What did you do to your GT4 today?
08-05-2016, 12:16 PM
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As someone who heavily tracked an old 996 (until I sent the rod in #6 thru the case) I am a big fan of DT40 that's why I asked. I think I read every post Jake Raby ever made. But it's not that much better in my mind then an approved oil like Motul Xcess. I'm not sure why DT40 isn't Porsche approved when you see how many obscure brands are but I'll stick with one that is while the car is under warranty.
DT40 isn't API certified, so that is at least one reason why it isn't Porsche certified. But after I spent a good chunk of time doing some research, not being API certified isn't necessarily a bad thing, and can in fact be a good thing depending on your perspective and your goals. There are enough things I learned about DT40 that I'm going to use it in my long term "experiments" in my BS and GT4.
I understand and appreciate your concerns about new car warranty.
08-06-2016, 07:40 PM
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okie981: The 20" wheels on the GT4 have a total diameter that is 1" larger than the old 987 19" wheels. But I notice your Boxster is a 2016, so it must have the larger profile tires on the 19" rims to make the wheels the same total diameter as the 20" wheels.
Oh well, I thought I had figured it out, but maybe your GT4 is sitting too high?
Oh well, I thought I had figured it out, but maybe your GT4 is sitting too high?
Ride height check results:
Front spec: 109 mm (+2/-0) Front actual: 120 mm
Rear spec: 130 mm (+2/-0) Rear actual: 135 mm
Summary: Front is 11 mm above target, rear is 5 mm above target, both are out of tolerance.
Plan: The dealer is checking with Porsche to make sure the spec and WSM method is correct. If the ride height is high, as it appears it is, they will do a ride height adjustment, corner balance, and wheel alignment under warranty. Changing the ride height leads to corner balance and alignment. I will have to drop the car off for at least a full day.
Stay tuned to this bat channel for updates....
08-06-2016, 09:11 PM
#964
Three Wheelin'
Some TLC -
08-06-2016, 09:19 PM
#965
Getting a whole body XPEL Ultimate wrap on Tuesday! Can't wait to see the results.
08-07-2016, 08:35 PM
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08-08-2016, 01:23 AM
#969
I think they just had a picnic instead
08-08-2016, 09:19 PM
#970
It was pretty tricky! I think going to PEC ATL last month and doing the wet skid pad and kick plate really helped to prepare me for these conditions. The back end slipped out on me several times on throttle especially at turn 10 but I was able to catch and save it. I also kept off the kerbs/gators. There were several spins in the novice groups. I took it pretty easy but in the damp you get overconfident and I almost lost it powering out of a corner but saved it again
When the track gets dry it's awesome being able to predict the balance changes the car goes through and finally rip off some consistent laps.
…and then we had a picnic.
When the track gets dry it's awesome being able to predict the balance changes the car goes through and finally rip off some consistent laps.…and then we had a picnic.
08-09-2016, 11:09 PM
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08-09-2016, 11:23 PM
#974
clear coated primer 
08-09-2016, 11:26 PM
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