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Old 09-20-2005, 06:42 AM   #13
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"The lack of revs(storing a car long enough for moisture to work it's magic)"

From the standpoint of engine longevity, this is probably not the correct way to frame it. I am certainly not suggesting you park your Porsche to preserve it.

I think the data shows that driving your Porsche to the red line on a daily basis will certainly shorten the drive train's life vs. a more prudent way of driving.

This is supported both in theory and in practice.

To wit, the useful life of just about any race car is very very short, even though these cars are built to specifically run at top RPMS (blue printed engines, forged metals, oil changes at every race etc.).

If running these cars at top RPM was "good for them" they would have a nice long lifespan.

They do not.

Nor will your Porsche if you hammer it day in and day out.

I am not suggesting that you leave it in the garage or not engage in spirited driving. Simply understand that trips to the rev limiter create a cost.

If this were NOT true, why would Porsche keep track of these trips for warranty purposes?

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