5 things Porsche 911 owners should know - also Boxster + Cayman

[@taipeikartman]

1. You have been fooled to believe that a German is epitome of success. 2. You have over paid. 3. You will never use the potential of your over engineered car. 4. Your car is not as quick as a Tesla P100D's 0 to 60 time i2.2 sec. 5. Porsche is boring.

[@NickMurray]

1. Are you saying I should become a German to become successful? My German is poor but love German bread so who knows? 2. I did over pay for my car, I also over paid for my shoes, it was enjoyable, I will do it again. 3. The potential I am hoping to achieve is to transport my dog to the park at a moderate speed every day. 4. My car is not as fast as a lot of cars, I can tell you this keeps me up at night but I hope to put some more stickers and stripes on it which will make it go faster. 5. This one is my favorite, I can just see you getting to #5 and running out of ideas so you anger typed 'Porsche is boring' then sat back and thought 'that will show him!' Nice!

[@aaronming8466]

great answer to the jealous troll! I love your car you've got a new subscriber :)

[@johngoldstien6937]

taipeikartman 1. You don't have a car and I heard you love riding your bicycle without the seat on!!

[@sinoperture]

Lols. Written by a tech geek and not a motoring geek.

[@gabbyprod]

I always love the Tesla comparisons. You can tell they've never driven either a Tesla or a 911. If you're going to compare a Tesla to a 911, you need to end your post with "until you need to actually turn."

[@MrDowntownkiller]

I lost it when nick was running to stop the car Lol

[@FishFind3000]

Kamal el debieky me too, thank god for dash cams

[@ThePreston7]

the dogs running after him too ROFL

[@RandallJT84]

Man's best friends know no boundaries!

[@Panthers1521]

the dogs chasing him lol

[@kdoran709]

Kamal el debieky that was insane

[@Emerald13]

car rolling backwards is going to give me nightmares

[@NickMurray]

It gives me nightmares.

[@FishFind3000]

Nick Murray I've experienced it. I was in the back of the car and the driver jumped out and forgot to set it.

[@Banner1986]

Isn't that the kind of thing that's actually killed a few people? I thought I'd heard about it on the news where there was a lawsuit over it.

[@Banner1986]

X V my understanding was that it was some semi famous person ( who certainly was careless) that had their car smah into and pin them after they'd neglected to engage to brake before leaving. I unfortunately don't remember all the details though

[@jan-dirkknorn6475]

Banner1986 that was about a Jeep which was releasing the parking break in some unlucky circumstances i think

[@lxxdakinexxl]

Park in gear. As a manual driver I always park in gear. You get used to it after driving on a track. If you apply your e-brake after a hot session, you'll warp the rotors.

[@LegendInThaMakin]

Chris D lol really? I drive my car pretty hard some days and I when I get home I park in gear AND use the e brake.. now I know better, I don't wanna warp my brakes.

[@reiernumans2906]

My Saab won't even let me get the key out if it's not in reverse. I never use the e-brake, lol.

[@BorisArtemyev]

try a few laps around a track to get your rotors lit up, and if you apply the e-brake immediately after you will be guaranteed some brake job!

[@adpmol]

same applies to pressing the brake with your feet at a stop while they are hot.

[@patrik2259]

OMG! Yes, always park in gear :) That dash cam video really stressed me out...

[@MerabZukhbaia]

I am amazed every time, how you make the videos so personal and entertaining with that gorilla, you are amazing person Nick!

[@NickMurray]

Thank you for the kind comment Merab

[@TheChannel1978]

Yep loved the 'you don't deserve a nice car' bubble. Same happened to me when I was polishing my car, then cleaned off excess polish with a brush only to scratch a panel with the sharp metal holding the bristles to the handle (!). Imagine my face. F... me..

[@danpintal1215]

Great review! Funny and informative.

[@woutererasmus8809]

Nick, the thumping on the steering....left and right turn is not just on the 911 - or cold weather, it is a disturbing feeling in the 911, Boxster and even the Panamera. A damp driveway with a tight turning circle see my cars bobbing about. Keep up the good work....glad you came to your senses, enjoy the Porsche!

[@callez2402]

You are absolutely correct, I have it every morning in my B981S, when its warm (as I don't drive wtintertime)

[@oOJakkeOo]

I definitely got the chills when the car started rolling back....

[@RRubecula]

Good to know... now the only thing I need is a Porsche

[@blahblah-js5ux]

RRubecula 😆

[@joris777]

yup!

[@SDmurray99]

I like the parking break direction. Pull to release is like an old style release where you pull to disengage the pedal parking break.

[@alsatch_]

HAHA Nick i just did a massive LOL watching you run after the car. Your right though. I found this confusing at first. I still get confused, i just push/pull it until i head the noise.

[@snark907]

Perhaps you just need a new mental model. I use the mental model of the old fashioned parking brake pedal. You push it in with your foot to set it. You pop it back out to release it.

[@Bagger1978]

That is where I believe they came up with the concept and the similarities in release position instead of the center console like other cars. All cars I've driven with a foot parking brake, you always pull on a release handle from that same area of the dash. Seems pretty straight forward concept to me.

[@mcesarey]

That cold-weather front wheel thump really alarmed me the first time it happened in my Boxster. Good to know it's expected...

[@poogan2000]

Just brought home my first ever Porsche 991 in 23 degree (F) weather and that thump confused and concerned me. You saved me a trip back to the service department.

[@cls63amgwagon34]

BOIIIIII.... YOU COULDN'T HAVE LOPPED OFF 4 FREAKING SECONDS TO MAKE THE VIDEO 9:11 MINUTES LONG??????

[@NickMurray]

Grant Rodgers good point. What an amateur

[@numbereightyseven]

He's not ocd like you.

[@MBisFrenchy]

I love how Tui and the other dog come running to your side when you let go and run to your 911.

[@TheChannel1978]

True friends!

[@bwiele]

I have one suggestion to add to help reduce bolster wear when you're getting OUT of the car, which is also a problem. Because the seats are so low and so deep, it's actually pretty easy to put your left hand on the bottom door sill and lift yourself up and forward slightly to reduce dragging yourself across both the bottom and side bolsters. I've used this technique with my prior 911 and another sports car with good results.

[@spencerpoore5805]

Nick you are not a 5/10 but a 9.11 out of 9.91.

[@2quick2come]

ha

[@kingevanek]

Best way to start a morning is a new Porsche video

[@theeeMitchi]

"Life is what you make it" in the intro of a Porsche video - fantastic, Nick. :)

[@tjdj94]

I seriously ROFL'd at the dashcam video! You should upload it to failarmy!

[@kevinvelazquez9319]

Your intro song makes me feel like im watching a 90's movie lol

[@NickMurray]

I aim to make my videos sound like an 80's porn movie so close.

[@pxjunky]

Try having your sister not shave her pits, you will be on point.

[@RandallJT84]

I've grown quite fond of Nicks new intros.I love the track "Life's What You Make It" by Talk Talk which originally debuted in 1986! Great stuff Nick!

[@ethanpodritz5674]

Nick, you're doing a great job with these videos. Not many people on KZbin will post a video of a mistake... such as frantically running after their mistake as it enters the roadway. I appreciate the honesty and humor, as many others do as well.

[@cliess]

Nick, have a look at the CTEK line of battery maintaners. They have an optional 'comfort connect' adapter that plugs directly into one of the 12V ports so you don't have to clip directly to the battery. Using one on my 981 to keep the battery alive during the cold Michigan months and it works like a champ.

[@NickMurray]

Yes great tip. Porsche also sell a similar product at only $120 I believe, might even be the same thing.

[@cliess]

Yep, CTEK is the OEM for Porsche. Naturally, the Porsche-branded one is quite a bit more -- I got mine from eBay for around $80 shipped that came with several adapters and a storage bag.

[@FishFind3000]

Craig Liess that charger only works if the wiring is done a specific way otherwise it won't charge.

[@FishFind3000]

Craig Liess I bought the ctek non rebranded model for about $80 on Amazon. I use it all the time for recharging cars and maintains my tractor battery over the winter. It's totally payed for itself.

[@cliess]

AFAIK (and per the documentation, and tons of homework) there is no "wiring" that has to be done to accommodate the comfort connect adapter -- it is plug + play.

[@fastdays_1]

I have a 981 Boxster and I can confirm that the e-brake switch is the most stupid thing ever made, it always takes me a couple of pushes and pulls to engage it because it just works the opposite as it should be! But apart from this I love it, it's even practical for the size having 2 boots front and rear with plenty of space for trolleys and bags

[@palinex]

You should be proud! Your 911 looks beautiful from all angles

[@Dommas1106]

The Handbrake System is similar to Mercedes. This comes from the older Mercedes which had a manual handbrake, tightened by pushing a pedal left beside the clutch. To unlock the handbrake you had to pull a handle left beside the steering wheel.

[@lonestranger]

My thoughts exactly. It's not just Mercedes, but most (every?) vehicle with a foot-actuated parking brake releases this way. Foot-actuated parking brakes are very common on American trucks, vans, SUVs, and cars that might be equipped with a full or split bench seat, e.g. :www.ford-taurus.org/taurusinfo/Features/P-brake.jpg Having never driven a vehicle with an electronic parking brake, I'd expect to pull the handle to release it, especially if it was located on the dash below steering column. With the console-mounted switches, pulling up to engage it makes more sense because that's how handbrakes operate.

[@paullincoln]

Actually whilst Mercs with foot operated parking brakes use a pulling motion on the hand release handle, the older Mercs like W115 and W123 (if memory serves me right) are full hand operated. Engagement is by hand pulling a handle and release is twist and push. But its ok... whatever 911 dishes out... i'll take

[@vodkatron]

Also this way on newer Volvos, maybe it's common in european cars? Seems logical way to me - you put brake "on" by pushing it and releasing pulling it "off"?.

[@jonmichaels362]

Nick, I've watched several of your videos. I love your self-deprecating humor, communication style and knowledge of the Porsche product. Well done!

[@julianjacobs5982]

Nick, there's a very good reason why dash mounted handbrakes are pushed for ON and pulled for OFF (same as in Mercs). I got out out of my Merc and accidentally knocked the handbrake with my foot. If the handbrake worked in the reverse way, it would have turned off and the car would have rolled away just as I was getting out.

[@jo05dk]

That dashcam video is the most honest thing i've seen on KZbin in quite a while, and boy did i feel you when you ran after your precious car. I will not be surprised if i wake up sweating from a dream about that at some point. Damn. Besides that: Thank you Porsche for giving me a headache. I facepalmed so hard when you explained the frunk/battery thing. I'm not able to buy such a car, and most likely never will be, but i still enjoyed watching. Thank you for yet another interesting and entertaining video :)

[@JoeAchilles1]

SHIT!!!! When that started rolling backwards my heart started racing.... Congrats on your 100k subs, well deserved! Have a great week :-)

[@DIYPETE]

Great info, and you have some speed! That was hilarious. I drive a 997 but still love learning about the 991!

[@xFedeXiT]

I'm sorry in not even 1/3 into the video and I've never laughed so hard at one of your videos like I'm doing now repeating the dashcam section in loop . LMAO you are like running for your life and your cute dog fucking rockets away from the door in pure fear of what you ran away from . Brilliant

[@PetersPianoShoppe]

Love the Talk Talk in your opening! Life's what you make it!

[@mitchw187]

4/10 at best nick

[@NickMurray]

In dim lighting and after 3 glasses of wine I am an easy 5.

[@edipisreks5535]

I'd take you out back, but only if you paid for the crack.

[@zaphod2]

9/11 easily

[@vantagesc]

Nick, why not leave car in gear when parked? That leaves an extra layer of protection against it rolling away. At the track you can't use the parking brake until the rotors cool so that is what we do if wheel chocks not available.

[@NickMurray]

As explained in the video, I forgot to leave in gear.

[@infamousnachi]

Congrats Nick, on hitting 100,000 subs. You've been producing excellent videos that are very entertaining. You deserve it!

[@ImLeuff]

That dashcam is an instant classic. Well done Nick!

[@ahmedhakeem1044]

Nick running to save his beloved car - funniest thing I've seen on youtube all week.

[@marvusparvus]

as i'm a kind and generous Canadian, i would give you a 6.5/10 . cheers & happy monday 2 U .

[@NickMurray]

Clearly you have been drinking : )

[@cotswoldmusings]

Brilliant upload Nick, yes worse still is my Wife's Macan handbrake works reverse to 911 & Boxster (in other words pull up for park and push down for release)! Drives me mad when going from car to car! There's loads of these quirks. For example: if for what ever reason (while in drive) you open the drivers door (even with foot on the brake) the handbrake is automatically applied which is highly annoying especially if you don't have seatbelt on, for example reverse manoeuvring in the garage! Finally, UK cars don't have an inside front trunk release ...... which is odd! Look forward to the video ref. Apple car play and PCM annoyances! Then bespoke settings for instrument binnacle display, where nobody in U.K. seams to bother to do this - am I the only one?

[@chele089]

HAHAHAHAHA you running after your car is the funniest but at the same time scariest thing I have ever seen. I always park in gear. :)

[@coolsteff94]

Your dogs running after you is probably the most adorable thing I've seen today.

[@edwill1595]

Merc e brake is the same as Porsche

[@SENYELI]

Both from Stuttgart, just saying. This is normal sequence for me having spent a lot of time in mercs.

[@Leota18]

Thank you for really useful information. I love all of your videos, you tell the real deal, good or bad, we appreciate it.

[@maximusdecimusmeridius4325]

Almost 100k!

[@Neil3D]

That thumping noise whilst reversing at full lock also happens on my BMW 430d, might not be the same thing but it does it all the time on a cold day when I'm pulling out the drive

[@lambohayden]

Nick, where do you get these awesome shirts??!

[@ikaustralia]

Harrison Chiao He designs them, lol

[@alsatch_]

I made a video on the wheel lock thump Nick, its exactly the same on the 981 Cayman

[@dillerdaller]

Nick, I know you like the odd tech-gizmos. Have you ever tried enabling KZbin's auto-generated English captions on your own videos? You're in for a giggle. It's pretty obvious they employ no Aussies or Kiwis in the Google department that creates speach2text. 👍

[@wernerengel6357]

As a fellow Aussie I take umbrage at your comment regarding Nick’s accent. I can understand him. 😁

[@dillerdaller]

@@wernerengel6357I have to admit that I had to Google "umbrage". You're offended by my comment? Well, if that's true, feel free to feel that way - it's your choice :D I love the accent. I giggled at Google's inability to understand it, however.

[@tomd328]

Why you haven't got more subscribers I don't know. What a legend you are. Always look forward to your videos

[@ScottPC]

One thing I noticed about 911 is that Jet fuel can't melt steel beams...

[@HikingInSierras]

I was at the Porsche factory recently. It was a great tour and neat to see the new vehicles in production.

[@jasonw4533]

PDK > manual There Nick I just stirred up the pot.

[@gavinwells35]

Pdk is better than manual, in general now most automatics are faster than a manual with the absolutely unrepeatable perfect shifts , as I've been saying for years and Is now in fact wide spread fact, they are in fact now obsolete, manuals are completely obsolete in 2017, that's true and stirring up the pot

[@AmericanBusinessman422]

Simon Chadwick with the manual gear shift lever?

[@marlinwagner2227]

@@gavinwells35 we

[@TheMrplaymaker23]

I thought I was the only one with that last Problem you mentioned. Happens with the Boxster too. Thanks for that info.

[@hacker007300]

I find the 991 too big, sweetspot is the 997.2 4S 3.8 PDK

[@transys8544]

Thanks brother, your videos are very informative. Porsche is not just a means of transportation, it’s an extension of ones personality. If people knew about the history of the 911, they won’t talk negative. By the way keep going, all the very best from Oman.

[@EugeneVabishchevich]

it's time to back to bmw :)

[@NickMurray]

Crazy talk

[@washout04]

Come on Nick. You know you're a bimmer driver at heart. One of us...one of us...

[@slinger812]

BMW M2 got a higher rating by Consumer reports than did the Porsche.

[@TheRedgtv2000]

I recently acquired my 2017 911 C2 ...sport exhaust and chrono package is a must, I can't get enough of downshifting pop out exhaust amazing sound in sport mode....never been happier... it's well worth the money spent.....and for all those Porsche haters out there (even though I am big Alfa guy also) feel sorry not reaching your dreams! Thank you Nick for #5 explanation tire steering clinking sound it happened to me few times last week when weather was ~10 degrees in Northeast.

[@andyjohnson9894]

Cool post Nick, more of these as I think its great showing up the BIG manufacturing faults in what we are led to believe as nearly perfect automobiles. Great viewing.

[@dragunovful]

I have a 718 boxster and the previous owner (at approx 10k miles) managed to have minimal wear. I daily my car -- but gently lift myself into and out of the car. Glad to see I have been doing it correctly as I have minimized additional wear in doing so!

[@Romanlimousine]

I like your video as I love Porsche. Cayenne diesel owner here, looking to get a 911 soon. Quick tip on the front trunk release on a dead battery, use a the cigarette lighter port to power up the car with any power source basically. Once the car detects enough voltage in the system it will allow you unlock the front trunk. Look forward to more 911 videos!

[@thesnoringsurgeon]

The magical 100k subscribers reached! Congratulations Nick and Tui and Becky and William and all involved!

[@NickMurray]

Thank you

[@turbokid99]

Great video! I get those thump w my Summer tires (in winter) on my Macan! I changed over WAY early this year (last week) and it happens EVERY TIME I reverse now... Also happened last year when I changed over before winter was done

[@timgage3144]

Thanks for the info on the cold weather tire bump. First time mind did that it scared the crap out of me. After that it was just annoying!

[@willem-jakobduijff142]

with the parking brake thing, you have also driven a Volvo v60 Polestar am I right? Well I am the proud owner of one and I can tell you my bright blue Polestar has the same, wich got me in the same situation as you. I also had to run after my own car because it was rolling of my driveway :(

[@oibal60]

I put two old seat cushions in my garage aeons ago. Now I just drive up & onto them (front wheels only!). The cushions prevent the front tires from 'flat spotting'. On my 993... I spent an afternoon 'snaking' individual lengths of nylon string to both trunk & hood latches. The spring tension on those latches is actually quite strong so a *lot* of pull force, devoid of leverage, is needed. I now have individual backups to opening my trunk & hood if the cables etc. ever fail. FWIW, that 'spare battery & cables to a micro connector' workaround is for the birds.

[@write2sanchit]

The front wheels also thump on my 987 Cayman w/ summer tyres. Thanks for explaining why that happens.

[@TheYjmfan]

I have same bonnet release on my 986 I’ve had to use this a couple of times, I did same as you. I have one of those carry battery packs for inflating tyres I use.

[@christopherwhitehead8946]

Love the Talk Talk intro music. Just love it. I've got a 996.2 C4S and I get the front wheel bump thing here in the UK , and only in winter. I can get golf clubs in the back, but my previous car,a Boxster could swallow them in the rear trunk, and the trolley and sports bag in the front trunk. The Boxster is TRULY PRACTICAL. Bollox to the small people though....

[@ItalianDDS]

Good stuff Nick. As the owner of a 16 Porsche Cayman manual I can attest that the Cayman also has the "thump" when backing up at full lock. I live in California so its not as apparent when backing up with a freezing cold, firm tire upon startup.

[@Garen15]

Nick, the reason you pull to release the parking brake: that comes from old days when you pushed the parking brake foot pedal and you released by pulling that same leaver, they followed the same system/style; so to engage you push and pull to release. after finding that out myself, i stopped getting confused anymore.

[@Bigshows93]

Nick maybe consider getting a mini jump pack, they are very compact and can provide the power in the fuse panel as well as jump start the car once the front is open.

[@evanescent0311]

my 2 and 4 yr old boy loved climbing into the trunk or frunk, having me close them inside so they could pull the glowing handle. good times! hilarious video when the 4S started rolling backwards and you and dogs came sprinting. glad that ended well for you!

[@tryptobphan]

You actually brought up great points. Here are my thoughts about your points since I drive a daily Boxster and Cayman: 1. The opposite direction of the electric e-brake took some time to get used to, but it's become second nature now. To avoid my car sliding backwards, I just developed the good habit of putting my gear into park and then putting my e-brake on before getting out all the time. 2. Even before getting these cars, I actually asked myself what I'd do if the battery went dead since some of my older cars have dead batteries. I looked it up and realized it would be unfortunate to have that happen in a Porsche and not have access to the battery. So I bought a portable battery and jumper cable kit on Amazon.com. I currently have the pack behind the driver's seat in case I need it. 3. There are no rear seats in the Boxster or Cayman... 4. I subconsciously worry about wearing the side bolsters of my seats, so I tend to get in carefully like you do. I'm glad I'm not the only one that worried about this. 5. This noise scared me the first time I drove these cars. For the record, it doesn't have to be East Coast cold, it could be California cold and this will still happen. I enjoy your vlogs so keep it up!

[@washout04]

Great video Nick. Really think your videos are some of the best on KZbin. Keep up the good work.

[@rar23424]

Wow, that actually was really helpful! I get that "thump-thump-thump" on my Audi A5 when reversing full steering lock at low temperatures, and I was wondering what it was! It's probably a similar steering setup to yours, so that explains it. Glad to know it's normal though!

[@josephjoestar995]

That dashcam footage was hilarious! Especially the dogs running after you it's like a cartoon, should make that into a KZbin Short

[@minimcewen]

Nick, thanks for addressing the "Ackerman" effect on the front tires. I about crapped my pants the first time I heard it on my 2016 Cayman. True, it does happen more with cold weather but I'm in Texas and all it takes is a 40* morning and even with it garaged it still happens. I had another unusual, but common, Porsche problem with the high oil level warning light that will come on apparently for us low mileage commuters. Apparently, the excess moisture and gas slowly filters back around the cylinder rings into the oil when driven often w/o the engine heating up to operating temp (

[@swiper1818]

The bubble quotes from William are superb - this is a really useful vid!

[@konkombotis5549]

Thanks Nick, really helpful tips. As a current 993 CS owner, there is a manual release to open the hood/bonnet to access the battery etc. On the 991 this would have to be one of the dumbest designs when one has a flat battery. Porsche must change this design on the upcoming 992. Umm.....how about a manual release design, good idea.....da.

[@ThorsteinKlingenberg]

It's been like that since the 996 moved from mechancal release to electronic. It's a bit cumbersome, but not catastrophic. You need a boost, ok, power at the fusebox first, open the engine lid, power the car to start.

[@gavinhall4112]

I love how excited the dogs are as you chase after your car.

[@danibareto1370]

Tui such a good dog, love when he ran after the car with you when it started rolling out of garage.

[@tbone1493]

Watching you chase your new 911 rolling down the drive was hilarious but I am happy all turned out well. I am a sucker for dark blue cars, wish my M2 came in the blue you have. Car looks great, looking forward to more videos as the weather changes up north.

[@KK201358]

the front hood really makes me laughed. Lol, good to know about this since I don't drive my 911 too often.

[@mqandil]

Great video. Forgetting to engage the parking brake or not engaging it correctly on the manual Porsche cars is very common problem, and watching your video brings back few horror moments. My house is located on steep hill, and I own 3 manual Porsches & 4 PdK Porsche's, and I recall running after my cars on several occasions trying to catch them as they roll back down this steep hill. Scary moments.....The problem gets even more complicated as the standard for Porsche to engage the parking brakes is different between various Porsche cars. For 911, Caymans, Boxsters the e-brake is located vertically below the ignition and as you pointed out you must push it inwards to engage the parking brakes and according to Porsche they claim since it is located close enough to the pedals it is treated as a foot brake which is engaged by pushing your foot to engage it. On Macans, Cayennes the E-Brake is located horizontally on the console below PDK lever and you must pull on it to engage it which is opposite of 911 ebrake, but matches most other cars, and the idea here since it is located next to you it is treated as a hand brake and hand brake are engaged by pulling upwards. After complaining to Porsche about why different standards and how confusing it is, I was educated about their philosophy and why they have 2 different standards for these ebrakes. So now when I am in a 911, cayman or Boxster i train my mind to think it is a foot brake and I must push it in like a foot brake to engage it and when I am in a Macan or Cayenne I tell myself I have a hand brake and I must pull it upwards to engage it. Hope this helps explain the wisdoms of Porsche.

[@rfstern1]

Good video, thank you! I know exactly what you mean and I had the problem as well but: The handbrake isn’t the other way round. All cars with the switch in the center console imitate the manual hand brake you have to pull in order to lock it. Porsche has another switch position, which is imitating the manual (foot) hand brakes in Mercedes or Chevrolet’s or many others where you have to push the foot pedal to lock the brake and pull the lever to losen it. Totally intuitive if you have the right mental model :)

[@stephenlane9127]

Im enjoying watching some your old Videos Nick in your back catalogue. Clearly I’ve got too much time on my hands!!

[@JundaComputersGmbH]

Hey Nicolas, have you ever heard of a trickle charger battery tender for your Porsche? So you don't have to put the huge clamps in your fuse box? And I always put a brick behind the rear wheel of a manual car as the "old fashioned" way of preventing manual cars from rolling away. Sometimes the old fashioned way works better.

[@Corsa15DT]

The car battery thing with the hod is a brilliant design detail, one to be discussed for ages. A millennial engineer's deed for sure. Also, the seats wearing out in 3 days? We love you Nick for telling us these lovely details :)

[@dmitrigrigorenco6858]

Thank you, great video!! I was thinking that is something wrong with my suspension all the time when i did full turn..

[@fore_PeteSake]

The pups really enjoyed your dash (0-60 in 2secs). That look of do it again, do it again was priceless... by the way the electronic ebrakes are the pits. I have to look at my dashboard to make sure the brake is are on.

[@1in7.8b]

Lol battery issue is funny. I would just suggest a mini lithium-ion starter kit from Amazon. They are quite compact and can fit behind your seat on the floor. The leads are also pretty small. I'm not sure if speaker wire is rated for jumping the car haha.

[@mitchellpaull1205]

Hey Nick, I have a manual M4 and I always leave the car in gear when parking. This will prevent the car from rolling if you forget to put the parking brake on.

[@johnwhodat8135]

so it's the cold tires that were making the thumping noise. good thing I saw this video, I was planning on taking my 991.1 in for that noise. Thx Nick.

[@rafgomez333]

On the topic of the parking break, unlike the other car you showed as an example, the lever in the 991is designed after those vehicles that had (and some still have) a pedal on the far left side that you depress to engage the break; those have a lever like the one on the 991 that you pull, to release the break. So, it is a design consistent with the previous mechanical design for its location, just like the other car example you showed is consistent with the pervious mechanical design for its location.

[@h.paulvaughan8715]

My 914 (1974) had the any-weather bump while making slow hard left/right turns amoung other issues. You’ve motivated my to seek out a real new-used CPO Porsche 2013 -2015 (65-80k). Ive watched most of your vids which are put together quite well! Any other suggestions would be appreciated!

[@rafgomez333]

The issue with the thump on the front tires when backing up is very annoying. I get it on my 991 on summer tires (I live in San Diego). After watching your video, I realize that it only does it when the tires are cold (like when talking it pout of the garage in the morning).

[@davido6931]

Great idea for a video series. Have you found with the release sensor in the bonnet (which allows you to simply hold your hand over an area of the front bumper to open it) when you wash the car it will open it without meaning for it to be triggered? On my 991.1 it happens when spraying the hood and I'm not standing right over the spot. Of course it means you leave the key out of your pocket and away from the car but that's hard to do if you are at a spray wash. I suppose you can just leave the key in the car and it won't trigger it as a safety precaution? I've never tried.

[@todortodorov766]

100k subs, Nick! Congrats! I've been following you for only a month or two, but I've really started to enjoy your videos. Really entertaining, perfect for relaxation. Keep on going!!!

[@adambadri6161]

The parking brake on the dash works like that, even in old Mercedes had the E brake activated by pressing a pedal (near or where the dead pedal is) and released by pulling a lever on the dash ( the same {in form and shape, but it was mechanical} as the one in your Porsche)

[@d0718]

7:42 that happens on my Cayman as well!! It took me a while to figure out what was happening All of these are really relevant to Caymans as noted in the title, so thanks a lot, Nick! Keep it up :)

[@JPandCompany]

Just FYI, the parking brake design is the same as old American pickup trucks. There was a pedal to push down to set it, but you pull the little lever at the bottom left to release it.

[@kern417]

yeah people wouldn't want to put the positive onto their fusebox, but i'm more curious on what am i supposed to clamp onto with the ground side????