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Old 05-19-2018, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Valvefloat991
Why can't you get a puncture kit, at least the tools, in checked baggage?
I am planning to travel with hand luggage as 911 has limited space. In any case I will enjoy for sure the driving.
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Old 05-19-2018, 08:17 PM
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I am planning to travel with hand luggage as 911 has limited space. In any case I will enjoy for sure the driving.
Wow....a 3000km trip with only checked bags?
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Old 05-19-2018, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by nilaz
I am planning to travel with hand luggage as 911 has limited space. In any case I will enjoy for sure the driving.
They do let you check small bags.
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Old 05-19-2018, 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark993TT
I have been driving Porsche’s for over 15 years now.
I have never felt nor had the need to change these tires myself. CL or not.
Hmm, do you cook your own food?
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Old 05-19-2018, 11:38 PM
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Its funny that in my 30+ years of driving, the ONLY time I had to change a tire was while driving a Porsche.... Macan. I am glad it had a collapsable spare tire as the roadside assistance said it would take them well over an hour to arrive. It took me a little over 15 minutes to change the tire. I have thought about having an emergency compact spare tire in case of a longer trip thru the middle of nowhere.
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Old 05-20-2018, 03:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Valvefloat991
I found this 996 jack on eBay for $75

It only weighs 3 lbs 6 oz and fits the 991's jacking points perfectly.
How stable is this jack? I’m considering ordering it, but not sure about the risk of the car falling.
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Old 05-20-2018, 03:24 PM
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I have some first-hand experience using slime sealant (www.slime.com) on another 911 owners car about a year ago. Short story: it works. And is now a permanent part of my travel kit. Apparently the Porsche “slime” has an expiration date and reportedly ruins the tire. The slime brand slime rinsed out with water. And smelled nice too.

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Old 05-20-2018, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by P4H


How stable is this jack? I’m considering ordering it, but not sure about the risk of the car falling.
Its okay, I have used it several times switching wheels. Would suggest a wheel chock ( or something to prevent the car rolling) with any field use of jack.
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Old 05-20-2018, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by P4H


How stable is this jack? I’m considering ordering it, but not sure about the risk of the car falling.
I hate to admit it, but I haven't tried it. However, I've used flimsier looking scissors jacks before and they worked fine. But I would want to be on level pavement to use it. It's strictly for an emergency, when rotating, or even removing the tire would make it easier to insert the tire plugs.
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Old 05-20-2018, 03:48 PM
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Here is what I came up with.
At least gives me a fighting chance to get tire off car and plug.

https://rennlist.com/forums/991/1061...epair-kit.html
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Originally Posted by ipse dixit





Why would that make a difference?
Wouldn't you want to show your date that you're a macho man who can change his own tires and row his own gears possibly(lol jk)? Waiting for the weirdo tow truck "roadside assistance" guy would ruin the vibe IMO.
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Old 05-20-2018, 10:54 PM
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Why would that make a difference?
Originally Posted by Nino
Wouldn't you want to show your date that you're a macho man who can change his own tires and row his own gears possibly(lol jk)? Waiting for the weirdo tow truck "roadside assistance" guy would ruin the vibe IMO.
No.

Cuz I think my date would be more impressed when I call in my personal G5 to pick us up.
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Old 05-21-2018, 01:18 AM
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Originally Posted by ipse dixit
No.

Cuz I think my date would be more impressed when I call in my personal G5 to pick us up.
Oh?

Wanna go on a date?
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As low as the car sits, I think you'd find it hard to get any type of jack under the car with the tire down. And my experience with AAA towing is that even with a roll back, they very often do not carry the necessary boards to get our cars on with the low front clearance. As good as the centerlock wheels look, I wish that mine had regular lugs for this very reason.
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Old 12-27-2020, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by arter
You can fit a full sized tire in the back seat ( and a second in the passenger seat if available).
Correct. The inflated rear tire and factory wheel fits on passenger seat of my 997.1, 997.2 and 981. I tested it. Tight fit for sure but doable. Assume will fit in 991 too since cabin is bigger.
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