01-12-2021, 02:38 PM | #21 | |
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Mine lives in a garage, but it does get cold in the winter (sub 40F). At least when I do drive it nowadays, I do get it nicely up to temperature for at least 20 minutes. |
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01-12-2021, 03:01 PM | #22 | |
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EDIT: Sorry for the threadjack. I also agree about not storing your convertible with the top down. I've read that that is one of the reasons that 986/7 Boxsters all get that abrasion right behind the side window, from sitting with the top down too long. |
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01-12-2021, 03:07 PM | #23 |
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Info on Li-Ion battery vs. AGM from BMW tech training on F8X. It is alleged to live twice as long.
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01-12-2021, 07:26 PM | #24 | |
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That's the great thing with the SMARTTOP module in the Porsche. On your way to the car, you triple tap the unlock button on the keyfob and the top is down by the time you're getting in the car. Same with putting the top up, triple click the lock button and walk away. WDC, They have the module for the 2 series: https://www.mods4cars.com/sms/shop/i...de=view&id=128 although you may be able to code all those features with bimmercode.
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01-13-2021, 08:01 AM | #25 |
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For the soft top:
- I leave the car parked with the top up. - I don't put the top down if it is not fully dry. - The hand car wash I go to never puts soap on it, just water. It got mistakenly soaped maybe once in five years. - Cleaning/protection: Twice a year, I spray cleaner and then brush. Then spray sealer. Was it Raggtop? Not entirely sure. Two spray bottles and one horsehair brush is the kit. Car is in a dry, semi-heated garage. It looks like the day I got it. I can see some crease marks where it folds but no notable wear. |
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