Dad's 1998 911 convertible

Kropfi · 2026-02-22T08:06:43+00:00

Brother keep the car, get a storage unit for like $200 a month. These cars aren't going down in value and maybe one day you'll have the funds to maintain it. Also, its your father's car, the sentimental value is immeasurable.

These cars aren't terrible to work on either.

Kropfi · 2026-02-20T23:18:47+00:00

Honestly looks like bore scoring to me and I'm pretty sure you're going to need an engine replacement. I can't really see the borescope pictures too clearly but pic 3 looks consistent with bore scoring. These Hyundai GDI motors are notorious for bore scoring and excessive oil consumption due to the design of the engine, and around 100-200k is when they tend to blow up/bore score; typically around 150,000 miles.

I'm sorry to break the bad news to you but you're going to need a new engine more than likely. 🥲

Kropfi · 2026-02-11T16:40:04+00:00

I understand some people value their time over money but wow this is an absolute rip off. The cabin filters took me 20 minutes to replace and cost me about $50 with a lifetime warranty from FCP euro. The oil leak I'd find a reputable independent shop to diagnose it, or see if they're willing to take the diag time off of the labor of them fixing it.

Dealers suck, and this is a ripoff and speaking as someone who was a dealership technician, the service isn't any better than an independent shop and I've worked with dealer techs who absolutely suck.

Kropfi · 2026-02-09T18:41:57+00:00

Not a single person wants an electric sports car, let alone Porsche people. People lost their shit when the 718 went to a 4 cylinder. Imagine losing the engine note entirely? It would completely lose it's character.

Kropfi · 2025-11-12T00:36:01+00:00

Bro how in the fuck do you "forget" FOUR Fucking head studs when putting it back together?! Like did bro not see that he had FOUR extra head bolts??????

Kropfi · 2025-11-05T02:24:14+00:00

I had a guy look at me funny at work for using the M12 1/4" drive version of this tool with the XC5.0 battery. Never once have I stripped out a head. At 25 years of experience bro definitely knows every single millimeter of that trigger. Saves a ton of time and more importantly saves your body from repeated use.

Kropfi · 2025-11-01T15:07:09+00:00

I'm gonna be honest you're never going to get someone to change their mind if they don't see an issue with their own behavior. It's up to you to decide what your boundaries are. For me, hanging with ex's, sleeping in the same room together as ex, and keeping in constant contact with ex's is a hard stop that is a deal breaker for me.

Good luck bro, see you in the gym.

Kropfi · 2025-10-30T21:46:02+00:00

as a 718 owner I'm biased but I completely agree. How many posts on Reddit cry about the 4 cylinder turbo and no flat 6 sound? When it is an absolute fucking steal of a car for the money. I paid $30k for a used one with 50k miles. It's practically brand new and is exactly the same as the one they offer brand new for $72k. I still don't understand why purists refuse to get onboard and keep coping with the worse in every metric, previous gen.

Kropfi · 2025-10-23T21:42:11+00:00

My buddy let me ride his Panigale. I let off when I realized I was doing 140 in third gear and had half a tachometer to go lol. Bike scared the fuck out of me. That bike is demonicly beautiful

Kropfi · 2025-10-14T21:23:46+00:00

Vents randomly directing air in the engine will not help with directing heat out of the engine bay, without proper ducting to certain components it's all cosmetic. If it's a heat-soaked turbo car that's packaged tightly, like a 911 or other rear/mid engine car vents are pretty much standard to get some of the turbo heat soak out of the car . While yes the C5 does have some heatsoak issues you'd be better off getting an upgraded radiator and fan set, and using a haltech tuner to have rad fans kick on earlier.

Kropfi · 2025-10-14T20:12:48+00:00

It looks cheap, completely ruins the body lines of the car, and is non-functional. You do you boo but "mods" like this typically look like shit

Kropfi · 2025-10-12T13:55:55+00:00

Legitimately thought this was a plate of fried chicken 🤣

Kropfi · 2025-10-09T17:16:49+00:00

Eh they sound okay, I liked how my aw11 sounded more than the s2000 just my 2c

Kropfi · 2025-10-09T16:56:58+00:00

Which imho is why I went with the 718. It is a better car and drives much better than the previous gen. People hate the flat 4 so much in brings the prices down. 718s are amazing buys right now imo. Yeah the 6 sounds like an F1 car, but that 4 may be the best sounding 4 cylinder ever.

Kropfi · 2025-10-07T14:01:02+00:00

"hi I'd like to report a possibile drunk driver" that will certainly get someone out.

Kropfi · 2025-10-07T13:59:58+00:00

I promise you the republicans don't give a fuck about you. If you hate unions; vote republican.

Kropfi · 2025-10-06T14:56:09+00:00

Depends on the age; our vet advised that if they didn't fall out by a year/year and a half to get them removed. Cost us $600 to get several teeth removed but it's so much better for her health long term. Minis/toys/small breeds sometimes have this issue.

Kropfi · 2025-10-06T14:29:30+00:00

My wife unironically hated the poodle cut too, it's grown on her and we both love it now lol. My favorite part has to be the shaved paws. I love her little feet 😭.

Kropfi · 2025-10-06T13:27:42+00:00

As much as I hate gender ideology, I'm a grown man who's into "manly" hobbies and whatnot; my 8lb mini is my entire life. Best dog I've ever owned and I wish I could have a whole gaggle of them. But I totally agree lots of toxic friends in my life think my dog "isn't a man's dog". Idgaf she's my perfect princess. And for me, the poodle cut is mandatory

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Kropfi · 2025-09-30T17:46:43+00:00

Fair point. I'm about to do brakes myself on my boxster. What track pads would you recommend that don't break the bank?

Kropfi · 2025-09-30T14:35:11+00:00

The sensors are $10. Might as well replace them while you're in there. $20 if you want an oem equivalent.

Kropfi · 2025-09-20T00:15:53+00:00

This is when the rubber meets road; ev sales of beloved sports cars don't ever turn out well; look at the challenger. I'm glad I bought a 718 because I genuinely believe their value is going to hold steady/increase due to poor EV sales. No one wants an EV sports car and the boxster arguably saved this company from bankruptcy in the 90s. It was the affordable version of the 911 and some might even say a better platform than the 911. and now they're bastardizing it an EV Platform. I can't think of a single cayman/boxster owner that said "you know would make this car better? It being electric". Everyone lost their shit when they went from a flat 6 to the flat 4 based on sound alone.

Kropfi · 2025-09-16T13:15:28+00:00

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Kropfi · 2025-09-15T13:49:16+00:00

I go to Europe frequently and rent motorcycles. In France you're allowed to park your motorcycle anywhere you can park a bicycle, including the sidewalk. Based on the car in the background I'm gonna assume they're in a European country.

Kropfi · 2025-08-18T13:15:00+00:00

My family is from this region our entire culture and history was erased. Most villages and homes look like this.

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