Couldn't hold out any more

[RKS]

Originally posted by: Arkaign
I just can't get any respect around here, hopefully I'll get some driving around after work 🙂

I'll be off work in a few minutes if you want to swing by.

 

[randay]

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
You know, those models have a design defect in the rear driver's side johnson rod where it has a bend to clear the exhaust system. Because of a faulty batch of metal at the forge, the part is prone to breaking during hard right turns which can cause loss of control. An updated part is available, but it requires a special tool to replace and very few repair shops have it. Also, the replacement parts usually need to be shipped over from Germany since they aren't typically kept in inventory here in the US.

All told, you're probably looking at around $10,000 to have that issue fixed, so it's really not that expensive as far as Porsche repairs go.

ZV

Didn't this model also have an issue with the turbo-encabulator that should be checked periodically to make sure the hydrocoptic marzelvanes don't have any side fumbling?

i dunno about you, but my johnson rod is straight as a ruler.

 

[Aharami]

i read the first line, and clicked the link expecting a 370z or something in that price range. and my jaw dropped (literally)
then i read the rest of the OP and I was sorely disappointed. Would've been nice to have someone on this board lucky enough to own a RUF

 

[Arkaign]

Originally posted by: Aharami
i read the first line, and clicked the link expecting a 370z or something in that price range. and my jaw dropped (literally)
then i read the rest of the OP and I was sorely disappointed. Would've been nice to have someone on this board lucky enough to own a RUF

Hehe, sorry. I do hope to get one sometime in the next 6-18 months, but most likely not at this caliber (550HP Turbo S). Maybe a Cayman or older 911. $40k-$45k is probably my sane max, $90k is pure fantasy for me for a while yet.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: randay

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
You know, those models have a design defect in the rear driver's side johnson rod where it has a bend to clear the exhaust system. Because of a faulty batch of metal at the forge, the part is prone to breaking during hard right turns which can cause loss of control. An updated part is available, but it requires a special tool to replace and very few repair shops have it. Also, the replacement parts usually need to be shipped over from Germany since they aren't typically kept in inventory here in the US.

All told, you're probably looking at around $10,000 to have that issue fixed, so it's really not that expensive as far as Porsche repairs go.

ZV

Didn't this model also have an issue with the turbo-encabulator that should be checked periodically to make sure the hydrocoptic marzelvanes don't have any side fumbling?

i dunno about you, but my johnson rod is straight as a ruler.

You must not have sprung for the turbo. 😉

 

[DVad3r]

Lol reading this earlier today at work I actually fell for it 🙂 I was like "damm we have some baller people on ATOT".

 

[Demon-Xanth]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: randay

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
You know, those models have a design defect in the rear driver's side johnson rod where it has a bend to clear the exhaust system. Because of a faulty batch of metal at the forge, the part is prone to breaking during hard right turns which can cause loss of control. An updated part is available, but it requires a special tool to replace and very few repair shops have it. Also, the replacement parts usually need to be shipped over from Germany since they aren't typically kept in inventory here in the US.

All told, you're probably looking at around $10,000 to have that issue fixed, so it's really not that expensive as far as Porsche repairs go.

ZV

Didn't this model also have an issue with the turbo-encabulator that should be checked periodically to make sure the hydrocoptic marzelvanes don't have any side fumbling?

i dunno about you, but my johnson rod is straight as a ruler.

You must not have sprung for the turbo. 😉

The non turbo ones also have a retro encabulator that was employed in conjunction with a drawn reciprocation dingle arm to reduce sinusoidal depleneration.

 

[halik]

Originally posted by: Arkaign

Originally posted by: Aharami
i read the first line, and clicked the link expecting a 370z or something in that price range. and my jaw dropped (literally)
then i read the rest of the OP and I was sorely disappointed. Would've been nice to have someone on this board lucky enough to own a RUF

Hehe, sorry. I do hope to get one sometime in the next 6-18 months, but most likely not at this caliber (550HP Turbo S). Maybe a Cayman or older 911. $40k-$45k is probably my sane max, $90k is pure fantasy for me for a while yet.

You can get a 996 turbo in that price range