Jon61 Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 6 hours ago, cozzykim said: Are there any variations of the CTEK devices? Should I be looking for a specific S/H model to fit this socket? That is the Indicator connector (I think it used to be called the Comfort Indicator), which was an optional extra and shows, with coloured lights, the standard of charge of the battery when it's not connected to the battery maintainer. However, the actual physical connection is the same as the standard CTEK connector without the indicator lights, so any current/recent model should physically connect to it. As to the specific model - check your battery to see if it's an AGM type (which is likely on a 981) - if so you should ideally get a CTEK that has an AGM-specific mode on it - so for example I think the MXS5.0 has it but the 3.8 doesn't; the latter still says in the spec that it's suitable for AGM batteries, but it doesn't have a setting to (presumably) charge them the optimum way. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 Exhaust removed Carnewal has arrived, quite a faff not a hexagonal bolt in site , but oxy acetylene and a cutting disc , all out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 1 hour ago, bally4563 said: Exhaust removed Carnewal has arrived, quite a faff not a hexagonal bolt in site , but oxy acetylene and a cutting disc , all out!! Not sure what he does , the only fresh welding is done from the pipe that attaches to the back box ? Nothing opened up on the back box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianJ Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 On 1/14/2024 at 7:11 PM, Jon61 said: That is the Indicator connector (I think it used to be called the Comfort Indicator), which was an optional extra and shows, with coloured lights, the standard of charge of the battery when it's not connected to the battery maintainer. However, the actual physical connection is the same as the standard CTEK connector without the indicator lights, so any current/recent model should physically connect to it. As to the specific model - check your battery to see if it's an AGM type (which is likely on a 981) - if so you should ideally get a CTEK that has an AGM-specific mode on it - so for example I think the MXS5.0 has it but the 3.8 doesn't; the latter still says in the spec that it's suitable for AGM batteries, but it doesn't have a setting to (presumably) charge them the optimum way. I have two MXS5.0. The older one doesn’t have an AGM setting, the newer one does. CTEK told me I could charge AGM batteries with the older one using the Winter setting. I’ve never had a problem maintaining AGM batteries with either of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham BGTS Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 Renewed the warranty on my 2015 981 BGTS for 2-years at OPC Leeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygo Posted January 18 Report Share Posted January 18 14 hours ago, Graham BGTS said: Renewed the warranty on my 2015 981 BGTS for 2-years at OPC Leeds. How much did it cost please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMA Posted January 18 Report Share Posted January 18 3 hours ago, andygo said: How much did it cost please? Prices are here https://www.porsche.com/uk/accessoriesandservice/porscheservice/vehicleinformation/approvedwarranty/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted January 18 Report Share Posted January 18 Carnewal finally installed… me likey!! Not too shouty , just a nice sporty throaty sound 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted January 18 Report Share Posted January 18 it should get a tad deeper in tone once it has sooted up a bit internally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted January 18 Report Share Posted January 18 5 minutes ago, Patt said: it should get a tad deeper in tone once it has sooted up a bit internally. Yes he reckons on approx 100 mile, glad I went down this route rather than the Design tec one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted January 18 Report Share Posted January 18 It’s funny when you really start digging rear wishbones are starting to delaminate , so guess that’s next job ! One thing is as always any car I own will be right, selling on will never be a issue for a prospective purchaser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbie Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 16 hours ago, bally4563 said: It’s funny when you really start digging rear wishbones are starting to delaminate , so guess that’s next job ! One thing is as always any car I own will be right, selling on will never be a issue for a prospective purchaser That’ll be a bit spendy, or are they available aftermarket now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 3 hours ago, Nobbie said: That’ll be a bit spendy, or are they available aftermarket now? Spyder 90 bag each with a little negotiation !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 New boots all round , massive reduction on the Ackerman and greatly reduced road noice , replaced heavily worn P zero,s with Kuhmo ecsta 91 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 1 hour ago, bally4563 said: New boots all round , massive reduction on the Ackerman and greatly reduced road noice , replaced heavily worn P zero,s with Kuhmo ecsta 91 I m bit late to this thread but have you bought this 981 as a keeper or to sell on? Im just a bit confused as the last thing I saw was a nice fresh paint job on the 987😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 25 minutes ago, Lonewolfgjp said: I m bit late to this thread but have you bought this 981 as a keeper or to sell on? Im just a bit confused as the last thing I saw was a nice fresh paint job on the 987😂 Yep a keeper, decided reluctantly at first to sell whilst it was looking at its best. And the premise to sell was I had to move up two generations, so at the moment this 981 is very good but to my exacting standards, so just going through it and make it reet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 1 hour ago, Lonewolfgjp said: I m bit late to this thread but have you bought this 981 as a keeper or to sell on? Im just a bit confused as the last thing I saw was a nice fresh paint job on the 987😂 And equally everything thing has a price but I couldn’t stand by it , until I know it’s right, hence servicing the gear box was a starting point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 3 hours ago, bally4563 said: And equally everything thing has a price but I couldn’t stand by it , until I know it’s right, hence servicing the gear box was a starting point Mine needs the gearbox service this year 😩 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 Post some pictures of your 981 as I’ve not seen it or missed them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 3 hours ago, Lonewolfgjp said: Post some pictures of your 981 as I’ve not seen it or missed them? there you go! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMA Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 31 minutes ago, bally4563 said: there you go! How are you finding it in comparison to the 986's and 987's you've owned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelin Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 15 hours ago, Lonewolfgjp said: I m bit late to this thread but have you bought this 981 as a keeper or to sell on? Im just a bit confused as the last thing I saw was a nice fresh paint job on the 987😂 Check your inbox please Gareth 👍🏼 I’ve sent you a few messages recently, maybe your mailbox is full 😉 😂👍🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 9 hours ago, CMA said: How are you finding it in comparison to the 986's and 987's you've owned? I’m liking it , not driven in anger around the twistys yet And that PDK is something else. Difficult to compare as you notice improvement on each generation as you move up. All are good though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 11 hours ago, bally4563 said: there you go! She looks a beauty 👌 3 hours ago, michelin said: Check your inbox please Gareth 👍🏼 I’ve sent you a few messages recently, maybe your mailbox is full 😉 😂👍🏼 I’ve cleared the inbox out a bit 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 4 hours ago, Lonewolfgjp said: She looks a beauty 👌 I’ve cleared the inbox out a bit 👍 Hi Gareth, it’s nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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