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  1. Nick_USA
    ...this probably can be cured by the dealer running the 'Vehicle Handover' again on the PIWIS
  2. Nick_USA
    I will also add that getting the new filter over the plastic housing can be helped by first warming the end of the new filter with a hair drier for a couple of minutes to soften the plastic. Plus the addition of wd-40 (applied with a cloth) to the inner end of the filter will also help.
  3. Nick_USA
    The benefits of a manual car include: You don't feel that emotion of being in control as you do with a stick You don't get requests from guys who can't drive a 'stick' to drive your car :)
  4. Nick_USA
    +1 on the APR. Some people have put 3.8 x-51 motors in Caymens. Softronic is better IMO
  5. Nick_USA
    It has been done and the part is available from here: Try Suncoast
  6. Nick_USA
    The part number is 980 551 624 00 the cost is approx $332
  7. Nick_USA
    You can install the stalk, however, the 'Cruise' function is enabled in two places, first the instrument cluster and secondly the DME, without both enabled you will not be able to use 'Cruise', the install is covered on here. The activation is carried out using either a PST2 or its' replacement the PIWIS, typically by a dealer.
  8. Nick_USA
    Try changing down from 6 and hitting 1 instead of 5 or 3. OK pretty dam difficult, more likely changing down from 5 to 4 and hitting 2.
  9. Nick_USA
    Well it's deffinately a valid key #... hope it's the right one :) Ordered a couple up. Hopefully this will be fixed soon. Thanks again! Did you try looking in the spare wheel cover pocket? Sometimes it is tucked in there?
  10. Nick_USA
    The PIWIS can be used to verify engine use ie over-revs. For the 987 there are 6 ranges: 1 - RPM Achieved 7300 to 7500 2 - RPM Achieved 7500 to 7700 3 - RPM Achieved 7700 to 7900 4 - RPM Achieved 7900 to 8400 5 - RPM Achieved 8400 to 9500 6 - RPM Achieved 9500 to 11000 Ranges 1-3 are generally overlooked by the dealer and 1-2 can easily be hit with hard acceleration and hitting the 'rev limiter' Ranges 4-6 are generally hit by incorrect down shifting most common going from a high revved 5 down to 2 instead of 4 etc. These are not generally liked by the dealer and could indicate abuse. 6 being the worst and this occurs when the engine hits the mechanical rev limiter btw.
  11. Nick_USA
    You can get the discs, which include the firmware updates and an updated map from the dealer, although the TSB 32/07 states that the firmware should only be done by the dealer it is quite straight forward. The correct part number is 997.044.901.51
  12. Nick_USA
    If you were expecting DFI etc in the 987 for 2009 you maybe disappointed. These specials will hit the dealers in November 2008. Strictly speaking this makes the 2009 models but Porsche are cleverly branding these as 2008 specials. If I were Porsche I would push the new 997.2 with DFI hard for the first half of the year then launch the new 987 models so that these hit the dealers July/August 2009, just before the 2009 model year cut off.
  13. Nick_USA
    Stuttgart. Introducing two new models, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, are rounding off their range of dynamic mid-engined sports cars at the top. The two new models, the Porsche Boxster S Porsche Design Edition 2 and the Cayman S Sport, develop 303 bhp (223 kW) from 3.4 litres, eight horsepower more than the respective S models. Porsche Press Release
  14. Nick_USA
    Glad things worked out for you. BTW welcome to the 'Pumpkin Patch' :)
  15. Nick_USA
    That is the part number of the plastic frame that clips into the center console and not the gear knob. The part number you need is (Assuming Black) 996 424 075 90 FGT
  16. Nick_USA
    They do need to activate these functions on the new PCM. However, they will need to request the activation code from Porsche in Germany. This code is then entered into a PIWIS tester by the dealer to activate your missing functions.
  17. Nick_USA
    Anyone done this on a 987?
  18. Nick_USA
    Yes I should ask the dealer for the original PSE if he has it.
  19. Nick_USA
    Nick, there is a reason these "Agreements" between owners and Porsche are not communicated very well. They are Confidential Agreements, and Porsche requires a signed statement as such. Well as I have not signed an agreement, for those with Conti2 tires fitted to the cars this is what I have been told: The Conti tires are 10/32's tread depth new. If you get a puncture in the tire it will require the replacement of all 4 tires. If the tread depth is 4/32 or greater then Porsche will pay for 3 of the 4 tires, the owner pays for the 4th tires which is the one that got a puncture. For example if you were driving Michelin tires and got a puncture and had to replace a single tire, you'd have to buy the tire so having to buy the one with the puncture is no different than any other brand. What Porsche is saying is that tires are to be replaced when they hit the wear bars which is at 2/32's I believe, meaning if your tires are at 4/32's you've used up 75% or more of the life of the tire. If the tires are above 4/32's then Porsche is picking up the tab to replace the 3 that didn't get punctures. A similar situation may exist for those requiring just rears due to wear with the fronts being replaced for free, but expect to pay for both the rears. Remember this is not being advertised by PCNA or communicated to dealers so if you don't kick up a fuss don't expect any assistance!! Get the service manager to call PCNA, the aftersales guy who looks after tires is Tim Reeder 1-770-290-3644
  20. Nick_USA
    Is it just the rears you need, and is the dealer telling you that the Conti2 is no longer available and you need all 4? If so you may get the fronts for free as PCNA are finally sorting this out but this hasn't been communicated very well to either the customer or indeed the dealers.
  21. Nick_USA
    That will be the UK
  22. Nick_USA
    Any pics of old and new?
  23. Nick_USA
    Just thinking.... if you hit something you could possibly claim on your insurance as it was not a mechanical failure.
  24. Nick_USA
    The trick is to push the tab in and then turn the 'plastic gizmo' to hold the tab in place, the 'gizmos' are not really upto moving the tabs on their own. BTW there is also a 'security' bolt on the right hand side which has to be undone.
  25. Nick_USA
    Just added the MY09 997 Coupe order guide. I do not have the cab order guide....... yet.
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