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Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum 02-23-2018, 06:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,029
Posted By Drisump
On 911's, I have had BF Goodrich G-force sports,...

On 911's, I have had BF Goodrich G-force sports, Dunlops, Sumitumos, Yokohamas, Pirellis, Bridgestones....and best so far has been the Michelin Super Sports. Both the BF's and the Sumi's offered...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-21-2018, 06:28 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,734
Posted By Drisump
I haven't had the need to take out the sender on...

I haven't had the need to take out the sender on my 85 but I would think that my 993 would be similar. It is a float system like your toilet tank. The plug should be above the static oil level on the...
Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum 02-19-2018, 06:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,029
Posted By Drisump
Sizing in 16" will be the biggest challenge. I...

Sizing in 16" will be the biggest challenge. I drive a 993 C2 which (as Bill points out) doesn't have quite the same concerns for exact sizing. I run MPSS on 18" and find them an excellent tire. Not...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-05-2018, 06:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,818
Posted By Drisump
When the top rail really gives up the ghost, the...

When the top rail really gives up the ghost, the window doesn't go down freely and hangs up on the channel causing it to crash down unless properly guided. Also on the way up it digs into the weather...
Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum 11-11-2017, 07:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,065
Posted By Drisump
How old is the fuel that is in the car and how...

How old is the fuel that is in the car and how humid is the environment it is stored in? The modern ethanol fuels have quite a short lifespan and tend to degrade faster in a humid environment....
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-13-2017, 06:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,792
Posted By Drisump
Yet another is Driven (Joe Gibbs) DT50 which has...

Yet another is Driven (Joe Gibbs) DT50 which has been formulated to focus on our older, air cooled cars. Plenty of ZDDP as well as other characteristics focused on our cars. Like the Porsche oil,...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-05-2017, 06:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,519
Posted By Drisump
The carb cleaner tip is a good one. The film of...

The carb cleaner tip is a good one. The film of oil that our oils (hopefully) provide mean that there is almost a sticky quality making accurate interpretation of the resistance on the feeler very...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-05-2017, 06:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 843
Posted By Drisump
As you were saying it seems keeping the oil level...

As you were saying it seems keeping the oil level at half of dipstick or less, means that you can expect far less consumption compared to a guy that constantly tops up to the high line. Both my air...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 08-03-2017, 05:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 543
Posted By Drisump
I'm quite certain that I may have a black "Bird"...

I'm quite certain that I may have a black "Bird" armrest that I removed from a 993. As I recall, it seemed in good shape. CheersRIGHT][/RIGHT]
Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum 07-29-2017, 05:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,639
Posted By Drisump
Michelin Super sports have been replaced. There...

Michelin Super sports have been replaced. There may still be old stock in your sizes but at this years parade Michelin put on a dog and pony show to introduce the new line. Cheers
Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum 07-08-2017, 06:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 841
Posted By Drisump
My 96 does as well. Cheers

My 96 does as well. Cheers
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-02-2017, 05:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,584
Posted By Drisump
Agreed. Symptoms are classic and DME relays go on...

Agreed. Symptoms are classic and DME relays go on these cars quite frequently. Even if it doesn't solve the problem, you should have one in the glove box anyway. Cheers
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-11-2017, 06:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,222
Posted By Drisump
It is possible that a valve or two are now out of...

It is possible that a valve or two are now out of spec but these are not quiet engines.....and was said earlier, it is better for the valves to be too loose than too tight. It's your call but, I...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-08-2017, 05:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,082
Posted By Drisump
Many good 911 roads along your route but at this...

Many good 911 roads along your route but at this time of year, IMHO, the coastal road will be more sight seeing than fun.....not that sight seeing isn't fun.
Rothsport near Portland has...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-06-2017, 05:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 530
Posted By Drisump
When in gear, there would be more motor noise and...

When in gear, there would be more motor noise and likely a less acute angle of corner. (Possibly less noise from a CV or tranaxle issue). Cheers
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-20-2017, 05:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 804
Posted By Drisump
The "hanging up" bit is the strangest behaviour....

The "hanging up" bit is the strangest behaviour. The signal comes from the speed sensor and is translated into movement on the gauge. The odo is powered by a motor that has nylon gears that are a...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-15-2017, 05:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,924
Posted By Drisump
Going in....just realize that it takes more time...

Going in....just realize that it takes more time and money than you realize and probably 90% of these projects get finished by a different person than started it. Takes more drive than most people...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-01-2017, 05:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,156
Posted By Drisump
Like Kev I have never pulled the plugs or exhaust...

Like Kev I have never pulled the plugs or exhaust when doing the valves. And like Kev, I have a 3.2 and find access and "line of sight" to a few valves "difficult" but doable. My impression of the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-25-2017, 05:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,350
Posted By Drisump
I have used a fellow locally and his skills are...

I have used a fellow locally and his skills are quite remarkable. A local high end dealership has him tweak up their new cars from Maranello....amongst a host of others. Cheers
Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum 04-12-2017, 06:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,967
Posted By Drisump
I have never owned a 964 but I have had the...

I have never owned a 964 but I have had the opportunity to drive one example. What I do own is a 3.2 and a 993 C2. I would concur that coming from a 3.2....out of the box, both the 964 and the 993...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-08-2017, 06:08 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,502
Posted By Drisump
Like Matt said, higher revs when upshifting...

Like Matt said, higher revs when upshifting helps. I usually pause a half second in neutral before dropping her into the next gear, rev match on downshifts and make sure I push the clutch pedal to...
Forum: Pacific NorthWest -US (WA/ID/OR/UT/HI/AK) 04-08-2017, 04:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,745
Posted By Drisump
You manning the Gruppe 9 booth Brad? LOL . Donna...

You manning the Gruppe 9 booth Brad? LOL . Donna and I have rented a place for the week of Parade....I'm not sure if we'll be there the entire week, but it has been booked. It's too bad Emory's event...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-31-2017, 05:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,954
Posted By Drisump
I don't blame people if they have a tendancy to...

I don't blame people if they have a tendancy to over react. One day a buddy of mine started his perfectly running coupe ....and BOOM! Nothing worth rebuilding..Porsche crate engine $$$$. Another...
Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum 03-24-2017, 05:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,958
Posted By Drisump
Aha...hood =roof LOL! I don't have a cab but most...

Aha...hood =roof LOL! I don't have a cab but most of these types of issues follow a similar diagnostic path. If you hear a relay click when activating the switch, the power seems to be getting to...
Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum 03-21-2017, 06:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 816
Posted By Drisump
Bump steer is a a spectrum....after installing...

Bump steer is a a spectrum....after installing Bilstein PSS9s in my 96 ( an adjustable coil over system) I went a little crazy checking out how low I could go. Bump steer describes a tendency for the...
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