I had to drive to our Houston-area house (which is "sale pending") to attend to some fussy swimming pool equipment. The service techs we've used successfully in the past didn't have the interest and/or time to sort it out, so yours truly got the job from the Missus. It was a gorgeous day, so I enjoyed over 6 hours of top-down driving in the 996 Cab on my way down and back to Houston. It made the hassle of this PITA/chore much more bearable.
Oh, yeah -- I sorted out the pool so it's working again.
What did you do to/with your 996 today?
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02TX996Cab
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Re: What did you do to/with your 996 today?
Proud owner of a Flat6-powered 2002 996 Cab, 2016 GT4, 2019 Ford F-150 "Country Cadillac", and 2005 Ford Focus (not so hot hatch) daily driver. And a Wright ZTO 52" to keep several acres of grass-like substance neat and tidy!
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FRUNKenstein
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Re: What did you do to/with your 996 today?
You did the ol' "finger the sump" trick on it, didn't you?02TX996Cab wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 5:43 pm Oh, yeah -- I sorted out the pool so it's working again.
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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
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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02TX996Cab
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Re: What did you do to/with your 996 today?
Perhaps...or maybe I gave a few crossheads a good screwing, and showed a filthy dirtbag who's boss!FRUNKenstein wrote: ↑Fri May 07, 2021 1:27 pmYou did the ol' "finger the sump" trick on it, didn't you?02TX996Cab wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 5:43 pm Oh, yeah -- I sorted out the pool so it's working again.
Proud owner of a Flat6-powered 2002 996 Cab, 2016 GT4, 2019 Ford F-150 "Country Cadillac", and 2005 Ford Focus (not so hot hatch) daily driver. And a Wright ZTO 52" to keep several acres of grass-like substance neat and tidy!
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Re: What did you do to/with your 996 today?
New shoes for the 996 today. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S all seasons ala Tire Rack.
Of course it rained.
Robby with GoMobile was exceptional. Certified Tire Rack installer and he's definitely experienced with all things Porsche. It was nice having the install done here and the cost was reasonable.
I had to take a quick test drive since by now it was pouring. The difference in the car is amazing. I wish now that I would not have procrastinated so long.
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I had to take a quick test drive since by now it was pouring. The difference in the car is amazing. I wish now that I would not have procrastinated so long.
Kevin
1999 C2 - Vesuvio Gray Metallic
Eastern Kansas
1999 C2 - Vesuvio Gray Metallic
Eastern Kansas
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FRUNKenstein
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Re: What did you do to/with your 996 today?
Nice! The yard looks great, too. See you Saturday morning!Einsteiger wrote: ↑Thu May 20, 2021 3:18 pm New shoes for the 996 today. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S all seasons ala Tire Rack.
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Of course it rained.
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Robby with GoMobile was exceptional. Certified Tire Rack installer and he's definitely experienced with all things Porsche. It was nice having the install done here and the cost was reasonable.
I had to take a quick test drive since by now it was pouring. The difference in the car is amazing. I wish now that I would not have procrastinated so long.
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
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
Re: What did you do to/with your 996 today?
Today, I looked at the Corvette - with its maintained battery and full gas tank, and though, "nah, I'll take the 911."
So there I was, calling AAA from the 7-11 parking lot. I called at 7:05; by 7:30 I was back on the road to my office with a new battery.
PSA: use your battery maintainer. My battery was only making about 3 amps when the dude tested it...it was wrecked.
So there I was, calling AAA from the 7-11 parking lot. I called at 7:05; by 7:30 I was back on the road to my office with a new battery.
PSA: use your battery maintainer. My battery was only making about 3 amps when the dude tested it...it was wrecked.
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.
Gone hunting with Alec Baldwin and Dick Cheney. Back soon.
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32wildbilly
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Re: What did you do to/with your 996 today?
Sorry you still picked the correct car.
5chn3ll wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 10:24 am Today, I looked at the Corvette - with its maintained battery and full gas tank, and though, "nah, I'll take the 911."
So there I was, calling AAA from the 7-11 parking lot. I called at 7:05; by 7:30 I was back on the road to my office with a new battery.
PSA: use your battery maintainer. My battery was only making about 3 amps when the dude tested it...it was wrecked.
Never gonna make you cry...
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FRUNKenstein
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Re: What did you do to/with your 996 today?
Well, if it makes you feel any better, today I jumped in my daily driver GMC Acadia, and when I twisted the key, the tip broke off. No way to get it out, so had to call a locksmith. Thankfully, he got it out without having to tear apart the entire steering column. He cut and programmed a new key. Total cost was $165. I gave him a $25 tip on top of that, though. I can't imagine the cost had it been the 996 - the new key alone would've been nearly $500.5chn3ll wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 10:24 am Today, I looked at the Corvette - with its maintained battery and full gas tank, and though, "nah, I'll take the 911."
So there I was, calling AAA from the 7-11 parking lot. I called at 7:05; by 7:30 I was back on the road to my office with a new battery.
PSA: use your battery maintainer. My battery was only making about 3 amps when the dude tested it...it was wrecked.
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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
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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32wildbilly
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Re: What did you do to/with your 996 today?
Well that serves you right for picking the crappy American car to drive rather than one of your excellent foreign born beauties! 
FRUNKenstein wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 11:55 am
Well, if it makes you feel any better, today I jumped in my daily driver GMC Acadia, and when I twisted the key, the tip broke off. No way to get it out, so had to call a locksmith. Thankfully, he got it out without having to tear apart the entire steering column. He cut and programmed a new key. Total cost was $165. I gave him a $25 tip on top of that, though. I can't imagine the cost had it been the 996 - the new key alone would've been nearly $500.
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Never gonna make you cry...
Re: What did you do to/with your 996 today?
Well now we know your cheap ass is just making shit up!
