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If the front of the car is lower than the rear on the drive, this could easily be the rear drains I feel. Check the foam tray too (where the roof stores when dropped,) for any damage/holes. My 986 used to leak a bit in super heavy rain ( only on holidays) as it was garaged at home. Never did trace the the point of entry. Can be a frustrating task. 

Not used the G4 but Polytol,gives a good bang for your buck and it's effect appears accumulative to my eye if the scuttle is badly faded.

14 hours ago, Shippers01 said:

Bit of both. Not really been anywhere in it since October so few 5 or 10 min drive around block then sometimes letting it idle for 20 to 30 mins.

 Most would agree  this not an ideal pattern of use, particularly letting it idle for any length of time, especially from cold. A ten minute drive once in a while probably does more harm than good too, as the engine and gearbox oil won't get up to operating temperatures. Longer trips with the car (40 miles plus) gets thing properly warm helping keep the damp down too.  Don't take my word on it though, have a search around this forum and elsewhere.  Enjoy the car, use as much as possible. Good luck. 

Soooo @Shippers01 with rough running are you driving the car for 10 minutes or just leaving it to idle . . . I assume your driving it . . . but it's not exactly clear from your post.

On the 986 and 987 you could have a deactivation device retro fitted. Not sure about 981s or later. Might make a single ride or two a bit expensive though. 

On 12/19/2023 at 3:07 PM, michelin said:

and the double speed wax is simply superb.

I like this too. Tried other waxes people rave over but when you way up ease of use, appearance, longevity and price it's a tough package to beat. Harley wax is nice, quicker to apply, similar price, but not so long lasting or so 'beady' I feel. 

Having gone thru 986, 987.2 both manual and now a 981S PDK I think @CMA has given a really good appraisal of the salient points. Ordinary seats in a 981 are fine for my lanky old bones too . Good luck with the buy @Nobbie

7 hours ago, phazed said:

Dry stroking?

I hate that 🤣

Dieppe coast and the immediate countryside is OK but its nicer, I think, just to the north. St. Valery sur Somme is nice, not many tourists, as is the Somme bay and the Authie valley north west of Doullens. Going west your have charming, but busy Honfleur and Normandy. However that said, to my mind, the best places are the ones you discover for yourself. Booking .com or AirBnB can't go wrong really.  I have stayed in St.Valery sur Somme several times, not to be confuse with St.Valery en Caux to the west of Dieppe. If you do stay in St.Valery make sure your accommodation has it own parking. Enjoy, September is a nice time of year to go.

1 hour ago, Cocky said:

I appreciate some on here still have extended warranty so that's not an option. It is something that puts me off a 981 (with chrono). 

Then don't buy a 981 with chrono. Bit of a waste anyway, better of with PSE 🤣🤣🤣

So PADMs are on back order, and have been for a couple of months, availability has not been announced. Can only be ordered from an OPC by a recognised Porsche service outlet, not necessarily an OPC. So I have been quoted a price for parts and labour and paid a deposit at a local Porsche Indy. Price quoted is £1091.39 P&L inc. VAT

Had a quick look at how Porsche Active Drivetrain Mounts work. Info seems a bit skimpy, the best link I have posted below. Seems In Sports Plus mode they stiffen up as the engine revs increase to help with cornering stability but allow more comfort at lower speeds when they are less "active".

Technology explained: Porsche Active Drivetrain Mounts - Total 911

Thank you every one. Having tried ringing a couple of OPCs without a pickup I have emailed  my local OPC who say they will email again tomorrow  with info.  Given these parts have a bit of a reputation for failing, think a used one would be a false economy. That is on the assumption new ones have at least a years warranty. I'll update the thread with wait, costs etc  in due course.

A PADM has failed on my car. The independent it's in with advise the part is currently unavailable and on back order with no delivery date available. Anyone else experienced this or has more information? Thanks.

A PADM has failed on my car. The independent it's in with advise the part is currently unavailable and on back order with no delivery date available. Anyone else experienced this or has more information? Thanks.

A PADM has failed on my car. The independent it's in with advise the part is currently unavailable and on back order with no delivery date available. Anyone else experienced this or has more information? Thanks.

One other factor about the socket shutdown. I wonder if it is affected by locking the car. I never do in the Garage at home. Never had a socket "off" regardless of time parked up. April 2015 car.

5 minutes ago, Tigerstew said:

Is it true that leaving it the footwell auxiliary socket will only last for a certain time before that socket shuts down and u have to connect it to the battery?

Not in my experience. It may be the case if you plug the CTEK in after the car has been parked up for a few hours it will not work, but again, I have not had this happen to me to the best of my memory.

42 minutes ago, Tigerstew said:

Guys is this the right ctex one?

it says ctek mxs 5.0 then a “t” as well, what’s the T mean? Is this the same as one you guys are talking about?

 

I plug my CTEK 5.0 into the pass. footwell auxiliary socket on my 981, no issues, good luck.

6 hours ago, fizz said:

Interestingly for my 986S the compatible one is the G30 as it covers Porsches between 1996 and 2009. The G40 is from 2010 onwards so wonder what changed then? 

Indeed I used the G30 in my 986 👍

1 hour ago, edc said:

There's nothing particularly special about coolant. As long as it's the right spec and the same type as what's already in there sling it in! 

Agree, I use this from Halfords, you can stick your reg. number in and it will point you to the correct coolant.

Comma G40 Antifreeze and Coolant Conc 2L | Halfords UK

I thought if you swapped to a sports wheel with paddles you fit a another column stalk to maintain the multi-function capabilities ???

@Nobbie I think that is a fair point. Nice technique to use third and fourth fingers. I did make a couple of unintentional downshifts  in early days until I got use to the buttons. Never considered changing the wheel because of how the buttons work, but I might for the aesthetics if I was feeling flush. Horses for courses I guess.

Mind you I thought the idea was to scream down the Strines in second so why would you ever need to change gear  🤣

Well it's all subjective but the only reason in my eyes to change to a sports wheel with paddles is because they look better. I have a button wheel and find them easy to use, and really don't understand why people are sniffy about them from a functionality pov, but it's not the best looking wheel I would agree.

10 minutes ago, mypropaganda said:

That was indeed the issue. Thanks!

Have you managed to get the battery low message sorted. I think I'm right in saying if the battery is on the way out the first thing to play up is the engine stop/start. Sorry I can't offer any more suggestions on that issue, hope it's a minor thing, good luck 

4 hours ago, mypropaganda said:

Also does anyone know when I set voltage on the 4th line of the vehicle info screen it always goes back to a blank line when I turn the car off and on again?

Do you have the memory function option fitted, buttons on the doors, if so I think you need to reset the memory once you have selected the volts read out. You can also program the car to remember settings to a particular key too rather than use the door buttons. Its a bit involved, see the handbook.