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Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
02-17-2022, 12:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 723
Posted By mcbit

Poor starting when warm in my 12 yrs experience...

Poor starting when warm in my 12 yrs experience with 955 and 957s generally points to increased electrical resistance: starter motor/ earth cable or battery (often accompanied by random warning...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
02-17-2022, 12:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,256
Posted By mcbit

I've owned both a 2009 GTS and a 2009 turbo both...

I've owned both a 2009 GTS and a 2009 turbo both with PDCC. In my opinion the GTS handling was much sharper all round, but the additional power of the turbo gives enough of a fun boost for me to...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
11-13-2017, 03:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,326
Posted By mcbit

Momentarily saw 31 l/100km (7.59 mpg US) on the...

Momentarily saw 31 l/100km (7.59 mpg US) on the PCM in traffic today. i generally find the OBC to be very optimistic in relation to fuel consumption.
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
11-12-2017, 10:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,326
Posted By mcbit

Measured from actual fill ups over 48,000 kms I...

Measured from actual fill ups over 48,000 kms I have an average of 16.7 mpg (US), an all time high of 35.6 mpg (US) and an all time low of 13.2 mpg (US).
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
10-24-2017, 11:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,043
Posted By mcbit

With PZeros, I get about 25k km out of a set of...

With PZeros, I get about 25k km out of a set of rears and double that out of the fronts.
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
10-23-2017, 02:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,226
Posted By mcbit

2008 turbo 957 has older PCM and 955 turbo...

2008 turbo 957 has older PCM and 955 turbo brakes. 2009 turbo 957 has touch screen PCM and the larger (more expensive) 2 piece floating discs from the 955 turbo S.
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
10-23-2017, 02:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 21,258
Posted By mcbit

Sounds a lot like a fuel pump to me.

Sounds a lot like a fuel pump to me.
Forum: Cayenne 958 - 2011-2018
10-14-2017, 11:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,595
Posted By mcbit

There are 2 standards for quoting pressure,...

There are 2 standards for quoting pressure, absolute and gauge, Gauge being the absolute pressure minus 1 atm (1.01 bar) and is the norm for quoting pressure.

1 bar = 14.5 psi so 0.7 bar boost on...
Forum: 996 Forum
10-09-2017, 11:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,337
Posted By mcbit

You're right, the fronts are larger than the...

You're right, the fronts are larger than the rears. The rears rotate faster hence more rev/mile providing the preload which continuously provides positive drive to the front axle.
Forum: 996 Forum
10-07-2017, 11:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,136
Posted By mcbit

Looks like the Blackstone comparative numbers are...

Looks like the Blackstone comparative numbers are also for a 20 grade oil. 11.9 cstk @ 100C is low for 40 grade. Mobil1 5w40 comes in at 8.9 cstk @ 100C which is within the comparative range quoted...
Forum: 996 Forum
10-07-2017, 12:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,136
Posted By mcbit

5w20 is not a recommended oil...sounds scary to...

5w20 is not a recommended oil...sounds scary to me!
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
10-03-2017, 02:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,767
Posted By mcbit

Mine were on the front anti-roll bar and all...

Mine were on the front anti-roll bar and all failed at the swage. Only on the 3rd time was there any significant oil loss.
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
10-02-2017, 10:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,632
Posted By mcbit

Good start when cold and poor or no start when...

Good start when cold and poor or no start when hot might well be the starter motor. Changed mine a year ago at around 120,000 kms.
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
09-29-2017, 03:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,767
Posted By mcbit

After mine went the first time, the updated...

After mine went the first time, the updated replacements failed a further 2 times within 2 months with the Porsche supplied parts being replaced under warranty on each occasion. On the first occasion...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
09-27-2017, 10:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,217
Posted By mcbit

To be perfectly honest at current market prices,...

To be perfectly honest at current market prices, if I had to consider the difference in price between a 955 and a 957 I wouldn't be buying one. I have an immaculate 2009 turbo with around 90,000...
Forum: Cayenne 958 - 2011-2018
09-22-2017, 08:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,533
Posted By mcbit

Had been using Michelin Latitude Sports on all of...

Had been using Michelin Latitude Sports on all of my Cayennes since 2010 without a single issue. Quiet, comfortable and very grippy. Michelin replaced these with Latitude Sports 3 which are a much...
Forum: 996 Forum
05-29-2017, 12:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,186
Posted By mcbit

Driving rather than writing, thanks for asking...

Driving rather than writing, thanks for asking :cheers:

Had some sadness in my life that I've had to spend some time dealing with.
Forum: 996 Forum
05-29-2017, 12:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,186
Posted By mcbit

I'm still running OEM spec PZeros or PS2s and am...

I'm still running OEM spec PZeros or PS2s and am perfectly happy with them.
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
05-29-2017, 12:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,621
Posted By mcbit

Ditto!

Ditto!
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
05-29-2017, 12:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,318
Posted By mcbit

At 112k miles i would expect your shocks to be...

At 112k miles i would expect your shocks to be shot, mine were done by about 65k miles. The care drove at speed as if it was in a cross wind even though there was no wind. It would even move around...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
10-14-2016, 08:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,120
Posted By mcbit

Most of the turbo S I've seen in the emirates...

Most of the turbo S I've seen in the emirates have sport techno rims.
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
10-09-2016, 05:06 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,954
Posted By mcbit

+1, I can't really see why people think that it's...

+1, I can't really see why people think that it's a big step up. I also prefer the understated interior of the 957 to the more garish, busy interior of the 958.
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
10-08-2016, 12:07 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 13,662
Posted By mcbit

Not when drop links are mentioned in the same...

Not when drop links are mentioned in the same sentence.
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
06-05-2016, 12:54 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,403
Posted By mcbit

Well its a liquid, so its not gas is it....

Well its a liquid, so its not gas is it. :to_order:
Forum: 996 Forum
05-28-2016, 08:37 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 14,242
Posted By mcbit

I'm the dark skinned one with the funny hat! ...

I'm the dark skinned one with the funny hat!

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