MikeR397's Porsche Turbo
#19
06-18-2010, 09:21 AM
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: SE Michigan
Posts: 749
Rep Power: 59 
997tt wheels installed
Here's the pics with the 997tt wheels installed. I think the car looks fantastic now, and has been seriously updated with just this wheel change.
I drove around yesterday for about 3 hours total for various things, and in that time 9 people told me some form of "nice car," one person tried to race me in a camero (lol), one thumbs up, one wave, and one person who saw me getting in just said "holy ****." Its not Ferrari level attention, but this car definately turns heads now
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Again, I'm running 235/35/19 tires on front and 315/25/19 tires on back.
I drove around yesterday for about 3 hours total for various things, and in that time 9 people told me some form of "nice car," one person tried to race me in a camero (lol), one thumbs up, one wave, and one person who saw me getting in just said "holy ****." Its not Ferrari level attention, but this car definately turns heads now
. Again, I'm running 235/35/19 tires on front and 315/25/19 tires on back.
Last edited by MikeR397; 06-18-2010 at 10:36 PM.
#20
06-18-2010, 12:11 PM
it looks awesome, big congrats!!!
you should lower her, give Dan or Todd from vivid a pm, they will give you a good price for the KW
are you using spacers and if so what type/size, thanks!
you should lower her, give Dan or Todd from vivid a pm, they will give you a good price for the KW
are you using spacers and if so what type/size, thanks!
Last edited by alex55; 06-18-2010 at 12:14 PM.
#21
06-18-2010, 12:31 PM
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/contest.php congrats on aquisition.
#22
06-18-2010, 01:29 PM
or just win a set for free in the vivid photo contest http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/contest.php
congrats on aquisition.
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/contest.php congrats on aquisition.
I wanted to participate in that contest but I am not allowed because I am from Europe
#25
06-18-2010, 05:02 PM
Front: 235/35/19 - 25.5'' diameter
Rear: 315/25/19 - 25.2'' diameter
For the 996tt, you need to stick to 25.5'' or lower to avoid rubbing and you need front and rear diameters within 3/12'' to avoid overheating the center diff. I know many sixspeeders just use stock 997tt wheel sizes (235/35/19 and 305/30/19 if I recall correctly), but I'm told thats a risk.
Rear: 315/25/19 - 25.2'' diameter
For the 996tt, you need to stick to 25.5'' or lower to avoid rubbing and you need front and rear diameters within 3/12'' to avoid overheating the center diff. I know many sixspeeders just use stock 997tt wheel sizes (235/35/19 and 305/30/19 if I recall correctly), but I'm told thats a risk.
#26
07-08-2010, 09:53 AM
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: SE Michigan
Posts: 749
Rep Power: 59
I've got the cable for the flash from Switzer and will flash it soon, but I've got a problem to take care of first....
The car had bad belt noise (I think maintenance item at 30k miles anyway), so I took it to Porsche. They say it needs belt/pully/tensioner, which will take them 8 hours labor at $120, and the total will be about $2,200. I'm sure my warranty will deny a claim on all this as maintenance BS. This repair is beyond my DIY skills I think, but the part numbers Porsche quoted me can be found online at Porsche OEM parts or KO performance for about 60% of the cost:
1. Tension Roller - 99611501672 - Porsche wants $280.44 ; its $183 at Porsche OEM parts online. http://www.porscheoemparts.com/partl...&siteid=215405
2. Belt - 99919237950 - Porsche = $134 / Online = $59.27 http://www.porscheoemparts.com/partl...&siteid=215405
3. Deflection Roller (apparantly I need two of these) - Porsche $191.57 each / Online $144 each http://www.koperformance.com/catalog...on-Roller.html
I think that is the bulk of the parts, totaling $798 from Porsche or $530 online, or $268 cheaper. I don't know if Porsche will let me order the parts myself and bring them in as I have a loaner car currently (although they have to order the parts too), but I'll consider driving an hour to get my Infiniti to drive for a few days if it will save $268. The real pain is the 8 or 9 horus of labor at $120 an hour.
Any helpful comments would be appreciated, but I just wanted to document all major issues with the car in this thread as well. Welcome to exotic car ownership...
The car had bad belt noise (I think maintenance item at 30k miles anyway), so I took it to Porsche. They say it needs belt/pully/tensioner, which will take them 8 hours labor at $120, and the total will be about $2,200. I'm sure my warranty will deny a claim on all this as maintenance BS. This repair is beyond my DIY skills I think, but the part numbers Porsche quoted me can be found online at Porsche OEM parts or KO performance for about 60% of the cost:
1. Tension Roller - 99611501672 - Porsche wants $280.44 ; its $183 at Porsche OEM parts online. http://www.porscheoemparts.com/partl...&siteid=215405
2. Belt - 99919237950 - Porsche = $134 / Online = $59.27 http://www.porscheoemparts.com/partl...&siteid=215405
3. Deflection Roller (apparantly I need two of these) - Porsche $191.57 each / Online $144 each http://www.koperformance.com/catalog...on-Roller.html
I think that is the bulk of the parts, totaling $798 from Porsche or $530 online, or $268 cheaper. I don't know if Porsche will let me order the parts myself and bring them in as I have a loaner car currently (although they have to order the parts too), but I'll consider driving an hour to get my Infiniti to drive for a few days if it will save $268. The real pain is the 8 or 9 horus of labor at $120 an hour.
Any helpful comments would be appreciated, but I just wanted to document all major issues with the car in this thread as well. Welcome to exotic car ownership...
Last edited by MikeR397; 07-08-2010 at 09:55 AM.
#27
07-08-2010, 10:18 AM
Sorry to hear, was there a whirring noise noise that came up at lower RPM / crusing? Did it go away with the clutch pedal depressed?
What were the symtoms of your problem?
Have you considered any indy shops in your area?
What were the symtoms of your problem?
Have you considered any indy shops in your area?
#28
07-08-2010, 10:30 AM
I'm planning on visiting a friend in Cleveland sometime this summer. I'd love to meet some Ohio owners.
