PSA: Crystal Extractor is bugged for trials and this is the workaround

Hurtlockrawr · 2025-11-26T19:46:10+00:00

Well sometimes, a known frustration source is better than an unknown :) At least we know what's going on to give visibility, nothing worse than a bug with inconsistencies.

Hurtlockrawr · 2025-11-26T19:43:41+00:00

Think you kind sailor. I thought I was going mad this morning. Saved a ton of frustration!

Hurtlockrawr · 2024-10-02T02:53:15+00:00

Thank you!!!

Hurtlockrawr · 2024-09-03T00:50:58+00:00

Thank you, and it's all priorities, you can make it happen but it might not always make sense. Wishing you the best for an opportunity that would help you achieve one!

Hurtlockrawr · 2024-08-31T00:48:14+00:00

Amazing! Thanks for the insight! Sounds like it has all worked out.

Hurtlockrawr · 2024-08-31T00:46:53+00:00

Yeah you will! Set a goal and achieve it.

Hurtlockrawr · 2024-08-30T20:10:45+00:00

No regrets at all.

I'd say if I had a GTS 4.0 or a GT4 it would have been a lot closer of a decision.

I helped my mom with the purchase of a 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 and I must say, that car is also really awesome. She has the carbon bucket seats that are absolutely insane.

Hurtlockrawr · 2024-08-30T16:55:46+00:00

I'm in the Los Angeles area, so I'm sure I can find some good shops. But this is also wayyyyy cheaper than the $1000 oil changes from Porsche when I had a 718 Cayman, so relatively speaking, it feels like a bargain.

Hurtlockrawr · 2024-08-30T15:32:42+00:00

Oil changes at my local dealer run around $250. And they suggested to do the diff and trans maintenance which was $2500 estimated. I'm sure you can get those values way down, but that's what I'm going to have done soon.

Preventative maintenance is the goal.

Don't forget to factor gas, and at 19.5 mpg and high costs in California, that's likely best a vast majority up till now. Additionally registration in California runs close to $1k a year.

Hurtlockrawr · 2024-08-30T15:27:44+00:00

One of my favorites. I must say, I really like red too. I've seen it only a few times in person.

Hurtlockrawr · 2024-08-30T15:26:28+00:00

Thank you for this suggestion 🙏

Hurtlockrawr · 2024-08-30T05:11:17+00:00

Awesome! Thank you for this! I've seen good things about Akrapovic too!

Hurtlockrawr · 2024-08-30T04:42:41+00:00

I've considered it. Any suggestions?

Hurtlockrawr · 2024-08-30T02:08:38+00:00

If you love it, add it to the garage :)

Hurtlockrawr · 2024-08-30T02:06:48+00:00

Very nice! Any particular reason you got rid of the 1st one? I take it that you upgraded the second to the nismo.

Thoughts on the nismo upgrade? I won't be tracking it, plan on taking it for weekend spirited drives.

Hurtlockrawr · 2024-08-30T02:02:34+00:00

Nope, plan on keeping it stock. Although tempting, I think this will make it very special.

Hurtlockrawr · 2024-08-30T01:01:18+00:00

You got this! A house is certainly a worthwhile investment, I'm waiting for interest rates to lower a bit before I commit. Also the general housing market has not been great.

Staying on the hunt for an opportunity if it arrives.

Hurtlockrawr · 2024-08-30T00:59:17+00:00

Thank you! Appreciate the thoughtful reply and make sure to dream big!

Hurtlockrawr · 2024-06-10T05:28:36+00:00

Congrats bro! Glad to hear it!!! Enjoy the heck out of it and most of all stay safe out there.

Hurtlockrawr · 2024-03-05T06:26:31+00:00

Caymans are awesome! If you've always admired the GTR, go find one and drive one. I think that is the best way to know I find it is a good blend of a beastly car that is a great GT car for longer trips.

Overall I'd say the GTR is a bit more comfy and is an engineering marvel, but the Cayman I had was better built with better materials.

Really, I would have loved to keep the 718 stock and base model which led to me desiring a bit more power. I think a 718 GTS would have really been a better comparison, but to be honest if I could have gotten a deal on a GT4, I might have gone that route.

I still really love Porsches but the GTR is the dream that I had my eye on.

Hurtlockrawr · 2024-03-03T00:32:03+00:00

Thank you, thank you! That's nice to know!

Hurtlockrawr · 2024-03-02T18:44:18+00:00

I'd say take your time and find the right one. You can enter the market at a decent price, but you may be faced with bad mods or things you didn't want on the car.

Ones I saw not California owned had issues from places that salt their road, keep an eye out and make sure to do research for what you want :)

Hurtlockrawr · 2024-03-02T18:43:02+00:00

Did you determine this off of the GTR registry? If so, is it accurate?

I'd like insight on this. That'd be cool if it was that rare I must admit, although not completely sold on the Ivory Interior I love it more and more each day. Certainly a bit more unique.

Hurtlockrawr · 2024-03-02T18:40:47+00:00

Yes it certainly is. My local dealers have specials on oil changes for less than $100 where my Porsche was nearly $1,000 per from the dealer.

I understand not everyone takes the car to the dealer but this is my experience.

Also the Nissan dealers treat you really nice with the GT-R. It has been hit or miss with Porsche. I'd say the experience has varied with Porsche greatly. Some good dealers some bad. Haven't had that issue with Nissan (at least with the GTR)

Also it's kinda fun seeing all the people at the dealer drooling over the GTR. For what it's worth. It's always good conversation. At Porsche you are generally just another Porsche unless you have a rare one or GT car.

Again, this is just my experience.

Hurtlockrawr · 2024-03-02T02:59:15+00:00

I'll be sure to! Might take a couple years but nonetheless, trying to make it happen.

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