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QuoteGuenter in Ontario Looked like it might have been too cool to have the top down in those pictures. Looks just like late spring in Ontario--right, Guenter?by MikenOH - Main Forum
Agreed; a potentially bad PR situation can be turned around if handled properly. I would also add to that solution an extended warranty--just covering an IMS failure--lasting say 8 years or 100K. If there isn't a widespread problem, it cost them peanuts compared to the good will created. MB did this on sludge problems in their early 2000 -2002 era cars as did BMW with the E46 M3 bearing probleby MikenOH - Main Forum
Quotegrant The head spinning depreciation makes the cars great deals, except that they might blow up. So fix the major failure point and enjoy a good deal on a heavily depreciated car. Grant +1; the message here is to buy used, due to the depreciation, especially on the 987. The fly in the ointment for the 987 is that the IMS can't be done like the 986 (2006+), adding lot s of $'sby MikenOH - Main Forum
+1 on the Bondurant technique. We spent 3 days there at a school driving Mustangs and got the feel of H&T using the "roll the right side of the foot" on the gas technique. After trying to do the same on the 987, I've given up--the pedals are too far apart for me and Harley's angled foot setup just doesn't work either. I'm also looking for a set of better pedals to close up the gap betweenby MikenOH - Main Forum
Marc: That is good news. When you say "no wear", what parts are we talking about?by MikenOH - Main Forum
Looks like they're following the model used by the Japanese here--build a plant in a "greenfield"site, using non-union labor. I hope they are more successful than their ill-fated attempt in the mid-70's; the US could use the jobs.by MikenOH - Main Forum
I 'd expect building the Porsche in China will do great things for the marque's cachet--in China..:. I understand they need to be close--when manufacturing-- to their largest markets, but suspect that vehicles made in China won't be sold just in the home market, given the labor rate differentials between China and the EU. Volvo, now owned by Geely of China, has been making noises of marketing Chby MikenOH - Main Forum
Any suggestions on which insurance provider that will guarantee coverage when you need it?by MikenOH - Main Forum
Quotetamarsha I had the brake fluid flushed fall of '09. I try to get it flushed every two year. Do you think it will be necessary to do it again before the April DE? I am sure I am not pushing the car as hard as it could be so I was not real sure about how necessary track pads would be. The track is Carolina Motorsports Park which I understand is harder on brakes than most. So I think the geneby MikenOH - Main Forum
Pad measurements at DE's in my experience are either having a tech eyeballing your pad thickness or using a small ruler to get a more precise measurement. The typical minimum pad thickness to pass tech in our region is 50%--as stated from the DE tech sheets. Some--not all--clubs check pad thickness ( and other stuff) at the end of the day (on multi-day DE's) to make sure the car is ready for theby MikenOH - Main Forum
Good point, Mike We haven't approached the 200K mark on anything that we've owned, but I suspect the 987 will be around for a long time, even if the motor goes bang. With all the track time we've done, this car has provided more grins than the entire bunch of cars we've owned over 25 years combined. My guess would be it has a more to do with the total driving/ownership experience. Had a '96' LTby MikenOH - Main Forum
That hurts. Is this the first "big ticket" repair on this car? If it is, you certainly have done well with it to this point. Has this repair started you thinking about the limits of $'s you'd spend to fix the car?by MikenOH - Main Forum
Thanks Roger; I'll be moving to Syntec in the spring.by MikenOH - Main Forum
I was thinking about quieting mechanical noises and getting rid of the regular smokey puffs at start up, that I've had with M1 0w-40.by MikenOH - Main Forum
How's the Syntec working out compared to the M1? Any noticeable differences?by MikenOH - Main Forum
Marc: The CPO coverage has really paid off for you; how much longer does it last and do you see yourself keeping the Turbo after it expires?by MikenOH - Main Forum
Quotemikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC where the bean counters aren't asking for cost reductions. It all depends on what parts are "cost reduced versions" as some of those may be an improvement. Went out today with snow on the ground. I nice lined top kept me snug and the cabin was quiet. Now why do I want the weight of a folding hardtop? Why do I want to space robbing design? Regarding the retracby MikenOH - Main Forum
IIRC, there was a recall on this when the 987's first came out in '05'.by MikenOH - Main Forum
Apparently, Fred Baker Porsche in OH is going to be acquired by the Penske group. Freddy Baker has been in the business for roughly 30+ years and is well known in the racing community. Would appreciate comments on the quality of Penske Porsche dealerships from those that have used them--both pro and con. thanks in advance.by MikenOH - Main Forum
TR did a winter test with these and they did a good job in the snow. They compare well with other HP all-seasons and are relatively inexpensive. Sizes should not be a problem. I'm going to put these on our E90 when the RF's are done next year.by MikenOH - Main Forum
Agreed; our old '99' boxster had a steering feel that was so well connected it was unreal. Our '06' is a great car--many improvements--but steering does feel a bit less connected.by MikenOH - Main Forum
Quotejlegelis ... get a referral from you local PCA members, etc. You'll be glad you did! >> wonder if the engine timing belt is about to go too Ummm... perhaps a quick reading of any decent technical menu will calm your fears (hint: chains, not belts). +1; at these prices another opinion from an indy is well worth your time. The best opinion would be from someone well acquainted withby MikenOH - Main Forum
QuoteLeor ('09S, North of Boston) I think people who buy Porsches mostly understand the concept and value of "a drivers' car", and the message I get from his selection of the Cayman is simply that what's important to him personally is the POE (Purity of Essence) of the Porsche experience, and that can arguably be best realized with something like the Cayman R. Those who want a 911 or a Panameriby MikenOH - Main Forum
Maybe he took a pay cut to go over to Porsche.. Seriously, if the quote is correct, he didn't do Porsche sales any favors. When the Porsche CEO chooses the low end of the product line as the car he'd buy, the message to the buying public is that the other products are either overpriced or not interesting--to him. Can you imagine the CEO MB publicly choosing the C class or the CEO of BMW choosby MikenOH - Main Forum
year Units 1997 13,731 (U.S. 12,986) 1998 18,207 (U.S. 17,239) 1999 21,915 (U.S. 20,889) 2000 23,698 (U.S. 22,412) 2001 24,143 (U.S. 23,047) 2002 22,511 (U.S. 21,320) 2003 30,028 (U.S. 28.417) 2004 33,289 (U.S. 31,473) 2005 33,859 (U.S. 31,933) 2006 36,095 (U.S. 34,227) 2007 * 36,680 (U.S. 34,693) 2008 27,717 (U.S. 26,035) 2009 U.S. 19,696 Looks like we're headed back to the "badby MikenOH - Main Forum
Thanks, Pedro; BTW, there is an order for the technobrace coming your way in the near future.by MikenOH - Main Forum
A friend of mine has a 05 987 2.7L and picked up a oil filter at a dealership --last numbers 225-53--and he reported the opening in filter was too small to fit over the pickup. He replaced it with a 225-60 and it works. Going through a few work orders on our 06 2.7L the dealership noted the 225-53 filter being used.. I looked up the listing of filters on Pelican Parts and the 225-53 are show onby MikenOH - Main Forum
Marc: Seems like you're not supposed to drive to MO. I'd suggest flying but then you have to start thinking about back scatter radiation, opting out and all that stuff. I'd say the odds are in your favor that you'll be able to drive, but how many times has something come up preventing you from completing the trip?by MikenOH - Main Forum
First off, Pedro--thanks for getting this board up and going. It helps to fill a big void now that that Pete's board is history. On topic, after a 3 day DE at VIR I came away with a few conclusions about our 2.7L 06: 1) It needs more power 2) the suspension felt a bit loose even with PASM engaged--a bit too much body roll and the rear felt loose at times in high speed off camber turns. Never nby MikenOH - Main Forum