Search found 399 matches

by 808Bill
Sat May 26, 2018 8:41 am
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Durametric Wanted (rental?)
Replies: 7
Views: 2768

Durametric Wanted (rental?)

Anyone willing to rent me one for a few weeks to help diagnose "The Roller"?
by 808Bill
Sat May 26, 2018 8:39 am
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: What did you do to/with your 996 today?
Replies: 2067
Views: 439955

Re: What did you do to/with your 996 today?

Spiegelei wrote: Thu May 24, 2018 10:33 am First report after the first fisting session - she screamed when i really put my foot into it the first time. With repeated use this will become more normal 0__0
Wait, I'm no expert but, I don't think feet are involved in "fisting"...
by 808Bill
Sat May 26, 2018 7:34 am
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: 02 Roller Landed in My Lap!
Replies: 143
Views: 40442

Re: 02 Roller Landed in My Lap!

Since it's a HI car, is it too soon for a "fire sale" joke? :shock: Feel bad for the PO, but I've been there. I dumped a car for $500 over a $30 part after I had spent $8k on it in the preceding 6 months. At some point enough is enough. I know we talk about parting as an option, but is th...
by 808Bill
Fri May 25, 2018 11:14 pm
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: 02 Roller Landed in My Lap!
Replies: 143
Views: 40442

Re: 02 Roller Landed in My Lap!

Something is missing in the story from the dad. I call BS on being over it and just dumping it with loan present. First, get the CEL codes; could be something as simple as sensor dying. Two, drain the oil and pull out the filter to see if there is any metal present. If there is no metal present, th...
by 808Bill
Fri May 25, 2018 8:45 pm
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: 02 Roller Landed in My Lap!
Replies: 143
Views: 40442

Re: 02 Roller Landed in My Lap!

Hawaii??? Where you live 808? Beautiful car; just hope the engine is not toast for your sake. :shock: Yup, right here in the state. I too hope it's not toast but figure at $5K it's better than spending $17K+ and having it turn into toast. I expect toast but could get lucky. Now I need to get some c...
by 808Bill
Fri May 25, 2018 7:10 pm
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: 02 Roller Landed in My Lap!
Replies: 143
Views: 40442

02 Roller Landed in My Lap!

124K miles, owner spent a bunch on maintaining, upgrades, imsb, rms, wp etc. Son was driving it and it lost power, chk eng light came on and no restart attempted. Dad's over it and want's it gone. He wanted $7.5K, I offered him $5K (he just pay'd the $8k balance off) What did I just get my self into...
by 808Bill
Thu May 24, 2018 4:17 pm
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: What year is IMS "SAFE" for a 911?
Replies: 13
Views: 5220

Re: What year is IMS "SAFE" for a 911?

Not a fan of silver...
by 808Bill
Tue May 22, 2018 12:05 pm
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: What year is IMS "SAFE" for a 911?
Replies: 13
Views: 5220

Re: What year is IMS "SAFE" for a 911?

I too am in search of an early 98 build...Have 2 on my radar!
by 808Bill
Sat May 19, 2018 10:36 am
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com
Replies: 10000
Views: 1612772

Re: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com

Cuda911 wrote: Sat May 19, 2018 10:29 am New guy on Rennlist (dammit) got irked. Said he got a new cab and I commented that very few use their 996 as a taxi.

Edit:
I see Schelly has more auto-text added.
That was priceless!
by 808Bill
Sat May 19, 2018 9:51 am
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com
Replies: 10000
Views: 1612772

Re: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com

I wonder if fried chicken will be served (I love fried chickens)? :?