Question: Good independent shop for a pre-purchase inspection?
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 14,500 miles. Looking at a used car locally and want a genuinely independent PPI, preferably someone familiar with this brand…
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1987 Porsche 911 — light-throttle shudder around 35–45 mph
There is a rumble-strip-like shudder at steady light throttle in a narrow speed range. Harder acceleration or lifting off makes it disappear. How would you sep…
Question: Alternator whine after adding a DSP amp
System is clean with the engine off, but as soon as it starts I get a high-pitched whine that follows RPM. I already checked the obvious grounds. What is the m…
1987 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…
1987 Porsche 911 — metallic rattle for a few seconds after cold start
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2, about 209,500 miles. There is a short metallic rattle after the first cold start of the day, then it disappears once the engine s…
BoxerMechanicish467Community StarterFeb 24, 20261987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2Long Island2 replies0 helpful
1987 Porsche 911 — going one inch smaller for winter wheels
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2, about 247,000 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about…
1987 Porsche 911 — what changed after 100k miles?
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2, about 255,000 miles. The car has crossed 100k and still drives well. I want to stay ahead of age-related failures instead of wait…
Need advice: Used truck versus new compact pickup
Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switc…
2017 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 — car died once at a light and restarted immediately — anyone dealt with this recently?
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 63,500 miles. The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What…
CamberSeller267Community StarterJan 18, 20262017 Porsche 911 Carrera SWashington DC4 replies0 helpful
2017 Porsche 911 — car died once at a light and restarted immediately
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 83,500 miles. The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What…
SleeperEnthusiastCommunity StarterNov 25, 20252017 Porsche 911 Carrera SOrange County25 replies0 helpful
2017 Porsche 911 — driver seat clicks during left-right transitions
I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power functions work.
2017 Porsche 911 — clutch engagement changed after a long traffic commute
After a hot stop-and-go commute the clutch engagement point felt different, but it returned to normal later. No slipping at full throttle. What would you inspe…
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S — two-post lift in a residential garage — what should I verify?
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S, about 37,000 miles. Ceiling height looks workable but I'm more worried about slab thickness, concrete strength, anchor location and…
1987 Porsche 911 — check-engine light turned itself off — still scan it?
The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service. Car feels normal. Is there still likely to be useful stored or pending data…
2017 Porsche 911 — new pads squeal at parking-lot speeds
Pads and rotors were replaced recently and stopping performance is good, but there is low-speed squeal. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. How long would you…