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Forum: Panamera
01-30-2024, 05:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,237
Posted By Black_on_black

that makes sense, but why not let me the customer...

that makes sense, but why not let me the customer choose… ? Engineers in Stuttgart think they have it all figured out 🙂😅
Forum: Panamera
01-30-2024, 05:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,237
Posted By Black_on_black

yep, you are right, but my dealer never mentioned...

yep, you are right, but my dealer never mentioned this and after delivery admitted to the omission.



Dealer didn’t know either, it must be a very rare combo. It is what it is I suppose.
Forum: Panamera
01-29-2024, 06:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 500
Posted By Black_on_black

I have had two 971.2 Panameras. They had...

I have had two 971.2 Panameras. They had different behaviors at cold temps, and one was clearly faulty… my situation is that it is parked outside, and daily commute is 6-8 miles in a leisurely...
Forum: Panamera
01-24-2024, 06:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,237
Posted By Black_on_black

My first Sport Turismo delivered towards the end...

My first Sport Turismo delivered towards the end of Covid, I think at about the time of the outbreak of the Russian invasion had no missing parts either so probably a lot of variation in the supply...
Forum: Panamera
01-24-2024, 12:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,237
Posted By Black_on_black

Thanks, I have a pretty good eye for angles and...

Thanks, I have a pretty good eye for angles and creating depth in photos. Much cred however needs to go to Apple, these photos were just iPhone 14 Pro.

Interesting re cost cutting. Good to know. I...
Forum: Panamera
01-21-2024, 08:54 AM
Replies: 3,024
Views: 721,593
Posted By Black_on_black

I hope you are aware of the fix, right? I have...

I hope you are aware of the fix, right? I have thoroughly tested brother Wilson’s aluminum tape solution and it has never failed. I too live in a climate that wintertime hovers around the freezing...
Forum: Panamera
01-20-2024, 07:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,237
Posted By Black_on_black

In the interior, much is the same as I had...

In the interior, much is the same as I had before, highlight is the heated Alcantara steering wheel which is simply wonderful.

in the rear I opted for the two seat configuration as my children are...
Forum: Panamera
01-20-2024, 06:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,237
Posted By Black_on_black

It’s a little wintry here … but here are some...

It’s a little wintry here … but here are some pics. I notice now in daylight the two radar detectors in the front used to be dull, but are now glossy, and the license plate holder is more integrated...
Forum: Panamera
01-19-2024, 12:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,237
Posted By Black_on_black

Final Sport Turismo

Took delivery of to my knowledge one of the very last Sport Turismo’s today. It is more or less the same spec as I had before with some additions. I happen to ❤️ the ST shape. 🙂

noteworthy items...
Forum: Panamera
11-08-2023, 06:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,015
Posted By Black_on_black

its not a NA problem, even in Europe where the ST...

its not a NA problem, even in Europe where the ST was much more popular it is discontinued. As soon as I found out I snatched the last allocation within a a thousand miles or so. An early upgrade...
Forum: Panamera
10-24-2023, 02:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,833
Posted By Black_on_black

See, same here. STs dominate the 971 generation...

See, same here. STs dominate the 971 generation of Panameras here.

Actually, my new ST will be a MY '24. December manufacture date but they call it a MY24 in their system. This time, I'm ordering...
Forum: Panamera
10-24-2023, 06:10 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,833
Posted By Black_on_black

Sorry I wasn't clear, I meant the "60%" here...

Sorry I wasn't clear, I meant the "60%" here locally where I live - not worldwide. either way, the body shape will be missed by quite a few still and hopefully becomes a "classic" sought after body...
Forum: Panamera
10-23-2023, 06:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,833
Posted By Black_on_black

Validated this to not only be in North America,...

Validated this to not only be in North America, seems the same in Europe also. So sad to see the Sport Turismo go. So I snagged the last allocation, no more ST allocations available, at least not...
Forum: Panamera
10-23-2023, 05:54 PM
Replies: 3,024
Views: 721,593
Posted By Black_on_black

Tried this a few weeks back but it does not seem...

Tried this a few weeks back but it does not seem possible in my PCM6 enabled Panamera. The choice is simply not there in the menu. I am guessing your car is a PCM5 car and it would explain the...
Forum: Panamera
09-16-2023, 06:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 943
Posted By Black_on_black

Cant comment the other faults re rough running (a...

Cant comment the other faults re rough running (a likely culprit is the non porsche certified power upgrade?), but the E-power not available is as it should be, every now and then the ICE will start...
Forum: 911 Forum
04-10-2023, 05:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,225
Posted By Black_on_black

I did clean off all, well most, loose dirt before...

I did clean off all, well most, loose dirt before removing the lid and opening the engine, as much as I thought was relevant. One can open without things falling in, if the directions are right and...
Forum: Panamera
04-09-2023, 06:15 PM
Replies: 3,024
Views: 721,593
Posted By Black_on_black

those are actually the winter wheels. 20” Turbo...

those are actually the winter wheels. 20” Turbo II or something like that. Summer treads are 21” ”Platinum” wheels. huge difference in how it drives and behaves on the road.
Forum: Panamera
04-09-2023, 04:17 AM
Replies: 3,024
Views: 721,593
Posted By Black_on_black

On a positive note, just to provide an alternate...

On a positive note, just to provide an alternate narrative as these threads usually fill up with problems, there are a lot of beautiful cars out there working well in general.

came out last night...
Forum: 911 Forum
04-07-2023, 02:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,225
Posted By Black_on_black

Tin went in without a hitch, must have been...

Tin went in without a hitch, must have been incorrectly installed by the previous owner.

Haven’t had time to mount the muffler and fill with oil but the rest is in, sorry for the hijack but here...
Forum: 911 Forum
04-07-2023, 05:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,225
Posted By Black_on_black

I was able to take the rear tin out without the...

I was able to take the rear tin out without the sides, however it’s not in yet…so I might need to take a side of tin for it to go back in as it kind of interlocked on the passenger side, it would not...
Forum: 911 Forum
04-06-2023, 06:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,225
Posted By Black_on_black

Fwiw this is what it looks like with the cover...

Fwiw this is what it looks like with the cover off and part of the gasket still stock on. Other parts fell apart in my hands so hoping this was a main cause of my leaks.

going back together...
Forum: 911 Forum
03-17-2023, 11:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,855
Posted By Black_on_black

I will take that into account... :burnout: ...

I will take that into account... :burnout:



Impressive, looks very cramped... I have decided to be courageous based on all the DIY work everyone else is doing and ordered a seal for the...
Forum: 911 Forum
03-14-2023, 06:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,855
Posted By Black_on_black

correct, thats the leak near nr6 cylinder. It...

correct, thats the leak near nr6 cylinder. It leaks very very little, I’ve not yet seen a drop but it does look fresh. Everything up top is dry…so the only obvious culprit is a leaking valve rocker...
Forum: 911 Forum
03-13-2023, 06:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,855
Posted By Black_on_black

I tried and obviously failed in my search...

I tried and obviously failed in my search attempts :banghead:… Thanks for pointing in the right direction :bowdown:
Forum: 911 Forum
03-12-2023, 07:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,855
Posted By Black_on_black

Worked up the courage and bent the third plate...

Worked up the courage and bent the third plate from the front of the car and voila the high beam works as designed :jumper:

Regarding the oil leaks, it is clear two sources, one is this more...
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