Is it weird that I like the smell?
01-08-2019, 05:21 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Is it weird that I like the smell?
I've read some threads that it's normal for the car to smell. At first I was a bit put out, but I've learned to like it. It lingers in my garage as a reminder of good times.
I know the old oil cooled cars have a very distinctive oil smell. I don't remember my 996 smelling. I'm just surprised that a modem car would.
I know the old oil cooled cars have a very distinctive oil smell. I don't remember my 996 smelling. I'm just surprised that a modem car would.
01-08-2019, 05:38 PM
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Fast car smell.
01-08-2019, 05:55 PM
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Adcampo, you are getting extra 'fast car smell" as the new PSE burns in. It will lessen in a few heat cycles.
01-08-2019, 06:11 PM
#5
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love that smell
01-08-2019, 11:19 PM
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Some of that smell can also come from bits of tire rubber getting thrown up on hot exhaust during aggressive driving. After my fun run with the other Rennlisters last weekend mine had quite a bit of that wonderful scent.
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01-08-2019, 11:43 PM
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The “yeah baby I just showed you who’s boss” smell is always satisfying no matter what...
01-08-2019, 11:52 PM
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I like the just driven smell too. However I think I like the new Porsche leather interior smell even more.
I remember parking the the old air cooled cars in the garage after a good drive. You used to hear the metal ticking sound of the heat exchangers cooling down. Good memories.
I remember parking the the old air cooled cars in the garage after a good drive. You used to hear the metal ticking sound of the heat exchangers cooling down. Good memories.
even the modern cars still have a unique smell about them ...
01-09-2019, 01:45 AM
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I was a bit worried at first, but now it's up there with bacon.
01-09-2019, 05:34 AM
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Burning Brakes
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Glad I'm not alone. It's an interesting mix of tire, oil and sweet coolant and clutchy smell. I've read it goes away with time? My car is 6 years old when 17k miles on it and still off gassing.
01-09-2019, 08:48 AM
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I'm right there with you. At 4 years and 13,400 miles and I get "the smells" even after moderate drives. It's so unlike other cars I've owned.