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  1. October 27, 2026 · Porsche Porsche 997 Bore Scoring: What 98 Owner Reports Show The Rennlist 997 bore scoring poll thread, read in full and counted: which cylinders owners named, the warning signs, how they checked, and the fixes they chose.
  2. October 27, 2026 · Porsche Porsche 997 IMS Bearing Failures: What 419 Owner Reports Show The biggest 997 IMS thread on Rennlist, read in full and counted: failures by model year, the 2005 split, warning signs owners describe, and what they did next.
  3. October 23, 2026 · Porsche Porsche 997.1 Carrera Buyer's Guide (2005 to 2008): What to Pay and What to Check What 2005 to 2008 911 Carreras sell for now, which versions to look for, the engine problems that matter, and what to check before you buy.
  4. March 6, 2026 · Porsche Porsche 997.1 Carrera S Brake Replacement — Complete DIY Guide (Rotors, Pads & Hardware) This is a complete brake replacement walkthrough for the 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (997.1) with standard steel brakes — rotors, pads, wear sensors, and all the hardware. The procedure is largely identical for 2005–2008 997.1 Carrera S, Carrera 4S, Targa 4S, and Cabriolet models running steel brakes.
  5. July 15, 2025 · Porsche Porsche 997.1 Common Torque Specifications (Maintenance and DIY Jobs) Nothing fancy. We’ve gathered every common 997.1 DIY spec, from wheel bolts to water-pump screws, in both ft-lbs and Nm, each paired with its source link.
  6. July 12, 2025 · Porsche, Opinion Paddle out. Even if it looks bad. I don't surf, but a friend once told me something about surfing that changed how I think about life. "Paddle out. Even if it looks bad." I'm in my mid-30s now, and I've spent way too many years making excuses not to pursue my passions — especially driving. We're not going to live forever, and if we don't do the things that bring us joy even when the opportunity is right there, we're bound to die even sooner.
  7. May 13, 2025 · Porsche How to Set Seat and Mirror Memory in a Porsche 997 I had a hell of a time finding the simple instructions to do this every time I wanted to make a change. There’s a few threads on Rennlist, but making and bookmarking my own article without the “forum-fluff” was honestly easier.
  8. March 24, 2025 · Porsche, Opinion Science has Proven Porsche’s “There is No Substitute” Slogan Porsche wasn't lying — there really is no substitute, but you won't understand that until your 20th drive. Most people think they're looking at the same car for 60 years, but what they're actually seeing is 124,800 hours of refinement that can't be engineered around. You either get it or you don't, and that's ok.