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Yes, they do. Re-check my numbers....19" wheels may have a different, lower, (96 ft.lbs.) torque setting. I'm correct for the 20".
The 19" wheels (Turbo II) on our 2012 997.2 are to be torqued to 118 ft. lbs. There is a thread, with a bulletin reference, from several years ago that addressed Porsche AG's torque recommendation for wheels, I just don't have the time at present to search for it, as we are leaving for the Sunrise - Sunset Rally across Florida in a few minutes.
I haven't been yet. Somebody said you need to be there by 6AM or so to get parking. When the weather is nice, I'll plan to go. This weekend is going to be lousy weather. I'll post something when I go.
Not too far from the truth, 6am is a good time to get there and settle in. The lot is very crowded by 7am.
not to dispute any factory spec, although 10-15 lbs isnt much difference.
I always torque every wheel I have owned since the 80s , to 96 or at most 100 lbs. Never any trouble with any wheel. it makes it a whole lot easier to remove , it doesnt hurt the wheel or lug or hub. And from experience, when you get a flat in the nite and rain, you it makes it a whole lot easier and less stressful to use a tire tool to remove the lugs
I am at Katie's almost every Saturday as long as it is not raining. Where are the VA rennlisters?
Yes, I do wake up early every day!!!
I am usually early enough to park opposite the patio entrance and sit at a table across from the barrista until it gets light, the rain lets up, the ice melts...
Look for the Platinum Silver C2S with the blue parking meter in the window.
I am usually early enough to park opposite the patio entrance and sit at a table across from the barrista until it gets light, the rain lets up, the ice melts...
Look for the Platinum Silver C2S with the blue parking meter in the window.
Will do. I am always wearing a black Porsche hat at Katie's C&C
Update: I missed today's C&C due to rainy weather. There is always next Saturday
Last edited by captainkirk; 04-22-2017 at 04:56 PM.
Called local dealer to inquire about a 30k service as I recently bought the car with sparse history and wanted to get regular service on record. Told them that I did not need the oil/filter changed or the cabin filter...just the spark plugs, air filter and a slew of checks.
THey called me back...$2200 for the full list of 30k service interval, take $500 off since I had already done oil and cabin airfilter. $500 for an oil change??? On $110 (max) worth of parts retail??? $1700 for air filter, plugs, and 25 odd checks.... Local indie wants $330.
Called local dealer to inquire about a 30k service as I recently bought the car with sparse history and wanted to get regular service on record. Told them that I did not need the oil/filter changed or the cabin filter...just the spark plugs, air filter and a slew of checks.
THey called me back...$2200 for the full list of 30k service interval, take $500 off since I had already done oil and cabin airfilter. $500 for an oil change??? On $110 (max) worth of parts retail??? $1700 for air filter, plugs, and 25 odd checks.... Local indie wants $330.
We don't really have a 30K service. It is 40,000 miles or 4 years.
If you decide to go to Katie's Cars and Coffee, you really need to get there by 6:30 a.m. to get a halfway decent parking spot. Also, be CAREFUL where you park, there are collisions so choose your space accordingly. Don't go for the "showy" parking like this Ferrari did - he got backed over by the Merc SL, I was right there when it happened. I park by the bank, nice and safe and not too far a walk.
As to the local gas station for your service, choose wisely on that as well. Kevin, the Service Advisor at Porsche Tysons was telling me they just did a $ 92,000 engine replacement on a 2016 Turbo S because the owner didn't want to pay the Porsche Dealer Price for the service and took it down the street to the gas station for the oil change. It didn't go well - and the engine seized as they put the oil in the wrong place. Not saying all are bad - but they don't usually work on these kind of cars as a rule and it can be costly to remedy.
As to the local gas station for your service, choose wisely on that as well. Kevin, the Service Advisor at Porsche Tysons was telling me they just did a $ 92,000 engine replacement on a 2016 Turbo S because the owner didn't want to pay the Porsche Dealer Price for the service and took it down the street to the gas station for the oil change. It didn't go well - and the engine seized as they put the oil in the wrong place. Not saying all are bad - but they don't usually work on these kind of cars as a rule and it can be costly to remedy.
I wouldn't lump Great Falls Exxon into that category. He is a Porsche owner and has the manuals to do the work. Just sayin'.
Having said that, Chad at Porsche of Tysons is a genius.
If you decide to go to Katie's Cars and Coffee, you really need to get there by 6:30 a.m. to get a halfway decent parking spot. Also, be CAREFUL where you park, there are collisions so choose your space accordingly. Don't go for the "showy" parking like this Ferrari did - he got backed over by the Merc SL, I was right there when it happened. I park by the bank, nice and safe and not too far a walk.
As to the local gas station for your service, choose wisely on that as well. Kevin, the Service Advisor at Porsche Tysons was telling me they just did a $ 92,000 engine replacement on a 2016 Turbo S because the owner didn't want to pay the Porsche Dealer Price for the service and took it down the street to the gas station for the oil change. It didn't go well - and the engine seized as they put the oil in the wrong place. Not saying all are bad - but they don't usually work on these kind of cars as a rule and it can be costly to remedy.
Both of those cars were illegally parked in the Fire Lane, and the older woman who backed up readily admitted her fault. There has been nothing else like this in the 5 years that Katies CnC has been happening. PS I was standing about 50 feet away when it happened. I park very early in front of the Tavern and have never had an issue. The Claymores in the doors help. Can't say the same for the roads leading there- country treelined roads with more than a few fools in pickup trucks and sports car.
As for the Exon station- go by some time and you will see everything from Lambos to Ferraris to Porsches being serviced there. It is not a typical neighborhood gas station.
04-21-2017, 12:39 PM
19 Inch Wheels Torque
