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YOUR RESEARCHMy "new to me" 2002 C4S
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Check perfect at the dealer pre purchase
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Everything checked perfect at the dealer pre purchase but:
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Check the car's height to make sure one corner is not lower than any other.
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Before you take the car in check tire inflation pressures are correct.
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Ran some errands today, among them, going to the supermarket!
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Dealer say all systems are checked and fine and technician was happy road testing with me.
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Some of you may have seen my other thread about this car (
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...me-doubts.html
), but for those who have not seen it, here is my new toy.
"Brief" history regarding my past cars: ALWAYS been a 911 fan, ever since I have any recollection as a child, especially as my dad used to be the race director back home (Dominican Republic). Memories of RSRs linger in my head all the time. Promised myself that at 30 years of age, I would own a 911. Had many opportunities to do so before the target date, but I voluntarily chose not to pursue. In 2001, I purchased a BMW Z3 M Coupe instead of a 1993 Carrera 2, but it had mostly to do with the fact that it used to belong to my father in law (R.I.P.). Loved that car, but a year later, a blessing (my twin boys) came to this world and I soon realized that a 2 seater was not going to "cut it". The search was on and in 2006, I purchased a 1999 996 Carrera 2. You know, a "practical family sports car". Three years of ownership with a M030 suspension, Falken RT615 tires, 6 speed, sport seats, took a toll and it was just "too hard core" for the local (Panama) quasi crappy streets. Flipped that for a 2003 Cayenne Turbo thinking it would mix the performance of a 911 with the practicality of a SUV. Nope, that did not happen. What I instead got was a chronically buggy piece of metal that gave me 8mpg on it's best day. After a year trying to sell it, I finally did so a couple of weeks ago, and wouldn't you know it? This car shows up! Automatic, normal suspension, much better shape than my previous C2, and priced right.
I have to publicly thank my wife, who has been 100% behind me in every single purchase I have made, and whose constant support of my crazy behavior makes her the best decision in my life. Without her by my side, I would not be where I am and I would not be half the man I am today.
Without any further ado, I present to you my new toy. (my applogies for the mold growth on my SLR sensor...)
Bought a pristine 2007 911 turbo last year, 21k miles.
Everything checked perfect at the dealer pre purchase but:
The cars steering feels sloppy and not tight as compared to my old 2002 turbo.
Dealer say all systems are checked and fine and technician was happy road testing with me.
Drvg in the heavy rain last month and spun out. New PS2's in front and near wear bar rears, drvg at slower speed car did not feel stable prior to spinning out, no PSM indication during spin out......
Have all new Pirelli Pzero's and the car still does not feel right, waiting for more rain to see if I can kick off the PSM and get a handle on what I'm feeling.
I'm not hallucinating, been drvg performance cars for years and it just does not feel right.
WHAT COULD THIS BE????????
HELP.
Have to agree with NY6SPEEDER: alignment.
Were the old tires worn unevenly? If "yes" then there you go...
If "no" well maybe the alignment is still wrong...
Before you take the car in check tire inflation pressures are correct. Check the tires are the correct size and type and hardness and well everything for the car. Be sure if the tires are uni-directional they are all mounted the correct way.
Check the car's height to make sure one corner is not lower than any other. If it is could be a broken spring.
Keep in mind new tires are/can be squirrelly as they need time to shed mold lube and some of the more volatile compounds that are present after a tire is made.
Couple of hundred miles of regular driving is about all it should take to get the tires "broken in".
((My 996 Turbo just got new Bridgestone tires installed and I'm "breaking them in". I had the car aligned too as the right rear tire was not wearing evenly across the tread face.)
If you can't find anything wrong with the tires or the car's ride height consider an alignment then. IIRC the fuel tank wants to be full and the car empty of dead weight, junk.
Some shops want to add ballast to the driver's side for the alignment. I've had my cars aligned both ways and I couldn't tell the difference.
Congrats on the C4S! Sorry to hear about your experience with the Cayenne. My 2004 Cayenne S has been a wonderful vehicle. It's nice to have it in the garage along with the C4S.
