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Oh and speculation that Porsche may come under scrutiny - 3 years ago
as they do offer a 6-cylinder diesel in the SUV and who knows what software is controlling it.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Actually the third gen IMS can be replaced - 3 years ago
Just very expensively.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
EU sources - 3 years ago
Say Porsche chief to head VW, massive EU investigation, multiple other countries investigating, 11M cars affected by admission of VW spokesperson, labor leaders p..sed as it will cost jobs as brand reputation takes big hit, $6.7 billion set aside (which is IMHO no where near what will be needed to cover the losses over the next 10 years). German car makers stocks fall amid fears of brand contagby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
And after the recall/fix - 3 years ago
What will be the acceleration and the MPGs? I think they will be unfavorably different than was advertised (why else would they have turned off the pollution controls) when originally sold and then private lawsuits and class actions will cause mounting civil settlement costs and legal expenses. Has there been any state level announcements if it is legal to continue to drive a car that so grossby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Three - 3 years ago
Jensen - an instructor at some 70s computer management class owned one Corvair race car - sedan class in the 60s when I wasn't old enough but had good ID Alfa Guiletta 1300 Spider Veloce - one of 37 built bought from a Rambler dealer in Chicago in the mid 60s. Head gasket failed and destroyed by a mechanic who abandoned it outside with the top down when he went bust and while I was deployed. Inby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Re: VW emissions scandal - 3 years ago
VW/Audi has admitted to using software which detects when emissions testing is occurring and thus turning on all the emissions controls. In normal mode, all that stuff is off for 4-cyl diesels from 2009-date. The result is up to 40 times the amount of emissions they claimed. They may be liable for penalties of up to $37k per vehicle ($18 and there may be criminal prosecutions. Apparently, the Eby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Causes - 3 years ago
I'd consider these as possible causes: 1. Parts dimensional variability (All are not created equal) 2. Mounting alignment variability (All blocks are not created equally) 3. Neglect (but who will admit that) 4. Porsche dictated oil change intervals (combined with winter hibernation and short length trips in winter) leading to oil contamination 5. Installation variability 6. Random aspectsby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Audi showed a SUV concept too. - 3 years ago
With lots of detail. But 2018.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
I just read about the last 80 messages from that thread. - 3 years ago
I'll warn you in advance, your eyes will glaze over.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Did they explain the reason for the price change? - 3 years ago
Currency fluctuation?by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
That isn't EPA MPG though. - 3 years ago
Different tests, different results.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Driven with the top down while it was snowing. - 3 years ago
Heat on wafting over me. Both cars I did it in had no heated seats. (914 and Alfa). In the Boxsters, the worry was always the top cracking pre-2003. If I had a glass window, I would have.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Had the paste-overs on my '01 - 3 years ago
and they looked fine. Careful to get them centered and smooth though.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
I should confess - 3 years ago
this "how much is enough" question came from a current Prius station wagon owner. In 25k miles I haven't found a situation where I wanted more torque. My wife has a V-6 Acura now and I find it overly powered and too sensitive for my pedal foot to the point that I much prefer the lower powered car with slower response. I think one of the reasons I like the under-powered vehicle isby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Contrary questions - 3 years ago
Where are you going to use all this power but the track? Sure you can drive it as a daily but would the relatively available ~150HP Miata be just as much fun on a beautiful fall day at 1/4 the price? I never found the fun factor to be more on the 3.2 than the 2.5 986 and my 85HP 914 was more fun than both IMHO. Can you can have too much power?by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
And my last two Chrysler products - 3 years ago
one the transmission fell out while driving down the road...I could see bolts bouncing along the road out my rear view window. The other was on its third engine at 110k miles.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
OTOH - 3 years ago
A while back I owned a Porsche Boxster and a Honda CRV and needed to replace an O2 sensor on each car within a month of each other. The Honda part cost almost $100 more than the Bosch part for the Porsche and the installation cost was more than double. So it all depends on the part, location, timing, source, installer, etc. Over 5 years of ownership, I put less money into the Boxster than tby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
It is wonderful - 3 years ago
to have someone experienced like Pedro that is willing to share that experience for the benefit of us all. So if I haven't said it in a while, thanks.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Isn't speculation fun - 3 years ago
and the new engines could be terrific and the rush to buy now could turn out differently than we thought. Or not? Lower price to get the new cars accepted? Then improvements over a 5-8 year cycle with cosmetic changes about 4-5 years in? And bugs in the first model years?by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
I'd think it an installation issue - 3 years ago
or some off-brand, not GAHH considering the thousands of tops that have been installed as replacements and haven't any issues. Maurice is the guy that has most often helped on tops on the forums and he has done dozens.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
So put it on your calendar to replace it again in 2022 or at 375k miles - 3 years ago
7 years per isn't too bad.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
If you can get it done in your expensive area for $650 labor, run - 3 years ago
do not walk to the shop. If you read this multi page multi step guide, you'll see how complex a job. Occasionally 2 people are handy. Chris got a $1-2k labor quotes and Maurice didn't dispute that and he had done several and helped with many more. Most first timers seem to take two days.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Re: Another problem.. soft top.... - 3 years ago
Why not pull one from a wreck. Frame and all. It is the easiest swap.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
and - 3 years ago
fan powered heaters not to mention temperature controlled ones defrosters gas tank fillers not right in front of the windshield fixed windshields that actually sealed wipers, multi-speed and intermittent steel roofs steel wheels radial tires syncros electric start 12 volt systems turn signals seat belts door locks just thinking back to some of the cars I have driven or owned...by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Anything can be hacked - 3 years ago
Why critical things are based on public protocols and hosted on public networks is beyond me. I know, time to market and, by the time problems are discovered, the folks who made the decision are probably no longer in the company.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
More - 3 years ago
http://blog.caranddriver.com/photos-and-details-of-the-facelifted-2016-porsche-911-emerge/by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
2016 911.2 6 pictures without camo and info on new smaller turbo engines - 3 years ago
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/spy-shots/porsche/facelifted-2016-porsche-911-revealed-the-9112-spotted-without-camo/ 370 HP 2.7 and 420HP 3.0 turbos in base and S for emissions and MPG gainsby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Re: A very sad day.... - 4 years ago
I had just moved to NC and was looking forward to meeting Chuck. As the owner of PPBB and a wonderful moderator, he had my respect and admiration as one of the two best moderators I had ever experienced (and I had been online since before there was an internet). And then I went to his funeral. Met his wife and two daughters. Never had the chance to thank him for all the good karma he broughtby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - In Chuck's memory
There is a time and a place ... - 4 years ago
Lucky enough to have had 5 sportscars. 3 red ones before marriage at 30. 2 AS ones after kids were off the payroll. The three of my youth were stick. No traffic. The last 2 were TIPs. The city had grown by 400% and traffic was a horror. Also, I think I was driving a bit saner, judging from the total lack of traffic tickets. I drove the Boxsters as DDs through twisties, major traffic, stby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum