Best body part attribute of 996 TT?
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that, i couldn't say. i will say, that i imagine that people might tend to speak of problems they may have, rather than make mention of those they do not.
do you believe them to be ( relatively ) trouble free? or do you agree, they may be largely problematic? i never had problems ( or ever heard of ) with my c2 or 993 wings, which also deployed at speed.
do you believe them to be ( relatively ) trouble free? or do you agree, they may be largely problematic? i never had problems ( or ever heard of ) with my c2 or 993 wings, which also deployed at speed.
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Sure, over the years I've read of some owners having issues with the rear spoiler, some electric, some hydraulic. Some problems resolved on their own and some required repair.
But I'm not sure your sample size is large enough to come up with a "common problem" tag for the 996 Turbo series as a whole.
But I'm not sure your sample size is large enough to come up with a "common problem" tag for the 996 Turbo series as a whole.
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Sure, over the years I've read of some owners having issues with the rear spoiler, some electric, some hydraulic. Some problems resolved on their own and some required repair.
But I'm not sure your sample size is large enough to come up with a "common problem" tag for the 996 Turbo series as a whole.
But I'm not sure your sample size is large enough to come up with a "common problem" tag for the 996 Turbo series as a whole.
again, my experience, not anecdotal.
actually, i don't really believe you don't believe they are problematic.. but yeah, not a problem,.. ok sure.
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In my sample size of 1, mine has been trouble free for 7 1/2 years.
One thing I know about hydraulic mechanisms in general, is that they last longer when used regularly and the area around the seals is kept clean. When not used regularly, the seals on the rams get dry and crack. Use keeps them lubricated and functioning properly. The clean part keeps dirt and grit from working between the ran and seal and compromising the seal.
At least that logic hold true on boats and tractors. I don't imagine Porsche hydraulics are any different.
One thing I know about hydraulic mechanisms in general, is that they last longer when used regularly and the area around the seals is kept clean. When not used regularly, the seals on the rams get dry and crack. Use keeps them lubricated and functioning properly. The clean part keeps dirt and grit from working between the ran and seal and compromising the seal.
At least that logic hold true on boats and tractors. I don't imagine Porsche hydraulics are any different.
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completely agree on use/non use as a factor.
i'm as diligent in my "care" of my spoiler, as one would expect of someone who checks all fluids on a near daily basis, i.e. obssessive. by "care" i refer simply to cleaning the stanchions, and lightly lubing them with a spray silicone, ( monthly or as it strikes me ) to ensure the seals are lubed, and yes, free of residue/dirt. this does seem to minimize the ( occasional ) uneven travel of the wing. i also do not allow the spoiler to deploy in outside temps lower than 45 or so, as my first problems occurred ( perhaps coincidentally ) at very low outside temps. but i'm told seals don't like cold weather. at least not on space shuttles.
as for leaky rams, which again i characterize as "common" ( and which thankfully this car has not *yet* exhibited )... any repair or maintenance of those is beyond my capability, though some have been successful in their repair of them, but that apparently, is hit or miss. in fact, many people ( and pcna? ) don't want to mess with them at all. yet, there are DIY spoiler repair/maintenance "how to's" that i've seen. many of us have been less fortunate than you and dock, clearly.
there is also ( as i'm sure we all know...) the "fixed wing solution" which removes the mechanism(s) altogether, and fixes the wing in a raised position, available for quite some time on ebay, and successfully sold to many.
i wonder why anyone thought this might be a salable item?
you guys are just lucky.
i'm as diligent in my "care" of my spoiler, as one would expect of someone who checks all fluids on a near daily basis, i.e. obssessive. by "care" i refer simply to cleaning the stanchions, and lightly lubing them with a spray silicone, ( monthly or as it strikes me ) to ensure the seals are lubed, and yes, free of residue/dirt. this does seem to minimize the ( occasional ) uneven travel of the wing. i also do not allow the spoiler to deploy in outside temps lower than 45 or so, as my first problems occurred ( perhaps coincidentally ) at very low outside temps. but i'm told seals don't like cold weather. at least not on space shuttles.
as for leaky rams, which again i characterize as "common" ( and which thankfully this car has not *yet* exhibited )... any repair or maintenance of those is beyond my capability, though some have been successful in their repair of them, but that apparently, is hit or miss. in fact, many people ( and pcna? ) don't want to mess with them at all. yet, there are DIY spoiler repair/maintenance "how to's" that i've seen. many of us have been less fortunate than you and dock, clearly.
there is also ( as i'm sure we all know...) the "fixed wing solution" which removes the mechanism(s) altogether, and fixes the wing in a raised position, available for quite some time on ebay, and successfully sold to many.
i wonder why anyone thought this might be a salable item?
you guys are just lucky.
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but i have no shame.
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