2004 S for trackdays and anydays

[PaulE]

For my deep sump I went with the Mantis Sport Oil Sump Extension Kit 1 based on my Indy's recommendation. It doesn't hang down much lower than the stock sump, and adds 1.2 liters of oil which Mantis says allows the air in the oil to dissipate before it is picked up by the oil pump.

[eric-d]

Thanks for the rec Paul. Definitely on the list.

[eric-d]

BTW - on a cosmetic note, when the wheels were off i used this handy tool to clean the lug sockets. Probably old news here but worth a post.

[PaulE]

Originally Posted by eric-d

BTW - on a cosmetic note, when the wheels were off i used this handy tool to clean the lug sockets. Probably old news here but worth a post

It's news to me-what is it called so I can search for it? Happy to throw in my $0.02 on the sump. I met a guy at an HPDE that got a rod knock in his 997 due to oil starvation on the track and saw a guy with a 987 at another HPDE get a low oil pressure warning out on the track and then have to borrow a trailer to get his car home. In my case though, it will be a long while, if ever, before I am cornering at G's that will cause oiling issues! (Beginner on street tires, stock brakes, stock ROW M030 suspension.)

[eric-d]

Got it at griots garage, seems a silly thing and then used it and wouldnt do it another way

https://www.griotsgarage.com/product/drill-operated+lug+nut+cleaning+brush.do?sortby=ourPicks &refType=&from=fn

[eric-d]

OK so thats a bit frustrating - I knew the Sparco seats wee going to be a tight fit, but the way the adaptor bracket places the seat belt and the width of the seats means they are nearly impossible.

I damn near stripped threads on the seat mount bolts trying to test fit one, and best case they wont slide to end of travel rearward for contact to tunnel and sill.

Back to drawing board.

[eric-d]

I am thinking that fitting these Sparcos leaves too many compromises for me.

I would prefer a set of the Porsche sport seats. Anyone have a set to trade?