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Jan 17, 2004 1:07:25 AM

Jeffrey Behr: Junior; Loc: Phoenix, AZ USA; Posts: 129, Gallery; Registered on: May 17, 2003

Painted valances and trim-matching tape

Some of you know my C-T came with black front and rear valances and I had them painted silver recently. I just bought and applied some black body-trim tape to the valances so they blend with the black fender-edge trim that came with the off-pavement package. Here's a pic; 2 more are the 1st at http://community.webshots.com/album/83864348CQGRnR

BTW, I have plenty of that 2"-wide, satin-finish tape if anyone needs some; I suspect my son will inherit the 45' or so if none of you take some.

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Jan 17, 2004 1:26:55 AM

GM Austin: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: Texas , United States; Posts: 3530, Gallery; Registered on: Sep 10, 2002; Reply to: Jeffrey Behr

Re: Painted valances and trim-matching tape

That looks great Jeffrey. I am guessing not many people opted for the off-road design package. And, of those that did, even fewer painted their lower moldings. I'm guessing your son will have some tape soon.

BTW, you have been changing your own oil. Do you have to remove that skidplate/engine protection piece (which is metal on yours I think because of the design pack) when you remove the filter or is there an easier way to get it off?

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Jan 17, 2004 5:34:31 AM

Jeffrey Behr: Junior; Loc: Phoenix, AZ USA; Posts: 129, Gallery; Registered on: May 17, 2003; Reply to: GM Austin

Yes I have changed the C's oil 4 times now.

Yes one has to remove the rear (plastic) undertray and the forward, stamped-steel one to get to the pan plugs and oil filter, respectively. (I left these off during the break-in-oil-change process.) I first raise it to extra-terrain level and then drive it onto ramps about 7" high. That gives me plenty of clearance to use a drill-driver on all the 10mm-hex and Phillips-head screws holding them on. I guess it takes maybe 20 extra minutes with that work. From what I understand, that's not nearly as time consuming as some Porsches are for oil changes.

BTW, the oil-filter wrench is an 'OEM'-brand type B that I got at Autozone.

Am still using M1 0W-40 but will be changing to Red Line 5W-40 in early summer.

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Jan 17, 2004 5:42:50 AM

GM Austin: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: Texas , United States; Posts: 3530, Gallery; Registered on: Sep 10, 2002; Reply to: Jeffrey Behr

Re: Yes I have changed the C's oil 4 times now.

That forward stamped steel pan is normally plastic as well. Yours is steel because of the off-road design package. I replaced mine recently: rennteam web page

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Apr 5, 2004 9:01:03 PM

knockoff: Newbie; Loc: Salt Lake City, UT; Posts: 28, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 21, 2004; Reply to: Jeffrey Behr

Re: Yes I have changed the C's oil 4 times now.

At what mileage intervals have you changed the oil?

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Apr 5, 2004 10:33:41 PM

Jeffrey Behr: Junior; Loc: Phoenix, AZ USA; Posts: 129, Gallery; Registered on: May 17, 2003; Reply to: knockoff

Re: Yes I have changed the C's oil 4 times now.

knockoff, I believe in changing oil in NEW engines the same way the Dems vote in Cook County*--early and often. I drained the factory fill and filter at 33 miles and filled with Mobil dead-dino oil. I drained that batch at around 200 miles, and at around 2000 miles refilled with M1 0W-40.

I'm now changing at about 10,000-mile intervals, which is twice a year for me.

*--Chicago, long-time home of the corrupt Daly political machine.

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Apr 6, 2004 2:13:52 AM

ky_soldier: Newbie; Loc:; Posts: 33, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 27, 2003; Reply to: Jeffrey Behr

Re: Yes I have changed the C's oil 4 times now.

jeffrey, when and why did you paint the calipers Silver?

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Apr 6, 2004 2:23:34 AM

GM Austin: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: Texas , United States; Posts: 3530, Gallery; Registered on: Sep 10, 2002; Reply to: ky_soldier

Re: Yes I have changed the C's oil 4 times now.

He didn't. He swapped with Kevin.

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Apr 14, 2004 3:21:26 AM

Cayenne V6: Newbie; Loc:; Posts: 15, Gallery; Registered on: Dec 14, 2003; Reply to: Jeffrey Behr

Re: Painted valances and trim-matching tape

Jeffrey,

This is one nice looking C-T. Infact I am planning to carryout the same mods on my V6 once its here next month.

Could you please direct me to a web site source of the black body trim tape.

What make and size of wheels are on your car?

Thanks.

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Apr 14, 2004 6:07:41 AM

Jeffrey Behr: Junior; Loc: Phoenix, AZ USA; Posts: 129, Gallery; Registered on: May 17, 2003; Reply to: Cayenne V6

TYVM.

C-V6, the wheels I got at performancealloy.com. They're 'Braid' brand that were made in Spain. Unfortunately 'PA' is no longer doing business with them, but PA may have found another company. They're 20x10s spec'd with 7.2" backspace. If I had it to do all again, I'd make them 9.5" wide, since the rim edges get gouged and bent from off-pavement-rock impacts a little too often, and I'd make 'em 7" backspace. I spec'd the center color (same as that of my '99 Grandokee) and even the mix of exposed and hidden screws.

I'll GIVE you plenty enough tape; e-mail me at jeffreybehr@cox.net.

BTW I've commissioned a set of Porsche-badged centercaps to replace the originals. (For how the originals were lost, see this.)

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