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Forum: Other Technical Discussions 08-16-2023, 03:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,064
Posted By hoophead
x2 for Film Source. Ask for the tour - they...

x2 for Film Source. Ask for the tour - they always have interesting cars in their shop.
Forum: Professional Help 07-17-2023, 11:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,303
Posted By hoophead
Tell him to bring his toothbrush...

Tell him to bring his toothbrush...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 05-12-2023, 01:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,498
Posted By hoophead
Get a couple of these:...

Get a couple of these: https://www.amazon.com/Sutekus-Tire-Changer-Clamp-Center/dp/B07MFNJJVK or one of their many variants to help getting the top bead down. Use two at once for the really tough...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 01-16-2023, 12:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,452
Posted By hoophead
We have a Bosch induction cooktop from a few...

We have a Bosch induction cooktop from a few years ago. Just a slight buzzing for a couple seconds at startup, quiet after that. We mostly have lighter cookware, so I can't speak to noise from cast...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 05-31-2022, 06:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,691
Posted By hoophead
Update on this: a new and properly coded control...

Update on this: a new and properly coded control module was the fix. After replacement the car immediately came up in learning mode and all the tire pressures were displayed within a couple of...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 05-17-2022, 07:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,691
Posted By hoophead
987.2 TPMS Inactive

I'm having issues with the TPMS in my 987.2 Cayman. Last time I switched between track wheels and street wheels it refused to learn the street wheels. Now it just says "TPMS Inactive" every time I...
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 05-12-2022, 08:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,028
Posted By hoophead
On CL now:...

On CL now: https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/wto/d/vienna-classic-porsche-spare-tire/7481761012.html
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-18-2022, 05:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,440
Posted By hoophead
I bought a set of pilot super sports for my 997.2...

I bought a set of pilot super sports for my 997.2 a few months ago to replace the petrified (and unavailable at the time) PS2s and have been very happy with them. My sizes are 235/35r19 and...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-02-2021, 08:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,878
Posted By hoophead
I had Baldino's (I think in Chantilly) cut...

I had Baldino's (I think in Chantilly) cut boxster keys for me years ago. I bought several blanks online. They were able to get 2 out of 3 tries working -there is some positioning uncertainty when...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-29-2021, 10:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,854
Posted By hoophead
What do you use to tighten the fittings on the...

What do you use to tighten the fittings on the thermostat, in particular the forward-most lower? I "customized" a 12pt 36mm socket by cutting a pipe-sized slot cut in the side and then welding a rod...
Forum: Professional Help 08-20-2021, 10:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,454
Posted By hoophead
D&V Autobody: http://www.dandvautobody.com/ ...

D&V Autobody: http://www.dandvautobody.com/

I've used their "masters" facility a couple of times with good results.
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 03-09-2021, 04:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,516
Posted By hoophead
+1 on the Q3 - my daughter loves hers. The 2.0T...

+1 on the Q3 - my daughter loves hers. The 2.0T engine gives good mileage/power. Small enough to park easily.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-21-2020, 12:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,120
Posted By hoophead
Found it - PMing you.

Found it - PMing you.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-19-2020, 02:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,120
Posted By hoophead
I have one - looks similar to this: 63285 ...

I have one - looks similar to this:

63285

Let me make sure I can find it and get back to you.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-07-2020, 11:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,649
Posted By hoophead
A bunch of little clips hold the glass on from...

A bunch of little clips hold the glass on from the inside. Take a picture before you take the clips off so you can replicate. All can be done by hand - just need a screwdriver to take off the one...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 07-08-2020, 07:01 PM
Replies: 8,776
Views: 1,512,648
Posted By hoophead
Important Safety Message About Jack Stands

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To the Harbor Freight Community:

I'm writing to apologize. I often reach out to tell you about Harbor Freight's commitment to quality and all the investments we've...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 05-23-2020, 09:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,826
Posted By hoophead
Thanks - just did this to the wife's Cayenne. ...

Thanks - just did this to the wife's Cayenne. Been driving her crazy.

Had to figure out how to switch it from German to English afterwards...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 04-13-2020, 03:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,442
Posted By hoophead
Best dealer price is from audiusaparts.com out in...

Best dealer price is from audiusaparts.com out in Oregon. Free shipping if you order enough. I'll use getaudiparts.com if I need it quickly, or for things that are oversize/overweight so I can go...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 11-13-2019, 04:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,861
Posted By hoophead
I've had both MK1 and Mk2 Audi TTs, both manual...

I've had both MK1 and Mk2 Audi TTs, both manual transmission. Mk2 manual only comes with the 3.2L 6 cylinder VR6 engine, which is plenty peppy. Half of the car is aluminum which makes collision...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 01-16-2019, 04:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,854
Posted By hoophead
I suspect it's running the entire brake light...

I suspect it's running the entire brake light current through the switches and that is what is frying them. Even two in parallel can't take it. I've replaced several sets myself.
Forum: Tools Needed/For Loan 12-19-2018, 06:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,201
Posted By hoophead
This is the tool: 59335 59336 ...

This is the tool:

59335

59336

59337

59338
Forum: Tools Needed/For Loan 12-18-2018, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,201
Posted By hoophead
I still have the BMW "reader" and reset tool that...

I still have the BMW "reader" and reset tool that worked for my old '91 325iX. You put it on the diagnostic socket and press a button. The codes then flash out on the SRS indicator light. I have a...
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 07-22-2018, 01:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,545
Posted By hoophead
Sold!

Sold!
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 07-18-2018, 03:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,918
Posted By hoophead
Look at this link:...

Look at this link: https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/101_Projects_Porsche_911/89-Odometer_Repair/89-Odometer_Repair.htm

I'm describing the second failure mode.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 07-18-2018, 02:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,918
Posted By hoophead
No - the gear slides right off the shaft on its...

No - the gear slides right off the shaft on its own. That's the problem. You take the pliers and grip the shaft where the gear previously sat, then rotate the shaft in the grip of the pliers. ...
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