I've just bought some poverty Pork…

[Chris Stott]

No AC won’t help.

Having driven mine without a heater for 2 weeks a few years ago when the heater matrix packed up (in sub zero temps), I don’t envy you!!

[steveo3002]

id have the heater on full with the windows cracked open when possible , when youre 5 mins from home turn off the heat so you park it up cold , the heat will help dry it out

[ATM]

steveo3002 said:

id have the heater on full with the windows cracked open when possible , when youre 5 mins from home turn off the heat so you park it up cold , the heat will help dry it out

I tried this but it misted up badly afterwards. So now I'm just keeping it cold.

[Patrick Bateman]

I have 2 of those demisters and they're very good, get another one.

[jakesmith]

tomtom said:

I'd generally agree with you but I fitted a (subtly) flat bottomed wheel to my 355 and it greatly improved the driving position, unless you're the classic Italian/Ferrari driver build with short legs. For someone like me, it really helps get a little more legroom beneath the wheel.

Don't think it looks too bad either

Nice, here’s my one, it’s quite a small wheel and I wasn’t sure if I’d get on with before I got the car but I love it.

[jakesmith]

ATM said:

I'm having damp or condensation problems in my 996. I wont bore with all the details but feel free to have a read of my cars blog - link below. What I do now is regularly dry the windows with paper towel but if the car freezes then the condensation freezes on the inside of the car and makes it basically unusable - because the time to defrost is just too much. I'm not using the ac as it doesn't work. I don't feel any damp carpets but I still get a lot of moisture. My latest plan is to keep the inside of the car as cold as possible so I dont get any condensation which means driving around without the heater on ever. My little dehumidifier pad seems to be helping a tiny bit. So maybe more of them or the cat little suggestions need investigation.



https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Reminds me of my 997 and 987. Obvious place to start is the door seals if they’re letting water in. They are an easy diy once door card is off with screen sealant which remains flexible and removable should you wish to remove the membranes in future. Check and clear drain channels ie is water getting into the car. Depending on model some cars you have to remove rear wheel liner. Lift carpets and check down to the metal and the foam for musky smell or water. Once you have identified And resolved it buy an Argos plug in dehumidifier for £50-£80ish and leave it running in the car overnight for several days with an extension cord.

[ATM]

jakesmith said:

Reminds me of my 997 and 987. Obvious place to start is the door seals if they’re letting water in. They are an easy diy once door card is off with screen sealant which remains flexible and removable should you wish to remove the membranes in future. Check and clear drain channels ie is water getting into the car. Depending on model some cars you have to remove rear wheel liner. Lift carpets and check down to the metal and the foam for musky smell or water. Once you have identified And resolved it buy an Argos plug in dehumidifier for £50-£80ish and leave it running in the car overnight for several days with an extension cord.

I left the car outside undriven for about 10 weeks. After this I noticed damp on the bottom of the driver's door. Before I had chance to check the membrane it dried up. So I'm assuming that moisture entered the car during this time but has since stopped. On that basis I'm just trying to manage or minimise the moisture I have.

[jakesmith]

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You’re welcome

[ferrisbueller]

jakesmith said:

tomtom said:

I'd generally agree with you but I fitted a (subtly) flat bottomed wheel to my 355 and it greatly improved the driving position, unless you're the classic Italian/Ferrari driver build with short legs. For someone like me, it really helps get a little more legroom beneath the wheel.

Don't think it looks too bad either

Nice, here’s my one, it’s quite a small wheel and I wasn’t sure if I’d get on with before I got the car but I love it.

[LennyM1984]

heater dials aside, it is quite amazing just how modern the 355 cabin still looks. The shape of the dash binacle in particular is very contemporary.

Whilst I love the 996/986 cabin, it definitely looks more 90s than the Ferrari (and yes, I am acutely aware that they were a different price/proposition).

[Mogul]

I have used domestic dehumidifiers in the past with good results. I have also heard that [fresh] cat litter in a tray works, but haven’t tried it!

[jakesmith]

Mogul]I have used domestic dehumidifiers in the past with good results. I have also heard that [fresh said:

cat litter in a tray works, but haven’t tried it!

It treats the symptom but not the cause. A £90k (in today’s money) sports car shouldn’t let enough water in to freeze up the inside of the screen!

[LennyM1984]

jakesmith said:

It treats the symptom but not the cause. A £90k (in today’s money) sports car shouldn’t let enough water in to freeze up the inside of the screen!

They are quite old now though... Drains get blocked, seals dry out/crack etc. I think it just comes with the territory of an old car.

[ATM]

I think it's all part of the experience of running an almost 22 year old ... dare I say classic?

[jakesmith]

ATM said:

I think it's all part of the experience of running an almost 22 year old ... dare I say classic?

Yes and no

They are now older cars you are right, however you would not accept it on a brand new 992 and you would expect the OPC to fix it if you'd just bought your 996 new
With that in mind, there is likely a simple cause of the issue, other than age; ,mercilessly systematically troubleshoot and fix it
Worn seals, blocked drains etc - a systematic and thorough approach will see it off, as it has done in my various older Porsches - bon chance
Or alternatively - scrape the ice off inside, use a microfiber cloth etc and accept it for a quiet life

[Fast Bug]

Mine lives in the garage with the windows open, and it still steams up in cold weather when I park it up

[LennyM1984]

I see what you mean ^^ and fully agree. If it were mine I'd want to get to the root cause and then fix it.

I assume it's either one of the drains, the sunroof if it has one, or the door seals

[edc]

Check under the scuttle to make sure the pollen filter is ok and fitted tightly.

[Maldini35]

tomtom said:

I'd generally agree with you but I fitted a (subtly) flat bottomed wheel to my 355 and it greatly improved the driving position, unless you're the classic Italian/Ferrari driver build with short legs. For someone like me, it really helps get a little more legroom beneath the wheel.

Don't think it looks too bad either

I like that.

Here’s my old Boxster wheel post re-trim.

[rufusgti]

jakesmith said:

ATM said:

I think it's all part of the experience of running an almost 22 year old ... dare I say classic?

Yes and no

They are now older cars you are right, however you would not accept it on a brand new 992 and you would expect the OPC to fix it if you'd just bought your 996 new
With that in mind, there is likely a simple cause of the issue, other than age; ,mercilessly systematically troubleshoot and fix it
Worn seals, blocked drains etc - a systematic and thorough approach will see it off, as it has done in my various older Porsches - bon chance
Or alternatively - scrape the ice off inside, use a microfiber cloth etc and accept it for a quiet life

My local Porsche specialist who worked for Porsche for many years remembers almost brand new 944 convertibles coming in with leaks. They would renew the seals and sometimes entire roofs under warranty and still they would leak. Just poor design I presume.