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the gas peda-to-throttle linkage is no longer mechanical, it is electrical (aka "egas")

the sport chrono option remaps the response curve of the pedal to throttle ratio

meaning it makes more change in the increase of the throttle as you press down the pedal a given amount

yes it's lame:)

Its lame to some but it does make a noticable difference. The main reason for going for the option is that Sport mode gives you a much more relaxed PSM intervention point...... this means you can get the back out without the PSM cutting the power and spoiling the fun.

In the UK you could request Sport Chrono without the stopwatch but it never appeared as an official option so most people didn't realise it was possible.

I read that one of the improvements for 2006 is the ability of the CD player to play MP3s. Does anyone know if there is any way to upgrade a 2005? That's one thing I miss in the Boxster.

Ciao !

Another option is to hook up an MP3 player but thats not easy either....... Denison are hopefully going to produce a connector cable that works with the Porsche system so that you can plug in your iPod

Hardtop might no be bad since it looks like Porsche is using shoelaces for the soft top.

I've had the shoe lace problem (is it common?) on my 987....... basically its a crappy thin elastic cord that runs across inside the soft-top, when it stretches or snaps (as happened to mine) it tends to get trapped when you close the top :censored:

I just pushed mine out of the way with the hood half up. It broke within two weeks of delivery :lol:

As the link doesn't seem to go to a particular video I'm not sure which one we are talking about....... but I've seen a video on there before with a black 987s being followed (and taped) by a Corvette...... is that the one?

I have a PASM equiped 987S and would say its perfect as it is....... as far as I know the PASM dampers simply replace the standard dampers AND that the same springs are used as those on a standard 987. I would say that the springs are on the softer side of firm. I personally wouldn't lower it any further as mine already catches speed bumps.

My car spends most of its driving time set to sport mode as I prefer the firmer settup...... on very bad roads I switch back to normal mode as it soaks up the lumps and bumps better.

I don't think any of the 987 as made in Finland yet, but if demand increases Porsche probably will arrange to assemble some of them in Finland. About 1/2 the 986 Boxsters were from Uusikaupunki,Finland and there is no provable difference between the Finish and German cars. Some rumors that the Finish cars had better paint, but I even doubt that difference.

I'm fairly sure that the 987 is produced in the same facilities as the 986 and as such the majority are made in Finland. Most people I know in the UK regard having a Finnish made car as a good thing because German cars seem to have more problems....... as the majority of the expertise is based in Finland (because of the volume of Boxsters built there) German made cars may not be built to the same standards.

My 987S was built in Finland

The only rumour I've heard so far is that the 997 Turbo is the first porsche that will come with the PDK/DSG box...... that doesn't automatically mean that the 997 Turbo won't first come out with the tiptronic while they finish off the PDK however I would expect Porsche want to introduce some new technology at the launch of the 997 T so PDK is likely to feature from day one.

When do you get your 987?

As previously requested in this forum, can someone please define the advantage of this de-snorking modification? OK- the sound is better, but what about performance/economy? I find it truly strange that this intake is effectively blocked, when it is right over the engine air intake. The engineers at Porsche surely know what they are doing and had their reasons for this design, but it is certainly hard to understand when the earlier models draw air in through this intake. Maybe the cooling fan in the rightside vent might not be so active or noisy if more ventilation came through from the other side? Lets please have some more comment from those who have this modification on their cars so that we can see if it is a worthwhile proposition. I have learned from long experience that 'stock is best', particularly when it comes to resale time, so do we know better than years of Porsche research and development, or will they introduce this mod in next years model?

The way I understand it is that the restrictor plate is there ONLY to reduce noise and prevent large particles from enetring the intake (eg. cig butts). People that have done the mod generally report better fuel economy and slightly better low end pull. From a technical point of view I can't see any reason for the plate other than noise reduction....... if you want lots of air getting to the engine you generally wouldn't place a big disc in the way of the air flow.

A friend of mine who lived in Edinburgh said because of the rather rainy and moist weather in Scotland, cars tend to rust more easily.

A friend of mine shared his maintenance tip with me and said that cars in general would be better off to avoid as much water as possible. Hence he said that the better way to keep cars would be to use wet clothes to wipe your car on a daily basis and spray hose it maybe once a week. He also said to never spray directly at the rims like those car washing houses do but on the tyres more because spraying directly at the rims would mean spraying too much water on the brake discs and it wouldn't be good for the car either.

The weather in HK is defintely great for keeping exotic cars like Porsche. We never snow in the first place so salt and dirt and mud aren't too much of a problem.

Just want some inputs on maintenance and care. In general, does using a hose to spray the RIMS of a car on a daily basis to clean the dirt tend to cause premature rusting on the rotor and brake disc?

The disc always rust to a certain degree and I believe that washing on a daily basis is not a problem as long as you drive it after instead of letting it dry naturally. I believe that from a maintenance POV, it is always better to wash the car in the morning and then drive it right away so the heat can evaporate the water instead of letting it stick with the axles and rotational system overnight. Any input?

Intuitively, the more frequent you wash the car, the more chance for you to cause premature rusting?

Just try to avoid getting the discs wet....... a wash more than once a week is pretty excessive if you ask me but I guess it depends how dirty a place you live in and how many miles you do.

Also I'd avoid using wet cloths....... using plenty of clean water is the best way to remove dirt, the less water you use on your cleaning cloth/sponge probably increases your chances of rubbing grit across your paintwork.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1...4924&q=top+gear

what do you think of this?

A good bit of fun!

And the Boxster won :P

I tested the SLK55 for 5 days as it and the 987S were the two cars I ended up choosing between...... its a monster and a very nice car BUT I didn't like the auto gearbox, it didn't handle as well as the Box and it drank fuel at an alarming rate (11mpg) so the Boxster won it for me.

If you can afford the AMG and like an auto you will love it!

The hardtop and mechanism add unwanted weight to the car and take up valuable storage space. The retractable hardtop will hopefully not appear on all sports cars in the future but fashion often rules when it comes to design so I wouldn't rule it out.

The SLK weights quite a lot more than the 987 and I suspect most of that extra weight is down to the hardtop.

If the hardtop is a real problem for you (and you have space to store it) why don't you get the 987 hardtop as an option? its quick to put on or take off.

Although I liked the SLK350 and SLK55 that I tested they both felt much heavier and less nimble than the 987S that I ended up buying.

If performance is important to you get the S however if you REALLY must have the tiptronic you will probably be better off with the SLK350. The 350 will be quicker than the 987S Tip...... in fact if you had a 987S Tip you could find that a base 987 manual will be quicker (the 2.7 manual is quicker on paper than the 3.2 Tip).

Possible but pure speculation at the moment! 2008 is a LONG way away. The 997 still has a few models to come before Porsche will be ready to bring in the next version...... we still haven't seen the Turbo or GT3 and there could be a GT3 RS or even GT2 model......

Do you really want to wait that long for your next car? why not get the 987 enjoy it for a few years and then try something else.

Tiptronic is pretty advanced in its gear selection and actually holds gears when pushed hard. I'd go with a tip if you don't want stick. DSG is avail on S3 as well. It'll be a jerkier ride similar to SMG. SMG is pretty jerky compared to an auto.

Pardon? DSG shifts are almost seamless..... you can hardly tell that the gear change has happened! SMG first generation were very jerky when shifting at high revs, SMG II shifts are much smoother but still not quite as smooth as the Merc 7G (or AMG version)...... I've driven them all and the Porsche Tiptronic is rubbish in comparison. I hope the Porsche DSG will give the company a good alternative to the manual.

I sit in traffic for two hours every day and still prefer the manual.......

My 19" wheels are UK dealer supplied and are Michelin Pilot Sports.

You are lucky! 3 friends at work went for the optional 19" wheels and ended up with Conti tyres while I got the pukka Pilot Sports...... they were NOT happy! :eek:

What is a DSG? Does it just shift faster or is there some other bene to it?

Dual clutch gearbox that always has the next gear ready...... when you change gear it is instant with no drop in acceleration.

Since Porsche have just purchased the majority share in VW I suspect they will use the newly developed DSG type technology now seen in the Veyron.

P.S. To answer the original question Tiptronic is crap!

My sales professional said the 19" weren't gonna be good for the 987 and 987s. First of all, it will make it a bit too sticky. He also said that I would probably regret getting the 19" simply for looks because I will be sacrificing much of my comfort on my ride. It would be a bit TOO BUMPY and HARD and the car is more balanced on 18". Any input? I like the 19" carrera S for looks.

My 987 has 19" carrera classics. They look superb and the tyre grip is phenomenal. Do you have the PSM option on your car? With PSM active, the 19" wheels give a smooth ride over almost any surface ( we know- we toured the west of Ireland) . With PSM selected off, the ride is firm and somewhat 'jiggly', but it is not unaccepatable in what is a true sports car. If you have not optioned PSM, go for the 18" wheels and tyres. The greater tyrewall depth will give extra absortion of vertical displacements and a smoother ride. Few people will notice the reduced grip under normal road conditions.

Sorry to be pedantic but you mean PASM rather than PSM...... PASM is always "on" but it has two modes, sport mode (which you activate via a switch) is harder than normal mode which is always there doing its thing when you don't need the added response given by sport mode.

Also the 18" wheels and tyres give just as much grip as the 19"...... in the UK the 18" usually come fitted with Mitchelin Pilot Sport tyres which are actually better than the Continental tyres fitted to the 19"s......

18" are Walter Rhorls choice...... if they are good enough for the Porsche test driver they ere good enough for me.

If/when you buy your 987 PLEASE don't buy the tiptronic! the manual is the way to go if you enjoy driving.

And does it make much difference?...... how much louder is it and how does the character of the intake noise vary by revs?

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It makes some difference. The engine noise sounds more throaty. My wife says she can hear it more than before (i.e., someone on the street can hear it more -- it's louder outside the car).

I appear to be getting slightly better gas mileage, approx 0.3-0.4 mpg. That's not scientific, though, but it makes sense. There have been reports (one really) that removing the snorkel will result in lower mpg, FYI.

All in all, I am going to leave off the restrictor plate. I can't imagine a reason to re-install it.

tmc

You say you get better gas mileage but then say a report said to expect lower (worse) mpg????

Has anyone with a de-restricted 987 driven it in heavy rain yet? Being in the UK I'm still concerned that water will get sucked into the engine in bad weather as we tend to get a fair bit of rain! any word from somebody who has driven in rain a few times without problem would be very welcome as I'm looking for any excuse to mod mine :thumbup:

Ok, did it.  Or at least I did a very light version.  I left the snorkel in but took out the restrictor plate.

What would be really cool and amazing would be if someone made a restrictor plate replacement that was a cross hash mesh but in the same shape as the plate, perhaps even as durable/thick.  Are you listening aftermarket tuners and retailers??

tmc

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And does it make much difference?...... how much louder is it and how does the character of the intake noise vary by revs?

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Mine still looks better!  :cheers:

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Kevin as you have the technical diagrams is there any sign of a water trap or is there a risk that water entering the snorkel area could get into the air filter/engine?

Also, with the restrictor plate removed how do you prevent water from entering the air filter housing?  Why not remove only the lower part of the restrictor?

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Living in the UK (where is rains a fair amount!) I'm a little concerned that water could get in as well...... is that the main function of the restrictor plate? I assumed it was to restrict noise but it may be to restrict water entry? :help:

Thanks Tool Pants!  With these photos, last evening I De-Snorked my 987S.  The sound is amazing!  I have photos and I'll put together instructions if anyone is interested.

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Yes please!!!!!! Is the desnorkeled sound much louder than normal...... I have a 987S but would like it to be a bit more raucous.

The 986 did not make a clicking sound.  Have not listened to a 987.  Listen to another 987 if the dealer says it is normal.

Check out the sticker.  C34 is the country code for Mexico.  There are other codes for Europe.  With your code we can look up the specs.

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No clicking on my 987 spoiler

TP are you saying that you can just pull them off? aren't there any securing screws at all?

Also can that ugly plastic cover be removed once you have the grill off?