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by TheDeckMan
Mon Jul 15, 2019 11:29 am
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Rattle from front somewhere.
Replies: 10
Views: 3749

Re: Rattle from front somewhere.

Rattle normally seems to be strut mounts and or shot sway bar end links. Since the end links checked out, I would jack the car up and use a pry bar under the wheel to lift up/compress the suspension, you should hear the clunk of the strut tops.
by TheDeckMan
Mon Jul 15, 2019 11:14 am
Forum: 996 High-Performance Models (Turbo, GT2, GT3, GT3RS, etc.)
Topic: Widowmaker Project (Building a Faux GT2)
Replies: 92
Views: 43954

Re: Widowmaker Project (Building a Faux GT2)

Very cool trip post - thanks for taking the time to post all of that! Those are some awesome pics. Looks like it was a bucket-list type of trip. Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuude. I'm so jealous. What a trip! :o Fantastic writeup and pictures. Made me feel like I wasn't there enough to hate you for a moment. I'm ...
by TheDeckMan
Mon Jul 08, 2019 7:53 am
Forum: 996 High-Performance Models (Turbo, GT2, GT3, GT3RS, etc.)
Topic: Widowmaker Project (Building a Faux GT2)
Replies: 92
Views: 43954

Re: Widowmaker Project (Building a Faux GT2)

Finally getting back to working on the 996, she is due for some service items so in between renovation fun figure bang out a few things. -New Plugs -Oil Change -Replace rear O2 sensors -Install new front Monoballs -New Front LCA Arms -Install new DV & DV hose -Clean Intercoolers -Transmission Fl...
by TheDeckMan
Fri Jul 05, 2019 8:20 am
Forum: 996 High-Performance Models (Turbo, GT2, GT3, GT3RS, etc.)
Topic: Widowmaker Project (Building a Faux GT2)
Replies: 92
Views: 43954

Re: Widowmaker Project (Building a Faux GT2)

A vacation trip to Nurburgring for VLN 24hr race A few months ago my friend Markus asked if I would be interested in heading over to Germany for a 24 hour race at the ring. At first I was not sure, but figured with 4 months go get ahead at work that it would be sufficient time to prepare. Being that...
by TheDeckMan
Tue Jun 04, 2019 11:31 am
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com
Replies: 9980
Views: 1499397

Re: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com

32wildbilly wrote: Tue Jun 04, 2019 11:27 am
TheDeckMan wrote: Tue Jun 04, 2019 7:03 am Does look good! Matt Damon is a little short for a Texan no?
Yeah, Shelby was taller than Damon. Hell, I was taller than Damon when I was a sophomore in high school!
And he was taller than Ken Miles IIRC.
by TheDeckMan
Tue Jun 04, 2019 9:07 am
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com
Replies: 9980
Views: 1499397

Re: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com

ipman wrote: Tue Jun 04, 2019 7:18 am That looks awesome. I am going to watch the real story too https://www.amazon.com/24-Hour-War-AJ-B ... B01MZWZ3N4
Well worth the watch, watched it a little while back with the girlfriend and even she loved it.
by TheDeckMan
Tue Jun 04, 2019 7:03 am
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com
Replies: 9980
Views: 1499397

Re: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com

Does look good! Matt Damon is a little short for a Texan no?
by TheDeckMan
Thu May 30, 2019 5:31 am
Forum: 996 High-Performance Models (Turbo, GT2, GT3, GT3RS, etc.)
Topic: Widowmaker Project (Building a Faux GT2)
Replies: 92
Views: 43954

Re: Widowmaker Project (Building a Faux GT2)

FRUNKenstein wrote: Mon May 27, 2019 11:56 am Sounds like a great trip. Man, I have to say that red GT2 is stunning.
Yeah the red one is a beauty! Never see it out on the track however.
by TheDeckMan
Mon May 27, 2019 7:56 am
Forum: 996 High-Performance Models (Turbo, GT2, GT3, GT3RS, etc.)
Topic: Widowmaker Project (Building a Faux GT2)
Replies: 92
Views: 43954

Re: Widowmaker Project (Building a Faux GT2)

Been a while since updating this it seems. Couple weeks ago the rams on the 997tt started acting up and being crooked, of course our fantastic friend Dave was able to quickly to get me a setup of 3" eRams so I could get the car back squared away. :cry: https://i.imgur.com/KAe4MM7.jpg Wrench sou...
by TheDeckMan
Thu May 23, 2019 7:35 am
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com
Replies: 9980
Views: 1499397

Re: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com

Water Hound wrote: Tue May 21, 2019 11:19 pm When you're timing a lap by sundial you know there's a problem.
Cant be the slowest thing under the sun :P