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  1. phillipj
    Hey Socal, If you ever want to sell your Turbo please let me know! Thanks, Phillipj :thumbup:
  2. phillipj
    I have a 99 996. Months after I bought the car I noticed that the dial switch to bighten or dim the instrument panel (at night) does not work. Is this a pain to repair? Thanks Phillipj
  3. phillipj
    I looked for the link to instructions on this site but no luck. Could you help me out? My key is stuck in the on position. :huh: I had to kill the motor and disconnect the battery and then leave the front trunk open so I can get at the battery again. I called the dealer but he just says bring it in. That's a 30 mile tow from here. I do have a shop manual on CD from the UK. It told me to put a wire in the slot along side the tumbler while the key is in and tumbler will just come out. A large paperclip did the job. The key cylinder came out with the key. The key also came out of the cylinder. However, when I cleaned it up and put it back in, the key just gets stuck again, so the problem is the ignition switch. I can't figure out how to get it out without removing the whole dash. UK shop manual is no help there except I get the idea that in order to remove the dash (should that be needed) I first need a PhD in rocket science. (2001 Boxster S) Replacing the Ignition Switch Your a licky man. My ignition in my 99 996 failed (key was would not go back into ignition) and I was in a parking lot a ways from home and I had to replace the whole tumbler assembly. $ 600 bucks :cursing: Oh well. First problem I ever had with the car. Phillipj I meant lucky not licky...Sorry
  4. phillipj
    I looked for the link to instructions on this site but no luck. Could you help me out? My key is stuck in the on position. :huh: I had to kill the motor and disconnect the battery and then leave the front trunk open so I can get at the battery again. I called the dealer but he just says bring it in. That's a 30 mile tow from here. I do have a shop manual on CD from the UK. It told me to put a wire in the slot along side the tumbler while the key is in and tumbler will just come out. A large paperclip did the job. The key cylinder came out with the key. The key also came out of the cylinder. However, when I cleaned it up and put it back in, the key just gets stuck again, so the problem is the ignition switch. I can't figure out how to get it out without removing the whole dash. UK shop manual is no help there except I get the idea that in order to remove the dash (should that be needed) I first need a PhD in rocket science. (2001 Boxster S) Replacing the Ignition Switch Your a licky man. My ignition in my 99 996 failed (key was would not go back into ignition) and I was in a parking lot a ways from home and I had to replace the whole tumbler assembly. $ 600 bucks :cursing: Oh well. First problem I ever had with the car. Phillipj
  5. phillipj
    Wow , I was just looking through some old posts and saw your Turbo. Very nice. I love the Tech Art wheels with the Graphite exterior. I live in Pasadena and have a 996 Carrera. Guess if I do see you I will have to get out of your way LOL! Really a beautiful turbo!! Take care Phillipj
  6. phillipj
    I have a 99 996. I have never had one single problem and it doesn't leak a drop of anything. Guess I'm fortunate!!! Phillipj :beer:
  7. phillipj
    Dave, I have the Fabspeed cold air intake, airbox kit, headers, high performance cats and free flow mufflers on my 99 996 coupe (all Fabspeed). I have never dyno tested the car for actual gains but..... I can tell you it kicks a stock 996 ***!! The headers do not change the sound but add 10 to 12 hp. The cats add about the same but make the car quite a bit louder ( I like it but some people would hate it.) If you are concerned about sound maybe just go with the free flow mufflers, air box kit and chip. Makes a huge difference and has a really nice throaty sound. I find the Fabspeed mufflers sound much more appealing than the Porsche factory sport exaust (which to me sounds like a bucket of bolts) :oops: I'm running the stock filter. My mechanic (master Porsche mechanic for 19 years) told me there is no real benefit to using a K & N. I trust him and the car sounds awesome as is. Hope this helps!! Phillip
  8. phillipj
    Hello, I have the Fabspeed sport exaust, free flow cats and chip and cold air intake. Very happy with them but I never did any of the installation. I have freinds that track with the bypass pipes and they have never mentioned a problem with fit. Did you do the work yourself? They make it sound easy on their site. By the way the Cats will give you about 12 HP and more torque but they are a bit louder. I love the sound but some think it is too much. The headers will give same gains with no change in sound. By the mods you have done to the car it seems you wouldnt mind a bit more sound. Post a pic of your car if you can.. Would love to see the 22's and the body kit. Hope this was of some help. Take care
  9. phillipj
    I have been reading all of the posts about engine failure and it scares the hell out of me!! I have a 99 C2 that I bought 2 years ago with 45k mils on it. It now has 58k. I have never had one single problem with it. Im the third owner. Looking through the records the car has never had a problem of any kind mechanically. I've changed the oil and that's it. :clapping: Im about to do the 60k maintainance. Any tips about things that should be checked??? (besides the usual 60k items). I have had BMW's and BENZ's in the past and they were nothing but headaches and breakdowns. My Porsche has been a real treat to own. I drive it hard but dont beat it up. I'm so sorry that you guys have these horror stories and have taken such a financial beating. Any advice to look for any suspicious engine problems would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and good luck with your new engines!!!
  10. phillipj
    Has anyone bought the Fabspeed High performance Cats? If so How do you like them? Thanks
  11. phillipj
    I have the FabSpeed Chip, airbox upgrade and cold air intake and the headers and cats. The cats make it quite a bit louder. The headers alone (according to Fabspeed) will cause no increase in sound. The performance increase is awesome. I love everything I have bought from them and the quality is outstanding. I have been around racing all my life and I just can't leave anything stock. Will not touch the motor though!! Phillipj I really don't understand why you keep whining about your Fabspeeds. If you don't like them that is fine.. But why the constant bashing? I love mine and everyone including my wife loves the sound. Maybe you should just get a Prius. They make no sound at all. Not sure what prompted the personal attack. But I rather keep this forum professional and about Porsche information. Just stating an opinion based on testing of three units. Sorry Izzy, That was un called for. I think your input is very helpful. Hope you enjoy the new mufflers Phillipj
  12. phillipj
    I really don't understand why you keep whining about your Fabspeeds. If you don't like them that is fine.. But why the constant bashing? I love mine and everyone including my wife loves the sound. Maybe you should just get a Prius. They make no sound at all.
  13. phillipj
    :clapping: I have a 1999 996 Carrera Coupe. I bought the car 6 months agao. It came with the fabspeed mufflers and cold intake and chip. I recently added the Fabspeed headers and high flow cats. What a difference!! I gained anothe 25hp with both mods. I strongly reccomend either of these. More power, more torque. Awesome. About 3k for both. It is definetly louder with the cats but I like that. It's very personal the way we like our cars to sound. The headers (According to Fabspeed) do not effect the sound at all. So maybe if you don't like the increased sound you could just go for the headers. Had a mechanic friend install for me. The cats are easy but the headers are a bit more labor. Love their products. Will definetly go for the fabspeed products when I get my Turbo. Phillip
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