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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-11-2018, 09:06 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 64,222
Posted By 86Carrera
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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-08-2017, 07:44 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,532
Posted By 86Carrera
The small amount of rain only added to the photo...

The small amount of rain only added to the photo ops and vibe. Loved the 912s they selected in all of those great colors. A little light on SCs and Carreras, except of course in the parking lots! ...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-07-2017, 12:10 AM
Replies: 784
Views: 204,847
Posted By 86Carrera
On the way to Luft 3 last year. ...

On the way to Luft 3 last year.

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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-06-2017, 11:24 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 23,378
Posted By 86Carrera
Not the greenest green but maybe the prettiest,...

Not the greenest green but maybe the prettiest, Granite Green.

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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-12-2015, 10:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,212
Posted By 86Carrera
That happened to me at 147k. Not sure about what...

That happened to me at 147k. Not sure about what you should do at 60k but at higher mileage it's best to replace all the head studs and do a valve job. I did rings too but had high oil consumption...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-10-2015, 11:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,626
Posted By 86Carrera
Iris Blue Pearl ...

Iris Blue Pearl

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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-15-2015, 12:42 AM
Replies: 213
Views: 75,322
Posted By 86Carrera
Here is my 1986 3.2 Carrera in Iris Blue. She's...

Here is my 1986 3.2 Carrera in Iris Blue. She's a sexy 80s lady.

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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-04-2015, 12:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,006
Posted By 86Carrera
Thank for that FrenchToast. I was mixing up the...

Thank for that FrenchToast. I was mixing up the sew style for the 964/993 with the one for the '86s. What worries me is that Tony had them confused too so I really need a shot of the top of the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-03-2015, 11:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,006
Posted By 86Carrera
Pics of your factory leather covered dash and need advice

Hello old friends I used to post here all the time 13 or so years ago. You helped me decide which model to buy, what to look for and where to go for service.

What I bought

Coupe, Iris Blue...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-27-2012, 10:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,500
Posted By 86Carrera
When my shocks needed replacing a few years back...

When my shocks needed replacing a few years back I went with Bilstein HD shocks front and rear not Sports. Couldn't be happier with the ride. A must if you want to use the car for road trips. I...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-15-2012, 09:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,379
Posted By 86Carrera
Fantastic responses guys many thanks. I know...

Fantastic responses guys many thanks. I know what I will do now.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-15-2012, 12:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,379
Posted By 86Carrera
Should I re-charge the R12 in my 86 Carrera?

It needs it every couple of years here in So. Calif. I run the system all the time even in winter to keep humidity down in the interior. Never understood the bum rap the 84-89 cars got for their...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-17-2010, 01:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,181
Posted By 86Carrera
For 86 Carrera - Bridgestone RE050A Pole Position vs. RE760 Sport

Greetings. The S03s I have now need to be replaced. Loved those tires. Tire Rack tells me the 050s replaced the S03s. Price for four is $628. Classified as Max Performance.

Then I noticed the...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 01-05-2010, 03:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 929
Posted By 86Carrera
Thank gents for the info and opinions. I'm going...

Thank gents for the info and opinions. I'm going to help him with a Cayman search before throwing in the towel on the Bimmer, as nice as it is.
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 01-05-2010, 02:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 929
Posted By 86Carrera
LOL I test drove the base car myself and was...

LOL I test drove the base car myself and was plesantly impressed with the ride, steering feel and handling including cornering. I admit the sport package wheels look nice but mainly they are there...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 01-04-2010, 02:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 929
Posted By 86Carrera
Used Cayman -- where to look?

My friend needs a reliable new car for work and has asked for suggestions. He is a car guy but has several know-it-all types offering suggestions.

The one thing he won’t budge on is a price...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-17-2009, 12:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,825
Posted By 86Carrera
I forgot to add that when the heater is on there...

I forgot to add that when the heater is on there is no exhaust smell until I start accelerating.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-17-2009, 12:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,825
Posted By 86Carrera
Twist and everyone I think the exhaust sounds a...

Twist and everyone I think the exhaust sounds a little different as well. Then I convinced myself I had broken head studs -- even though they were fine 2 years ago when checked -- and so the sound...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-16-2009, 11:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,825
Posted By 86Carrera
No it's got the original heat exchangers in it, I...

No it's got the original heat exchangers in it, I didn't know that they wore out! I have 145K miles on the car.

If anyone else has had to replace the exchangers what was the concern? Exhaust...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-16-2009, 10:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,825
Posted By 86Carrera
Thanks a lot guys I'm going to check those hoses...

Thanks a lot guys I'm going to check those hoses tomorrow.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-16-2009, 08:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,825
Posted By 86Carrera
Exhaust smell when heater on

I noticed a few months ago that when I have the heater on I smell exhaust.

When I took it to the mechanic for an oil change he said it was probably oil leaks (it's probably oil you're smelling not...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-03-2006, 03:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,001
Posted By 86Carrera
Many thanks Kuehl. Good learning for Ian and...

Many thanks Kuehl. Good learning for Ian and myself. I'll call mechanic and ask him if he checked them during the valve adjustment.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-03-2006, 01:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,001
Posted By 86Carrera
Broken head stud anxiety

There are a lot of posts on broken head studs these days. Never paid much attention because seemed limited to SCs but now seeing more on 3.2s and prediction will get worse as they age.

I had the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-17-2006, 02:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 848
Posted By 86Carrera
Need mechanic near Laguna / Dana Point

Will be vacationing in the beach cities and have no time to get the car fully serviced in LA at usual spots.

Since I'm there for 1.5 weeks thought I'd drop it off one morning at a good local shop...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-16-2005, 03:34 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,379
Posted By 86Carrera
My 86 Carrera gets 20 MPG around town and 25 on...

My 86 Carrera gets 20 MPG around town and 25 on the highway.

Heard that's a lot better than the SCs get which is one more reason...

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