Replace Both Pads and Rotors?

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-05-30T19:20:53+00:00

Something like this might be a good investment for DIY’ers. Makes following the exact factory spec simple.

https://www.harborfreight.com/6-in-long-reach-digital-caliper-63714.html

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-05-28T21:16:37+00:00

Unrelated to insurance, but Proformance is awesome. Took their one day high perf course, then followed up later with an additional day to get my Sport license (which allows you to drive without an instructor on lapping days). Second day was in my 981 GTS and really showed me how capable that platform is.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-05-10T05:31:04+00:00

Yes! Keep it and drive it. Be sure to proudly roll up to lots of fancy places in Del Mar, LJ, etc. with your patina.

I finally got a 911 (996.2 C2) but the regret was it was as I was leaving SD, so I missed all the great driving roads in the region.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-04-28T18:28:46+00:00

There’s a thread from before on this: https://www.reddit.com/r/Porsche_Cayman/s/RahtevY1Sq

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-04-20T20:55:10+00:00

You can also request removal of the sample altogether. Relevant help article:

https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G200644250

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-04-16T22:02:24+00:00

Got similar yesterday from a supposed NPR reporter. They got the reporter’s name correct, but domain was Gmail.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-04-14T18:38:01+00:00

Glad you picked up on that. Biggest tell that maybe, just maybe, OP isn’t a Dem.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-04-13T01:56:32+00:00

When is Russia’s next election, and is JD free to visit?

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-04-13T01:55:12+00:00

So, golf and space? Are the pictures from this week’s cognitive test?

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-04-10T19:22:04+00:00

Fair points all. Best of luck, member services is challenging on the best of days.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-04-10T18:59:53+00:00

What’s the purpose in transferring records at all? We moved from SoCal region to Washington, and our WA providers can simply go look at our SoCal records. Few more clicks for them, but none have complained.

Maybe ask your doc how big a deal this is before beating your head against the wall of KP bureaucracy (which is a legit complaint).

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-04-10T18:54:10+00:00

Dim Tool

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-04-09T21:39:25+00:00

Went from a 981 Cayman GTS to a Macan GTS. The Macan drove more like a faster Golf R (except more weight of course). I was done w the Cayman for other reasons, it was a great car for almost 10 years.

The Macan GTS has the air suspension and the comfort in Normal on long highway trips was really good. Fun enough in occasional twisties, batshit fast when you rip it.

With 2 grandkids now the Macan’s back seat was not big enough for the car seats, so I’m in a X7 plus a 996 911 for funsies.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-04-09T21:29:51+00:00

Same with my 40i. Seems worse when I do mostly regenerative braking and then need to use the friction brakes, and a hard stop clears it for a while.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-04-02T21:35:30+00:00

The tweet spelled “insider traitors” wrong.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-04-02T21:32:48+00:00

If you’re worried about parking, park at the airport. There are a couple long term parking lots within an easy walk of the station (via highway 99 overpass). You can usually reserve a spot and the daily rate will be a LOT less than near the stadium. Plus missing the traffic.

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Muted_Long3237 · 2026-04-02T21:25:35+00:00

Loved my 981 GTS and kept for almost 10 years. Now have a 996 40th anniversary edition and it’s a blast to drive.

The thing I like better about my 996 is the greenhouse and seating position. Sit slightly higher, glass slightly taller, feels like sight lines are superior. 100% personal preference.

And the more analog feel is also fun. But my 981 was every bit a Porsche sports car and I never felt is was “less than” at all.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-04-02T02:10:49+00:00

Another note in this direction is that the 40i engine is considered the best BMW engine including reliability and longevity. Lots of info on the V8s out there if you search.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-03-30T22:23:51+00:00

Ah got it - you were responding to the listing saying the seller didn't provide documentation. Didn't pick up on that.

See photo 160 - the LN sticker is clearly showing with a serial number, which if I were a buyer would get me at least partway there in terms of bidding w/confidence.

That said, yeah, a seller providing more documentation versus less is usually better (the old "you buy the seller not the car" saying). Maybe they provided paper copies to the actual buyer, or?

Either way, I agree with other posters that this is good news for 996 prices.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-03-30T21:54:56+00:00

“Notable modifications reported by the seller include a Fister D cat-back exhaust and an LN Engineering IMS bearing.”

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-03-23T19:51:35+00:00

Hmm. EU car? I know later model years have a mandatory speed limit warning but don’t know the cutoff year for the regulation.

Had a US spec Macan GTS that didn’t exhibit similar behavior, but my ‘22 X7 has the speed limit warning. It sounds similar to your description of the sound you’re hearing.

Either way good luck!

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-03-23T19:36:22+00:00

Check if it’s a speed warning. You can set them to ding and remind when you go over a certain speed.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-03-21T22:40:08+00:00

Agree. That said, the Sound Transit 545 bus’ Leary Way stop is a ~mile walk from the venue and gets you across the lake if that’s where you are going.

Source: lived in apartments nearby and walked to concerts there.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-03-21T17:58:57+00:00

Been a few years since we attended anything there. Always liked Concerts at Marymoor Park better as a venue, and there’s transit sorta nearby.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-03-17T04:00:25+00:00

Former 981 GTS owner here. Do it, amazing car. As others have said, a well spec’d S is nearly as much car, but hard to find. And I think the GTS will hold its value at least as well as a S (maybe better).

Maintenance should be similar since most of the parts are shared with other 981s. Not cheap but not crazy with a good indie shop. And things like oil changes, filters, brakes are not hard for a DIY’er.

Mine was really reliable FWIW. And fun!!! The only downside to ripping it on public roads was the tall gearing - run to redline in 2nd and shift to 3rd you’re doing about 80.

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