A proper Wahler thermostat is what solved it.
Pros: solved issue
Vehicle:
Porsche
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Koni Special Active shocks are really good on these cars if looking for a fast road/light track set up. I previously put them on a 993 so opted to get them on the 996 too.
Pros: really good, fast road
Vehicle:
Porsche
These tires wear like iron for me. They're fantastic.
Pros: fantastic, wear like iron
Vehicle:
Porsche Cayman
I switched from cup2's to vitour's on my 981 gt4 and have no complaints. They last longer and I think they more consistent than the cup2's.
Pros: last longer, more consistent
Vehicle:
Porsche
If I remember correctly, you could also use brake pads from a VW delivery van, which was slightly larger than the VW bus. All you had to do was go to ATE etc. with the right number and you would get the right pads. When you asked for some for the Porsche 944, they said they didn't have any. The ones for VW only cost half as much.
Pros: cheaper than Porsche pads
Vehicle:
Porsche
The engine was built up with forged Mahle pistons and forged Pro Engineering rods, all new bearings, seals, gaskets, plus miscellaneous other little upgrades
Pros: forged pistons, new bearings
Vehicle:
Porsche Cayman
I’ve used kits like this before and that one is spot on. I have Brembo discs and pads on my car now, and do notice a bit more bite from the pedal this time, which is amwbag I was looking for. The downside is the brakes need a bit more heat in them before they’re effective, which is not the case with the Sebro/Textar setup.
Pros: more bite from pedal
Cons: needs more heat before effective
Vehicle:
Porsche 911
The only silly charges are for the cabin and engine air filters (33.90 + 55.34 + 215.00 = $304.24 yikes!) and the serpentine belt replacement (64.46 + 215.00 = $279.46 yikes!).
Changing all three of these things (air filters and serpentine belt) would take about 10 minutes for a high school kid who's changed similar parts on a Ford or Toyota before, or maybe up to 30 minutes for someone with zero experience who watches some DIY videos on YouTube.
I also dislike how serpentine belts have been rebranded into "drive belts" because everyone knows changing a serpentine belt requires one wrench and takes 2 minutes on most cars (including 997's), but nobody knows what a "drive belt" is (but it sounds important if you want to drive!).
$29.53 each for six spark plugs that cost $10.50 each (by exact model number FGR-5-KQE0) at Pelican Parts is also a bit high; I would expect a shop to charge maybe 50% over retail for parts, so maybe $15 - $16 per spark plug would be more reasonable. It's not terribly much money in the long run but gives you an indication that the shop is willing to gouge you anywhere and everywhere.
But overall, a mostly fair invoice.
Pros: mostly fair invoice
Cons: overpriced filters, belt, spark plugs
Vehicle:
Porsche
Part number: FGR-5-KQE0
This exact situation happened to me. I assumed it was due to the outside temperature. Quite disappointing for a luxury brand.
Cons: disappointing quality
Vehicle:
Porsche
Neighbors headlight stopped working on his $4950 for it woof. Replace the one on my Tundra that was bad $350. The Mecans do seem to suffer some issues with expensive to fix items like every other German SUV's.
Cons: expensive to fix
Vehicle:
Porsche
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