FRUNKenstein's 2002 996tt

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FRUNKenstein
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FRUNKenstein's 2002 996tt

Post by FRUNKenstein » Sun Dec 16, 2018 7:19 pm

Oil & filter change at 59,600 miles. Lube wastegate actuators.

New tint in September 2018.

New double DIN head unit in spring 2018
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Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red

2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver

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Re: FRUNKenstein's 2002 996tt

Post by DTMiller » Mon Dec 17, 2018 7:31 am

I lubed your mom's wastegate actuators.

HEY-OOOO!
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Re: FRUNKenstein's 2002 996tt

Post by FRUNKenstein » Mon Dec 17, 2018 8:00 am

DTMiller wrote: Mon Dec 17, 2018 7:31 am I lubed your mom's wastegate actuators.

HEY-OOOO!
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www.kansascityautomuseum.com
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red

2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver

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Re: FRUNKenstein's 2002 996tt

Post by FRUNKenstein » Mon Dec 17, 2018 8:03 am

Oh yeah, I forgot. Cleaned the spooge off the steering wheel after I let DTM drive it.
www.kansascityautomuseum.com
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red

2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver

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Re: FRUNKenstein's 2002 996tt

Post by FRUNKenstein » Tue Feb 25, 2020 9:55 am

February 22, 2020: Replaced electrical portion of ignition switch. Bought part from AutoZone for $31 and replaced it myself.

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ProductUnit PriceItem TotalFor your 2002 Porsche 911 AWD 3.6L FI Turbo DOHC 6cyl
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Part Number: LS901
Est. Delivery: Feb 28-Mar 02
Warranty: Limited Lifetime
$31.99$31.99
Order Subtotal:$31.99 *(excluding taxes and fees) Shipping Total:$0.00 Taxes:$3.07 Order Total:$35.06
www.kansascityautomuseum.com
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red

2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver

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Re: FRUNKenstein's 2002 996tt

Post by FRUNKenstein » Mon Apr 20, 2020 8:06 pm

Changed the oil and filter yesterday at 61,897 miles. Motul 8100 x-cess 5w-40. New crush washers on both drain plugs.

Lubed the wastegate actuators with silicone spray lube.

Reattached front spoiler lip and replaced the plastic rivets on both ends.

That is all.
www.kansascityautomuseum.com
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red

2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver

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Re: FRUNKenstein's 2002 996tt

Post by FRUNKenstein » Tue Apr 28, 2020 8:40 am

New tires and wheels installed yesterday at 61,935 miles.

Bought from Tirerack.com, mounted and road force balanced by them before shipping.

New lug bolts all around.

Tires: General GMax RS, 225/40ZR-18 fronts, 295/30ZR-18 rears (stock sizes)

Wheels: Flow One Race Spec F2, gloss gunmetal silver finish, 5-130 pattern, front 18"x8.5", offset +50 mm, weight (not available but less than rears)
rears 18"x11", offset +45 mm, weight 23.5 lbs

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www.kansascityautomuseum.com
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red

2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver

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Re: FRUNKenstein's 2002 996tt

Post by FRUNKenstein » Thu Apr 01, 2021 1:43 pm

Swapped the winter wheels off and the summer wheels on.

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www.kansascityautomuseum.com
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red

2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver

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Re: FRUNKenstein's 2002 996tt

Post by 5chn3ll » Mon Apr 05, 2021 1:07 pm

Looks damn good for a clapped-out track rat. :D

Understeer: You will hit the wall with the front end.
Oversteer: You will hit the wall with the rear end.
Horsepower: How hard you will hit the wall.
Torque: How far you will move the wall.

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Re: FRUNKenstein's 2002 996tt

Post by FRUNKenstein » Tue Apr 06, 2021 8:40 am

5chn3ll wrote: Mon Apr 05, 2021 1:07 pm Looks damn good for a clapped-out track rat. :D
Smoke & mirrors, brother, it's all smoke & mirrors.
www.kansascityautomuseum.com
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red

2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver

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