Check if a new cluster needs to be reprogrammed by a dealer.

After my issues with the headlight switch, I would be concerned that the off brands may be the off-spec ones from the name brand that were culled from the inspection run.

Recently, the socket for removing the security lug bolt broke in half and the short story is go to McGard online. After providing some basic info that was in my operators manual they identified and shipped 2 for $60 depending on your choice of carrier. A life saver.

I use Driven DTS in my 996 with 125k and seldom let the revs go under 3k. This cured my slight main seal drip in a month or so. Mobil1 seems to have a thinness issue in older vehicles.

An update:
Had to replace the top on the 996, so I decided to replace the seat covers with new leather at the same time and will consider a sale for a newer S coupe with a sport seat package. I actually found recaros in stock at a large Summit store and they brought them out for me to try on. Really ...

Does anyone have any experience with replacement seats in a 996. I need lateral support for my mountain road driving especially since my bout with “Tail of the Dragon” in NC. My stock seats need to be recovered anyway and the cost makes a Recaro Speed seat an attractive alternative. All information ...