philnotts99
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" Manual sunroof" [8D]
Are Spyders Becoming Extinct At OPCs!
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That will seem like the bargain of the 21st century when these hit the streets [&o] Porsche’s new flat-four engines: from 1.6 and 210bhp to 2.5 and 360bhp By Georg Kacher Spy shots 02 June 2014 10:23 Porsche is developing a new family of four-cylinder boxer engines for its next generation of sports cars. Yes, the downsizing push is affecting even Porsche – and horizontally opposed four-pot motors as small as 1.6 litres are on the drawing board in Zuffenhausen. The horizontally opposed engine layout will obviously cut CO2 and boost economy, yet keep a genetic link to the famous flat-six engines which have powered the 911 for decades. Don't forget 2014's Porsche 919 Hybrid Le Mans racecar also uses a four-cylinder engine, albeit a V4. Subaru is the only other car manufacturer to build flat-four engines, which typically have a charismatic soundtrack as evidenced on the Impreza family over the years. Porsche flat-four engines: the spec CAR has seen spec data on the new flat-four project, suggesting it will come in three different displacements and power outputs: Porsche 1.6 flat four 210bhp Porsche 2.0 flat four 286bhp Porsche 2.5 flat four 360bhp Naturally, with power outputs that high, the four-pots are turbocharged, as well as breathing through direct injection. Hence the power and torque outputs are punchy enough to justify the Porsche badge. The 2.0 horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine develops 295lb ft, while the 2.5 cranks that up to 347lb ft. Which Porsches will get four-cylinder horizontally opposed engines? There is uncertainty over the smallest flat-four, the 1.6. It was originally conceived to be part of the ‘baby Boxster’, codenamed 551 and could have gone on to power the sister VW and Audi sports cars. But the 2.0 and 2.5 engines are confirmed and much of today’s Porsche line-up will eventually be offered with the larger-displacement units, as tastes and taxation systems increasingly favour lower-emissions engines. According to CAR’s sources, the Boxster/Cayman and Cayenne will get the flat-fours first. A six-speed manual or seven-speed twin-cluch PDK transmission will be offered.
philnotts99
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What do people think about re-spraying the front bumper? Worth it, not worth it, not bothered?!......
I thought that was the sort of thing an OPC had to do before selling a used car ... repaint front PU, fix any wheel damage, and full valet inside & out[&o] In answer to your question I can only say a resounding YES but as an ex concours entrant and winner I would have too [
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philnotts99
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No as they thought it wasnt too bad and not needed.....Any idea of costs too?
.The car I saw at Newcastle before buying the red one was covered in chips and the windscreen was a mess after only 8K miles looked like track miles .I just walked away as they thought it was up to selling standard ...sorry no deal ....glad as I recon I got a far better car for the same money .No idea but to preserve the warranty they may require it to be done at an Ofifcial Porsche Body shop
philnotts99
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Its not bad, but its one of those things you like to get sorted i guess!
I bet if you had insisted on having it done that would not have lost the sale for the sake of it. I know what you mean 'you want get it done' I guarantee if you buy a second hand car and you make a list of things you want todo ie paint chips and minor car park dings if you don't get thse jobs done in the first six weeks of ownership they just ain't going to get done[:-]
They have a guideline. If there are more than X chips in a certain square area it needs to be done, but I can't remember the figures now.
You cheeky git!! Never happened Phil, don't worry. To be honest am surprised that Nottingham didn't do it. I thought that if there are more than a couple then they have to under Porsche guidelines. Mind you, they didn't fix the stone chip on the bonnet of my Cayman which they said they would and haven't rung me about the tax disc I generously donated to them so you could collect the car. Instead of fixing the stone chip they machine polished it badly so it is swirl-tastic in the sun. Not impressed frankly.
philnotts99
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Haha dont worry... I am going to ask Martin again about the front bumper, i mean he did say be nice on the "Porsche" phone call i will get. I am guessing you will get too [8D]
kenneth ritchie
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As far as I know it is any more than 5 stone chips then they have to respray it, My black Spyder was done twice before I took delivery as I wasn't happy with the job first time so they sent it back to the paint shop to be done again, even after that I had to have the paint corrected due to the swirl marks Kenny Spider
Funnily enough when I went to view the Cayman I also went to view a 997.2 C2S in Aqua. They said "it's just come in, it's been keyed on the driver's door but we'd sort that obviously". I never even looked at it.
philnotts99
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Was that 997 at Notts? If they dont do anything, or even meet me half way i guess i'll just have to pay for it.
I received a letter the other day. Will fill it in when I get the return call I was promised on Monday or I will write to the DP.
Yup. I personally preferred to keep it original - rare is the paint job that's better than the original with a bit of honest patina and that ages as well afterwards. Some OPC bumper resprays are terrible. It's not a new car, its done 22000 miles and the chips aren't that bad. I'd leave it unless you know a very good bodyshop.
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