More stuff fixed

"Eury - AFRICA TWIN!!!!!!!" (eurylokhos) 07/21/2018 at 21:28 • Filed to: Porsche 996 911 Carrera

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More stuff has been fixed. The 996 developed a failing climate control screen. So I picked up a replacement screen kit from 914rubber.com for it. Nice kit, has the new screen that is identical to OEM, and new connectors along with great instructions.

Install wasn’t bad. I was always curious about these screen replacements since it’s something that seems to happen to every older German car. Followed the instructions and it all came together well. Looks like new and works great.

Voila!

While I was changing it out I decided to stop being lazy and swap the black horseshoe from a Boxster that I bought last year in, as well as relocate the seat heater switches that have been disconnected since last year when I replaced the lower console with the GT3 part. Really goes a long way to making the car look newer.

You know what I love about my 996? It needs me. My Honda and Subaru will run despite my treatment. They may as well be appliances. The Porsche rewards my attention with great driving fun, and punishes an inattentive owner. It is truly mine, I’ve put my blood and sweat into making it what it is, and that makes it special to me. It’s like the car nerd version of this:

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > Eury - AFRICA TWIN!!!!!!! 07/21/2018 at 22:03

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My first thought seeing that dash was  that it was a 90s Ford.

Eury - AFRICA TWIN!!!!!!! > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 07/21/2018 at 22:10

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No doubt. Very Taurus-ey shaped buttons. It’s the single worst thing about the 996. 

DipodomysDeserti > Eury - AFRICA TWIN!!!!!!! 07/21/2018 at 22:13

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How long have you owned your Subaru? Because it will definitely start needing you at some point.

Also, please don’t run yourself over with your Porsche, Private Pile.

Eury - AFRICA TWIN!!!!!!! > DipodomysDeserti 07/21/2018 at 22:23

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The Subaru a 2018 and a lease. I have no desire to own it p ast the appliance stage. 

itranthelasttimeiparkedit > Eury - AFRICA TWIN!!!!!!! 07/21/2018 at 23:20

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The always classic 986/996 interior =p The black two tone does look a lot better. My first boxster was black & tan, not bad. Wife’s was all gray urgh