What exactly is the point of posting in this forum?

[Maleficio]

Why should I share my experiences with other 928ers when there's ALWAYS someone stopping in just to tell that you are full of ****, and that every improvement realized is nothing more than ****ing placebo?

It really makes me sick to have to deal with *******s that like to tell people they are full of ****.

[milkman383]

You've pretty much described every forum out there. The work you have to do is separate the wheat from the chaff (is that the real word?) and ignore all the idiots, of which there are many, to get the advice of people who really know, which are also many. Or something.

[Maleficio]

Currently, this is the only forum I frequent where I'm consistently told that I am full of schit. The other forums I frequent, people are respectful to each other.

[milkman383]

Wow, that's cool. Which ones? I've never seen that in forumworld. I bought my first Porsche Wednesday, just trying to get the lay of the land in this world. I'm pretty excited about it.

[Pete R]

Originally Posted by Maleficio

Why should I share my experiences with other 928ers when there's ALWAYS someone stopping in just to tell that you are full of ****, and that every improvement realized is nothing more than ****ing placebo?

It really makes me sick to have to deal with *******s that like to tell people they are full of ****.

Dude, don't be offended. I thought you mighnt be kidding. Danglburg is 100% right. You have chosen a very good oil with ZDDP. However if you have gone from a 10-40 to a 20-50 you car is actually slower due to the extra resistance on the oil pump. (though it's not noticable). I too have thought my car is faster after everything I do, true or not, I'm proud of what I did and the car just feels better...a placebo. Don't you think others should be told not to expect similar results from merely and oil change?

[MPDano]

Originally Posted by Maleficio

Currently, this is the only forum I frequent where I'm consistently told that I am full of schit. The other forums I frequent, people are respectful to each other.

I dunno about that statement. Especially the "other" forums statement. I know I've been supportive of your work. I'm not a purist by far. Just man up and forget those that get on your nerves. There's also an "Ignore List" which I use for a particular user that gets under my skin. That seems to resolve that issue and also doesn't seem to matter what they have to say since there are so many other helpful users here that make the topics followable.

Hope this helps, hang in there bud

[tmpusfugit]

Seems to happen on every forum...there is a forum I used to participate in regarding a subject I am well informed on (unlike 928's). Just yesterday someone asked for an opinion on a technical issue...I spent a lot of time crafting my response, today, his response is "I don't have a clue, he is right I am wrong" etc etc.... how could I possibly be so far removed from knowledge? (he thinks brass plate stock will "warp" several (30-100) thousanths of an inch over time) Pine board? Maybe so, brass, not so much....idiots, they are everyplace, and there is no controlling them, might as well argue with a brick wall.... Illegitimi non carborundum or in the vernacular "Don't let the bastards grind you down".

[waynestrutt]

Originally Posted by Maleficio

Why should I share my experiences with other 928ers when there's ALWAYS someone stopping in just to tell that you are full of ****, and that every improvement realized is nothing more than ****ing placebo?

It really makes me sick to have to deal with *******s that like to tell people they are full of ****.

I agree. I' ve experienced the same responses. I guess misery likes company.

[Landseer]

Because as a newbie, Malefacio, you tried to sell back-to-back-to back snakeoil solutions and give dead-wrong advice to a bunch of engineers whose only hobby is 928 repair. What did you expect? Your opinion, or worse, rehashing marketing hype of branded snake oil vs. their known facts. Go back and read it.

But I still like ya. And I think you know a lot about the cars now.

[Danglerb]

Those other forums must not like you enough to tell you your full of it when you are.

[Mrmerlin]

I dont think I ever said you were full of anything, but yes you did seem to show up with the mad scientist syndrome .

Pretty much everything I have shared with you has been learned from doing the work and paying attention to details and reading the WSM many times over,
plus hands on experience .
Also fixing substandard repairs that POs have done to their cars.

BTW I am glad that you more amenable to listening to others that may have more experience ,
when you first showed up it seemed that you knew it all on how to fix a Chevy...
BUT you were applying that wisdom to a 928 Porsche.
This isnt a good idea,^^^^^

Anyway just pay attention and you will get valuable information for free!

Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year

[Maleficio]

Originally Posted by Mrmerlin

I dont think I ever said you were full of anything, but yes you did seem to show up with the mad scientist syndrome .

Pretty much everything I have shared with you has been learned from doing the work and paying attention to details and reading the WSM many times over,
plus hands on experience .
Also fixing substandard repairs that POs have done to their cars.

BTW I am glad that you more amenable to listening to others that may have more experience ,
when you first showed up it seemed that you knew it all on how to fix a Chevy...
BUT you were applying that wisdom to a 928 Porsche.
This isnt a good idea,^^^^^

Anyway just pay attention and you will get valuable information for free!

Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year

Very well said, MrMerlin.

Funny thing is, this forum gave me hell when I first came aboard about NOT running 20w50. Now I switch, and tell the forum that I finally listened, and I get told I'm full of krap.

No winning here.

[Maleficio]

Originally Posted by Landseer

Because as a newbie, Malefacio, you tried to sell back-to-back-to back snakeoil solutions and give dead-wrong advice to a bunch of engineers whose only hobby is 928 repair. What did you expect? Your opinion, or worse, rehashing marketing hype of branded snake oil vs. their known facts. Go back and read it.

But I still like ya. And I think you know a lot about the cars now.

Not really angry at you, just figured you'd think it was funny.

[Maleficio]

Originally Posted by Danglerb

Those other forums must not like you enough to tell you your full of it when you are.

Reported......again.

[Mrmerlin]

20W50 is good for your engine,
If you choose dino then I would suggest Valvoline if synthetic the Mobil 1 .
Also there are good reports of using the Brad Penn oil it has more ZDDP than Mobil 1

[Maleficio]

Originally Posted by Mrmerlin

20W50 is good for your engine,
If you choose dino then I would suggest Valvoline if synthetic the Mobil 1 .
Also there are good reports of using the Brad Penn oil it has more ZDDP than Mobil 1

Running Valvoline VR1 dino. Got it for 5$/qt.

[Landseer]

^^^ That is supposed to be good.

Lets get along, everybody's different.

I've gone back and read my posts, too, and there are some pretty screwed-up answers and advice coming out of my keyboard, especially early.
Will probably take 4 more years for me to fix it all.

Not sure I can hang that long.

[Fredfox]

Ok, thats it, I am never driving my 928 again.

[Landseer]

I'll take it.

[MPDano]

Fuhk it! This Thread is Lame. I'm going to Disneyland then visiting DanglerB on the way home (TT Pickup).