My 1st Porsche, a '07 911 - some questions...
11-05-2009, 01:13 AM
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Does anyone know of the right-side power window has automatic up? Meaning that the window will close without having to hold the window up button? No problem with my driver's side window, but I have to hold the passenger window button up until the window closes. I can just press once for the passenger window to go down however. Just trying to see if this is normal operation, or if a warranty fix is in order?
11-05-2009, 01:28 AM
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11-05-2009, 01:35 AM
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There's nothing to be jealous about. What we don't have out here that you have are roads and scenery that you find out toward Point of Rocks, past Purcelleville/Front Royal and around the Blue Ridge area headed toward Sperryville - even some of the roads around Quantico MCB are amazing. Of course first you have to wade through the traffic congested mess that No. VA has become but still, it's not like you have to drive across the Bay Bridge hoping it doesn't fall down around you or wait for a 7.0+ shaker that everyone says is coming.
As for the original post- I don't have much to add about current GPS units- I only have experience with the Nav in the 997 and a Tom Tom unit that came with a rental car in Provence last fall. I'm sorry to say that the Tom Tom was better. There was something nice about having that unit almost eye-level with the outside world. But I still like my Nav.
One thing to keep in mind though is that Google recently announced that a new version of the G phone coming out will have much improved GPS integration. It seems they will, for example, integrate "street view" with other navigation features. This could turn the whole GPS industry upside down, especially given the database that Google has built. (Apparently shares of Tom Tom, Garmin, etc., all dropped something like 20% upon that announcement.) So if you don't like what there is now, just wait a few years.
11-05-2009, 02:13 AM
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I've got experience with both Garmin and TomTom software, and I definately prefer the Garmin. Simple things like "Destination is on your right" makes a big difference. Also, Garmin maps were more up to date at the time. Haven't tried any of the newest TomTom devices though, so can't comment on those.
11-05-2009, 12:39 PM
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I truly is one of the most spectacular drives in the US. you really should take the time and do it!!
11-05-2009, 01:43 PM
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11-08-2009, 09:14 PM
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Someone wanted to see pics, so here's a few I just got through taking:
And I think I may have discovered my first warranty issue. The front trunk hood seems to keep poping open at random times. Has anyone else experienced this? Luckily it hasn't happened while driving though.
And I think I may have discovered my first warranty issue. The front trunk hood seems to keep poping open at random times. Has anyone else experienced this? Luckily it hasn't happened while driving though.
11-08-2009, 10:37 PM
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Welcome and congrats on a beautiful car! You've got the Aerokit front bumper. That would account for the low clearance in/out of driveways. Many of us are resigned to buying one (or more) extra plastic lips. They do get cracked.
Two of the things you mentioned: passenger window one-touch close, and the trunk opening at seemingly random are fixable with an aftermarket electronic product called remoteKEY from Mods4cars.
It's a black box that wires into the fuse panel by the driver's side left foot, and it adds some features, such as:
- passenger side window one-touch close from any position
- delaying unlocking the trunk until the key is pressed for more than 3 (or 5?) seconds
- positive horn beeps on remote key lock
and some other features that I can't recall right now.
Here's a link to the documentation ... remoteKEY at http://www.wit-usa.com
Two of the things you mentioned: passenger window one-touch close, and the trunk opening at seemingly random are fixable with an aftermarket electronic product called remoteKEY from Mods4cars.
It's a black box that wires into the fuse panel by the driver's side left foot, and it adds some features, such as:
- passenger side window one-touch close from any position
- delaying unlocking the trunk until the key is pressed for more than 3 (or 5?) seconds
- positive horn beeps on remote key lock
and some other features that I can't recall right now.
Here's a link to the documentation ... remoteKEY at http://www.wit-usa.com
11-08-2009, 10:54 PM
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Two of the things you mentioned: passenger window one-touch close, and the trunk opening at seemingly random are fixable with an aftermarket electronic product called remoteKEY from Mods4cars.
Ron
11-08-2009, 10:55 PM
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