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  1. I moved to NC for some good water. Boat is still in OH though...sitting in storage for almost 2 years now. I should sell it, but don't have the time to come up get it and do all the showing it crap. Probably needs cleaned up badly and new fuel by now.
  2. Note to self, don't buy used

     

    I learned the hard way on this one too when I built my stroker for my Formula.

     

    Nice to see it running. As you know with all projects, it always takes some time and things rarely go as planned the first time. Be patient with her and it will pay off!

  3. I wondered what happened to the barn up north :)

     

    :) Sold it a year or so ago. My house there closes on the 24th. I bought a house down here on Emerald Isle and am enjoying semi-retired life. After I take delivery of my new toy I will post up some pics... :fuckyeah:

     

    What year is the boat and what is the out drive,Bravo or Alpha? How old is the drive?

     

    The boat is a 1986. It is an Alpha drive. Not sure how old it is...I bought it from Kunkels Marine when they put the boat back together for me. We obviously did the bellows and such at the same time. They went through it when they put it together and said it was good. It has only had Amsoil in both the engine and outdrive since.

  4. Hey All,

     

    As a few of you know, I have moved down to NC on the coast and need to sell some items. This is possibly one. I will be back in OH on the 23rd leaving again the 26th. If I don't sell it, I will have it shipped down here.

     

    As some of you know this was a huge project for me and as soon as it got completed...it was stolen and stripped. I put it back together with what I had around, which is not near enough power. It only has a stock 305 chevy in it now. Top speeds are very slow, but will get on plane and cruises around 30ish range. If you want a boat that looks great, sounds great and gets alot of attention and don't care about the speed...this is it and it is ready to go. Maybe good for family boat... Otherwise it really needs repowered with a bigger engine. I had a SBC stroker in it before it was stripped. This time around I was going to go Big Block. now I am going Big Boat and Big Block instead ;)

     

    It was professionally painted about 6-7 years ago and the paint is still about a 8 out of 10. A few chips here or there from the cover snaps and a small rash spot or two from the lady trying to dock it :slap:

     

    The interior was also redone around the same time. All is in great shape minus the Black widow embroidered in the rear hatch. The strings deteriorated and rotted due to water and sun. The other black embroidery has also faded. The remaining 98% of the normal vinyl is great. Photos below show the embroidery when still newish...I should have left it in indoor storage...

     

    I will let it go if it sells quick for $5500. It has not been in the water this year as I moved down here at the end of winter. I also unfortunately will not have time for water trials. I know with these terms this is a long shot...but figured I would offer it up as I am buying a BIG upgrade down here.

     

    Couple vids:

     

    With the stroker -

     

    With current 305 -

    more -

     

    A few photos:

     

    http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w211/Matt86K5/94A92765-318B-4A2F-A749-A73A677E3241.jpg

    http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w211/Matt86K5/F2324CCE-D784-4967-8A40-B23D7E767794_1.jpg

    http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w211/Matt86K5/Formula%20Boat/DSCN1565-1.jpg

    http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w211/Matt86K5/Formula%20Boat/DSCN1918-1.jpg

  5. Nothing against Bill at Total Marine, he has helped me out a lot. But, after my Formula was stolen it was Kunkels that rebuilt it for me and they did a great job with great communication. Again, I have nothing against Bill, just another option.
  6. Not a problem, but I've had several AKC dogs with show lines and was always given the option of discounted price if I signed an agreement stating I would have them spayed or neutered.

     

    Some people may ask :)

     

    Thanks or the tip! Mind if I ask percentage wise what the price difference was?

  7. You should also post a price without full AKC rights if the puppy is going to be fixed.

     

    It's not regarding them being fixed or not. It has to do with the rights for AKC registration. I can sell them as pets only with no breeding rights, but that doesn't stop them from breeding them. It only stops them from being able to AKC register them. If some one were interested limited pet registration we could discuss but I hadn't really thought of that yet. Most people I have encountered along with our breeder said most people don't breed them, but like to reserve the option.

  8. Not sure if this is allowed here or not, please let me know if not or delete. I have puppies coming from my Dam Cayenne. She is the one with the cropped ears (standing ears) in the pics below. Price is $1200 with full AKC rights. Please let me know if you have any questions.

     

    Here is a copy from my ad:

     

    "Litter is due January 4th, 2015. Both parents are AKC registered and are Black and ​Rust​. The ​S​ire (Major) has light brown eyes and the ​D​am (Cayenne) has dark brown eyes​ and they both have wonderful markings​. Major is just over 90 lbs and Cayenne is almost 70 lbs​​. The pups will be gorgeous! Both parents have a lovable​ and loyal​ temperament and enjoy playing with children. Both parents are healthy and up to date on all shots.​ ​Pups will be loved and socialized by adults and a 5 year old child.

     

    Tail​ docking​, dew claws and first shots will be done prior to adoption. Ear cropping will be the responsibility of the new owners but we can refer you to the vet that did Cayenne's upon request. AKC ​registration ​paperwork will be ​provided​ to the new owners at the time of pick up​ and will come with full rights​.​

     

    Once the puppies arrive we will post pictures and each puppy will be identified by a color collar. We will start accepting deposits of $300 (the other $900 will be due at the time of pick up) which are non-refundable.​ The first pick is already reserved and we will begin showing the others after their choice.​

     

    Please feel free to contact us with any further questions! We'll be updating with puppy pictures soon!!"

     

    http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w211/Matt86K5/MajorCayenneNov22014.jpg

     

    http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w211/Matt86K5/74tnTKB5h.jpg

     

    http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w211/Matt86K5/vbFtum7.jpg

     

    http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w211/Matt86K5/CayeneMajor.jpg

     

    http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w211/Matt86K5/IMG_0703.jpg

  9. Matt,

     

    Thanks for the review and I had previously searched and found your account with the cooling pipes. I do all the maintenance on our cars so I'm not afraid of some basic repairs. What I don't want is a project car where I have to crack open the drivetrain, but replacing a CSB or DS is no problem. How fast do you go thru pads/rotors/tires?

     

    Is yours AT or MT? Is the valve body issue just on the TT or also the V8?

     

    I thought the Cayenne was written off by my wife but she's suddenly sending me FS links. RS4 is still lurking out there, mainly because it has been immaculately maintained and a badass sedan. I think the search could take months to find the right Cayenne.

     

    Thanks!

     

    -Eric

     

    No problem! The DS & CSB support took no time at all to do. I think I had about an hour into it in my driveway. I just raised the suspension all the way up put some jacks around it just in case and climbed under. Plenty of room for this and I'm not too small.

     

    I put new pads and rotors on when I bought it 3.5 years ago and am still on the same ones. I do drive it VERY aggressively too. I am pretty impressed so far. On my E39 5 series I had before this, I went through brakes every 18 months or so. Napa actually stocked the Brembo parts which surprised me.

     

    Mine is an AT. The valve body issue I know extended down to the regular S V8 and also over into the Touareg.

  10. Matt doesn't have a GTS...

     

    ...and he'd tell you the joys of coolant crossover pipes that like to break. :no:

     

     

    I think the GTS's are awesome SUV's, but I'd be a little nervous finding a good example in the aftermarket. The 6-speeds are pretty rare.

     

    Correct, no GTS here...I could not find one quite to my liking. Most of the ones of my generation have the horrible 2 tone interior. So I settled on the Turbo version.

     

    Also, yes, the pipes suck balls to do, but luckily it only happens once. As Andy states below, the second gen Cayenne's do not suffer this fate as I did.

     

     

    They fixed the coolant pipe problems with the 08+ Cayenne so it's not a worry in the ones you are looking at.

     

    the 09-10 got the upgraded PCM electronics which in my opinion are well worth the extra coin, much better nav and more importantly factory integrated USB / IPOD adapters and I believe blutooth as well.

     

    GTS doesn't have a TON of options because most of them are included in the package already. Panoramic roof is nice but it tends to squeek.

     

    We almost bought a 6 speed '09 GTS this past summer for exactly what you intend to us it for. I think it would have been a perfect solution for us but we went the complete opposite direction instead. First Gear is STUPID short in the 6-speed. Perfect for towing, dumb around town. You will literally find yourself using 2nd to start off quite a bit first is soo short. 6th is geared well for the freeway thought. The 6-speed wasn't a bit difficult to drive at all ours was also going to be a driver for my wife.

     

    the 21" wheels for the GTS are great looking but 20" and 22" rubber are both cheaper. Keep that in mind.

     

    '08+ still have the same cardan (drive) shaft issues. It's a 2 piece shaft and the bearing in the middle joint goes bad. When you drive it go slow and then stop on the gas. if it sounds like something hits the floor that bearing needs replaced. The nice thing is up until a couple of years ago you had to replace the whole drive shaft but there are solutions out there now to just replace the bearing.

     

    Other than that they are a pretty robust platform. I know several guys in PCA that tow with their GTS 6-speeds and love them to death and a couple of them are closing in on 200k miles with very few issues.

     

    I highlighted 2 things Andy listed that my Cayenne suffered from. Overall, the 1st gen Cayenne is known for 4 main problems; the coolant pipes, the air pump for suspension, carrier bearing on cardan shaft, and the 4-5 solenoids in the valve body of the trans.

     

    The pipes I did myself. Porsche books it out at 12 hours labor and it took me about 13.5 while drinking and taking my time. Horrible pain in the ass as they are under the intake manifold and brittle plastic that doesn't want to come out.

     

    The cardan shaft issue also happened to me. Best I ever heard it described was on rennslist as tiny midgets in or under your console with little hammers tapping. I replaced my drive shaft with one from vertex and also upgraded the bearing mount to their new style that will not fail again. I do seem to have slightly firmer shifts, but nothing obnoxious.

     

    One piece of advice, if you ever need a part, see if there is a cross reference for a VW part. Case in point, my air pump went bad for my air suspension I called Porsche and it was close to or just over 200. I found the OE VW part for 10. Not a typo. 20 minute fix.

     

    The valve body was done upon buying the car. When this goes bad it happens under heavy load when accelerating and shifting from 5th to 4th. It feels like the trans is falling out of the car.

     

    I believe they fixed these issues I have had with mine in the new ones. Overall, I LOVE my Cayenne and can only imagine the 2nd gen to be even better and more enjoyable. In a few years I will probably step up to one of them.

     

    Good luck!

  11. It does help, but it seems they are more for supply chain and large company orders, not so much retail. I will call tomorrow to find out for sure though. Would one of you be able to buy 2 4x8 sheets and resell to me? Preferably Rocky since you are in Columbus.
  12. Where can I buy expanded metal sheets (or mesh whatever you want to call it) for my trailer ramps? I need 2 4x8 or so sheets. I checked Lowes, Home Depot, Sears, and TSC with no luck. Anyone know of anywhere else or have some they want to sell?

     

    Thanks!

  13. I have what feels like a ton of stuff in HO. Hasn't been used in years. I started collecting a bunch for a big layout and got into 1/24th slot cars instead. I have no idea what all is there or how much I want for it, but if you are ever around Sawmill and Snouffer area and want to stop by and make an offer on the lot of it..let me know. Wife actually started haranguing me about it all a few weeks ago.

     

    I have locos, cars, alot of the EZ track, power supply, buildings etc etc

  14. I saw you didn't buy it, but in general avoid those years of bayliners. More are rotten then not rotten...they were not made well. Also, avoid the OMC line of engines and drives. They closed up a while ago and parts are hard to come by and usually pretty expensive if you do find what you need.
  15. Anyone interested in replacing my Coolant pipes on my Cayenne TT? They are the brittle plastic ones that are on the top of then engine and under the intake manifold. it is pretty straight forward, I just don't have the time. I have updated the kit with aluminum pipes and all parts needed from ECS Tuning, I just need the labor.

     

    Feel free to PM me.

     

    Thanks!!

  16. Can I get a quote on replacing my Coolant pipes on my Cayenne TT? They are the brittle plastic ones that are on the top of then engine and under the intake manifold. I have updated the kit with aluminum pipes and all parts needed from ECS Tuning, I just need the labor.

     

    Feel free to PM me.

     

    Thanks!!

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