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by Defender90
Thu May 07, 2015 8:36 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Flashing!
Replies: 34
Views: 6111

Flashing!

Hi EmptygrovesI've double checked and the max weight for a braked trailer is 2,400 kg. i took Bill on a weight bridge a couple of years ago and it tipped the scales and spot on 2,000kg. I have since swapped the 300tdi for a V8 which may have dropped it a few kg's.I'd have to convert it to a soft top...
by Defender90
Wed May 06, 2015 11:38 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Flashing!
Replies: 34
Views: 6111

Flashing!

Caravans - Love them.Every year used to hire a touring and tow behind my tuned 535d.... boy did that used to shock a few people at the lights :-)With the traction control off i could get some lovely black lines !Unfortunately I will not be able to tow my Defender behind the Macan when it comes as it...
by Defender90
Thu Apr 16, 2015 9:03 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Petrol v Diesel
Replies: 35
Views: 8592

Petrol v Diesel

After 4 years in a Diesel Range Rover I crave the sound of a petrol. Previous to this was a RS4 - which would set off car alarms in multistory car parks due to the throaty exhaust - Oh such fun.I have even just spent a small fortune swapping a Rover v8 with a full Stainless sports exhaust for the 30...
by Defender90
Wed Apr 15, 2015 2:02 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: Macan road test on fifth gear now!!
Replies: 12
Views: 3789

Macan road test on fifth gear now!!

Absolutely agree guys - I have not bought my Macan as a track car - Just mulling over why it did what it did in the Fifth Gear video.

Jon
by Defender90
Wed Apr 15, 2015 9:39 am
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: Macan road test on fifth gear now!!
Replies: 12
Views: 3789

Macan road test on fifth gear now!!

Regarding the hoping on the track, it does seem strange, then i remembered the Elk test and the Macan locking its front wheel.The response from Porsche was to say this is normal and stops possible rolling the car. I am guessing the aggressive flicks Tiff was performing was the ARP kicking in - Thoug...
by Defender90
Tue Apr 14, 2015 10:17 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: What car are you trading in?
Replies: 54
Views: 12064

What car are you trading in?

Ranger Rover Sport..... and prior to that an Audi RS4, so looking forward to having some fun driving back in my life :-)

Jon
by Defender90
Fri Apr 10, 2015 10:55 am
Forum: Order Forum
Topic: Just locked my config
Replies: 12
Views: 2478

Just locked my config

Hi Pagers - No, I've taken a leap of faith that over time the online service improves and actually becomes useful - At a couple of hundred quid it was an easy gamble to take.

Jon
by Defender90
Fri Apr 10, 2015 10:16 am
Forum: Order Forum
Topic: Just locked my config
Replies: 12
Views: 2478

Just locked my config


Hi Guys

Spent some time yesterday in Guildford locking down my spec.

I have a July build slot - Hope its early July so I can take my Macan on my annual Alps MTB trip .....

http://www.porsche-code.com/PGBC8G90

Jon
by Defender90
Fri Jan 30, 2015 3:58 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: Nice Black S spotted in Egham
Replies: 2
Views: 797

Nice Black S spotted in Egham

Just seen my first Macan in Egham....... parked in the new Waitrose car park ;-)Had an update yesterday. No 7 on the list in Guildford for my Turbo so should be here in sept.Spent a very pleasurable 4 hrs yesterday in their Diesel driving from Guildford to Wantage and back cross country. This has ju...
by Defender90
Sun Aug 17, 2014 8:51 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Turbo on order
Replies: 3
Views: 1290

Turbo on order

Hi NosmoI'm trying not to spend too much time playing with configurator until the new options and colour are all there (Guildford said new options/colours coming in Sept time)The only thing i am sure of i'll end up spending more than i anticipated and will then have to start making real decisions :-...