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Forum: 997 Forum
04-14-2024, 12:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 589
Posted By alexb76

Thanks for great detailed explanation. I’m gonna...

Thanks for great detailed explanation. I’m gonna fix it eventually but I just don’t drive it as much and never got around doing it. Just wanted to know if it’s dangerous to drive or not.

cheers!
Forum: 997 Forum
04-12-2024, 10:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 589
Posted By alexb76

I haven't done this repair yet, what are the...

I haven't done this repair yet, what are the signs of issues to look for? and is it dangerous driving the car with leaking steering rack?
Forum: 997 Forum
04-12-2024, 10:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 288
Posted By alexb76

carfax

hi all,

Anyone has access to carfax to run something for me?!

Thanks
Forum: 997 Forum
03-30-2024, 12:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,820
Posted By alexb76

Opening this up again. curious if Porsche...

Opening this up again.

curious if Porsche Junior Plus Childseat fits the back of 997 better than Britax or other standard child seats?
Forum: 992
01-30-2024, 11:46 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,956
Posted By alexb76

Thank you all. Good discussion. I think...

Thank you all. Good discussion.

I think based on all I’ve read, if you’re ordering new, T is the only sensible option, if used, S is best bang for the buck. The fact that GTS/S/T/Base all have...
Forum: 992
01-30-2024, 11:38 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,956
Posted By alexb76

I agree 100%. Even during 997 times, there were...

I agree 100%. Even during 997 times, there were significant differences. Powerkit could have been ordered and it involved multiple upgraded parts.

The fact that Base, T, S, and GTS are essentially...
Forum: 992
01-28-2024, 04:27 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,956
Posted By alexb76

Biggest bang for the buck! I believe 992 or 992.2...

Biggest bang for the buck! I believe 992 or 992.2 would be last ICE Porsche worth buying and keeping. So would like a long-term 911 to do it all. BUT, prices are so insane out of hands, specially...
Forum: 992
01-28-2024, 04:25 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,956
Posted By alexb76

Thanks, so is the S/GTS turbos the same or...

Thanks, so is the S/GTS turbos the same or different? Others think it's the same?!
Forum: 992
01-27-2024, 06:49 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,956
Posted By alexb76

Thanks so much, exactly what I was looking for. I...

Thanks so much, exactly what I was looking for. I just looked at curb weights, and there's 10kg difference between Carrera and Carrera S, probably most due to larger brakes, and I assume larger...
Forum: 992
01-27-2024, 06:37 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,956
Posted By alexb76

So, all 4 engines are exactly the same, just...

So, all 4 engines are exactly the same, just different boost levels?!
Forum: 992
01-27-2024, 06:05 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,956
Posted By alexb76

Carrera T vs. S vs. GTS

Hi all,

I know this has been debated a lot... BUT, I wanna know EXACTLY what is the TECHNICAL differences between these models, NOT STANDARD FEATURES! I find Porsche website is very hard to...
Forum: 997 Forum
11-27-2023, 10:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 589
Posted By alexb76

leaking steering rack - what's the cost to repair?

Hi all,

My shop while changing oil, foundout my steering rack is leaking, and has been for sometime... has anyone else dealt with this issue?

What are the typical costs to replace it? He said...
Forum: 997 Forum
11-14-2023, 12:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 343
Posted By alexb76

Thanks. It would very low miles. In total I do 5K...

Thanks. It would very low miles. In total I do 5K a year, winter probably 2K.

My summer tires are on a different set of wheels.
Forum: 997 Forum
11-13-2023, 07:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 343
Posted By alexb76

Thanks, the PA4 was at Discount Tire, and a cpl...

Thanks, the PA4 was at Discount Tire, and a cpl of other places, but Tire Rack has All season options for me. I might go that route, as you said, I will lose snow traction which maybe 2-3 days, while...
Forum: 997 Forum
11-13-2023, 06:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 343
Posted By alexb76

997 winter setup - Michelin PA4 vs. DWS/PS4 Allseason

Hi all,

I've had an 18" set of winter wheels for my 997 C4S for years now, with Michelin PA3 Winter tires on them in 235/40R18 & 265/40R18 sizes.

The PA3 tires are waaayyy too old now to use...
Forum: Wheel and Tire Forum
11-13-2023, 05:41 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 467
Posted By alexb76

997 winter setup - Michelin PA4 vs. DWS/PS4 Allseason

Hi all,

I've had an 18" set of winter wheels for my 997 C4S for years now, with Michelin PA3 Winter tires on them in 235/40R18 & 265/40R18 sizes.

The PA3 tires are waaayyy too old now to use...
Forum: Macan
10-05-2023, 03:48 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,986
Posted By alexb76

I am leaning towards Gen. 1, 2017/18 models, and...

I am leaning towards Gen. 1, 2017/18 models, and mostly GTS. I am finding the look of the rear end much much more elegant and almost 980 like! It's a total mess in new gen. It also has almost the...
Forum: Macan
09-20-2023, 09:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,986
Posted By alexb76

Thanks, I do like the new PCM and better CarPlay...

Thanks, I do like the new PCM and better CarPlay integration, but apart from that I don’t see a huge difference otherwise. Basically for the same price you can get a better trim going from 2019/20 to...
Forum: Macan
09-20-2023, 06:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,986
Posted By alexb76

Thanks. Interesting it looks like earlier Porsche...

Thanks. Interesting it looks like earlier Porsche designed engines are prone to oil leaks. But it could just be the age. Also, I am reading transfer case issues. Was that fixed in later 2017/18...
Forum: Macan
09-20-2023, 12:44 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,986
Posted By alexb76

Oh thanks. So essentially the older Gen engines...

Oh thanks. So essentially the older Gen engines were Porsche sourced and the newer ones are audi sourced?
Forum: Macan
09-19-2023, 09:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,986
Posted By alexb76

Is that the new S with 2.9, or the old one?! I...

Is that the new S with 2.9, or the old one?! I don't believe the 2019 model is that quick.

Update (that's for the 2022/23 models). It says the new one with 2.9 bi-turbo is 1 second quicker. So,...
Forum: Macan
09-19-2023, 09:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,986
Posted By alexb76

Thanks guys... now, I also found some 2017/2018...

Thanks guys... now, I also found some 2017/2018 cars, which are not ideal in terms of tech... BUT I can get a CPO Turbo, or GTS for lower priced than 2019/2020 Macan S.

Now, that gen has a 3.0V6...
Forum: Macan
09-15-2023, 09:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,986
Posted By alexb76

2019-2020 Macan S/GTS... need help for picking a daily

Hi all,

I am in the market for a Macan, to become my daily driver, albeit would be low miles as I work from home. I have a 997 as daily, but now with 2 kids, it's not possible as I can't fit child...
Forum: 997 Forum
06-15-2023, 04:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,108
Posted By alexb76

Thanks guys, I did inspect all tires and they...

Thanks guys, I did inspect all tires and they look pristine! Not that it matters too much, but at least there are no cracks.

I will definitely NOT track them, and now have the option of changing...
Forum: 997 Forum
06-14-2023, 05:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,108
Posted By alexb76

Are my Super Sports too old?

So, I just realized that I haven't changed tires for years, due to driving less than 5K km a year, plus two years of almost no driving during COVID. In addition, I use Winter tires from Oct-Mar......
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