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- Wed Apr 20, 2016 9:59 pm
- Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
- Topic: diesel engine - why isn't it faster?
- Replies: 102
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diesel engine - why isn't it faster?
I do agree with your comments and often wondered why Porsche did not use the SQ5 engine - it was perhaps not Euro 6 compliant.However...... Is  140 mph and 0 to 60 in 6 seconds not fast enough in the real world.I have been known to drive fast at times (and have points to prove it  ) but I really...
- Wed Apr 20, 2016 4:39 pm
- Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
- Topic: 20k service
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3516
20k service
I think dry sump simply means the main oil reservoir is not in the engine itself but is a container somewhere else. In my old rally car, it was in the boot.Yes (and includes having a pump to return oil to the tank as well as one to pump to the engine parts). Whereas petrol V6s have dry sumps, 2l and...
- Wed Apr 20, 2016 4:26 pm
- Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
- Topic: 20k service
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3516
20k service
I think you are right Jimbo. In race engines also I thought the goal was to stop the big ends thrashing through the oil in the sump as a way to lubricate the cylinders, rather have a pump supplied lube where needed. Dry sump converted engines probably did not achieve this fully but certainly could ...
- Wed Apr 20, 2016 9:52 am
- Forum: Order Forum
- Topic: PHW994H5 - Final Build Rationale
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3757
PHW994H5 - Final Build Rationale
I'm glad you got rid of the red belts reminded me of my Mini Metro MG, which was not so good. Not sure why you think you are going to to sleep, not long to wait now for you . It's going to be fantastic having it for the summer.
- Tue Apr 19, 2016 11:03 pm
- Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
- Topic: 20k service
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3516
20k service
Interesting report thanks for taking the time out to do it
- Tue Apr 19, 2016 4:19 pm
- Forum: Order Forum
- Topic: PHW994H5 - Final Build Rationale
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3757
PHW994H5 - Final Build Rationale
Great job, carefully thought through to meet your needs but tasty enough for anyone to want
Great colour - my prejudice showing there
Great colour - my prejudice showing there
- Tue Apr 19, 2016 12:08 am
- Forum: Order Forum
- Topic: GTS wavering thoughts
- Replies: 77
- Views: 12036
GTS wavering thoughts
My SE said his view was. Turbo Macan was all the Porsche you needed. I don't trust SE...They tell you what you want to hear...like an estate agent. When I was looking at the diesel that was the best Macan to have in the range blah blah, now getting GTS diesel not the same league...pinch of salt. Ma...
- Mon Apr 18, 2016 11:14 pm
- Forum: Order Forum
- Topic: GTS wavering thoughts
- Replies: 77
- Views: 12036
GTS wavering thoughts
My SE said his view was. Turbo Macan was all the Porsche you needed.
- Mon Apr 18, 2016 11:03 pm
- Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
- Topic: My Macan S spec... Opinions please
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4519
My Macan S spec... Opinions please
Does anyone have a picky without the smokers pack?Â
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Good link guy, interesting review. A couple of new perspectives.
- Sat Apr 16, 2016 8:15 am
- Forum: Off-Topic Chat
- Topic: Forum users by OS
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1414