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bahurd 04-13-2019 10:42 AM


Originally Posted by Joe Perez (Post 1530840)
'97-99 models are also susceptible, at a lower rate.

I wouldn't buy any 986 or early 987 unless it came with documentation that the bearing has been upgraded (or the engine replaced.)

Well they're all susceptible. There's no statistics (that I've seen), detailing the failure rates and at what mileage. I personally would have no qualms buying the early model after having a porsche shop check the car over assuming I could get a deal and likely using the IMS issue to get a better deal. I'd then proceed to use the retrofit kits available and replace it out.

But that's me...

wackbards 04-13-2019 10:46 AM


Originally Posted by Joe Perez (Post 1529722)
That's actually kind of hilarious. As though some engineer designed it in order to win a bet.

That ball of snakes looks like the senior engineer retired and got replaced by 5 noobs who all live in different zip codes.

shuiend 04-13-2019 11:40 AM


Originally Posted by Joe Perez (Post 1530831)
I really want to buy one of these: https://faceeera.com/products/last-d...p-70-inch-9527

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...8451f96c79.png


I'm not even sure why. I don't have a specific application for it, I just want it.

I ordered 3 of them. They should be interesting to play with.

DNMakinson 04-13-2019 11:45 AM

Why don't they show one mounted in a Miata running TunerStudio?

Joe Perez 04-13-2019 12:35 PM


Originally Posted by shuiend (Post 1530851)
I ordered 3 of them. They should be interesting to play with.

I wish I had a solid application for one of these. Might get one and velcro a PicoScope to the back of it. Annoyingly, I already have a really nice 11" i7 Dell from work, which more than adequately satisfies my needs when in the machine rooms, and I don't travel much anymore, which would have been the killer app.


Edit: screw it. Just ordered one. Total impulse buy, but I'm curious as hell to see if this thing is any good. We'll see how many bogus charges end up on my credit card.

olderguy 04-13-2019 01:10 PM


Originally Posted by Joe Perez (Post 1530855)
Edit: screw it. Just ordered one. Total impulse buy, but I'm curious as hell to see if this thing is any good. We'll see how many bogus charges end up on my credit card.

I ordered one also:eek4:

DNMakinson 04-13-2019 01:39 PM

My go-to EE buddy bought one, so I did too. Thanks for the tip, Joe.

Joe Perez 04-13-2019 02:27 PM


Originally Posted by DNMakinson (Post 1530861)
My go-to EE buddy bought one, so I did too. Thanks for the tip, Joe.

Been reading the documentation on the mfg's site. They have a long FAQ on how to change the default language from Mandarin to English. (Because, of course, you're working through menus that are in Mandarin to get there.)

I'm not anticipating a fully trouble-free experience, but if nothing else, it'll be worth the $66 to have the coolest gadget for taking notes at the weekly department-heads meeting. (I'm the last of the Luddites who shows up for the meeting with a pocket notepad and a mechanical pencil.)

turbofan 04-13-2019 02:51 PM

Hopefully legit cuz I just bought one too

bahurd 04-13-2019 03:00 PM

This version would've been more fitting. Even has the kitty...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...91ecce853b.jpg

Joe Perez 04-13-2019 03:09 PM

I'll speak with @Braineack to see if we can have some TurboKitty stickers made available for those who bought in this round.

bahurd 04-13-2019 05:53 PM

^ Yes, I bought 1 ‘cause why not.

portabull 04-13-2019 08:41 PM

I bought two, for tuning you know....

Dann0 04-13-2019 08:42 PM

Yeah I bought one too. For the price I couldn't resist. Even if I only use it on airplanes it'll be worth it.

viperormiata 04-14-2019 09:32 AM

Graduated my EMT class with a high average. Just had my NREMT prep class yesterday and I'm scheduled to take the NRE (national registry exam) on Tuesday. I'm very nervous about this test. The passing rate is only 60%.

DNMakinson 04-14-2019 09:50 AM

Viper, you’ll be part of that 60% for sure. Glad to hear it is going well for you.

turbofan 04-14-2019 10:03 AM

Good luck, man.

Now go buy yourself a good-luck turbo kitty computer like the rest of us.

portabull 04-14-2019 02:41 PM

Good luck. Everyone wants you to succeed.

viperormiata 04-19-2019 07:59 AM

I passed! Got cut off at 73 questions, so I absolutely demolished the test.

Hopefully, I'll be able to apply County in a few months. I've gotten word that Marathon wants to hire me, as well.

shuiend 04-19-2019 08:03 AM


Originally Posted by Joe Perez (Post 1530855)
I wish I had a solid application for one of these. Might get one and velcro a PicoScope to the back of it. Annoyingly, I already have a really nice 11" i7 Dell from work, which more than adequately satisfies my needs when in the machine rooms, and I don't travel much anymore, which would have been the killer app.


Edit: screw it. Just ordered one. Total impulse buy, but I'm curious as hell to see if this thing is any good. We'll see how many bogus charges end up on my credit card.

So far no bogus charges on the card I used, and I did get an email about the 3 I ordered shipping. So hopefully in the next few weeks they show up.


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