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Settlement has been approved, Details to follow - 13 days ago
If I were affected, I'd wander over to the 996 forum on rennlist as that is where the details will be posted. I'd normally be able to post a link since I follow there but I'll be out of the country for a few weeks and time is critical to getting your claim in. Search "settlement"by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Wander out to the F-car dealer near Dulles to get your fill of exotics. - 14 days ago
45235 Towlern Place Sterling, VA Makes a nice morning trip. I never got any hassle from parking my lowly Boxster on their lot <grin>. I used to have a half dozen Boxsters I'd see parked in their driveways or open garages within a half mile of my relatively modest '70s-built home in Oakton. I'd seldom see anything in DC itself. Traffic too bad, parking by contact, etc. Even at theby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Ah but - 18 days ago
do-it-yourself satisfaction ups the fun quotient. These aren't $40k cars any more. Reminds me of university pricing, it goes up to astronomic levels just because they can and people will pay.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
At $77k - 19 days ago
for the Cayman models most dealers are getting, it is a relative bargain and almost all the articles compare it to the 911 and it comes out very favorably even to its $20-$50k more expensive 911 sibling. OTOH, just think how much of that fun you can get for $67k less in a used 986. Maybe 85% of the fun for 15% of the cost?by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Only got 2.75" so far - 19 days ago
in the last 18 hours and still raining for the next few days. Just checked my rain gauge after my wife asked. It's spring. April showers bring May flowers. Which brought up an interesting question I have no answer for. Prompted by driving on the interstate last night for 50 miles or so with little to listen to but a Braves game. What effect does having to expel water from underneath the tirby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Not quite Autobahn speeds - 23 days ago
But NC legislature is talking 80. When you drive a car with an instantaneous fuel economy display, you suddenly realize just what every 10 MPH costs you even with a car optimized for low air resistance. I've caught myself doing 5-10 MPH less than the speed limit where there is no traffic and no hurry just to see the meter jump.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Of course - 24 days ago
Porsche has every interest in restricting the size of the class and thus the recovery Porsche will have to pay out. The lawyer has every interest in making the lawsuit as simple as possible because he wants his cut of the settlement with as little expense and delay as possible. So, in some sense, their interests coincide. If the judge thinks the settlement is wildly unbalanced, in theory heby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Used my polesaw today too... - 25 days ago
Brush clearing. And yes it had been in the Boxster. A electric grass trimmer too but with the top down.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Why aren't you covered - 25 days ago
The age of the vehicles in the case of the early 996/986s The lead plaintiffs in the lawsuit had vehicles of that design Porsche's desire to limit the damages Ease of obtaining a settlement for the lawyers (recall they have the investment and if they are rebuffed...they lose the money they have investigated) But these are only estimates <grin>by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Except that even Porsche doesn't have the true failure rate - 28 days ago
There are failures Porsche through its dealers have seen. Failures owners have solved after warranty expiration with wreck motors through DIY or independent mechanics. Failures people have prevented by pro-active replacement. Cars that got parted out as uneconomical to repair. Maybe some other category I haven't thought of. Porsche knows the first category and acknowledges them. But Porscheby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
My understanding - 28 days ago
is that the discovery phase and negotiations between the class-representing attorney have already taken place and the hearing this month is only to have the court bless the agreement already reached between the two parties. If that is right, you have learned all you will have by reading the proposed settlement language. The reason these get settled is to minimize the publicity about the companby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
My top lasted 9 years and looked good as new - 4 weeks ago
with only a yearly spray application to a washed and fully dry top. I never had any sign on a Arctic Silver car of any issues with using the spray. I did wipe off the overspray on the paint as I went but with an old towel.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
And last but not least - 5 weeks ago
The size of the battery for the Tiptronic is different from that for the manual transmission for some model years. The 986 (Model years 1997-2004) takes a BCI Group 48 (12.1X 6.9 X 7.6", the 987 (2005-) takes a BCI Group 94R ( 12.4 X 6.9 X 7.5 " both right hand positive terminal. The 94R is also slightly lower in CCA. The 986 Tiptronic battery is bigger than the manual transmissiby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Read Maurice's description - 6 weeks ago
Since I didn't do it, all I can say is what I remember being told 5 years ago when I took it back for its 4th and final fix. Maybe he'll see this.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Re: Where can i get --> TSB # 6924 Airbag Warning Lamp On? - 6 weeks ago
my copy of 6924 has no pictures, just a 1 page description of a change in part number that occurred in '99 here My '01 was in the shop 4 times total before receiving a new grounding and both seat belt buckles replacements.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Re: Additional info - 2 months ago
I suspect that all that would be necessary was for a rep from Porsche (dealer) to have diagnosed the problem as IMS and documented it on the repair ticket. DIY diagnosis would certainly require more docs but recall that the record for claims could be years old by now so lack of retention of records will limit the number of claims. Lets see what process the lawyers will set up. Wait. But impby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Additional info - 2 months ago
There is a posting in that thread that the proposed settlement has not been approved by the court yet (expected April sometime). So assuming the settlement is as proposed and the car had a IMS failure and it occurred within 10 years of the in-service date and within 130k miles on the car and you can prove that and you could prove it was the IMS that was the cause and it cost you some money andby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
IMS Class Action Proposed Settlement - 2 months ago
Eisen v. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Case No. CV11-9405 CAS (FEMx) Text posted on forums.rennlist.com under Water Cooled, Boxster but also affects 911s Model years 2001-2005 This appears to have been filed before the court in November, 2011 but the text implies no agreement has been reached as critical details are omitted so I interpret this as a lawyer for Eisen publishing his draft oby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Advice on selling Boxster - 2 months ago
I did this writeup that you may or may not find useful. It's companion pieces on buying may give you a peek from the other side and help you anticipate what the buyer may be asking. Craigslist costs nothing and covers your area quite well. Your ad should mention the "only reason I'm selling is", the maintenance history, the brand/condition of the tires, the special options that makeby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Is Craigslist effective in your area. - 2 months ago
A year ago I had to sell 2 cars. I priced them based on what I thought real people were getting for the cars. Both cars were sold by 4 hours after Craigslist posting and the only reason it took so long was I live in the boonies and people had to drive 60 miles to get to me from the big city where I listed the car. No marketing expense, no fancy pictures, just a 4 line description of the cars whichby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Comparisons fo 2 cars - 2 months ago
2 generations removed and presumably 2x the mileage and maybe 3x the price. I'd expect the newer car to be way ahead of the older car just as I acknowledged every generation of the Boxster as being better than the previous.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
How do you think heat got into a Model A Ford? - 2 months ago
The optional heater was a cast iron tube with flared front end that rested on top of the exhaust manifold and led to a hole in the firewall and the engine driven radiator fan threw air back through the tube and into the cabin when the flap on the firewall was open. No submarine race watching in the winter. And no defroster either. And no snow tires but the narrow tires and high clearance got uby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Re: Yes winter does affect hybrid and electric car batteries - 3 months ago
And Consumer Reports did a winter test at 45 degrees F and got 176 miles. Tesla says 300, EPA 240, computer said 188 predicted. Park the car overnight without charging and you lose range. Last time I did that someone was siphoning gas out of my tank.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Yes winter does affect hybrid and electric car batteries - 3 months ago
On my Prius you can see about a 5% effect. And how/when you turn on the heater/defroster matters. The Tesla has a multi page do's and don't list of how you should drive it. You can't just drive it, can't refuel to 100% in 15 minutes, can't find refuel about every 10 miles, etc like a hybrid, gas or diesel car. There are restrictions.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Porsche Reliability - 3 months ago
Lexus first, Porsche second. 3 year old cars. Link.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
It all depends - 3 months ago
on what testing shows (and one car 320 miles isn't enough testing IMNSHO), what is in the kit, what the documentation is, what the price is, what the warranty is, what the user experience is, etc. Taking something from engineering prototype to volume product isn't a trivial task. And being successful at a low price makes it even harder. Time and use in the real world most Boxsters experienceby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Charging as in a 9 volt battery, no problem. - 3 months ago
But don't try to put any real amps through the lighter circuit if you want the wires not to fry. No starting or high speed charging. Maintainers don't put out a lot of juice which is why they are OK.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Thanks for the background - 3 months ago
Mike, Can you tell us more about how this approach that you have used on your race car might apply to one of our cars? Will you sell any of the tougher parts to make for use in replicating your lubrication approach? Will you market a kit? Provide Instructions? Only install at your shop? Qualify installers? Provide warranty? Pricing? How soon? Can you tell us how complex it isby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Re: Direct Oil Injection for IMS Bearings - 3 months ago
I'd like to know who you are, what your expertise is and what amount of testing you have done on your solution.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Re: Battery Questions - 3 months ago
I will only say that when I wanted a battery and because price was only a secondary objective I bought an AGM (online) and the adapter plate. I wanted it because I hibernated my car, because they are commonly used on yachts which hibernate worth megamillions, and for fun and because I bought the hype.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum