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Just a quick hello from yet another newbie!
Emotional few days really, previously had a 924 as my first car, followed briefly by a 944 S2 which sadly met a field full of cows related end!
Then there was my beautiful 968, much much loved and a very sad day selling her on sunday. Watching her being driven away felt much like watching someone else have sex with your woman (I would imagine I must add!).
And so I headed off to finally swap the engine to the other end of the car, and picked up my 2003 C4S! First impressions- wow! Looks are absolutely fantastic as I already new. Completely loving driving her, though it really does take some getting used to with the engine way back there! Odd feeling, and certainly glad I have PSM keeping an eye on me!
Just one question so far, although there will undoubtedly be others, there seems to be a little conflict on start up advice. Some say start her and let her warm up for a few minutes before driving, others that its best to drive her but keep revs down till warm. Is there a consensus around here about the way forward?
Many thanks and again hello!
Start, drive off, keep revs down till oil fully warm. It's what the manual says, and also heats up the cats quicker, reducing emissions/improving economy.
Welcome Gareth!!
As has been said, do it by the book and drive straight off. Keep the engine speed low, and don't allow the engine to labour. The oil takes a while to get up to operating temperature. You can tell when it has, as the pressure will drop to 1.5 to 2.0 bar at tickover.
We need some photos too!
A safe rule is twice as long as the water, so when the temp reads 90 degrees (C) wait another 5 minutes.
Anyways congrats on your new car, I come from a 944 and 968 as well but have never looked back. [
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Wow, thats some quick responses, thanks guys!
I just went for a spin to pick the other half up, around a twenty mile round trip, at the end of the trip oil pressure at idle was sittling at just over 3, didnt drop below, is this likely to represent a problem? I thonk the idle was more like 2-2.5 when I drove her home yesterday, 150 mile trip.
Not actually had a chance to take any decent photos, but did take a cheeky one in the showroom. Will put up more when I can. Suspect the matte finish is a bit of a marmite thing, either love it or hate it, but I love it!
Cheers,
Gareth
Probably an underestimate by me. It varies, but the oil pressure at tickover on my Turbo was 1.5 to 2.0 when it was hot (as in hot after a good blast). YMMV, as the Americans say. The figures you quote are good, so don't worry.
You are right about it being Marmite. Is it a wrap? I'm an old fart, so a bit 'gangster' for me. Different, and not the boring silver I tend to go for.
Great thats a relief. It is indeed a wrap, although a very well done wrap. have to admit took me a while to figure out if I loved it or not, but i really like the contrast with the red callipers and in particular the red brake lights at the rear! And if I get bored of it, she is a dark blue underneath so its all good!
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No need I saw your post http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=479219&mpage=1&key=񵁓
Not a feeling your forget in a hurry when the back end of a rear wheel drive steps out.
I spun my first 3 Series three and a half times and ended up on the wrong side of the road facing the wrong way and have never forgotten it.
Some of my pants are probably still on that bend.
Bad luck on the 944, I wish you the best of luck with your 996.
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