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Forum: Other Technical Discussions 12-04-2016, 12:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,481
Posted By 88carrera
VA safety inspection will pass MD too?

Hi everyone:

I have given up getting snow tires for my only car 996TT and I'm now looking at a cheap daily diver for winter.

There are hardly any cars on Craigslist that are already MD...
Forum: Other Technical Discussions 11-17-2016, 02:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,727
Posted By 88carrera
VA car inspection?

How is the car inspection handled in Virginia? In Maryland it's required before the MVA will issue tag/title.

Is it the same in VA? I saw an ad for a car and it mentioned it had a safety...
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 11-16-2016, 06:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,293
Posted By 88carrera
WTB: Snow Tires (Wheels) for 996/TT

Owners manual says snow tires size should be 225/40 R 18 for front and 265/35 R18 for rear.

Looking for tires only but if I get lucky and someone has 8Jx18 and 10Jx18 rims I'll take them too.
Forum: Other Technical Discussions 10-27-2016, 09:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,447
Posted By 88carrera
Local shop good with automotive wiring?

Can anyone recommend a local shop that is good in wiring repair? My 260z has had some upgrades to the wiring. Relays were installed for the headlights and even though I have the factory schematics, I...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 09-24-2016, 01:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,649
Posted By 88carrera
Switching from vintage registration to regular

Hi everyone,

This vintage registration is for the birds. I drove the car to work this morning and I got pulled over by a police man. He asked me was I on my way to display the car and I told him...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 09-02-2016, 12:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,582
Posted By 88carrera
There's this place in Gaithersburg that is...

There's this place in Gaithersburg that is classic Indoor Classic Car Storage.

http://theairparkautocorral.com/classiccar/
Forum: Porsche & BMW Cars For Sale/Wanted 08-13-2016, 05:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,828
Posted By 88carrera
WTB 996 turbo

Hey guys,

After more research I've decided I just don't want to deal with the possible issues of the M97 engine cars.

If anyone knows of anyone looking to sell their 996TT I'm in the market. ...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 08-09-2016, 01:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,768
Posted By 88carrera
Will a ppi shop split an oil filter? (assuming...

Will a ppi shop split an oil filter? (assuming the seller is ok with that).
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 08-08-2016, 08:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,768
Posted By 88carrera
Leak down or compression for M97 engine?

Hi everyone:

I'm looking at my first water cooled Porsche which is a Cayman. When I bought my air cooled I had leak downs and compression performed.

Should I have the same done for M97...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 07-18-2016, 04:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,905
Posted By 88carrera
Consignment

You may want to check out consigning your car with http://www.carlotz.com/seller-faqs/ if you don't want to deal with the potential buyers. They also do price evaluations.
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 06-23-2016, 02:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,018
Posted By 88carrera
Hi John, You are closer so I will take you...

Hi John,

You are closer so I will take you up on your offer. Would you mind sending me your contact info and when I can pick it up. Thank you.
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 06-22-2016, 07:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,018
Posted By 88carrera
Thank you. If you could pm me your telephone...

Thank you. If you could pm me your telephone number I can call you to arrange best time to pick up.
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 06-22-2016, 04:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,018
Posted By 88carrera
Old computer needed for student disassembly/learning

Hi everyone:

My friends son is taking Linux in Montgomery College. He is learning about the hardware components. I was wondering if any has a pc they have been meaning to trash but haven't gotten...
Forum: Other Technical Discussions 05-21-2016, 03:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,570
Posted By 88carrera
Custom muffler shop in Montgomery County, PG County, Northern VA?

I tried my local Midas and they just stick to the factory stock stuff. Can anyone recommend a hole in the wall shop that can do custom bending?
Forum: Other Technical Discussions 04-17-2016, 06:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,594
Posted By 88carrera
ATE Brake Fluid Source near Rockville?

Olympic Auto is closed in permanently in Gaithersburg. Anyone know of a source in capital area? I was putting in blue and ran out and didn't realize my other can was yellow. Thanks.
Forum: Other Technical Discussions 04-10-2016, 02:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,479
Posted By 88carrera
Clutch pedal adjustment to new mc on 260z

Hi everyone,

I replaced my clutch master cylinder and I'm in the process of adjusting the pedal per the factory manual for my 260z.

"Set the upper surface of the pedal pad 8.9 in or 226 mm...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 03-15-2016, 06:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,294
Posted By 88carrera
Both. I need screws for inside the engine bay and...

Both. I need screws for inside the engine bay and screws to attach the center console, passenger door grab, upper center console
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 03-15-2016, 06:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,294
Posted By 88carrera
Awesome! Cmartin thank you for the link 😀

Awesome! Cmartin thank you for the link 😀
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 03-14-2016, 11:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,294
Posted By 88carrera
Thank you Peter I will check it out.

Thank you Peter I will check it out.
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 03-13-2016, 03:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,294
Posted By 88carrera
Interior screws?

I just purchased this 1974 260z. The p.o. did some nice upgrades but he didn't get to totally finish getting the car back together.

One of the issues I have is that I have to reassemble the...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 03-07-2016, 08:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,404
Posted By 88carrera
Mileage limitation on classic car insurance?

Do companies like Grundy verify the annual mileage limit of whatever (3,000?), or is it on the honor system?
Forum: Other Technical Discussions 02-14-2016, 05:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,344
Posted By 88carrera
Price of a good jack?

I need a new jack as my Craftsman aluminum jack developed a leak after only eighteen months.

Are most jacks junk made in China and are thrown away every few years? Or does it make to sense to...
Forum: Other Technical Discussions 02-03-2016, 12:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,878
Posted By 88carrera
Quick jack by Ranger: reviews opinions

Hi everyone:

Does anyone have any experience or heard of feedback for this Quickjack system?

http://www.quickjack.com/shop-quickjack-products-all/shop-quickjack-vehicle-jack-systems.html

I...
Forum: Other Technical Discussions 01-23-2016, 04:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,907
Posted By 88carrera
Hi everyone, Thank you for the feed back....

Hi everyone,

Thank you for the feed back. This is just a car to use and wrench on for fun. I can no longer afford an air cooled 911 so this 260z is a very low entry price boredom beater. I did...
Forum: Other Technical Discussions 01-23-2016, 01:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,907
Posted By 88carrera
A tale of two Zcars

Hi everyone,

Happy New Year and I hope everyone is enjoying the blizzard.

I am actively negotiating to purchase a choice of 1974 Datsun 260z from one seller.

Car #1 has had more work in...
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