I didn't know my 997 came with a tire sealant, compressor, and tools!
08-17-2007 | 01:29 AM
#16
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One note of caution when using the tire inflator: make sure to plug it into the cigarette lighter as the manual says and not the power plugs that are under the dash and in the center console box. I got a flat in May and assumed they were all the same and blew out the fuses for the power plugs.
08-17-2007 | 04:45 AM
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Axhoaxho, did you purchase your 997 new? If you bought the Car used from a private party or even a non-Porsche Dealer then it is up to you to do a orientation. However if you purchased your 997 new or "pre-owned" from a Porsche Dealer then it is inexcusable on their part not to have given you a complete bumper to bumper briefing about your ride.
08-17-2007 | 05:45 AM
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Three Wheelin'
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Axhoaxho, did you purchase your 997 new
Frankly, it was not my dealer's fault not to walk me through the car. I have had many P-cars before, so may be I was a little 'casual' when I bought my 997S. I was literally in-and-out of the dealer within 10 minutes when I picked up my 997S. My salesperson was great, I rated him 10/10.
When I was younger and bought my first 911, I was checking it inside-out and upside-down at the first day I picked up the car, but after many 911s the new ones are just like an old friend in a new suit. I jumped into the car, and 'Yep, it is a 911', and off the dealer I go.
Sorry again to raise all the concerns about reading manuals. I only put 3K miles on my 997S, and I did read through most of the features-sections of the manuals (PCM, Memory settings, Breakin-Tips, Engine-oil, etc., etc.) I just didn't spend time 'yet' to go through the rest of the manuals like the spare-tires or changing-light-bulbs sections. My bad.
With best regards,
- Alex.
08-17-2007 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by axhoaxho
Sorry guys, I was indeed an engineer when I was younger, and I have owned many P-cars since 1985. Currently I also have a 986S and a 951, plus other non P-cars.
I do like to read the manuals of my cars -- Just since I bought the 997S a few months ago, I have been busy working on my other cars, and I didn't have time 'yet' to sit down to read the 997S manual. That's all
Sorry for raising an RTFM alert!
With best regards,
- Alex.
I do like to read the manuals of my cars -- Just since I bought the 997S a few months ago, I have been busy working on my other cars, and I didn't have time 'yet' to sit down to read the 997S manual. That's all
Sorry for raising an RTFM alert!
With best regards,
- Alex.
08-17-2007 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 911Dave
I'm right there with you Edgy. No offense intended to the original poster, but I can't fathom why someone would buy a car like this and not take full interest in knowing every little thing about it.
A lot of dealers set the tone having no clue what they're selling and seemingly not much interest. Check this out. Sure looks like an X51 engine to me but not a word in the ad about the most expensive option available on this car. Lots of noise about headrest crests, floor mats and door sills instead.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/06-SP...mdZViewItem#lg
When I was looking for my car, a Mercedes dealer in Ohio was selling a "2006 Porsche Carrera C2 sport, AWD". The pictures showed a C2S so I asked which it was and was told "a C2S AWD". Told him there's no such thing as an all wheel drive C2S to which he answered........."well, that's not what my inventory sheet tells me". I had heard enough and moved on at that point.
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08-17-2007 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Coochas
You know, there are very few proper indications for the use of the RTFM emoticon. This is one of them!
I'm sorry, I'm sorry. But DAMN.
I'm sorry, I'm sorry. But DAMN.
08-18-2007 | 01:25 AM
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axhoaxho,
I think the contents of this post constitute a belayed "Welcome to Rennlist"!
Some of us, more than others, understand where you're comin' from - Happy Motoring.
I think the contents of this post constitute a belayed "Welcome to Rennlist"!
Some of us, more than others, understand where you're comin' from - Happy Motoring.
Have a nice weekend everyone
With best regards,
- Alex.
08-18-2007 | 01:37 AM
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From: Jersey Shore, U.S.A.
you can get the collapsible spare, jack, & foam insert to hold from www.sunsetimports.com
great people to deal with and the lowest price I found on these items.
https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...mergency+spare
lists part numbers.
I have it and it nice to have peace of mind when your traveling. I put a vinyl spare trailer tire cover over it and held it down with a rubber strap.
great people to deal with and the lowest price I found on these items.
https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...mergency+spare
lists part numbers.
I have it and it nice to have peace of mind when your traveling. I put a vinyl spare trailer tire cover over it and held it down with a rubber strap.
08-18-2007 | 01:51 AM
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From: S Calif
Originally Posted by 911Dave
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Originally Posted by Edgy01
This posting really says a lot about the kind of people who are ordering or buying Porsches today. Not too mechanically inclined. Most seem to want to simply sit back and dial 1 800 Porsche and wait at the side of the road rather than get their hands dirty. There are are few of us from the old school who have jacked up their car and actually taken all their wheels off to see what they have in these machines. Some elements of the manual I can understand not catching the first or second time, but this other stuff is essential. I'm betting too that you never bought a Porsche before, right? Porsches have been delivered from the factory with a tool set from the very beginning. Unfortunately, as the years pass, the size of that set dwindles. But, perhaps, it's because Porsche makes them so well that you're not supposed to need a tool kit for anything. Welcome to the world of Porsches!
End Edgy01 Quote
I'm right there with you Edgy. No offense intended to the original poster, but I can't fathom why someone would buy a car like this and not take full interest in knowing every little thing about it.
When I buy a car, I read the entire owner's manual cover to cover before ever turning the key. I do the same thing with everything I buy, from computers to coffee makers. Must be my left brain dominance.
Originally Posted by Edgy01
This posting really says a lot about the kind of people who are ordering or buying Porsches today. Not too mechanically inclined. Most seem to want to simply sit back and dial 1 800 Porsche and wait at the side of the road rather than get their hands dirty. There are are few of us from the old school who have jacked up their car and actually taken all their wheels off to see what they have in these machines. Some elements of the manual I can understand not catching the first or second time, but this other stuff is essential. I'm betting too that you never bought a Porsche before, right? Porsches have been delivered from the factory with a tool set from the very beginning. Unfortunately, as the years pass, the size of that set dwindles. But, perhaps, it's because Porsche makes them so well that you're not supposed to need a tool kit for anything. Welcome to the world of Porsches!
End Edgy01 Quote
I'm right there with you Edgy. No offense intended to the original poster, but I can't fathom why someone would buy a car like this and not take full interest in knowing every little thing about it.
When I buy a car, I read the entire owner's manual cover to cover before ever turning the key. I do the same thing with everything I buy, from computers to coffee makers. Must be my left brain dominance.
We're all old school...
