2017 Porsche 911 — surface rust underneath a winter daily
There is early surface rust on brackets, fasteners and seams underneath, but nothing structural. For a salt-belt car, what treatment slows it down without crea…
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2017 Porsche 911 — dedicated winter tires or modern all-weather tires?
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 93,500 miles. Most roads are plowed quickly, but there are cold wet days, slush and a handful of serious storms. For a daily…
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S — question: Engine swap packaging: offset versus driveline angle
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 37,000 miles. Mocking up an engine/transmission in a chassis with very tight steering and footwell clearance. I can offset it…
1987 Porsche 911 — clutch engagement changed after a long traffic commute
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. After a hot stop-and-go commute the clutch engagement point felt different, but it re…
1987 Porsche 911 — conservative tune feels great — what should I log?
I do not want to judge a tune only by how fast the car feels. Which parameters are worth logging periodically if the goal is catching fuel, knock, boost or tem…
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S — need advice: Engine swap packaging: offset versus driveline angle
Mocking up an engine/transmission in a chassis with very tight steering and footwell clearance. I can offset it slightly, but I don't want to create driveline…
2017 Porsche 911 — what changed after 100k miles? — second opinion before I spend money
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 115,000 miles. The car has crossed 100k and still drives well. I want to stay ahead of age-related failures instead of waitin…
1987 Porsche 911 — rear end still feels floaty after new shocks
Shocks were replaced and there are no obvious loose parts, but the rear still feels vague over highway undulations. What alignment, bushing, tire or installati…
DailyCamper897Community StarterFeb 19, 20261987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2Northern Virginia0 replies0 helpful
2017 Porsche 911 — brake fluid is old but still looks clean
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 54,000 miles. Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years.
Question: Another software-related recall — are cars getting too centralized?
This newest recall looks like another case where a software/electronics fault affects a basic driving function. I like modern features, but it does make me won…
HybridShopper45Community StarterAug 14, 20262017 Porsche 911 Carrera SNorth Jersey0 replies0 helpful
Weird vibration only between 62–70 mph
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 78,000 miles. Car is smooth around town, but on the highway I get a vibration in the steering wheel and seat between about 62…
2017 Porsche 911 — buying versus leasing when I change cars every three years
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 132,500 miles. I usually change cars every three years and do not drive huge mileage. I am comparing total cost rather than j…
2017 Porsche 911 — single-cylinder misfire comes and goes
A cylinder-specific misfire code appeared after one rough start, then cleared and the engine feels normal. Plugs are not very old. Would you swap coils, inspec…
1987 Porsche 911 — brake fluid is old but still looks clean
Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance?
RustBeltTraveler721Community StarterAug 9, 20261987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2Los Angeles5 replies0 helpful
Inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire
Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rather fix the alignment than just keep buying tir…
2017 Porsche 911 — footwell gets wet only after heavy rain
The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay. What drain/seam tests would you do before tearing t…
1987 Porsche 911 — intercooler before adding more boost?
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2, about 254,000 miles. After repeated pulls the car softens as intake temperatures rise. Would you prioritize cooling before increa…
1987 Porsche 911 — costs that mattered more than fuel economy
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2, about 259,500 miles. After owning the car for a while,…
DieselCommuter129Community StarterJul 27, 20261987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2North Jersey23 replies0 helpful
2017 Porsche 911 — brake fluid is old but still looks clean — second opinion before I spend money
Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance?
1987 Porsche 911 — cheap project has enough margin to fix and resell?
I found a running car with cosmetic damage and deferred maintenance at a low price. Before treating it as a flip, how do you budget hidden repairs, title/regis…