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Kinda of amazes me (though not really) that Porsche would not fix an issue that is clearly their fault. What is worse is that there is no clear policy regarding it - some dealership will fix free of charge under warranty/CPO and others will not.
Total BS.
Porsche obviously does not stand behind its product.
No one to blame but us who keep buying.
I believe it would require a complete redesign of the panel, something crazy expensive at this point in the life cycle. It was designed when certain glues were allowed, then they got rug pulled by the German government. So yes it sucks but they're in a tough spot.
I believe it would require a complete redesign of the panel, something crazy expensive at this point in the life cycle. It was designed when certain glues were allowed, then they got rug pulled by the German government. So yes it sucks but they're in a tough spot.
I expect this is addressed in the 992.1?
Not sure a redesign is needed. If Pedro can fix it, why can't Porsche? And you may be correct that the rug got pulled out from under them with the glue, but find it hard to believe that they - with all their billions - cannot find a replacement glue that works. What fair is fair, and their denying free replacement and fixes, past warranty or not, is not fair. Especially on a $100K+ car.
Last edited by Porsche_nuts; 01-30-2022 at 03:21 PM.
HUH ! The O'ld Warping Door Panels.... WHY-I-Ought-ta..........Yup, last month purchased a '14 Cayman S that is pristine except for you-know-what.......I'll be the 3rd owner, didn't see it in person before the purchase but had a thorough PPI performed by a shop recommended by PCA Member. Knew there would be some expenses when purchasing it, we've been in the minus temps so not surprised of plastic materials moving around.
I've been researching on-line, looking at YT videos and now I'm focused on Pedros Garage in the Tampa Bay area, Door Panel (pedrosgarage.com)
Anyone used their services? Good Results? I certainly have time before spring, 2 months away, should be able to get this fixed..... hopefully..... Thanks........
Not sure a redesign is needed. If Pedro can fix it, why can't Porsche? And you may be correct that the rug got pulled out from under them with the glue, but find it hard to believe that they - with all their billions - cannot find a replacement glue that works.
To be fair the really good glues aren't environmentally friendly, and it's a very real chance they can't (as a corporate entity) have those products in their supply chain. But Pedro don't care about that, he cares about fixing the problem.
I used Pedro and very happy with the results. I told myself I could live with the warping but that didn’t last long.
Make sure you package the panels per his instructions. I posted a picture of how I mailed mine to him since I had trouble finding a box which would fit both the door panels. You should be able to find the thread under my name. Good luck!
I used Pedro and very happy with the results. I told myself I could live with the warping but that didn’t last long.
Make sure you package the panels per his instructions. I posted a picture of how I mailed mine to him since I had trouble finding a box which would fit both the door panels. You should be able to find the thread under my name. Good luck!
Yes, the Pedros site shows how to easily remove the door panels for shipping but doesn't go into the next step of packing for shipping. I've already had a challenge to find his recommended shipping box size of 24" X 48" X 8". I'd be interested in seeing what you did...... THANKS
Yes, the Pedros site shows how to easily remove the door panels for shipping but doesn't go into the next step of packing for shipping. I've already had a challenge to find his recommended shipping box size of 24" X 48" X 8". I'd be interested in seeing what you did...... THANKS
Ark20 who did you use to ship? I would add make sure the box you have is sufficiently rigid enough to support heavy packages which might be placed on top of it. Most people dont understand how shipping works. I worked for a major transportation company and you would be suprised how many people ship pkgs in shirt boxes and then wonder why they are damaged.
Ark20 who did you use to ship? I would add make sure the box you have is sufficiently rigid enough to support heavy packages which might be placed on top of it. Most people dont understand how shipping works. I worked for a major transportation company and you would be suprised how many people ship pkgs in shirt boxes and then wonder why they are damaged.
Good to know. Luckily I didn’t have any issues. I bubbled wrapped them significantly.
Pedro has a deal with UPS on package weight and size.
01-30-2022 | 02:04 PM
