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Audi is not like Porsche. You don't have to worry about allocation like that. Usually dealers will get pre build allocations, then...
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Here are my max readings: Dragy readings: Almost hit 1G again when transmission slammed into 2nd gear around 60 MPH. My SoC was...
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Of course it can...simple math. Koenigsegg Gemera: 0-100km/h (0-27,8m/s) in 2.0 seconds. Vt=Vo+at 27,8=0+a*2.0 a=13,9 m/s² which is...
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TehPenguin reacted to 69Mach390's post in the thread I cleared all my code using MapEV, went for a 1 hour ride, and these all came back. Should I be worried about any of them? with
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TehPenguin reacted to Der-Schwabe's post in the thread New Rival: AMG GT - 4 Door Coupe - 1169hp with Like.
A few caveats on the new AMG CLA 45 that may (or may not) be important to you: The CLA is somewhat shorter than the Taycan ~ 8 inches...
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TehPenguin reacted to whitex's post in the thread New Rival: AMG GT - 4 Door Coupe - 1169hp with Like.
Except it will not be available in the US. We get screwed in the US - no Chinese brands, Euro brands pulling out (no CLA45, no Taycan...
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TehPenguin replied to the thread [opinion] - hmmm…VW/Audi/Porsche _IS_ in trouble… [⚠️ ADMIN WARNING: NO INSULTING / POLITICALLY CHARGED POSTING].I thought all of VWAG was moving to Android Automotive? For example, the Q3 used Android Automotive, and the rest of the Audi line-up is...
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TehPenguin replied to the thread [opinion] - hmmm…VW/Audi/Porsche _IS_ in trouble… [⚠️ ADMIN WARNING: NO INSULTING / POLITICALLY CHARGED POSTING].Maybe, say, buying Rivian's tech?
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TehPenguin reacted to Genau's post in the thread Looking to import a European-spec'd Taycan CT4 to USA with Like.
Different charging ports in Europe vs US. Changing them would be very expensive. This is why there's no option for European delivery of...
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TehPenguin replied to the thread Summer time m/kW.Is it just me or are these cars **very** aggressive about warming up their batteries? The GoM also does a terrible job at taking that...
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TehPenguin reacted to Sar's post in the thread E-Shift (virtual gear shift) "Surprisingly Convincing" Review with Like.
Maybe explicitly to reach the audience of car buyers who hate EVs. Porsche is not developing this for EV enthusiasts. they want to...
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TehPenguin reacted to Tooney's post in the thread "China Isn’t Buying Porsches, But It Sure Loves Making Ones That Look Like Them" - article [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS] with Like.
That's what they used to say about Japanese cars, transistor radios, and cameras.
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TehPenguin reacted to chun's post in the thread 718/983 Cayman & Boxster Leaks & confirmed features with Like.
In Europe you don’t need a waiting list, you can order it online day 1 it releases also, it’s an electric porsche… they will try to...
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TehPenguin reacted to Sar's post in the thread E-Shift (virtual gear shift) "Surprisingly Convincing" Review with Like.
Your story is exactly why I was never a "car guy" for the first three decades of my life until electric cars and particularly the Taycan...
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TehPenguin reacted to daveo4EV's post in the thread How much does it cost to replace PCCB brakes in Yellow? with Like.
PCCB's should not ever wear out on an EV w/regen unless you are aggressively tracking it rotor's on PCCB's last forever unless you...
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TehPenguin replied to the thread E-Shift (virtual gear shift) "Surprisingly Convincing" Review.Porsche's obsession with low-profile tires certainly doesn't help with the road noise.
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TehPenguin reacted to Silverback's post in the thread 2027 Taycan gets E-Shift, larger battery and much more - new model year! with Like.
Interesting read of the 7 pages of discussion. Like a few of the posts struggling to see any changes apart from e-shift and PCM...
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TehPenguin replied to the thread Porsche just needs to give up on any advanced software features.You don't want the PPE stack: go look what the Macan EV and Audi Q6/A6 owners are dealing with... The MY27 Taycan isn't switching to...
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TehPenguin replied to the thread J1.1 battery more sensitive to cold weather than other EVs?.I think it applies to the J1.2 as well, but I don't think it's the battery itself. Instead, I think the car is very aggressive about...
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TehPenguin replied to the thread are NF tyres really required to protect warranty?.There are NF0 ProContacts, but no ExtremeContacts - I know which ones I prefer to run...
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Tire wear can and will vary greatly between person to person assuming that both vehicles also have the same alignment. How heavy...
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Something like a "phssssit" from the rear ? Could be the air suspension. I hear mine from time to time, when coming to a stop. About...
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I have PCCBs on my Taycan - still with the factory installed set. I get some squeal when the brakes are wet, especially after washing...
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This is common for all PCCB’s across all brands. The thing that makes these worse is that they are on an EV where mechanical braking...
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TehPenguin replied to the thread New Rival: AMG GT - 4 Door Coupe - 1169hp.Anyone been able to compare PAR with AMG Active Ride Control? My understanding is that it's closer to PDCC in implementation, but...
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not a fan of the PZero PZ4 nor pirelli in general. i would prefer any of these 300tw summer tires over it: pilot sport 4s, potenza...
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You still don't understand how the regen works on a Porsche. How are you going to "coast down the hill" exactly with the lift-off regen...
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You're wrong, because regenerative braking is around 60-70% efficient, and because on Porsche pressing the brake pedal does not engage...
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It's not counter intuitive, regenerating is lossy. Most efficient is to coast and regenerate only when you need it - meaning using the...
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You know that’s not how a Taycan works, right? When you press the brake pedal the computer decides whether to use physical brakes...
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Always off for me, the car coasts for miles which is super efficient
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Cost, and see my post above.
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It all comes down to preference. Do you like the car to coast when lifting the throttle pedal, or do you prefer it to slow down a bit...
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TehPenguin reacted to Murph7355's post in the thread are NF tyres really required to protect warranty? with Like.
I'm running non-N rated tyres. Car's been serviced and had warranty and recall work done with no issues. Would it be a headache if the...
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The i8 looks quite good and has it's own unique identity. I had one and it's a brilliant and fantastic car (same as the i3) so I raise...
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That's a great idea to remove the badge. The Luce looks like a sporty Honda Prologue and it looks great for a $60k EV. I think...
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I love it!!! It makes me love my Taycan even more. J1 still is the most non-EV looking EV, I was very afraid the new gold standard /...
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This rendering is so much better than the actual reveal - just thought I would bump this original thread since the real thing has been...
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TehPenguin reacted to popjewels's post in the thread Replacement tires for base 2023 Taycan with Like.
I live in the Rocky Mountains. My car came with Michelin Pilot Sports (summer) and I use Nokian Hakkapeliita studded in the winter (must...
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TehPenguin replied to the thread Replacement tires for base 2023 Taycan.Most important question for tires: what is the climate like where you are? How hot do summers get? How often does it rain? How cold and...
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TehPenguin reacted to freinando's post in the thread New Rival: AMG GT - 4 Door Coupe - 1169hp with Like.
I agree. But as long as it can be switched off, I have no problem with it. More options for more people.
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TehPenguin reacted to whitex's post in the thread New Rival: AMG GT - 4 Door Coupe - 1169hp with Like.
I love the EV butter smooth acceleration. Adding torque reduction for the sake of imitating the ICE engine with X-speed transmission...
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TehPenguin replied to the thread Taycan production shutdown.Not surprising. I'm guessing that the Cayenne is going to take some customers, Merc finally has a competitor (styling aside) and it's...
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If you turn off the car manually, from the power button, it will pop a notification on the center screen as it turns off with a check...
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Used to work for me. I don't have my Taycan but same operation on my 911 and Macan. Press lock twice on the fob or door proximity...
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TehPenguin reacted to laua's post in the thread New Rival: AMG GT - 4 Door Coupe - 1169hp with Like.
Hmm. Polarizing for sure. I dig the back. I feel like this is one of those cars that will look surprisingly good 15 years on.
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TehPenguin replied to the thread Audi bringing adaptive matrix headlights to the US, is Porsche next?.Read the original presser, it makes it pretty clear that they developed new hardware for this. https://media.audiusa.com/releases/679...
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TehPenguin reacted to chun's post in the thread New Rival: AMG GT - 4 Door Coupe - 1169hp with Like.
You guys are exagerating a bit... the grill is literarly copy+pasted in design from their 2 door sport amg. Beside the...
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TehPenguin reacted to JackSparrow's post in the thread New Rival: AMG GT - 4 Door Coupe - 1169hp with Like.
I like that there will be Taycan competition from another german manufacturer. The attention in the space will help focus customer...