Proper shifting (going easy on the RMS)
02-22-2006, 01:58 PM
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Yes thats why I always buy new....I don't worry about the cars I will own , I order them. And don't assume my car is bag of **** , thats not treated right. I can tell you it gets fresh oil every 5000 KMS and what ever the car needs it gets, how many here can say their cars have had 8 oil changes in just over a year. One more thing i have played around with lots of other 996's not only is my car faster but it runs better.HANDS down, if anyone here would like more proof I can forward you the name of My Porsche Wrench whom swears its the FASTEST, NA 996 he had ever drove. I first thought he was full of it, but then I asked other 996'd owners to drive the car, all with the same outcome no one believes me when i say the car is BONE STOCK. Maybe some should run the cars harder and they will work better.
02-22-2006, 04:08 PM
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Ironman 140.6
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Originally Posted by nycebo
Does a used car buyer need anymore proof as to why it is important to know who drove the car before you and what repairs may or may not have been needed as a result. When you have drivers who just beat on their car without caring about whether it breaks or not, a prospective buyer has to be concerned about any long-term damage to the engine. Bob996, pay particular note here. There are some Porsche drivers that are a hell of a lot more aggressive with these cars than drivers of other makes.Kilrgt, said "I drive my cars hard I don't abuse them"
I only indicated that I don't drive around worrying about my Rear Main Seals.
Where did either of us indicate we "beat on our cars"???
02-22-2006, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by nycebo
Bob996, pay particular note here. There are some Porsche drivers that are a hell of a lot more aggressive with these cars than drivers of other makes.
02-22-2006, 04:35 PM
#34
Three Wheelin'
Lowside, it's about preparing your car to be driven. I'm not saying not to enjoy the heck out of it; rather, I'm just saying that it would be foolish to hit it prematurely before the engine is warm.
Ray, I don't drive around worrying about RMS at all. I think you misread my post. 'My' point was to suggest what I just did above: warm first, drive hard after. Really bad things can happen over time if this protocol is not adhered to. Go ahead, take your car out on a freezing winter day, start it up, and redline it. See how long it lasts. When Porsche doesn't warranty an engine after a certain period, it really does matter how the previous driver used the car if one is at all interested in a used car. Statements like "i couldn't care less if it breaks" would be a little disconcerting to a prospective buyer, wouldn't you agree?
Ray, I don't drive around worrying about RMS at all. I think you misread my post. 'My' point was to suggest what I just did above: warm first, drive hard after. Really bad things can happen over time if this protocol is not adhered to. Go ahead, take your car out on a freezing winter day, start it up, and redline it. See how long it lasts. When Porsche doesn't warranty an engine after a certain period, it really does matter how the previous driver used the car if one is at all interested in a used car. Statements like "i couldn't care less if it breaks" would be a little disconcerting to a prospective buyer, wouldn't you agree?
02-22-2006, 04:46 PM
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I think you mistook what kilrgt said then, I don't think ANY of us don't warm our cars up before we run the heck out of them. He specifically said he doesn't run it to redline when it's cold...
02-22-2006, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by lowside67
I think you mistook what kilrgt said then, I don't think ANY of us don't warm our cars up before we run the heck out of them. He specifically said he doesn't run it to redline when it's cold...
02-22-2006, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by nycebo
Ray, I don't drive around worrying about RMS at all. I think you misread my post. 'My' point was to suggest what I just did above: warm first, drive hard after. Really bad things can happen over time if this protocol is not adhered to. Go ahead, take your car out on a freezing winter day, start it up, and redline it. See how long it lasts. When Porsche doesn't warranty an engine after a certain period, it really does matter how the previous driver used the car if one is at all interested in a used car. Statements like "i couldn't care less if it breaks" would be a little disconcerting to a prospective buyer, wouldn't you agree?
02-22-2006, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by nycebo
On re-reading the post, I did misread it. You're right. Well, so much for that....
Originally Posted by Ray S
You obviously misunderstood my post (and Kilrgt's also). I would never treat my car in the manner you describe above. That being said they are performance vehicles. I maintain them well, but drive them in a "spirited" manner and I don't drive around worrying about RMS.
02-22-2006, 08:14 PM
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Its all good guys, I am sure no one took it personal.....or did I???? Nooo nothing bothers me,This is why I like this place we can all have our own opinions, in the end we all still love our cars.
