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Having now had several Porches I notice two apparent weaknesses:-
1) Brakes discs appear very prone to pitting (now owned 6 Porsche's, 2 have previously needed all four discs replacing with current 4 year old 911 (997) Carrera 2S Coupe now needing the same having covered just 27,000 miles from new).
2) Both rear exhaust boxes are split/cracked in identical locations along the full length of the jointing seam suggesting 'metal fatigue' or possibly a design fault.
Any members out there had similar problems?
Porsche 'there is no substitute'
1) Brakes discs appear very prone to pitting (now owned 6 Porsche's, 2 have previously needed all four discs replacing with current 4 year old 911 (997) Carrera 2S Coupe now needing the same having covered just 27,000 miles from new).
2) Both rear exhaust boxes are split/cracked in identical locations along the full length of the jointing seam suggesting 'metal fatigue' or possibly a design fault.
Any members out there had similar problems?
Porsche 'there is no substitute'
Deggsy said:
Having now had several Porches I notice two apparent weaknesses:-
1) Brakes discs appear very prone to pitting (now owned 6 Porsche's, 2 have previously needed all four discs replacing with current 4 year old 911 (997) Carrera 2S Coupe now needing the same having covered just 27,000 miles from new).
2) Both rear exhaust boxes are split/cracked in identical locations along the full length of the jointing seam suggesting 'metal fatigue' or possibly a design fault.
Any members out there had similar problems?
Porsche 'there is no substitute'
Both are common problems. Disc corrosion/pitting can largely be avoided by drying the brakes thoroughly after washing the car. But our moist damp weather (and lack of chrome in the disc material) seem to be the major culprits.1) Brakes discs appear very prone to pitting (now owned 6 Porsche's, 2 have previously needed all four discs replacing with current 4 year old 911 (997) Carrera 2S Coupe now needing the same having covered just 27,000 miles from new).
2) Both rear exhaust boxes are split/cracked in identical locations along the full length of the jointing seam suggesting 'metal fatigue' or possibly a design fault.
Any members out there had similar problems?
Porsche 'there is no substitute'
Exhaust boxes do seem to split/corrode on the seams. Any condensation tends to collect at the lowest point and if the car is used for frequent short journeys the problem is most likely exacerbated. My silencers are ten years old now (Mk1 996 GT3) and are showing signs of failing.
Remember too that those exhaust boxes get everything the rear wheels can throw at them (that being all manner of road debris, salt and rain etc) added to which they're being heat cycled hard ALL their life.
I'll be replacing them with something a little noisier and of better quality (most likely Cargraphics)
Enjoy the car and put the exhaust and brake issues down to living in our less than ideal climate !
Tino said:
graemel said:
I still have my Porsche dressing gown. Eight years old but is starting to fall apart. Apparently no longer covered under warranty.
Serves you right for not going on the extended warranty policy!Why do you think Porsche should pay?
noneedtolift said:
Tino said:
graemel said:
I still have my Porsche dressing gown. Eight years old but is starting to fall apart. Apparently no longer covered under warranty.
Serves you right for not going on the extended warranty policy!Why do you think Porsche should pay?
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