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by RGS
Wed Mar 27, 2024 2:13 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: Tyre choice
Replies: 17
Views: 505

Re: Tyre choice

The Michelins have been upgraded to N2 and IMHO the best buy. I swopped my original Continentals for Michelin N2s, the difference was noticeable and they were well worth the extra price.

Porsche must have a deal with Pirelli as most new cars seem to come with Pirellis from new.
by RGS
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:08 am
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: Speed limit indicator
Replies: 44
Views: 5378

Re: Speed limit indicator

Surely if you get the OPC to install the software as a retro fit it would be a lot cheaper than Eu 400 from a third party? I have Google maps, the Porsche map or Waze to select from, they all show the current speed limits because I get frequent map updates, but I mainly use Waze because of the addit...
by RGS
Sun Mar 03, 2024 1:59 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: Macan - a sports car, a hot hatch, a luxury cruiser or ???
Replies: 88
Views: 4195

Re: Macan - a sports car, a hot hatch, a luxury cruiser or ???

Several have commented in the thread about the F-Pace being too big compared to the Macan. Here are the dimensions in mm, courtesy of https://www.automobiledimension.com/ F-Pace 4747 x 1936 Macan 4726 x 1922 Stelvio 4687 x 1903 So the Macan is bigger than the Stelvio and the F-Pace is only bigger t...
by RGS
Mon Feb 26, 2024 9:37 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: Insurance shock
Replies: 145
Views: 24771

Re: Insurance shock

The problem of course is keyless entry, I had it on two Mercedes but not on my Macan and don't miss it a bit. The cars involved are Kia and Hyundai and apparently the cars themselves send out a signal looking for keys ! Can anybody say what advantage having keyless entry actually gives you, on the M...
by RGS
Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:08 am
Forum: Wheels, Tyres, Suspension
Topic: Different Tyres Fromt & Rear? Problem?
Replies: 25
Views: 1561

Re: Different Tyres Fromt & Rear? Problem?

I had Continentals from new, they were awful. The fronts wore much quicker than the rears and at 13k miles when they were down to 3mm I sacrificed the rears at 5 mm to get N2 Michelins all round, best tyres ever. My son sacrificed two Pirellis on his Cayman GTS for Michelins and swears by them.
by RGS
Sat Feb 17, 2024 10:59 pm
Forum: Wheels, Tyres, Suspension
Topic: Different Tyres Fromt & Rear? Problem?
Replies: 25
Views: 1561

Re: Different Tyres Fromt & Rear? Problem?

If you have already been advised to replace the rear tyres it's a no brainer, I personally would not mix the tyres for a different make but stick to the N rated Pirelli's
by RGS
Thu Feb 15, 2024 10:43 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: USA Impounds VW Group Vehicles
Replies: 4
Views: 522

USA Impounds VW Group Vehicles

All Porsche, Audi, Bentley and VW cars have been impounded at the ports after a technician found a Chinese component in their vehicles which is apparently against a USA law. This was the price that VW group paid to be able to sell on the Chinese market. You will find your Macan Chinese component und...
by RGS
Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:33 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Car Insurance ( Again)
Replies: 75
Views: 5905

Re: Car Insurance ( Again)

Had a shock this morning from my insurer "Direct line" to say they would not offer to renew my policy. When I enquired why, they said my vehicle (Gen 2 Turbo) does not comply with their criteria, plus no doubt my age ( just turned 79), although that wasn't mentioned. I did say it wasn't a...
by RGS
Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:32 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Car Insurance ( Again)
Replies: 75
Views: 5905

Re: Car Insurance ( Again)

Had a shock this morning from my insurer "Direct line" to say they would not offer to renew my policy. When I enquired why, they said my vehicle (Gen 2 Turbo) does not comply with their criteria, plus no doubt my age ( just turned 79), although that wasn't mentioned. I did say it wasn't a...
by RGS
Tue Feb 06, 2024 2:11 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Car Insurance ( Again)
Replies: 75
Views: 5905

Car Insurance ( Again)

Had a shock this morning from my insurer "Direct line" to say they would not offer to renew my policy. When I enquired why, they said my vehicle (Gen 2 Turbo) does not comply with their criteria, plus no doubt my age ( just turned 79), although that wasn't mentioned. I did say it wasn't a ...