As we’ve shown on this site before, the front mounted radiators of the 996 collect all kinds of debris over time. We bought this kit from Rennline many months ago, but never got around to putting it on. Since we had the bumper cover off this weekend for some other work, we thought we’d try …
Here’s another easy DIY brought to you by Home Depot Racing. If you notice that you’re picking up a lot of debris (klag, cigarette butts, rocks, etc.) then you might want to consider adding a grille between the scoop and the air duct plate that attaches to the underside of the bonnet. That’s the easy …
October usually marks the end of track season here in the Mid-Atlantic. Since the first event of the new year is normally in April, we like to swap out some of the go-fast bits that will take a needless beating during the winter months. That generally means swapping out track pads, removing the cold air …
If you’re planning on replacing a front strut on certain Audis, BMWs, or VWs, you need this tool. It’s great for cars where the base of the front strut is held in the steering knuckle by a pinch-bolt (and, in most cases it seems, rust and years of grime.) If there’s room to get a screw-driver …
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Some people are reporting an OBD data error when using the PLX cable and Harry’s laptimer. Mostly it seems to be with 996/997 Porsches but it could affect other cars as well. If you’re getting the following error: “The OBD sensor does not receive data at an expected rate. Please check compatibility between car, OBD …
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I always love it when someone makes a product that performs as advertised. One of those products is the Doctor ColorChip Automotive Paint Repair Kit. Often imitated, the original is still the best. Follow the directions and work only on a small area at a time and it works wonders. Dab on some paint, smooth …
Every see the can of Gunk Engine Foamy Engine Cleaner in your local parts store and wonder if it really works? Well, yes it does. Start with a messy but cold engine. Cover any electrical bits you don’t want to soak. Spray Gunk Foamy Engine Cleaner and let it soak for 15 min. (You may …
We bought a used Jetta for my daughter last week. It’s a solid car if a bit neglected, but not abused by the previous owner. We spend much of the last week trying to catch up on delayed maintenance and then started to sort the car. The car is screaming for a set of lowering …
Last winter at the SCCA Motorsports Expo in Charlotte, I was speaking with a Wilwood brake engineer about my struggle managing temperature gain with MINI Gen 1 JCW brakes. I told him I use the car mostly for track instruction and the instructor runs are generally 25-30 minutes in duration, though some weekends I might …
The clutch on the AC compressor died the other weekend at the track and since the AC was anemic at best, we decided just to delete it, saving almost 25 lbs of weight, mostly ahead of the front axle. Fortunately, MINI makes a deflection pulley (11287570810) for just such a purpose — so you can …