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by Guy
Wed Apr 05, 2017 1:46 pm
Forum: Wheels, Tyres, Suspension
Topic: New Brakes for Turbo
Replies: 40
Views: 13300

New Brakes for Turbo

Suspect PTV+ speeds brake wear but that should presumably impact pads more than disks. Why?Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus)Sports car makers adore corners. With our technologies, we are forever fanning the flames of the relationship. PTV Plus is an optional system for enhancing both driving ...
by Guy
Tue Apr 04, 2017 4:48 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: London ULEZ
Replies: 14
Views: 5725

London ULEZ

I am sure most modern VWs are EURO 6 compliant which means safe for next couple of years but the rules will change.
The most effective rule change would be to cancel the exemption for black cabs!
by Guy
Tue Apr 04, 2017 4:17 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: London ULEZ
Replies: 14
Views: 5725

London ULEZ

....thank God we ditched the diesel!

The SD is EURO 6 compliant, so the new charge won't apply.
by Guy
Tue Apr 04, 2017 2:08 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: London ULEZ
Replies: 14
Views: 5725

London ULEZ

by Guy
Mon Apr 03, 2017 4:47 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Familiarity breeds...jargon?
Replies: 29
Views: 4392

Familiarity breeds...jargon?

And another more:
PVTS = Porsche Vehicle Tracking System
PCC = Porsche Car Connect (could get complex with variation of this!)

Guy2017-04-03 15:48:33
by Guy
Mon Apr 03, 2017 4:43 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Familiarity breeds...jargon?
Replies: 29
Views: 4392

Familiarity breeds...jargon?

ACC = Adaptive Cruise ControlLCA = Lane Change AssistLKA = Lane Keep AssistPCM = Porsche Communication ManagementTPMS = Tyre Pressure Monitoring SystemPASM = Porsche Active Suspension ManagementPDK = Porsche DoppelkupplungPSM = Porsche Stability Management And not sure about (from the US manual) PTM...
by Guy
Mon Apr 03, 2017 3:33 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: Top 10 slowest depreciators: Macan 10th!!
Replies: 22
Views: 4970

Top 10 slowest depreciators: Macan 10th!!

Poorly written article: Where they state 'Depreciation after year 1/2/3 ' surely they mean 'Retained value after year 1/2/3'. Lazy journalism.
by Guy
Fri Mar 31, 2017 2:43 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: Looking after your Macan Battery - tricklecharger
Replies: 66
Views: 17473

Looking after your Macan Battery - tricklecharger

Who's the woman that's been told not to go near your car? LOL

LOLLOLLOL
I've actually got some very amusing dash-cam footage of her a few minutes earlier, taking selfies when she thought no-one was looking!
But sometimes I even let her drive! Smile
by Guy
Fri Mar 31, 2017 2:29 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: Looking after your Macan Battery - tricklecharger
Replies: 66
Views: 17473

Looking after your Macan Battery - tricklecharger

I also visited our local (only) Romanian Porsche dealer. Got the VIN checked for recall (needs DME update apparently) and got a quote for first service of €588 (about £500) which includes extra filters (due to dusty environment) and also Brake Fluid change. Seemed reasonable Might be worth a d...
by Guy
Fri Mar 31, 2017 2:27 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: Looking after your Macan Battery - tricklecharger
Replies: 66
Views: 17473

Looking after your Macan Battery - tricklecharger

Good info Guy. I would love to know how long it was since you lats started. I swap between cars and i have left some for 3-4 weeks with absolutely no problems but not left the Macan that long... Yet....Share with us. We are all friends As you asked so nicely ... New Year's Eve! (but don't tell anyon...