where are the Porsche cayenne expo builds?

rader

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958.2 CD build underway 😎
 

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Scramblin_Jim

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I've been slowly building up my 2015 CD for mild off road usage. I've added a Eurowise 2" lift, fitted 265/65R18 BFG KO2's on Alpha Grenad wheels, DirtCom swing out tire carrier, Eurowise winch plate w/o a winch as a recovery point, the complete underbody protection kit (skid plates and rock rails) from Eurowise, removed the rear seats and made my own sleeping platform. I've installed a 50qt ARB fridge/freezer on it slide, and made a cabinet to house a small microwave oven. I'm using a EcoFlow Delta 2 solar generator as my secondary power system. I've added a ham and GMRS radio, and iPad Mini to a Ram Mount system that got attached to the front center dash.

I picked up a Crux PCM interface module so I can run both a front and rear camera (currently my rear camera is blocked by the swing out tire carrier). I haven't figured out how to run the front video/power cable into the cab from the engine compartment. Does anyone have a solution?

I'm also wanting to add the Titan Fuel Tanks Trail Trekker II 12-gallon transfer tank the sits behind the spare tire. I haven't been able to get any sales person to get their heads around the 5x130 lug pattern verses the Jeep pattern used on the JK/JL Wranglers. Seems doable; looking for a dealer that has one in stock so I can do a quick fit check.
 

slomatt

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A friend of a friend brought a 2016 Cayenne diesel on our trip to the White Rim Trail last Fall. We also took it on Fins N' Things and I was really impressed with how well it did, it definitely received a lot of double takes from people we ran into.
 

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Christian P.

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For the sake of theorizing, if you were signing up for a North African rally spanning Spain, Morocco, Mauritania, and Senegal, and you wanted to choose the most reliable, fuel-efficient and budget friendly Porsche Cayenne, which year and model would you go with?

Obviously spare parts availability would be extremely limited, so I am leaning toward a gas V-6 - but interested to hear comments.

:)

thanks!
 
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Cayenne-958-TDI

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For the sake of theorizing, if you were signing up for a North African rally spanning Spain, Morocco, Mauritania, and Senegal, and you wanted to choose the most reliable, fuel-efficient and budget friendly Porsche Cayenne, which year and model would you go with?
Obviously spare parts availability would be extremely limited, so I am leaning toward a gas V-6 - but interested to hear comments.
thanks!
A North American diesel is not an option unless modified to accept ROW diesel and Add-Blue delete. Also depends on what type rally is being run - for example high speed is not required for TSDs. - Consider purchasing a ROW diesel over there first. For NA Cayenne's a well cared for and sorted early petrol model w spares if shipping across the pond. Would not consider anything newer than a 958.
Our NA 958 diesel has been very reliable - 148k principally off-road miles and still going strong. That said have enjoyed our petrol Ineos Grenadier, purchased for extended travel south of the border.
 

mk216v

Der Chef der Fahrzeuge
For the sake of theorizing, if you were signing up for a North African rally spanning Spain, Morocco, Mauritania, and Senegal, and you wanted to choose the most reliable, fuel-efficient and budget friendly Porsche Cayenne, which year and model would you go with?

Obviously spare parts availability would be extremely limited, so I am leaning toward a gas V-6 - but interested to hear comments.

:)

thanks!

In my educated Cayenne experience, I'd recommend a 958 (2011+, and don't get the first year, so let's say a 2013 would be good) 3.6 V(R)6 NA (VW engine). 958 lost something like 500-700lbs from the previous 957 due to changes with the transfer case, and a 958 drives a lot like a robust car vs a heavier truck, and is impressively spry even with the NA VR6. Also, the engine bay has plenty of room to access components (unlike a V8/V8 TT, or Diesel).

Otis' 958 diesel is awesome, but like my 958 V8 TT, it's a whole lot more complicated than the basic VR6.
 

Christian P.

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A North American diesel is not an option unless modified to accept ROW diesel and Add-Blue delete. Also depends on what type rally is being run - for example high speed is not required for TSDs. - Consider purchasing a ROW diesel over there first. For NA Cayenne's a well cared for and sorted early petrol model w spares if shipping across the pond. Would not consider anything newer than a 958.
Our NA 958 diesel has been very reliable - 148k principally off-road miles and still going strong. That said have enjoyed our petrol Ineos Grenadier, purchased for extended travel south of the border.
it's a roadbook navigation rally - so yes more like TSD, although I suspect they may be some more faster sections...

I am still trying to decide what makes more sense - buying in USA and shipping, or buying in Europe. Insurance and registration being the major showstoppers in Europe..
 

Christian P.

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In my educated Cayenne experience, I'd recommend a 958 (2011+, and don't get the first year, so let's say a 2013 would be good) 3.6 V(R)6 NA (VW engine). 958 lost something like 500-700lbs from the previous 957 due to changes with the transfer case, and a 958 drives a lot like a robust car vs a heavier truck, and is impressively spry even with the NA VR6. Also, the engine bay has plenty of room to access components (unlike a V8/V8 TT, or Diesel).

Otis' 958 diesel is awesome, but like my 958 V8 TT, it's a whole lot more complicated than the basic VR6.

Thanks that's what I was starting to assume.
 

Christian P.

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How worrisome is the transfer case issue on a 958 6 cyl? I am assuming I will need to find one that has had the transfer case replaced already.
 

mk216v

Der Chef der Fahrzeuge
How worrisome is the transfer case issue on a 958 6 cyl? I am assuming I will need to find one that has had the transfer case replaced already.

I haven't had any t-case issues with my 958 V8TT, although I've read about some having issues. Unsure if the VR6 models are having issues or not.
 

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