I’m a happy owner of a 1990 944S2 Cabriolet….in Baltic Blue with linen-colored full leather interior. I ‘gifted” it to myself, the year I turned 50 that coincided with the same year I was promoted to Navy Captain. Here I am almost 20 years later….and I am seriously considering a later model 911 Cab. I have to say, that color combination of yours, especially that leather color….gorgeous. Bravo-Zulu….well done on your presentation. Thank you, brother!
Amazing content. I have a 2009 C4S Cabriolet that I've owned for 4 years. I've never checked the drains. Never knew the rear seats we're held in place with velcro or of the break in the carpet to check for water infiltration or how to check for infiltration within the rear boot. Most appreciative of the information. Thanks again.
Thanks and no problem, enjoy it. Sometimes owners that I buy these cars from have no idea too. Always worth reading the owners manual cover to cover. Cheers, Raj
Thank you for posting this video! I also applied graphite lubricant to the hinges so it would operate smoother, as it was making nose going up and down. It sounds smooth now! Oh, also it is dry graphite so it does not drip and sticks well and is not stinky! I had to edit this! My buddy said just put WD40, and I said, no! Can you imagine the stink in the cab.
Great content, thanks for this. Next door's pine tree drops its needles on the car and I think that might be causing the drain holes to get blocked. Off right now to Hoover it out!
Thanks for the video. Made me check my 997 Convertible with all the rain we are having. Back carpet on the drivers side was wet so definitely need to check the drainage holes. Hopefully that will sort it. Cheers.
Glad my video helped! It is very common to be honest, even on Coupe and Targa variants too. Always worth checking, especially if the windows all condense up while the car is sitting on the drive or in a garage. All the best with it! Raj
So glad I found you. Great information. I am considering purchasing a 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera. It's a beautiful car, but I would be a first-time Porsche owner - lots to learn first...to decide if this is the car for me.
But we can install the Smart Top” kit which allows the standard key to operate the top. Google is your friend. Typical British understatement, about water draining into the inside! Can I “Miele it” instead of Hoover it?
I was hoping to see the Porsche maintenance lubrication areas and the recommended best available products to use for the top mechanisms. Is that something you could share or guide where to find it?
Thanks Robbey300, always check under the carpets! Even for old water damage, discolouration in the grey foam is a giveaway of previous damage. Cheers, Raj
HI My roof will not quite go into the storage compartment and remains slightly open The cover does close properly when the roof is closed Any ideas please
Hi Richard, I have read about the microswitches failing causing similar issues. I think it may be a PIWIS diagnostic job to diagnose what the issue is, possibly a recalibration or replacement of some components. Fingers crossed it isn't expensive! Thanks, Raj
Hi Phillip, are you based in the UK? I think all came with it, do both keys only have 2 buttons? I suppose maybe it was an option I wasn't aware of, even in the UK. Thanks, Raj
@@MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE thank you for the reply back, but no, I'm across the pond in the U S and yes, both keys are original and neither have the button to push, just a solid piece, it does look like it could have the button in that location. Both keys only have the lock/unlock and the frunk release button. Let me know if you'd like a picture and if you could find out if it was an option. Thanks, Phillip
It seems odd to me that the best automotive engineers and designers (Porsche) have not yet figured out how to keep leaves and road debris out of the drainage tray/weep holes and the front airscoops... or even warn you that there is an issue. SMH🤔 also, how long does it take the top to self-destruct? open/close 500 times? 1,000 times? Thanks!😁
Thanks 2RROC, it is a shame about these weaknesses for sure, but overall a Porsche is pretty good compared to most cars for longevity, even the hoods are good for many years, over 1,000 times I would say. Thanks
Hi James, thanks for your question, its not something I have come across or solved, sorry about that! I'll listen out for the sound on the next one I stock. Thanks, Raj
Hi Raj. Thanks for this great content. Have learnt a lot. The roof on my 997 jammed preventing it from fully closing on the weekend and found the plastic wing on the drivers side had come loose which prevented the roof from fully closing. I was able to refit the hinges on this wing and all seems good but why did it come loose in the first place. Do you have any ideas?
You may need to get the windows to relearn positions, my guess is one-touch operation on the windows doesn't work either? Google relearn one-touch operation Porsche. Cheers, Raj
Hi B A, this feature was available on the 997.1 too, I am not sure what year it was introduced, or what countries had it. The UK 997.1 C4S certainly had it, I've sold a few of those and they all had the feature optioned. Thanks, Raj
Hi .. I got water under the front seats and the car is not working properly.. the top cover is stuck halfway open .. if i dry the modules underneath seats can slove the problem?
Totally agree Richard, from experience it can be expensive, especially if the modules under the seat are left for a while wet. Good luck Shqipe.... Cheers, Raj
Hi! You'll need to lift the carpets and dry them with towels on the underside, find the blocked drain and unblock it. Use a water bottle with a funnel to see which drain is not flowing fast enough. Key is drying everything properly, the foam underneath the carpet can retain a lot of water! Cheers, Raj
I’m a happy owner of a 1990 944S2 Cabriolet….in Baltic Blue with linen-colored full leather interior. I ‘gifted” it to myself, the year I turned 50 that coincided with the same year I was promoted to Navy Captain. Here I am almost 20 years later….and I am seriously considering a later model 911 Cab. I have to say, that color combination of yours, especially that leather color….gorgeous. Bravo-Zulu….well done on your presentation. Thank you, brother!
Thank you!
Amazing content. I have a 2009 C4S Cabriolet that I've owned for 4 years. I've never checked the drains. Never knew the rear seats we're held in place with velcro or of the break in the carpet to check for water infiltration or how to check for infiltration within the rear boot. Most appreciative of the information. Thanks again.
Thanks so much for the feedback and kind words! Enjoy your 911! Raj
Wow, much more than I expected. Helpful tips in order for me to appear that I'm knowledgeable.
Thank you mate! I‘m about to pick up a 997.2 in a few days here in Toronto, Canada. Your video is extremely useful!
Thanks Aaron, glad it helped and enjoy the new 997.2! Raj
Thank you Raj for the excellent content!
Thanks Heff, my pleasure! I'll keep it coming. Cheers, Raj
Thanks a lot bro. First time I know I can operate the convertible roof with the key.. I'm gonna show off..
Thanks Sami! Hope it works on yours. Raj
Top man just got mine last week. Will follow your tips thank you.
Thanks Samiul, congratulations and enjoy it! Cheers, Raj
Thanks for this I didn't know I could open and close the top with the key. Nice one!!
Thanks and no problem, enjoy it. Sometimes owners that I buy these cars from have no idea too. Always worth reading the owners manual cover to cover. Cheers, Raj
Hello from indiana,I just purchased a C4S 2029 great 👍 information,thanks 👻
Thanks Geo 717, appreciate the kind words and enjoy the new 911! I will produce another detailed video in the future about this topic. Cheers, Raj
Thank you for posting this video! I also applied graphite lubricant to the hinges so it would operate smoother, as it was making nose going up and down. It sounds smooth now! Oh, also it is dry graphite so it does not drip and sticks well and is not stinky! I had to edit this! My buddy said just put WD40, and I said, no! Can you imagine the stink in the cab.
Good tip, thanks for sharing! Raj
Great content, thanks for this. Next door's pine tree drops its needles on the car and I think that might be causing the drain holes to get blocked. Off right now to Hoover it out!
Good thing to do and good luck! Raj
Thanks for the video. Made me check my 997 Convertible with all the rain we are having. Back carpet on the drivers side was wet so definitely need to check the drainage holes. Hopefully that will sort it. Cheers.
Glad my video helped! It is very common to be honest, even on Coupe and Targa variants too. Always worth checking, especially if the windows all condense up while the car is sitting on the drive or in a garage. All the best with it! Raj
Hopefully you did this before you wrecked the ECU
1200 to fix!
So glad I found you. Great information. I am considering purchasing a 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera. It's a beautiful car, but I would be a first-time Porsche owner - lots to learn first...to decide if this is the car for me.
Thanks and good luck!
Love that terra cotta interior
Thank you so much! Raj
Wonderful video. Thank you so much for sharing it.
No problem Michael, thanks, Raj
Great video, thanks for uploading.
Thanks Ali, no problem and happy to share videos like this! Raj
Thanks, very helpful!
Thanks Thomas, glad it was useful for you, Raj
Hi Raj, another very informative video. Hope you're well.
Thanks Jason! I know there is more in terms of the mechanics etc but hopefully it’s a good intro to how to use and care for the hood! Thanks, Raj
Great content.. I always learn something new in your videos!
Thank you so much! Have a good day, Raj
Thank you for sharing this beautiful Porsches to world. Greetings from Turkey.
Thank you Ugur, also thank you for watching! Enjoy, Raj
Great vid mate 👍🏻
Thanks so much! Raj
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Jas! All the best, Raj
In the US there is no third key-fob button to lower the top, we have too many lawyers.
Shame about that! Sorry to hear they took that function away, in a hot climate it is such a great addition. Cheers, Raj
But we can install the Smart Top” kit which allows the standard key to operate the top. Google is your friend. Typical British understatement, about water draining into the inside! Can I “Miele it” instead of Hoover it?
Very useful, thanks
No Problem, glad it was! Cheers, Raj
I was hoping to see the Porsche maintenance lubrication areas and the recommended best available products to use for the top mechanisms. Is that something you could share or guide where to find it?
Thanks Scott, I'll produce another more detailed video in the future for sure! Cheers, Raj
Excellent video, lots of useful tips, I will have to visit some time. Thanks Raj.
Thanks Leo, glad the video was useful. Cheers, Raj
Great tips as I’m currently looking for a convertible 911. This will help me to walk away from the “Demon possessed” cars!
Thanks Robbey300, always check under the carpets! Even for old water damage, discolouration in the grey foam is a giveaway of previous damage. Cheers, Raj
I have to say 991 rag tops were much improvement over 997's looking at this video.
There was a big redesign in the hood mechanism and it has a different profile which some prefer! Cheers
HI
My roof will not quite go into the storage compartment and remains slightly open
The cover does close properly when the roof is closed
Any ideas please
Hi Richard, I have read about the microswitches failing causing similar issues. I think it may be a PIWIS diagnostic job to diagnose what the issue is, possibly a recalibration or replacement of some components. Fingers crossed it isn't expensive! Thanks, Raj
My 2012 911 C4 Cabriolet 997.2 PDK key remote doesn't have the third button for the top, must have been an option with Porsche.
Hi Phillip, are you based in the UK? I think all came with it, do both keys only have 2 buttons? I suppose maybe it was an option I wasn't aware of, even in the UK. Thanks, Raj
@@MRSPORTSCARSPORSCHE thank you for the reply back, but no, I'm across the pond in the U S and yes, both keys are original and neither have the button to push, just a solid piece, it does look like it could have the button in that location. Both keys only have the lock/unlock and the frunk release button. Let me know if you'd like a picture and if you could find out if it was an option. Thanks, Phillip
It seems odd to me that the best automotive engineers and designers (Porsche) have not yet figured out how to keep leaves and road debris out of the drainage tray/weep holes and the front airscoops... or even warn you that there is an issue. SMH🤔
also, how long does it take the top to self-destruct? open/close 500 times? 1,000 times? Thanks!😁
Thanks 2RROC, it is a shame about these weaknesses for sure, but overall a Porsche is pretty good compared to most cars for longevity, even the hoods are good for many years, over 1,000 times I would say. Thanks
Raj question on the 996 hard top conversion on a 997.1 What would be your advice on things to get and not necessary
Hi, I have no experience with hardtop conversions sadly! Cheers, Raj
Hi Raj, Have you been able to remove the constant squeking / rattling from where the soft top meets the door window?
Hi James, thanks for your question, its not something I have come across or solved, sorry about that! I'll listen out for the sound on the next one I stock. Thanks, Raj
Hi Raj. Thanks for this great content. Have learnt a lot. The roof on my 997 jammed preventing it from fully closing on the weekend and found the plastic wing on the drivers side had come loose which prevented the roof from fully closing. I was able to refit the hinges on this wing and all seems good but why did it come loose in the first place. Do you have any ideas?
Hi Werner, I am not sure, I haven't taken one of these apart myself sadly. Thanks, Raj
Replaced battery and now side windows won’t go up. Any fix? Thx
You may need to get the windows to relearn positions, my guess is one-touch operation on the windows doesn't work either? Google relearn one-touch operation Porsche.
Cheers, Raj
It worked!!!!! Appreciate your help!!!!!
Glad it worked, happy to help. Cheers, Raj
Do you know if you can swap out that steering with a sports wheel with paddle shifters?
Yes you can switch to the Sport Design wheel.
I have a 997.1 can I get my key to open the top or is this only in the 997.2?
Hi B A, this feature was available on the 997.1 too, I am not sure what year it was introduced, or what countries had it. The UK 997.1 C4S certainly had it, I've sold a few of those and they all had the feature optioned. Thanks, Raj
Thanks
Hi .. I got water under the front seats and the car is not working properly.. the top cover is stuck halfway open .. if i dry the modules underneath seats can slove the problem?
You need to get these seat out (4 torques screws)
completly dry out the carpets.
Try and dry the ECU but could be expensive to replace
Good Luck
Totally agree Richard, from experience it can be expensive, especially if the modules under the seat are left for a while wet. Good luck Shqipe.... Cheers, Raj
hi, I just saw water underneath the carpet you showed, how can I fix it?? please I will wait for your answer .
car is a 2006 911 carrera Cab, water not leak to the seats but I believe it's dripping down to where you showed in the video, under the carpet
Hi! You'll need to lift the carpets and dry them with towels on the underside, find the blocked drain and unblock it. Use a water bottle with a funnel to see which drain is not flowing fast enough. Key is drying everything properly, the foam underneath the carpet can retain a lot of water! Cheers, Raj
What year is this
It is a 2009, thanks