Would You Own a Car Where You Couldn't See the Engine?
#1
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Would You Own a Car Where You Couldn't See the Engine?
This is news apparently to the automotive press
https://jalopnik.com/would-you-own-a...ine-1834444482
"......When I went around back and opened the tiny lid, I was confronted with a pristine little cavity with two plastic fans, two little caps for coolant and oil, and not a hell of a lot more. I forgot. You can’t see the engine in a new 911........"
I have to admit that when I saw my first .1, I was put off by the tray with the little fans and wondering what good does that do for anyone. Does it bother anyone else?
I will reserve discussion about CLs for another thread!
https://jalopnik.com/would-you-own-a...ine-1834444482
"......When I went around back and opened the tiny lid, I was confronted with a pristine little cavity with two plastic fans, two little caps for coolant and oil, and not a hell of a lot more. I forgot. You can’t see the engine in a new 911........"
I have to admit that when I saw my first .1, I was put off by the tray with the little fans and wondering what good does that do for anyone. Does it bother anyone else?
I will reserve discussion about CLs for another thread!
#4
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#5
Racer
Yes, it kind of does bother me. Think about all the other great cars, you can see the engines and marvel at their engineering. Also what's the deal with removing bumper covers to change air filters. What a PITA.
...and all is forgotten when you go driving!
...and all is forgotten when you go driving!
#6
Banned
The only reason this happens is because Porsche keeps raising and raising the belt line until it looks like you are looking out of a gun turret pill box. When the belt line was lower, you could see more of the motor, and the last time this was the case was in the 997.
Meh. Even my 570S has a fixed engine cover, can't see jack squat under there without unbolting parts.
Meh. Even my 570S has a fixed engine cover, can't see jack squat under there without unbolting parts.
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#9
Burning Brakes
Bought both my 3's out of state. Taking it to DMV to get it registered is a blast as part of their checks is to look at the engine. First they go to front and ask you to pop the hood so you have to tell them engine is at the back. Then you show them two fans, two caps and a cf deck and they think you're jerking them around. Sometimes it feels good to be a bit of a jerk especially at a Cali DMV!!
#11
Drifting
#15
Race Director
As long as i can hear it and feel it no need to see it.