Carpokes

SUBMAN688 wrote: Fri Aug 16, 2024 9:39 am Hello- I am interested in getting into the Porsche experience. I have been looking at the 2015-2019 Turbo models. I have in the past owned Corvettes ,Vipers, Cobras and Shelbys. Took a ride in a Porsche 911 and was hooked ! Look forward to meeting and learning from this forum. Thank You.- Melvin

Welcome to Carpokes Melvin, and good luck finding the perfect Porsche for you !

SUBMAN688 wrote: Fri Aug 16, 2024 9:39 am Hello- I am interested in getting into the Porsche experience. I have been looking at the 2015-2019 Turbo models. I have in the past owned Corvettes ,Vipers, Cobras and Shelbys. Took a ride in a Porsche 911 and was hooked ! Look forward to meeting and learning from this forum. Thank You.- Melvin

Several of us here, myself included, have made the move to Porsche from Corvettes (me) Vipers (WillDaP), etc. You are in good company!

Glad to have you with us at Carpokes!

Now blueline I actually did not make the move to Porsche from Vipers, I still own my beautiful Launch Edition Viper, I just added a second mistress with my little Chalk Croc! I owned 8 Vipers over the years and currently own 2 Porsches and the one thing both machines have is a very rewarding gift of high speed handling , where once you think you have found the limits they surprise you that there is still more they can give. The challenge both vehicles offer is what helps drivers become endeared , since awareness of the end potential that seems almost attainable causes excitement when the very next year you find even a bit more performance. When the improvements on track ends is hard to tell as the small surprises can often continue for quite a long time.

Subman688 you are in wonderful company and beware your new love will command your attention and you will offer it quickly and lovingly!

SUBMAN688 wrote: Fri Aug 16, 2024 9:39 am Hello- I am interested in getting into the Porsche experience. I have been looking at the 2015-2019 Turbo models. I have in the past owned Corvettes ,Vipers, Cobras and Shelbys. Took a ride in a Porsche 911 and was hooked ! Look forward to meeting and learning from this forum. Thank You.- Melvin

Welcome to Carpokes Melvin. I owned a 2018 Turbo S and can confirm that they are spectacular cars. You will not be disappointed. Porsche has a way of getting more performance out of seemingly lesser specs, and the 991 Turbo S is no exception!

SUBMAN688 wrote: Fri Aug 16, 2024 9:39 am Hello- I am interested in getting into the Porsche experience. I have been looking at the 2015-2019 Turbo models. I have in the past owned Corvettes ,Vipers, Cobras and Shelbys. Took a ride in a Porsche 911 and was hooked ! Look forward to meeting and learning from this forum. Thank You.- Melvin

Welcome to the party! If you have specific questions, feel free to ask!

Larry C wrote: Tue Aug 06, 2024 9:00 am

Gotti of the Deep wrote: Tue Aug 06, 2024 8:44 am

Larry C wrote: Tue Aug 06, 2024 6:53 am

Welcome to Carpokes and thanks for the photo. This is the first time I’ve seen the white stripe on a blue Cayman. It’s stunning!

It's a game-changer. The deletion of the door decals, adding the Style Edition white vinyl on Shark Blue with the silver wheels, and the SportDesign package put everything together. I only wish I was able to order the Racing Yellow calipers to go with the racing yellow gauges, (soon to be) Mode selector, and seat belts. Perhaps in the near future!

Can you post some interior pics?

These were taken this past weekend. Thanks to @Larry C and @Tom for the decal and mode selector!!!!

Hi guys, my names Rob.


944 was the first Porsche I drove, as a fresh faced 17yr old it was the company car and I got to drive it to the local hardware to pick up supplies. Now I’m a little longer in the tooth I’ve bought a 1984 944 auto (but please don’t hold that against me ) around 18 months ago and I’m slowly bring it back to life.

I’m in the UK and struggling a bit to get my car running right after replacing the 4 front end seals. I think it’s a timing issue but still looking for answers.

Rob

Hi Rob! Welcome to Carpokes and all the way from the UK to boot! (A slight reference there. Lol.)

That was quite the company errand car for a 17-yr-old! We should all have been so lucky - very nice, indeed.

LOTS of Porsche transaxle people and magic at the site as I imagine you're discovering. These guys are the best and can and will help in any way they can. The sharing is phenomenal. Your questions and input are invaluable, as others can learn from individual experiences and hurdles that have (or have not!) been sorted. Post away! Pics too!

Tom's hand-dandy picture posting guide in case needed.

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Cheers for the warm welcome Tim,

It was a very nice perk indeed and I took every opportunity to get out in it.
I’m learning to navigate my way around the site and where all the answers lie. I’ve downloaded the 3D tensioning tool (which will be a great help) but have no idea what to do with it so I’ll take it to work tomorrow for one of the young one to sort for me LOL.

Welcome aboard Rob! A Porsche company car at 17 - what a dream come true. My college job 'company car' was a fleet-spec Chevy Chevette, complete with 53hp, rubber floor matts, and molded-plastic door panels.

Let us know if/how we can help with your car. There's a video showing how to use the 3D-printed belt tension tool, although it just shows how to use the tool itself to get a reading. Everything else is the standard process for checking the tension, which is pretty well documented these days.