5chn3ll
Tue Jan 09, 2018 12:56 pm
Forum: Outpost Swap Meet: Buy and sell cars, parts, accessories, tools...
Topic: Pay it forward: post up your freebies here...
Replies: 25
Views: 14341

Pay it forward: post up your freebies here...

I have a few odds and ends that are junking up the garage...if you want something, send a PM. * M96 stock crank pulley * 3 18" wheels with decent tires (one front, two rear) * 996 non-MOST head unit (CDR220, maybe? I'll check the model later) * Front-wheel drive components from my '99 C4, inclu...
by 5chn3ll
Tue Jan 09, 2018 12:11 pm
Forum: Welcome to 996Outpost!
Topic: Forum Rules and Regulations: Don't be a dick
Replies: 12
Views: 16206

Re: Forum Rules and Regulations: Don't be a dick

I believe the suggested revision is redundant.

Hickory, dickory, Dock
That man can nibble a...never mind.
by 5chn3ll
Tue Jan 09, 2018 10:48 am
Forum: DIY repairs, hacks, and other greasy activities
Topic: Ignition Switch Replacement
Replies: 34
Views: 19318

Re: Ignition Switch Replacement

One additional vote for "don't use the crappy part." I got to enjoy this DIY a second time in less than 2 years because I cheaped out the first time...
by 5chn3ll
Tue Jan 09, 2018 10:43 am
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Wheel Offset Calculator
Replies: 5
Views: 3635

Re: Wheel Offset Calculator

Rimsntires.com:
http://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp

Pelican Parts also has a fairly exhaustive writeup on wheel fitment:
https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticl ... itment.htm
by 5chn3ll
Mon Jan 08, 2018 4:42 pm
Forum: Outpost Swap Meet: Buy and sell cars, parts, accessories, tools...
Topic: Warehouse 33 10% discount for 996outpost.com members...
Replies: 0
Views: 6702

Warehouse 33 10% discount for 996outpost.com members...

Enter 996OUTPOST to get 10% off at www.warehouse33auto.com! Thanks, Jason, for hooking us up with the discount code.
by 5chn3ll
Mon Jan 08, 2018 4:38 pm
Forum: Welcome to 996Outpost!
Topic: Warehouse 33 discount for 996outpost.com members!
Replies: 52
Views: 37230

Re: Warehouse 33 discount for 996outpost.com members!

Thanks for joining up, and thanks also for the discount code! I stickied this thread because, you know, there might be more than 5 of them someday. :D
by 5chn3ll
Mon Jan 08, 2018 12:24 pm
Forum: DIY repairs, hacks, and other greasy activities
Topic: Replacing the MAF (mass airflow) sensor
Replies: 28
Views: 16822

Replacing the MAF (mass airflow) sensor

The MAF sensor is a common cause for a MIL (check engine light). If you install an aftermarket, oiled air filter, or if you clean and over-oil your aftermarket filter, your MAF stands a good chance of being fouled and needing replacement. This DIY rates 0 out of 8 bloody knuckles. It's a piece of ca...
by 5chn3ll
Mon Jan 08, 2018 12:11 pm
Forum: DIY repairs, hacks, and other greasy activities
Topic: How to move DSP unit from center stack to hidden location
Replies: 0
Views: 2376

How to move DSP unit from center stack to hidden location

For those of you whose stereo setups include the DSP unit and wish you could do the GT3 console delete - but you have too much stuff to fit in just two single-DIN slots - keep reading. You can take apart the DSP unit case and remove the printed circuit board. I punched holes in a piece of 1/16"...
by 5chn3ll
Mon Jan 08, 2018 12:06 pm
Forum: DIY repairs, hacks, and other greasy activities
Topic: Brake Bleeding using Airlift cooling system tool
Replies: 0
Views: 2163

Brake Bleeding using Airlift cooling system tool

If you have an Airlift kit for coolant servicing, and you have or can build a vacuum tank with appropriate fittings, you can use the Venturi assembly to bleed your brakes. Connect the vacuum nipple of the Venturi assembly (the vertical part of the T) to one tank nipple, and connect the other to the ...