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A 911 GT3 Getting Built
db997S - 3 years ago

1,498

Re: A 911 GT3 Getting Built
frogster - 3 years ago

906

The music nicely compliments the visuals (pace, etc.) *NM*
Laz - 3 years ago

743

Speaking of oil, this 9A1 oil pump article looks interesting.
Laz - 3 years ago

1,236

Pool Hall guys never say goodbye. We simply say, “See you soon, and on to a new adventure” smileys with beer *NM*
Gary in SoFL - 3 years ago

1,449

We lost a good one today…..
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

876

Sorry to hear that he's gone
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

974

He ain't gone yet....
Gary in SoFL - 3 years ago

843

Now he is, leaving peacefully, on his own terms. For everything there is a season.... *NM*
Gary in SoFL - 3 years ago

805

thanks for the stories. RIP Cecil. *NM*
SMILIN - 3 years ago

750

GT4 Oil change - what a PITA POrsche!
grant - 3 years ago

1,739

Re: GT4 Oil change - what a PITA POrsche!
CarreraLicious - 3 years ago

1,896

Re: GT4 Oil change - what a PITA POrsche!
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

1,130

Re: GT4 Oil change - what a PITA POrsche!
frogster - 3 years ago

1,197

Ask Porsche! My head spins from the whole thing.
grant - 3 years ago

947

Re: GT4 Oil change - what a PITA POrsche!
TheFarmer - 3 years ago

1,085

I must admit....
grant - 3 years ago

984

Re: I must admit....
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

925

I let it drain, a steady drizzle, for maybe 15-20 minutes.
grant - 3 years ago

925

Re: GT4 Oil change - what a PITA POrsche!
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

1,034

'No user serviceable parts'
jlegelis - 3 years ago

959

The way I do it
Boxsterra - 3 years ago

1,002

Right. But my point is that the new cars are very different.
grant - 3 years ago

969

Gotcha
Boxsterra - 3 years ago

978

Check the level when it's fully warmed, & parked for the day, or even a few hours. Top up as needed.
Laz - 3 years ago

1,091

Laxz, i'm not following at all....context?
grant - 3 years ago

988

If the concern is a "safe" amount of oil for cold startup, this could work.
Laz - 3 years ago

963

Basically you are saying "look around and hope". Generally correct but not terribly...
grant - 3 years ago

1,021

I read somewhere that the sensor is something ultrasonic. Maybe a system tool can activate it? *NM*
Laz - 3 years ago

982

This appears to be the oil level sensor for most Porsche models of the last 10 years
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

1,011

Re: I read somewhere that the sensor is something ultrasonic. Maybe a system tool can activate it?
MikenOH - 3 years ago

960

More info and some speculation - need to test more
grant - 3 years ago

975

Displaying when not warm speaks to the "snapshot."
Laz - 3 years ago

939

I agee. Experiments continue..... teh car is now
grant - 3 years ago

937

Curiouser and curiouser.
grant - 3 years ago

1,013

You probably know this, but the "warm" requirement is so water condensation isn't part of the volume
Laz - 3 years ago

949

I dont believe so. Here's why
grant - 3 years ago

957

Interesting. *NM*
Laz - 3 years ago

971

Is there any reason to believe this isn't the way it works? Png Attachments
Boxsterra - 3 years ago

1,047

that looks prety much as i described. It is also a more extensive description than
grant - 3 years ago

940

Re: Is there any reason to believe this isn't the way it works?
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

959

Re: GT4 Oil change - what a PITA POrsche!
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - 3 years ago

914

Hey Bruce - godo to hear from you.
grant - 3 years ago

825

"Porsche Production Shuts Down Temporarily Due To Ukraine Invasion" [motor1.com]
frogster - 3 years ago

1,258

It was bound to happen! ... Jpeg Attachments Image Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

1,554

Incredible! Congratulations. *NM*
SMILIN - 3 years ago

839

Re: It was bound to happen! ...
carlos in Montreal - 3 years ago

819

Re: It was bound to happen! ...
Indybox - 3 years ago

814

excellent!
frogster - 3 years ago

914

The 300K or the junior partner? Congrats on both! *NM*
Gary in SoFL - 3 years ago

1,019

Good pic. Like father like son :-) *NM*
grant - 3 years ago

884

Looks like quite a weekend
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

779

Re: It was bound to happen! ...
FastDan - 3 years ago

806

Flecity Ace sinks in waters near the Azores with thousands of German cars onboard
MikenOH - 3 years ago

1,626

The fires are out now. *NM*
carlos in Montreal - 3 years ago

838

Those cars were a write off anyhow, so insurers hit not impacted. Faulty ion lithium batteries ?? *NM*
Gary in SoFL - 3 years ago

914

Faulty ion lithium batteries ??
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 3 years ago

1,009

Re: Faulty ion lithium batteries ??
TheFarmer - 3 years ago

1,108

Cargo ship fires are common
Boxsterra - 3 years ago

879

Re: Flecity Ace sinks in waters near the Azores with thousands of German cars onboard
Vince - 3 years ago

990

They used to be uncommon Png Attachments
Boxsterra - 3 years ago

1,324

Re: They used to be uncommon
Vince - 3 years ago

1,026

Lithium-ion batteries did fuel a bow to stern fire that water & traditional methods couldn't stop. *NM*
Gary in SoFL - 3 years ago

927

What we don't know and will never know
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 3 years ago

1,048

Only for those who see this as a political story, rather than a tragic loss.
Gary in SoFL - 3 years ago

860

Re: Only for those who see this as a political story, rather than a tragic loss.
TheFarmer - 3 years ago

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Re: Only for those who see this as a political story, rather than a tragic loss.
Gary in SoFL - 3 years ago

1,085

Re: What we don't know and will never know
Vince - 3 years ago

925

Precisely, and very well said, Vince thumbs up *NM*
Gary in SoFL - 3 years ago

1,052

Well said Vince.
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 3 years ago

896

The thing is
Boxsterra - 3 years ago

1,025

Sounds like rabble rousing to me
Boxsterra - 3 years ago

891

Help with codes and suspected water pump fail
obradley48 - 3 years ago

1,268

Re: Help with codes and suspected water pump fail
obradley48 - 3 years ago

728

Re: Help with codes and suspected water pump fail
jlegelis - 3 years ago

808

Re: Help with codes and suspected water pump fail
obradley48 - 3 years ago

767

Re: Help with codes and suspected water pump fail
jlegelis - 3 years ago

857

Werks Reunion, Amelia Island ....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

1,228

Re: Werks Reunion, Amelia Island ....
grc0456 - 3 years ago

890

Ultimate Dealer Markup ... or ... Customer ticked all the options!? Png Attachments
Indybox - 3 years ago

1,279

Re: Ultimate Dealer Markup ... or ... Customer ticked all the options!?
frogster - 3 years ago

768

Frogster, you can check this one out for us.
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

783

Re: Frogster, you can check this one out for us.
frogster - 3 years ago

749

Re: Frogster, you can check this one out for us.
db997S - 3 years ago

792

Looks like someone must have
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

884

or price typed in by a caffeine addict *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

817

Anyone coming to Sebring to watch the 48 Hours? ....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

1,365

On my bucket list.
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

842

Just got back ....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

851

Re: Just got back ....
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

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Re: Just got back ....
RakothM - 3 years ago

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Re: Anyone coming to Sebring to watch the 48 Hours? ....
Paralizer - 3 years ago

853

Re: Anyone coming to Sebring to watch the 48 Hours? ....
frogster - 3 years ago

940

Taycan Cross Country Road Trip
db997S - 3 years ago

1,444

Re: Taycan Cross Country Road Trip
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

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Re: Taycan Cross Country Road Trip
frogster - 3 years ago

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Re: Taycan Cross Country Road Trip
db997S - 3 years ago

795

I question whether the local grids can hold up.
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

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Re: I question whether the local grids can hold up.
db997S - 3 years ago

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Re: I question whether the local grids can hold up.
Ed B - 3 years ago

765

A log jack and a canvas wood carrier come in handy, too. *NM*
Laz - 3 years ago

890

Oh boy
Boxsterra - 3 years ago

780

Hoping this won’t impact any board member
Paralizer - 3 years ago

1,340

Thankfully - this sounds like an insurance issue only.
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

803

Lots more than that for the folks who've been waiting for their custom builds for a year sad smiley *NM*
Gary in SoFL - 3 years ago

858

For those people - they have only lost time...
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

804

Re: Hoping this won’t impact any board member
db997S - 3 years ago

772

Lots of EV cars with lithium ion batteries fueling the fires. Freight costs and insurance costs up..
Gary in SoFL - 3 years ago

855

Re: Lots of EV cars with lithium ion batteries fueling the fires. Freight costs and insurance costs up..
db997S - 3 years ago

816

Not a total loss
Boxsterra - 3 years ago

817

Did I misunderstand?
01BamaBoster - 3 years ago

1,356

Re: Did I misunderstand?
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

1,006

Re: Did I misunderstand?
CarreraLicious - 3 years ago

853

It is absolutely plug and play.
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

844

Re: It is absolutely plug and play.
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 3 years ago

863

Thank you Mike.
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

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Re: Thank you Mike.
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 3 years ago

924

Convertible top - initial grinding noise while clamshell opens
grant - 3 years ago

1,472

Re: Convertible top - initial grinding noise while clamshell opens
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

867

great info, but...
grant - 3 years ago

755

I used lithium grease.
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

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Re: I used lithium grease.
grant - 3 years ago

877

Preliminary release ... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

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Re: Preliminary release ...
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

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Sorry... I didn't preview. Thanks Guenter. *NM*
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

847

Who are you kidding, Pedro? You just finally washed your 986 - the 1st time in years winking smiley Looks GREAT! *NM*
Gary in SoFL - 3 years ago

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Re: Preliminary release ...
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

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Why Wolfsburg and not Stuttgart? Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

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Re: Why Wolfsburg and not Stuttgart?
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

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Photo was for illustration purposes only...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

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Re: Preliminary release ...
Vince - 3 years ago

908

it really should the story and all the tie inas to Pedro's various PCA activities is rich.... *NM*
grant - 3 years ago

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Re: Preliminary release ...
Van914 - 3 years ago

807

Looks great, Pedro! *NM*
MikenOH - 3 years ago

844

Beautiful. Love the plaid.....
grant - 3 years ago

879

Why 15 qts?...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

892

Re: Preliminary release ...
db997S - 3 years ago

1,112

She rides ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

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Re: Preliminary release ...
Naples986 - 3 years ago

960

Re: I love what you did with the headlights ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

840

Re: Preliminary release ...
Indybox - 3 years ago

862

718 'base' Boxster PDK review...
jlegelis - 3 years ago

1,526

Re: 718 'base' Boxster PDK review...
Vince - 3 years ago

852

Re: 718 'base' Boxster PDK review...
db997S - 3 years ago

898

Interesting concept:
Laz - 3 years ago

923

Re: Interesting concept:
TheFarmer - 3 years ago

868

Re: 718 'base' Boxster PDK review...
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

903

Re: 718 'base' Boxster PDK review...
jlegelis - 3 years ago

946

Re: 718 'base' Boxster PDK review...
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 3 years ago

837

Ah yes, Alfa synchros
Laz - 3 years ago

884

Re: 718 'base' Boxster PDK review...
SMILIN - 3 years ago

834

window drop question
Michael SYS Driver - 3 years ago

1,333

Quick test ....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

810

Happy New Year
Ed B - 3 years ago

1,645

well, the New Year could not have ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

881

Re: well, the New Year could not have ...
TheFarmer - 3 years ago

871

Re: well, the New Year could not have ...
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

910

best wishes to you all for smooth recovery *NM*
SMILIN - 3 years ago

811

Re: well, the New Year could not have ...
FastDan - 3 years ago

879

Darn. Sorry pedro. Hopefully no truly serious symptoms?
grant - 3 years ago

830

Hope you all have been vaccinated, and have mild cases, Pedro confused smiley
Gary in SoFL - 3 years ago

1,063

Re: well, the New Year could not have ...
Vince - 3 years ago

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Re: well, the New Year could not have ...
db997S - 3 years ago

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Re: well, the New Year could not have ...
Naples986 - 3 years ago

858

I hope all are well and fully recovered....
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

874

Re: well, the New Year could not have ...
grc0456 - 3 years ago

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I think I'm on the other side now ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

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Re: I think I'm on the other side now ...
grc0456 - 3 years ago

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Re: I think I'm on the other side now ...
Indybox - 3 years ago

827

Re: Happy New Year
Vince - 3 years ago

851

25 Year Maintenance! Jpeg Attachments
BoxsterJim - 3 years ago

1,414

great! details please. mine have turned to goo! *NM*
SMILIN - 3 years ago

788

Re: great! details please. mine have turned to goo!
BoxsterJim - 3 years ago

785

nice find! thanks *NM*
SMILIN - 3 years ago

864

more 25 year maint!
BoxsterJim - 3 years ago

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Re: more 25 year maint!
SMILIN - 3 years ago

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Re: more 25 year maint!
BoxsterJim - 3 years ago

902

Ta da!! Jpeg Attachments
BoxsterJim - 3 years ago

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Re: Ta da!!
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

771

Re: Ta da!!
BoxsterJim - 3 years ago

836

Re: Ta da!!
SMILIN - 3 years ago

987

Love the idea of 25 year maint :-)
grant - 3 years ago

908

Headlight restoration ... Image Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

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Re: Headlight restoration ...
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

823

Rear axle carrier fix on early 981 models update
MikenOH - 3 years ago

1,521

Re: Rear axle carrier fix on early 981 models update
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

804

Might Ontario, or Canada overall, have an official site like the US? *NM*
Laz - 3 years ago

838

Yes. For Canada it is Transport Canada
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

845

Re: Rear axle carrier fix on early 981 models update
jg wnc - 3 years ago

771

I'm unfamiliar. What's the basic issue? *NM*
grant - 3 years ago

772

Re: I'm unfamiliar. What's the basic issue?
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

794

It would be interesting to know how they determine which cars are affected
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

812

Re: It would be interesting to know how they determine which cars are affected
MikenOH - 3 years ago

811

the difference could be by production run/batch/etc.
grant - 3 years ago

789

Maybe only certain cars assembled at one line? *NM*
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

805

Dealer 'Market Adjustment'
jlegelis - 3 years ago

1,457

Re: Dealer 'Market Adjustment'
db997S - 3 years ago

863

Re: Dealer 'Market Adjustment'
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

825

I'm not sure how, but many manage.
grant - 3 years ago

831

Well, we had a car issue last week....
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

827

Need headlights!
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

1,586

Re: Need headlights!
SMILIN - 3 years ago

870

Wish i coudl help, but can't. Anyway i'm looking forward...
grant - 3 years ago

925

When I installed ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

934

make it so #1 :-)
grant - 3 years ago

893

Re: make it so #1 :-)
Michael SYS Driver - 3 years ago

923

It's really easy ....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

890

Re: It's really easy ....
grant - 3 years ago

870

Re: It's really easy ....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

940

So, on one aspect i totally agree
grant - 3 years ago

855

Re: It's really easy ....
grant - 3 years ago

830

Re: It's really easy ....
frogster - 3 years ago

909

I don't know if this is any help to you, but I have a single passenger side headlight.....
Tony in Whittier - 3 years ago

887

Re: Need headlights!
AndyInNYC - 3 years ago

843

Happy new 2022 …. Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

1,355

Re: Happy new 2022 ….
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

857

Re: Happy new 2022 ….
frogster - 3 years ago

853

Re: Happy new 2022 ….
paulofto - 3 years ago

761

And to you, your familily and our PB family!
grant - 3 years ago

751

Pedro is that pretty pic your new ride?
grant - 3 years ago

816

Re: Pedro is that pretty pic your new ride?
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

863

One word: residuals. cool smiley *NM*
Laz - 3 years ago

822

Best wishes for all … Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

1,378

Re: Best wishes for all …
grc0456 - 3 years ago

787

Re: Best wishes for all … Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

831

Re: Best wishes for all …
paulofto - 3 years ago

872

merry christmas and a happy, healthy new year! *NM*
SMILIN - 3 years ago

864

Friday pic Jpeg Attachments
CarreraLicious - 3 years ago

1,376

Beautiful textures. Dramatic lighting.thumbs up *NM*
Laz - 3 years ago

836

Thanks Laz! *NM*
CarreraLicious - 3 years ago

1,049

Re: Friday pic Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

930

Nice shot G! *NM*
CarreraLicious - 3 years ago

919

You started it. smiling smiley *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

853

Beautiful picture as always, GiO. *NM*
Laz - 3 years ago

826

Thanks Laz
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

894

Re: Friday pic Jpeg Attachments
Indybox - 3 years ago

867

Re: Friday pic
Guenter in Ontario - 3 years ago

866

Re: Friday pic
TheFarmer - 3 years ago

868

such good shots in Harriman *NM*
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

854

Correct! *NM*
CarreraLicious - 3 years ago

850

Re: Friday pic Jpeg Attachments
grc0456 - 3 years ago

944

relay supports on porsche 981
matsporsche - 3 years ago

1,276

Re: relay supports on porsche 981
matsporsche - 3 years ago

828

Driving impressions update for 2021 718 Cayman T
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - 3 years ago

1,299

Re: Driving impressions update for 2021 718 Cayman T
grant - 3 years ago

771

Good to hear
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

793

Re: Driving impressions update for 2021 718 Cayman T
db997S - 3 years ago

845

Re: Driving impressions update for 2021 718 Cayman T
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - 3 years ago

798

Re: Driving impressions update for 2021 718 Cayman T
db997S - 3 years ago

809

Re: Driving impressions update for 2021 718 Cayman T
MikenOH - 3 years ago

949

Grant! I am here - Some info please
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - 3 years ago

1,354

Terrific to hear from you. And yes, i still have it... but that's a bit of a longer story. Jpeg Attachments
grant - 3 years ago

840

Fabulous
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - 3 years ago

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Re: Fabulous
grant - 3 years ago

818

Smog check - flying colors!
SMILIN - 3 years ago

1,296