Search found 58 matches

by Macanboy
Mon Jul 10, 2023 8:06 pm
Forum: Engine and Drivetrain
Topic: Gear ratios.
Replies: 7
Views: 2133

Re: Gear ratios.

My SD is always very quick to 7 th .Might be why even @ motorway speeds it’s returning 44/46 mpg . Huge difference in low down torque.I thought the golf GT I engine in a “ T “ was said to be struggling to keep up .Most N Cheshire ladies out lunching probably won’t notice anyhow .Sorry the OP discove...
by Macanboy
Mon Jul 10, 2023 7:46 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: It’s all hot air?
Replies: 59
Views: 5354

Re: It’s all hot air?

Picked up a SD , Porsche approved in feb last yr .May arrives and out side temp exceeds the magic 21 .The AC didn’t work started blowing hot air . Took it back to OPC Hull the supplying dealer ( got 3 yrs warranty , the 2 + bought another ) . They have a paint oven / booth so managed to replicate th...
by Macanboy
Thu Feb 16, 2023 7:45 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: ECUs failing
Replies: 20
Views: 5519

Re: ECUs failing

Hand book has the details…….on giving and receiving charge “ jumping “ .As does all car manufacturers.

“Nothing to see here move along folks .”
by Macanboy
Tue Feb 14, 2023 10:17 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: Cause to be concerned?
Replies: 12
Views: 1643

Re: Cause to be concerned?

Is it in the dealer network, never left or are you re entering it with this 111 point check .ie it’s from a used car lot .
If so why’s it dropped out of the network?
by Macanboy
Sun Feb 05, 2023 7:11 am
Forum: Issues & Technical
Topic: 2017 macan base water sloshing sound from inside the car
Replies: 14
Views: 4694

Re: 2017 macan base water sloshing sound from inside the car

A/C drain pan drains for the cabin condenser blocked , Is the “ water “ sloshing about in the air ducting front to back around the trans tunnel ?
by Macanboy
Thu Sep 29, 2022 6:45 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: new member looking for advice
Replies: 9
Views: 1525

Re: new member looking for advice

Pan roof adds spaciousness.
75 l tank gives a huge range
by Macanboy
Sat Apr 30, 2022 5:43 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: 992 Sport Classic
Replies: 23
Views: 2665

Re: 992 Sport Classic

A cloth interior in the middle sections is vastly more comfortable on long runs .Indeed the hotter ( read more exclusive ) Ferraris and pork revert back away from leather to cloth insets . Ironically folks spec more naff leather and let Porsche empty there wallets . It s lost on me when the base spe...
by Macanboy
Sat Apr 30, 2022 12:22 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: 992 Sport Classic
Replies: 23
Views: 2665

Re: 992 Sport Classic

New promo ad says it all.Note the comments all + ve . Reminds me of when I was 25 (had to wait for in’s back in the 80 s ) I went courting with a black 911 .Still married to her . Yes we have a place on Cote d Azur + boat . Now run a 987.2 boxster the nearest analogue Porsche thus far I can find tha...
by Macanboy
Thu Apr 28, 2022 7:13 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Garage Flooring
Replies: 23
Views: 3196

Re: Garage Flooring

by Macanboy
Thu Apr 28, 2022 7:10 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: OMG..
Replies: 2
Views: 629

Re: OMG..

Pity ! Wondered how long VAG would take to dilute and morph Lamborghini into Audi ? Or Bentley GT s floor pan into lesser like Porsche. May as well save your £ and buy a Seat/ Skoda …….after all the other badges seem to be the only difference. They have been playing at this and getting away with it ...