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Re: Durametric fun - 7 days ago
Those range 1 ignitions means that you're not driving hard enough! When the car hits the rev limiter, a few ignitions are registered as range 1, which is right at the limiter. You should see the millions of range 1 in my car! The SAI is just an air pump which assists the cats for a few seconds during cold starts. Only required by the Republic of California. No amount of Techron will save you froby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Correction: "... when rapped..." - 7 days ago
There's just one engine mount (front) and two transmission mounts. The engine mount is really a wear item and should be replaced every 50K miles. The transmission mounts can go much longer and are generally not replaced unless they leak. A very worn out front engine mount can certainly create a sound clunk, especially when accelerating or breaking Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Porsche is in a pickle ... - 17 days ago
... of their own doing! Why are they so hardheaded? If they keep loosing sales in China and the US Tariffs apply, they won't be able to sustain themselves, especially if they also loose truck sales and obviously no Boxster/Cayman platform! Hold on to yours; they will start to appreciate. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
The moisture accumulation in the brake fluid .... - 27 days ago
... is due to the very aggressive hygroscopic nature of the fluid itself. It is so thirsty, that it will pull water molecules from the air through the brake likes themselves. So, many times people think they had contamination from an external source, when they didn't. That is the reason brake fluid in our cars needs to be flushed every 2 year regardless of miles driven. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Dry method brake fluid exchange and minimum fluid level - 29 days ago
Hi Grant. Long time! But, why? I don't understand the "dry" approach. It introduces the chance of drawing air that won't be visible. It also exposes the new fluid to more opportunity to draw in humidity and chances to spill fluid outside the reservoir. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Rear Glass Pealing - 4 weeks ago
That is true, unfortunately. The glass is bonded onto the canvas with heat and pressure, in a special jig. It would be more costly to remove, repair and reinstall than to just replace with a new top. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Today ... - 4 weeks ago
… we remember and we honor those who gave it all. PedrosBoardby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
By writing that article .... - 7 weeks ago
... be it understood that in no way do I endorse, promote or recommend the 4s. Buy at your own risk. You are a smart man, Guenter! Enjoy your Symphony. Happy Porsche'ing, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
May the FOURS ... - 8 weeks ago
... be with you! CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW…by Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Porsche Enthusiast Guide .... - 3 months ago
Just received my own copy from the Author! From what I perceive without having read it yet, it's very complete and easy to read. Full of great information. Jeff (the Author) tells me that the first copies should be available from Amazon on or around 3/31/25. Happy Porsche'ing, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: 997.2 carrera 3.6 front radiator fans running full speed at start up - 3 months ago
When the AC is on, the radiator fans run at full speed. If you switch off the car with the AC on, when you restart the AC will be on by default and hence the fans will run at full speed. Happy Porsche'ing, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Self adjusting clutch and wear - 3 months ago
My car has 313,000 miles and it's still on the original clutch. My driving style is aggressive/smooth with 60% highway, 30% city and 10% track. When the clutch starts to go, you'll feel the RPMs rise while he speed doesn't as you accelerate in a high gear (5th/6th). Happy Porsche'ing, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Our thanks to BumperPlugs.com ... - 4 months ago
... for their steadfast support of PedrosBoard. They have been our sponsor since our inception, now in our 15th year! Thank you Eric. Let's support and promote this fine company: Happy Porsche'ing, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Do you have a 2011 - 2017 Cayenne?... - 4 months ago
... then watch this: Happy Porsche'ing Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
I could have saved Porsche a ton of money ... - 4 months ago
...if they would have listened to me in 2018 when I wrote the article "Efficient-Emotion" and then again in 2022 when I wrote the article "Are they really better?" Efficient-Emotion: Are they Really Better?: Happy Porsche'ing, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Finally, somebody wakes up! - 4 months ago
Hello, Porsche .... are you watching? This is what I've been clamoring all these years instead of the e-Kool-Aid. I hope Porsche backtracks as some other manufacturers are starting to do, like BMW and MB. Happy Hydrogenating, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Good omen? - 5 months ago
When you go to your local Tax Collector's office / DMV to replace a tag and they give you this waiting number.by Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Secondary air pump problem - 5 months ago
The SAI has become an issue because of the age of the vehicles. The easiest thing is to eliminate the air pump and reprogram the ECU to the RoW spec, but that's not legal in CA. BTW, CA is the only state that required the SAI but Porsche said that they would not ship two different versions to USA, so everyone else get stuck with the system! The SAI is turned on by the ECU during cold starts, so tby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
I'm happy to read this ... - 5 months ago
... since I thought it was a BIG mistake from its inception: … and in the next breath, this is announced: Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Hi and welcome to PedrosBoard.... - 5 months ago
... where most of our members are more of the Sportscar persuasion rather than the Sedans but maybe one of them has a Panamera or has heard of this issue. I have not, so I'm afraid I'm not able to help much with this noise. Generally whines come from gears, so think transmission/transfer case. But since you hear the whine at idle, without moving, I would discard the transfer case and look into thby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Happy New Year .... - 6 months ago
... Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous 2025! PedrosBoard.by Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Holidays! - 6 months ago
... to all our cherished Members and their families. PedrosBoardby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
All you ever wanted to know about ... - 6 months ago
... coolant: Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Happy Anniversary ... - 7 months ago
.... PedrosBoard. Looking back at the archives I just realized that PB turned 14 last Friday (11/22/24). I remember that we were all scrambling to get the board up and running on Thanksgiving weekend 2010. An especially BIG thank you to Stefan for all the work he's done in setting up and maintaining this site. A BIG thanks to you, our members, for keeping it alive. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
I am thankful ... - 7 months ago
..... for my family, my health, my friends ... ..... "What if, today, we were grateful for everything?" Happy Thanksgiving PedrosBoardby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
THANK YOU VETERANS! - 7 months ago
Today we take off our hats, extend open hands, and say — from the bottom of our hearts… Thank you for your service! To everyone who signed their name, put their life on the line, and committed themselves to our nation and its people… Thank you for your service! Whatever branch, whatever rank, whatever war, conflict or mission… Thank you for your service!by Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Happy and Safe Halloween ... - 8 months ago
... to all our members.by Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Very sad... - 8 months ago
... but I've expressed a few years ago, Porsche jumped the shark when they came out with there 2025 plan. RIP Porsche Sports cars. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
I'm still here .... - 8 months ago
... safe and dry. our home is very well built. Even during 100+mph gusts you couldn't hear anything inside the house. All the roof tiles are in place as well as my solar panels which have never stopped producing electricity. With so much rain (over 22"), our pond behind the house quickly filled to the brim and then started spilling over to the cypress hammock behind it. From there it makes its waby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum