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YOUR RESEARCHsunroof and tiptronic question
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stiffener
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It turned out to be the stiffener for the headliner, which had come unclipped on one side.
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Probably a bigger issue is the e-gas lag, which can be improved for about $300.
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Probably a bigger issue is the e-gas lag, which can be improved for about $300.
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Run last year and never even needed
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We went on an 80 mile mountain run last year and never even needed to put it into manual.
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Test drove a 996 Tip today. It is a great little car. 2001, speed yellow, one owner, 22k miles.
The sunroof rattled like crazy over the passenger rear seat. Sounds like a loose screw. In the old 911's there was a zipper in the headliner to fix such things. How do you fix it on a 996?
Also, bash me all you want on the tip, but it allows me to get a 996 as the wife can drive it too. Personally, I was suprised at the response of the tranny. It drove great.
Aside from it being a slushbox, what other pitfalls are associated with the tip when it comes to maint. and so on?
No bashing please, but your thoughts are appreciated.
My sunroof rattled when open. It turned out to be the stiffener for the headliner, which had come unclipped on one side. When driving, just put your hand loosely on the headliner on about the seam (I think it was about 10 inches behind the sunroof or so). If the rattle goes away, it is the stiffener. Dealer fixed pretty quick.
I have a 2001 C4 with a tip and love it. It is my understanding that there is virtually no maintenance required and the tip has a reputation for being bullet proof.
I regretfully sold my tip a few wks ago... about 87k miles with no tip worries.
I believe the tip to be a nice 'compromise' for an often in traffic daily driver Porsche. And for those of us who conduct alot of biz on our cellphones while driving (handsfree of course and always keeping up with the car ahead). The latest PDK is even way better.
I must say that I did always wish I had a 6speed when spirited opportunities arose. But if a significant other's needs weigh in then you should get the tip vs a Honda just to keep the peace.
No problems with the tip (other than harassment on Rennlist
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The tips actually experience fewer catastrophic engine problems, and tires may last longer, etc.
Although you can't burn rubber at a stop sign, the tip, although not perfect, does quite well. After a while u learn how to utilize it, and then there are few times where it wouldn't be just fine (track possibly excepted).
We went on an 80 mile mountain run last year and never even needed to put it into manual.
Probably a bigger issue is the e-gas lag, which can be improved for about $300.
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