My new Gen 2 2020 Macan Turbo

[MoC2S]

Hi Brian

Here's an article I wrote in 2004 .. I hope the sourcing is still available ! Won't attach as .doc so I'll paste it !

Basically an AC Hydraulics DK20 ..[]

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993 Workshop Part i

I’ll probably build this into a series spread over years, so bear with me !

I have coped with all manner of poor jacks on a long succession of cars, but when my last and most expensive, a Halfords ‘Yellow Peril’ 2 ton hydraulic jack, came apart with my beloved xxx way up in the air, I was compelled to get something a little more substantial. Truth be told, I had been looking for a while, and had noticed one jack make getting frequent recommendations on Rennlist – this was the AC Hydraulics range, made in Denmark. The most frequently recommended model was the DK13HLQ, a low entry 1.3 tonne high lift jack with quick lift to get the puck in place easily. Available in the US for $350 or so – others recommended included DK20 and DK20Q (you get the idea!).

So I emailed AC in Denmark, they pointed me to the UK Distributor, Weber Hydraulic. Imagine my surprise when they quoted the DK13HLQ at £380 plus shipping and VAT!! I sought clarification, asked for discount, mentioned a possible group buy .... all to no avail. Then, just to rub salt and mustard into the wounds, Rennlist people organised a group buy through the US dealer, and got their price even lower. I looked into shipping one over, the organiser was even prepared to take delivery for me and ship it, but all the quotes were $200-300, making it a non-starter. GRRRargh ! So back to Weber, got the prices on the others .... they are all 80mm entry, so no problem there. Then a chink in the armour, as patently Weber did not want to be bothered with me, and sent me off to a ‘dealer’ – the chink was they said ’they may have specials on’. Rang the two in Northampton, one quoted exactly the same as Weber, insisting it was fully discounted trade price, then got onto Partco. A little murky, but they brand jacks as ‘Taskmaster’, and the AC DK20 is there, but in a delightful shade of fire engine red, rather than AC’s demure blue. Had to order it in, but arrived next day – for £169 plus VAT. Just install and you’re set!

I had mentioned my search on a Porsche newsgroup, seeking other recommendations without success. Everybody seemed happy to cope with the Yellow Peril or £25 equivalent, and shocked that I would consider spending hundreds on a good jack. In defence of my sanity, I equate the good jack argument to the good helmet argument – buy a £60 helmet if you’ve got a £60 head ! Anyway, I’m rambling – here’s where the money goes ....
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Note the strength of construction, the wide base for support, proper handle with twist control of lowering, the wide front wheels with raised O-rings to make it quiet and easy to manoeuvre in the garage, the length of the beam for a good lift (this isn’t the high lift version !). BTW, I added the rubber pad – it goes snugly under a 993 at RS height with that on.
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Yellow Peril – the cheap circlips pop off, if you don’t notice things can fall apart !
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‘YP’ pygmy caster – note sparse supply of balls! Won’t turn under load .....
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That’s what I call a ‘real man’s’ caster !
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Toe to toe – low entry is excellent !
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AC Jackstands are also well recommended but haven’t found a UK source yet – so after breaking a Draper one I got these 3 tonne ones from Machine Mart for £20 or so. The ratchet feature is nice, and they are strong and stable.

In summary, I am very pleased with my purchase(s). The car goes up quickly and safely, and as you can see I can jack high enough at the rear point to get stands under the front point, and ramps under the rear wheels for safety in this instance. That’s it for part one – cheers, Maurice.

 

[MoC2S]

And a pic compared to Halfords yellow peril ..

 

[AndrewCS]

Thanks Maurice ... this it ? WDK13HLQ - Weber Uk Limited

In looking for the lowest entry item I found the Clarke item ... attached (72mm)

I have a Halfords 2 tonne item (not the Yellow Peril) which has done twenty years of sterling service, compared to an ally item from SGS that blew a seal just out of the two year warranty ... the only support from them was to charge me for a full seals` rebuild kit !

 

[AndrewCS]

Also found this wheel dolly ... 7FR01 - Weber Uk Limited

 

[Brian_Innes]

Thank you Maurice for the very detailed and comprehensive info on the Partco sourced jack. Absolutely agree with your views on safety versus price. My race helmet cost £500, so a £200 jack is worth every penny if only for the safety and piece of mind when doing your own wheel swap at home. I recall a recent post mentioning an OPC charged £90 for fitting a set of winter wheels on a Macan. For the swap back to summer wheels and tyres, presumably another £90..... There you are, the jack paid for in one season.

I'll be following this story up come the end of winter.......and hopefully the current lockdown.

Brian

 

[MoC2S]

Partco sem to have disappeared into Unipart group, but AC Hydraulics certainly around .. https://www.ac-hydraulic.dk/en/products/hydraulic-jacks/

Here's my Taskmaster version ..

 

[MoC2S]

Needs a bare metal respray .. [&:]

 

[MoC2S]

Handle is key point here .. great lift action, pull and twist for easily controlled lowering

 

[MoC2S]

OOPs .. pasted image through haste ! I'll report myself to mods !

 

[Brian_Innes]

Thank you Maurice for the photos and sourcing info regarding the trolley jack. All noted.

Drivers' Handbook Wallet.

Six months have now passed since handover of my new Macan Turbo. The delivery of the Drivers' Handbook wallet containing the warranty documents and service schedule record is still outstanding.

I have today emailed Porsche Centre Chester with my growing concerns as to this outstanding and vitally important item. I understand from a previous reply that Porsche GB are now on the case. I shall report back on the response received in due course.

I'm sure many Porsche owners would understand my concerns. This is now becoming a matter of some urgency to secure delivery of these important documents.

Brian

 

[MoC2S]

Thanks Maurice ... this it ? WDK13HLQ - Weber Uk Limited

Yep, that's the 1.3 Tonne High Lift Quick rise, so probably marginal even for Cayman .. interesting to have a shop where if you have to ask the price etc etc .. [8D].. you get the drift !

 

[Brian_Innes]

Today, I received a very prompt reply from Sales Manager Iain Joshua at Porsche Centre Chester, reassuring me that everything is being done to chase up the long overdue delivery of my Drivers' wallet documents. Apparently there are several other recent new owners in the same situation. Hopefully, a resolution to the backlog will be accomplished soon.

To add to my angst the recent snow falls in the Highland region transforming the countryside to a winter wonderland, are tantalisingly out of bounds during this extended lockdown period. The irony is not lost on me after shelling out a considerable sum for winter wheels and tyres, which under normal seasonal circumstances would have opened up a whole new winter driving experience. At least I had a sample of the winter driving capabilities of my Macan a couple of weeks ago. I can only hope that the snowy season continues into February and March to allow a more comprehensive test before the thaws of Spring arrive.

Brian

 

[COD981]

Hi Brian
In my experience working for franchise dealerships of various brands owners manuals are one of the most common back order items and are usually on b/o longer than most others, I know that must sound strange after all it is just a book after all how hard can it be in the words of Mr J. Clarkson, customer's usually ask why as they put one in every car why they can't have one from the factory, or worse still from the dealers point of view a showroom car.
The procurement process for parts detained for the factory and the spare parts warehouse are entirely separate and it is very rare for the manufacturer to remove a part from the line so to speak to go to the dealer network, usually only for something very important that was going to keep a vehicle that was in warranty off the road for say six weeks plus and where the owner had kicked up a stink, from the sounds of what Chester are saying a number of vehicles had to leave without them so no doubt it will be blamed on covid with the printers being shutdown for a while creating a backlog, parts supply being as it is run on an only just in time basis ??

 

[ralphmusic]

I've been waiting on the GT4 Track Driving maintenance booklet since November 2019 but all I get is "It is on back order"

 

[Brian_Innes]

Thanks for your feedback guys.

The backlog on Driver's wallet documents is very frustrating. I find it odd that this should take so long in these days of digital printing processes. If I recall correctly, the warranty booklet contains a sticker with the VIN number for the model of car it applies to. It shouldn't be beyond the capabilities of Porsche to ensure the correct documentation is placed in the car before it leaves the factory, or indeed by the UK concessionaires opon arrival at the port.

Anyway, I am grateful for the fact that the Good to Know app works well, and also that the owner's manual is accessible on the PCM. In both cases I have consulted these options frequently during the past 5 months.

Brian

 

[Brian_Innes]

Lockdown Blues
I'm probably echoing the feelings of many Porsche owners by relating my sheer exasperation and frustration at the current blanket lockdown travel restrictions. The recent media publicity relating to fines dished out by the police to two women who travelled in separate cars 5 miles to a beauty spot in Derbyshire for a walk, filled me with dismay. To compound the misery, the fact that the women were carrying take-away coffees were deemed by the police officers concerned to be tantamount to a picnic. Astonishing conclusion!

In my locality, I have a comprehensive choice of remote, quiet "beauty spots" to take a walk in peaceful surroundings with little chance of meeting anyone else. My local knowledge also has the advantage of knowing the best timings and locations to ensure complete solitude for a walk where only natures' wildlife are the other living beings sharing the same space. Despite this reality, I would guess that police patrols may well consider enforcement action appropriate when coming across my car, such as it is, parked at a remote spot or travelling to and from the location, even though this may be only 10 - 15 miles or less from my home.

In complete contrast, this weekend I intended having a local walk to the beach and seafront promenade from my home. I never made it to either the beach or the seafront due to the hoards of assorted people, dog walkers, joggers, and runners, thronging the pavements and footpaths along the way. I turned back home rather than risk mingling with what would have been at a conservative estimate more than a hundred people encountered on the route. Such is the mindset this current pandemic has created among those such as myself who heed the covid safety precautions, and fear contracting this awful virus.

Meanwhile my Macan, shod with the appropriate winter tyres, languishes in my garage awaiting better times ahead, and the freedom to roam the quiet roads and places I know so well.

Brian

 

[Wollemi]

I share your frustration, Brian but at least the Scottish Government have bothered to define what they mean by remaining local ("up to 5 miles from the boundary of your local authority area”) and you are specifically permitted to travel to "a safe, non-crowded place to exercise in a socially distanced way."
I‘m not a lawyer but it appears to me that would cover you to go to the quiet remote places that you know of. Certainly common sense would say that was a sensible thing to do. Coronavirus is only spread by person to person contact, if you don’t meet anyone what possible harm are you doing?


in contrast the situation in England is typically an unclear mess. There is nothing in the English law saying that you have to remain local, or that you cannot travel to take exercise, there is merely vague guidance to not "travel outside your local area”. What is my local area? Means different things to different people. I live on a border; is it ok for me to travel 20 miles south to the other side of my local authority area , but not 3 miles North across the border? Thing is nobody knows.

in the absence of legislation or even clear and sensible guidance we in Engaland are forced to rely on common sense, which unfortunately many people seem not to have these days. Travel if you need to avoid meeting other people seems sensible to me.

 

[Brian_Innes]

I read with dismay the news this week that the lockdown in Scotland is set to continue at least until mid February. Not good news.

The Stay at Home message is being worked hard by all the media in response to rising Covid infection rates. There are currently more people walking about on the pavements in my locality than I would meet if I were to travel to a remote spot not too far away for a walk by myself. Very frustrating.

My Macan is in desperate need of a decent run. These short trips for essential shopping are not good for either the car nor myself.

In the interests of mechanical health in respect of my car, and for the equally important mental health of myself, I may well be reconsidering my risk assessment strategy outdoors in the coming weeks. The Covid vaccination programme for my group is due shortly. Hopefully some relief from this dreadful lockdown will follow.

Brian

 

[Wollemi]

I fear that the lockdown will continue well beyond February. Talk of hospitality not reopening until May. Grim times indeed.
I had occasion to go out in my car for a hospital appointment, fortuitously at a hospital in a rural area with some fabulous driving roads to get there. The trip out did my mental state no end of good.
I was also lucky enough to get my first covid jab 10 days ago.

 

[Brian_Innes]

Well done Graham. Good you have had the first Covid jab. I'm still waiting..........

I'll be visiting my late wife's grave today at a rural cemetery, so I'll take the long way around [].

Free for a blast as the saying goes.

Brian