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10-08-2018, 12:58 PM
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Posted By yeldogt

With most cars the wires for additional options...

With most cars the wires for additional options are all there -- Know with Porsche they can somehow build each vehicle specific. Even the Japanese don't go that route. Figured at some point someone...
10-06-2018, 12:51 PM
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Views: 414
Posted By yeldogt

06 S: OE Rim Size

I'm confused about the OE rims supplied by Porsche. Just checked my barn .... winter set for my long gone 06S are 18". I'm quite sure the OE rims from purchase were bigger. Did the S come with...
10-06-2018, 11:34 AM
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Views: 814
Posted By yeldogt

Headlights: Halogens to HID's

Anybody know if the system in a 06S will take a set of HIDs if originally equipped with the base halogens? Owned an 06 that I bought new -- it was totaled in a fire ... but I have the full HID...
03-13-2018, 01:28 PM
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Views: 813
Posted By yeldogt

How many miles now ? ... So it has four...

How many miles now ? ... So it has four position AC and no heated seats? Did the S come with 19" wheels? ... I know my snow set are 18's
03-12-2018, 05:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,970
Posted By yeldogt

Just so you know -- if you check the origin that...

Just so you know -- if you check the origin that OE glass replacement coming from the dealer ....... may not be coming from Germany. That's why I went with USA aftermarket -- it was the same glass.
03-12-2018, 03:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 813
Posted By yeldogt

Reliving my 06S - finding another.

House fire at my winter weekend place back in 2012 took my 2006 Cayenne from me .. two other vehicles as well. Anyway, the house is still not back together .. but should be by the end of this year. I...
03-12-2018, 03:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,970
Posted By yeldogt

When I had my 06 they were doing the highway...

When I had my 06 they were doing the highway nearby -- three windshields in 3 years ... they all came from safelight. Funny .. when the car was 6 month old the dealer replaced the windshield after...
Forum: 996 Forum
01-15-2015, 07:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,406
Posted By yeldogt

was behind a very nice looking late model blue...

was behind a very nice looking late model blue Targa 4 the other day ... nice.

I never tired of my TT ... car had great balance and was like glue in the rain. I used to have a beach house back...
Forum: 996 Forum
01-15-2015, 06:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,406
Posted By yeldogt

So they did make a "4" I could not remember if a...

So they did make a "4" I could not remember if a "4" was produced or if it was only in "S" form . My memory is telling me that all the Targa's were 2wd .. as was the 40th ..even with the TT nose....
Forum: 996 Forum
01-15-2015, 06:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,406
Posted By yeldogt

4S only?

Quick question ... Other then the turbo, the only 4wd 996 was the 4s correct?

The targa was only 2wd back then ..right?


I lost my 01TT .. and my 06 cayenne S in a house fire a couple of...
11-10-2014, 03:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,337
Posted By yeldogt

I think you should sell it -- How much?? As...

I think you should sell it -- How much??

As to the CPO: I bought an older Mercedes Wagon from a CPO owner -- It still had 6 months remaining. I was willing to pay for the safety of the warranty...
10-26-2014, 12:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 833
Posted By yeldogt

The "Agreed Value" -- is just that ... You and...

The "Agreed Value" -- is just that ... You and the insurance company agree on the value of the car before a loss. Without AV coverage the value will be determined when the loss occurs. Finding out...
10-25-2014, 11:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 833
Posted By yeldogt

Agreed Value

Insurance is a bit of a boring subject -- until something happens .... then not so boring. With the currently thread regarding 8k dealer offering for an 06 S w 110k.. Thought I would bring up the...
10-24-2014, 11:25 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,552
Posted By yeldogt

Looks well sorted .... and nicely optioned .........

Looks well sorted .... and nicely optioned ...... Mine was black w/blackout trim ... is that a titanium look trim?
10-23-2014, 09:44 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,552
Posted By yeldogt

I have been looking for an 06 around 60k --...

I have been looking for an 06 around 60k -- Dan87951 nailed it. How was it CPO's if you bought it new?

.... lost a few cars in a house fire two years ago and when the numbers came back I was...
09-28-2014, 08:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 18,385
Posted By yeldogt

The Bilzzaks for years were one of only two...

The Bilzzaks for years were one of only two really good snows IMO -- short of going with studs. They were always a bit squishy and I thought quiet the first year then a bit louder and less squishy as...
09-28-2014, 03:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 18,385
Posted By yeldogt

Not an exact comparison. I bought a Porsche...

Not an exact comparison.

I bought a Porsche set for my 06 ... I guess it must have been the winter of 07. Porsche supplied 18" wheels and Dunlop Grandtrek's ... I really liked them ... enough that...
09-28-2014, 12:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,436
Posted By yeldogt

My 06 had what I think Porsche called the "sport...

My 06 had what I think Porsche called the "sport interior" -- little bigger bolsters on the seats and the steering wheel had the heat/ and power tilt. My car was all black with the blacked out trim...
09-26-2014, 02:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,436
Posted By yeldogt

Used 06 ... or another year?

Been away for a while.

I had a fire at my house back in the summer of 2012 .. finally settled with the insurance company two weeks ago. I lost five cars including my 996tt and Cayenne S. The...
09-14-2012, 02:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,094
Posted By yeldogt

One should ask how an insurance company values an...

One should ask how an insurance company values an item in a loss -- and what you would get if a total loss occurred. They can tell you this -- if you can't get the number don't use them.

Some...
09-13-2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,094
Posted By yeldogt

That is my point -- it does look fair considering...

That is my point -- it does look fair considering the current market.

The used market makes almost no allowance for condition/ options - so you have to cover yourself in a loss .... especially...
09-13-2012, 11:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,094
Posted By yeldogt

Cayenne value :(

I was surprised to see the value (low) placed on my 06 S -- basically at 28.5. That amount was including sales tax. The car was perfect -- 55k. I don't think I could get one as nice for that price...
09-13-2012, 10:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 612
Posted By yeldogt

Marc -- I purchased the set from Porsche I think...

Marc -- I purchased the set from Porsche I think four seasons ago -- I did not install them last year .. as you know .. no snow! I'm away at the moment -- but memory is that the 06 S came with 18"...
09-13-2012, 09:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 612
Posted By yeldogt

Parts

My insurance company thankfully totaled all three of my damaged cars: The 88SL that I purchased new just suffered some soot damage ... so I'm glad that made it.

I had removed both of the...
09-02-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 35,912
Posted By yeldogt

It is the design of the hole in the pad material...

It is the design of the hole in the pad material -- IMO it is too far in from the edge. All that happens is the probe grounds out on the rotor.
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