Category Archives: Tech Talk

Fire Extinguisher Recall

By Mike Tucker — A few years ago, I had a minor fire when checking the spark on a Husqvarna dirt bike and it burst into flames. The first fire extinguisher I tried did not work; despite being nearly new.  … Continue reading

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Mouse Hunting Tips

By Mike Tucker — Mice love to chew.   In fact, if they don’t, their teeth will grow too long and they will starve. Mice damage is the number one non-warranty issue for the RV Industry and most car manufacturers. A … Continue reading

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New gadgets from a rearview perspective

 By Gary Richards — A nice treat are the Cars & Coffee hosted by Porsche of Clifton Park; but as more than one club member can tell you, these gatherings can get expensive.  It was at such an event, in … Continue reading

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Improving the 996 / 997 Turbo Wing Lift Mechanism

David J. Cooper Rally Sport Region.   A few years ago, my Porsche® 996 Turbo’s hydraulic wing lift system failed… twice…  The first failure was before I bought the car.  I purchased my 2002 Turbo knowing that the wing did … Continue reading

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A Hacker’s Delight?

Your laptop is gone along with that bottle of Cabernet you just bought at the wine shop.  You know you locked your car before you ran into the market to pick up those last few things for dinner. It’s not … Continue reading

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Winter Storage…Sigh

It’s been a mild November, probably one for the record books.  If you’ve been holding off storing your car for the winter but expect to put it away in the near future, here’s a summary of the thinking on winter … Continue reading

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