UPDATE!! I Broke My Porsche GTS! PADM Failure!

I finally schedule a time slot to have the PADM Disabled message in the instrument cluster addressed at the dealer.  And yes, one of the PADMs (there are 2 per car) did fail and had to be replaced.  Fortunately for me, the part and labor was all covered by warranty!

For more detailed background, please check-out my previous post and video here:  I Broke my Porsche GTS!!

Anyway - check out the video where I talk about the cost to repair, as well as another warranty replacement (rear engine lid grill) that was made at the same time....  All I can say is WARRANTY took care of everything!  Otherwise big $$$$$$$!

Thank you for visiting - please visit more of my videos and leave your comments with any questions or if you'd like me to get in touch.  Appreciate your time!

I Broke My Porsche GTS!! Porsche Active Dynamic Mount Fail!!

I posted a video up on my YouTube Channel GTSilver: 

Short story is that I was returning home from a "spirited" drive and just prior to reaching my neighborhood a warning appeared in the instrument cluster:  "PADM Disabled.  Seek Service."  I was perplexed by this, as I hadn't felt any change in the handling of the car, any errant noises or otherwise any indication that there might be a problem....  PADM for those interested stands for "Porsche Active Dynamic Mount".  The Active Dynamic mount is an engine mount which is electrically charged at various settings / conditions and stiffens or softens automagically.  I explain more in the video.

So, I must have "broken" the mount somehow?  I'll check it out, then head to the dealer for (hopefully) warranty replacement....  I'll post an update afterwards.

Anyone else have to replace their PADM?

Thanks for visiting!

Porsche 991 Sport Exhaust Installation Instructions

I've been asked numerous times for instructions to install the Porsche Sport Exhaust on 991's that didn't come equipped with this option from the factory.  I'll provide a link below to the official factory instructions....

The process is actually quite simple, and can be accomplished by anyone with minimal mechanical skills turning a wrench.  However, there are a couple of tasks which most likely an owner will have to go to the dealer -- programming the center console control unit for example.

Also note that the parts required and a few work procedures will be different for 991 Base (3.4L) cars vs. the S 3.8L variants.  This is due to different side exhaust units found between the two.

Anyways -- here is a copy of the instructions.  Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or require additional manuals.

Porsche Sports Exhaust (PSE) Installation Bulletin

991.1 GTS Intro!

Hi All-

I've recently added a new video to my YouTube Channel.  I've recently purchased a slightly-used 2015 991.1 GTS coupe in base white.  My first video is a noob-y editing of drone footage and me talking about the car in the garage.  Please subscribe to my channel to receive notifications of the new videos I will be uploading, including some basic DIY material such as changing the filters, oil change, center lock wheels, and more!

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Cheers,

Jon