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I never noticed the padded interior of the roof before - 14 years ago

I wonder if that's stock or if it was added for recording purposes.

Cool, thanks for the report - 14 years ago

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I'm still waiting for the reviews on the S-04 Pole Position - 14 years ago

The S-02s were good, S-03 not as good.

Probably from having too much junk in the trunk - 14 years ago

in the passenger seat

Come to think of it, maybe my rear tires are looking a little worn - 14 years ago

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"Just 2nd gear" = not transmission fluid - 14 years ago

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There are several known causes for notchy shifting that aren't related to fluid - 14 years ago

The shifter could need to be adjusted (adjustments are under the center console). The shift linkage at the transmission could need grease. The shift linkage at the transmission could have play.

Yes, I believe that is the one I used - 14 years ago

I looked at what was recommended. Then I called and spoke to one of their techs to find out why they recommended it and make sure there was no question about which product was best. The RedLine product may be slightly cheaper than the Porsche but it is still definitely not worth it. It was significantly worse than stock. I wouldn't put it in if it was free.

Don't use Redline - 14 years ago

I switched to Redline at 75k miles and noticed an immediate decrease in shifting quality. I changed back to Porsche stock fluid and the problem was resolved. No problems since (now at 150k miles).

If they both blink at the same time it's not the headlights being inserted wrong - 14 years ago

but instead something more upstream, possibly a bad ground connection. I would start by checking the headlight switch for excess play.

Get the swivel adapter for the motive - 14 years ago

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It's a new breed of tree-shaped deer - 14 years ago

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Too bad the LN bearing wasn't able to save the engine - 14 years ago

Really sorry to hear, Byron. Keep your head up.

Your head unit can handle all of that - 14 years ago

Plug a wireless Bluetooth unit into your aux in. Then you get the stock look with the added functionality. Most aftermarket solutions like they've been shoehorned in and are ugly, though functional.

I think he's asking about the security Torx required to remove the MAF - 14 years ago

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I don't get your argument about the money - 14 years ago

In any case, I believe that Porsche does recommend replacing the lug bolts on tire changes, which for many is more often than oil changes. I have no problem with disagreement. That makes things interesting. And from that we learn. It's all good.

I think it's simply a legal precaution - 14 years ago

Porsche recommends single use of nearly every bolt from caliper bolts to the drain plug. That doesn't mean there is a good reason or that there is a reason we care about.

Don't forget the cost of 13 years of insurance - 14 years ago

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That will be quite a milestone - 14 years ago

The first million-mile Porsche!

Looks good on the Kindle - 14 years ago

and is surprisingly easy to use even considering Kindle's clunky web browser.

See link above for full explanation of what to expect and how to address it - 14 years ago

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Here's the radiator fan hack - 14 years ago

also the ballast resistor replacement instructions

That procedure comes from the horse's mouth in a Porsche TSB - 14 years ago

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Electric cars need cooling too - 14 years ago

Not anywhere near as much as on an internal combustion engine though. Besides it will take a while before the different requirements of electric cars cause us to remove the vestiges of the outgoing technology.

Check the idle control valve - 14 years ago

It could be sticking or not connected properly. You can take it off and clean it.

9 times out of 10 - 14 years ago

The problem is with the electrical portion of the switch. That is a quick DIY but depending on your ability to work upside down and fit your head and arms under the dash, it can be a pain. In the best case, it takes about 5 minutes. In the worst case, you contort and bitch and swear just to remove two screws that are right in front of your face and it takes 30 minutes. DIY instructions here:

Article: More speeding means safer highways - 14 years ago

Easiest way to find a leak - 14 years ago

is to thoroughly clean it off then run the engine and see where it comes from. Once it gets to be a mess it can be much harder to see the origin.

Fine until you take a turn - 14 years ago

or the airbag deploys. Doh!

Use a thicker paper clip - 14 years ago

You're basically pushing a button that is straight back but the paper clip can go off to the side on the way back. Try to keep the end of the paper clip that you're inserting towards the center of the lock cylinder so that it doesn't stray off track. When you finally get it, the cylinder will pop.