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Rob175 · 03-25-2025, 04:01 PM

Question.... Why the need for Porsche to use a "tamper-proof" torx fastener in the first place?
Is it just to make it a bit more difficult for the average owner to replace it themselves?

(btw....my 1998 doesn't have the "tamper proof" type, just a standard torx)

03-25-2025, 04:01 PM	#5
Rob175 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Lincolnshire, IL Posts: 540	Question.... Why the need for Porsche to use a "tamper-proof" torx fastener in the first place? Is it just to make it a bit more difficult for the average owner to replace it themselves? (btw....my 1998 doesn't have the "tamper proof" type, just a standard torx) __________________ 98' Boxster