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Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
05-28-2006, 12:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,306
Posted By Brent 89-GT

Driving in the mountains is cheating though. All...

Driving in the mountains is cheating though. All of my vehicles get 2-3mpg better running I-70. My CS is averaging around 18, no city driving.
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
05-23-2006, 01:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,359
Posted By Brent 89-GT

Stinky inside, cabin air filter?

My Cayenne has a rotten odor when the AC is operated. Since summer is coming that will be a more frequent occurance. Where is the cabin air filter? Can I change it myself? can I clean it temporarily...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
05-23-2006, 01:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,269
Posted By Brent 89-GT

This is how it was explained to me by the tech at...

This is how it was explained to me by the tech at the dealer. The Cayenne has a complex electrical system. If voltage drops even a little the car starts shutting down systems. The air suspension is...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
05-10-2006, 11:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,104
Posted By Brent 89-GT

If you can figure out a simple way to disconnect...

If you can figure out a simple way to disconnect driveshafts you will have it licked. Of course, if you have to get under the car everytime, the trailer starts looking less problematic. I gave up...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
05-04-2006, 11:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 609
Posted By Brent 89-GT

Lewis, have you been drinking the Toyota Kool-Aid...

Lewis, have you been drinking the Toyota Kool-Aid instead? There are lots of reports of that particular Toyota engine being a gernade. There are even those who have gone as far as converting the...
Forum: General Porsche Discussions Forum
05-04-2006, 11:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 873
Posted By Brent 89-GT

Your list doesn't include a single model...

Your list doesn't include a single model availible for under 100k. The list provided might be for the "working rich" rather than the obscenely rich :eek:
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
04-30-2006, 11:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,213
Posted By Brent 89-GT

Tough choice, I might just flip a coin myself :) ...

Tough choice, I might just flip a coin myself :) I swore off BMW's with the advent of Bangled styling and i-drive. Fortunately the 3-series is BMW's least affected model, making it a decent choice...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
04-27-2006, 11:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,896
Posted By Brent 89-GT

PREVIOUSLY owned, as in a 2001 model. I wouldn't...

PREVIOUSLY owned, as in a 2001 model. I wouldn't even consider the new one with a column shifter and i-drive copy cat knob on the console.

I second the comment about NEVER buying a vehicle...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
04-26-2006, 10:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,896
Posted By Brent 89-GT

Must be a personal thing. I have many 15 hour...

Must be a personal thing. I have many 15 hour days under my belt behind the wheel of the Cayenne. I find it to be exceedingly comfortable for long drives. I have previously owned an MB S600 with the...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
04-22-2006, 11:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,211
Posted By Brent 89-GT

Then there are those of us who seem to have been...

Then there are those of us who seem to have been spared the "curse". Mine was built 3/04 and has not needed a single repair. Some updates have been done at regular service intervals. Some haven't...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
04-20-2006, 10:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 920
Posted By Brent 89-GT

Either way works fine in my experience. I would...

Either way works fine in my experience. I would slide some cardboard under them if they must sit on concrete though. Otherwise, with no vehicle weight on them they will store fine.
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
04-18-2006, 10:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,527
Posted By Brent 89-GT

My CS came with the 20' Diamaris and they didn't...

My CS came with the 20' Diamaris and they didn't last any better than your set. I also have a winter 18" set and concur, they sure seem to be holding up much better! I am now on the Continentals, and...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
04-12-2006, 03:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,680
Posted By Brent 89-GT

I didn't figure you would :( Still, I think...

I didn't figure you would :(

Still, I think you are wrong. Maybe the driver is the key because the people I run into can't keep up with the Cayenne. Initially they seem to "think" they can. More...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
04-12-2006, 01:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,680
Posted By Brent 89-GT

While the challenges can seem rather juvenille,...

While the challenges can seem rather juvenille, maybe we can have a different take on it too. Stomping them can be FUN :rockon: When I was the kid harassing the fancy cars, it was just for fun. You...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
04-12-2006, 11:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,680
Posted By Brent 89-GT

I think it is a valid comparison/comment. With a...

I think it is a valid comparison/comment. With a 19 or 20" wheels/tire combo the cornering forces generated by the Cayenne certainly exceed many so called sports cars. With PASM in sport, transitions...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
04-11-2006, 11:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,476
Posted By Brent 89-GT

I fail to see the point in trying to attacth...

I fail to see the point in trying to attacth "value" to any Porsche product. There are similarly performing vehicles in each catagory that undercut Porsches pricing everytime. I think the CTT and...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
04-11-2006, 10:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,680
Posted By Brent 89-GT

Don't tell my wife but, I driver her Cayenne...

Don't tell my wife but, I driver her Cayenne pretty fast. I have made a couple cross country trips from southern Colorado to central Minnesota and back. The first five hours is mountain driving and I...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
04-09-2006, 11:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,009
Posted By Brent 89-GT

Thats what you get for living in the big city. I...

Thats what you get for living in the big city. I bet the SoCal guys report the same thing, more and more Cayennes on the road. I almost never see another. I know there are one or two that come and go...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
04-04-2006, 04:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 666
Posted By Brent 89-GT

You need to make sure the tires you are...

You need to make sure the tires you are considering can handle the weight of the Cayenne. There are only three to choose from because it is a unique situation with the performance level combined with...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
04-04-2006, 11:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,599
Posted By Brent 89-GT

I have also had my Cayenne S off road. I led a...

I have also had my Cayenne S off road. I led a group in CO last summer, though we only had my Cayenne and a Turbo mixed in with some other vehicles. The Cayenne does pretty well off road. What makes...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
04-04-2006, 11:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 666
Posted By Brent 89-GT

Keep in mind that the wheel speed sensors feed...

Keep in mind that the wheel speed sensors feed more than just the speedometer. They also provide the info for the stability and traction control systems. I don't know if that size change is enough to...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
03-30-2006, 10:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,280
Posted By Brent 89-GT

Definately get the air suspension. I had my CS in...

Definately get the air suspension. I had my CS in for an oil change yesterday and had a V6 steel spring Cayenne on 17 wheels/tires. My CS with the air and riding on 20's rode MUCH better than the...
Forum: 928 Forum
03-21-2006, 11:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,751
Posted By Brent 89-GT

I don't know if it will work on an early car but...

I don't know if it will work on an early car but on the S4 cars there is a nice spot behind the front bumper. I drilled into the alum bumper bar and mounted the 3qt res. right there. The legnth of...
Forum: 928 Forum
03-08-2006, 06:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,599
Posted By Brent 89-GT

Hopefully the weather starts to co-operate. This...

Hopefully the weather starts to co-operate. This is a pic from five minutes ago :icon501: Not exactly prime 928 weather.
Forum: 928 Forum
03-05-2006, 11:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 642
Posted By Brent 89-GT

How can you tell which is the top and which is...

How can you tell which is the top and which is the bottom? Mine looked pretty uniform.

Have you tried them as is? You really do not need to make them stiffer. If you want race springs DEVEK sells...
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