David Donohue and Jay Leno Team Set Speed Records in Porsche Carrera GT
History was both made and remembered over yhe Labor Day holiday when a Porsche Carrera GT production car driven by race driver David Donohue and NBC Television "The Tonight Show" host Jay Leno set a series of Grand American speed records at Talladega Superspeedway, where David’s father, Mark Donohue, set a similar series of records in a Porsche race car 30 years ago.
VarioCam: Understanding Porsche’s VVT Technology
Originally developed for the 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo, VarioCam changes the valve timing to increase power & reduce emissions.
European Brakes: The Advantages They Bring
Here are the advantages that follow with having ceramic-composite or carbon-ceramic brake rotors and pads.
Engine Build: 964 3.6L Porsche Engine
Find out how this unique build turned out!
Bosch Increases Its Aftermarket Product Offerings With 27 New Part Numbers
Robert Bosch LLC has added 27 new aftermarket part numbers to its product portfolio in December. Additions were made to the braking, rotating machines, fuel pumps and throttling devices categories; in addition, a new LED work lamp program was announced. Bosch QuietCast and Bosch Blue Disc Brake Pads A total of three new brake pad
Bosch Adds 31 New Aftermarket Parts
Robert Bosch LLC has announced the addition of 31 new SKUs to several of its product lines in August. New SKUs have been added to Bosch Blue Disc brake pads, ignition coils, throttle bodies, premium oil filters, rotating machines, OE fine wire spark plugs, Aerotwin wiper blades and high-pressure, gasoline direct injection (GDI) fuel pumps.
Import Insights: Porsche (December 2014)
Porsche celebrated three world premieres in November at the Los Angeles Auto Show 2014. The sports car manufacturer presented two new GTS models, the 911 Carrera GTS and the Cayenne GTS, at the Porsche press conference. Porsche also revealed the Panamera Turbo S Executive Exclusive Series, a special edition limited to 100 units worldwide. The
Tech Tip: Generation 1 Wheel Bearings With Integrated ABS Tone Ring
The front wheel bearings listed in this Tech Tip all share a unique design feature. They are all double-row angular contact with a split inner ring. The distinctive feature on these bearings is that one of the two seals on the bearing has a built-in magnetic impulse wheel. Caution should be taken to make sure that the seal with the ABS impulse ring is installed in the correct direction.
Tech Tip: Porsche Check Engine Warning Light Activated With DTCs P2096/P2098 Set
Check Engine warning light may be activated by an error in the diagnostic software of the DME control module. The OBD II system registers a malfunction of the oxygen sensor and activates the Check Engine warning light, even though the oxygen sensor is fully operational.
2012 OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational Captivates Sold Out Crowd
The fifth annual OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational, presented by K&N Filters and Royal Purple, brought in massive crowds with a sold out event, more thrilling moments and record times, ultimately crowning Mark Stielow and his custom 1967 Chevrolet Camaro as the 2012 OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car.