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Old 09-29-2014, 03:48 PM
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Apparently a result of fuel overflow igniting when coming into contact with the exhaust. At least that's the early speculation. Let's just hope that is all it was. Bad timing..
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I can't imagine it was a gas filling issue. It's hard to believe
that could happen short of putting the gas nozzle inside the exhaust port. My money is on battery/electric fire.
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In a roll out I went to they said keeping the battery cool was a big deal.

He may have been behind on his payments.
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Originally Posted by carcommander
In a roll out I went to they said keeping the battery cool was a big deal.

He may have been behind on his payments.
Porsche has an app for that. If bought via Porsche credit they have a button to disable or destroy...
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Originally Posted by rockitman
I can't imagine it was a gas filling issue. It's hard to believe
that could happen short of putting the gas nozzle inside the exhaust port. My money is on battery/electric fire.
Occam's Razor insists it has something to do with the fuelling process.
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Originally Posted by Jamie140
Occam's Razor insists it has something to do with the fuelling process.

Like I said, if you fuel through the exhaust outlet, there will be a fire. The gas filler port is designed to not allow a fire to get inside the tank...that is a safety design with most newer cars I believe.
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Rumor is gas hose came into contact with hot exhaust and it sparked a fire.

All i can say is i am a gt3 owner. And have a 918 on order. I m starting to think its me!!!!
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Originally Posted by 918man
Rumor is gas hose came into contact with hot exhaust and it sparked a fire.

All i can say is i am a gt3 owner. And have a 918 on order. I m starting to think its me!!!!
Lol.
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Originally Posted by 918man
Rumor is gas hose came into contact with hot exhaust and it sparked a fire.

All i can say is i am a gt3 owner. And have a 918 on order. I m starting to think its me!!!!
Case solved!
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I am serious.

I emailed my 918 rep about it. No response which doesnt make me feel good at all.
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The car was at the gas station. Fuel was burning eh?
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Originally Posted by 918man
I am serious.

I emailed my 918 rep about it. No response which doesnt make me feel good at all.
I think PCNA and PAG should take note, track your IP address, dealer, etc and ban you from participation in Porsches.

Send the black angel to Ferrari.


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