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Fast-forward say 5 years to 2029 and compare that generation of EVs to hybrids and gas cars: - EVs are quieter and faster, just like they are now - EVs cost less than other technologies - EVs are less complex and therefore require less maintenance and fewer repairs - EVs are 500-1,000 pounds...

I do not, lacking a safe and appropriate place to make such a run right now.

Compared to my stock GTS, your "tuned" GTS is showing higher G acceleration and 0.5 seconds faster to 60. Looks like a Turbo!

Just in case anyone would like to play, you can buy a brand new Taycan battery module for around $250: https://jag35.com/products/porsche-taycan-battery-module-22v-2-8kwh Nobody here is going to stuff one of these into an actual Taycan, but maybe someone wants to do some benchtop...

The horsepower and torque numbers/estimates for the RWD aren't yet shown on the Redshift site. As we all know, the RWD has a single motor, so the values will definitely be different than those for the dual-motor 4 and 4S.

By the way, I take back what I said above. That is called "top balancing" and it appears that Porsche instead does "bottom balancing". With top balancing the BMS works to equalize cell voltages when the battery is nearly fully charged. With bottom balancing the BMS works to equalize cell...

I have long been a fan of the Leatherique products, especially for finer/softer leathers like the Olea.

You're looking at $7K for rotors and pads, maybe $4K for calipers, and of course some technician time to reprogram the car from standard brakes to PSCB. In other words around $12K, aka way too much money. Yes, the PSCBs look awesome, and not having dust on your Mission-e rims is an absolute joy...

I hear you. Hey, back in 1890 or so, the Michelin brothers started giving away their new travel guides to encourage folks to drive more... and therefore buy more tires. Turning EVs into 800HP monsters sure ought to sell a few tires as well!

Even the GTS has surprisingly smooth acceleration. It pulls HARD but doesn't snap your neck right away like some EVs. I imagine a German engineer talking about "controllability" or something, and I confess that I prefer it to Tesla's video-game-like throttle. But if you don't like it, the folks...

Don't hide all of the horsepower and torque behind "Launch Control" or a "push to pass" button and just let me use it when I need it.

If I was having a local tire store do the work, I'd show up with four of the Taycan specific jack pads, and at least two of the standard Porsche wheel hanger studs and insist that they use them. I'd also teach them how to put the car in jack mode and insist that they do so. Bad things might not...

ICE Macan GTS versus Taycan GTS? And the Taycan is 20K less? I'd take the Taycan no question... assuming that the very much not-an-SUV Taycan works for you. Especially with the EV Macan soming soon, the ICE Macan, whose platform goes back all the way to 2005, seems like a dinosaur to me.

Well that's rather exciting! I still prefer Michelin, but I'm not going to say 'no' to more performance while still getting NF0 gear! Also, it seems, we're getting P Zero Trofeo RS as well: https://press.pirelli.com/pirelli-expands-elect-range-with-two-new-p-zero-tyres-for-the-porsche-taycan/...

I can see excluding glass, body panels, brake rotors, and so on, but an EV warranty that excludes the EV battery, and would exclude any damage caused by that battery messing up something else? I don't like that.

in my experience, a rotating part like a fan that needs that much effort to un-stick is quite corroded, and will corrode again relatively soon. I've seen this so many times before on cars, and even more on boats. You can wait for it to freeze again, checking it every so often to make sure, or -...

If I were you, I'd be super proud that I got the fans working again with a bit of persistence and elbow grease... and then I'd go order some new fans anyway, figuring that they're probably going to seize up again in a year or so.

Creating a diagram like this to describe, in great detail, the behavior of one tiny part of the car is such a German thing to do. Thumbs up!

I placed the Dragy in the back seat area, wedged against the rear window, with no tape or magnets or other mounting method. Then I forgot about it for a few weeks - and it was still in place. Thinking about it, a GPS doesn't need to be mounted at the front of the car at all, just somewhere where...

While it is very clear that keeping the battery state of charge near the middle of the range will increse lifespan, my view is that occasional charging to 95-100% is "good for" the battery since it gives the battery management system (BMS) an opportunity to balance the cells. Typical BMS...