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Originally Posted by gtscayman
I've been told to press on the badge, don't press on the badge, cross your eyes while murmuring a mantra of sorts, etc. I was told that pressing on the badge was bad because it was not proper to push on a Porsche badge - no mechanical reason, more out of respect!   I've gotta try the door open solution though......out to the garage I go. |
I agree there seem to be far too many different schools of thought on this one... BTW, I got my CS last week and dealer said the reason not to press on the front badge was that over time it created a stress indentation around it... I tend to believe that.
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Originally Posted by aboogabooga
I remember specifically, the sales guy suggesting to close on the porsche badge or else... not the other way around.
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To add yet another opinion to this, my dealer said bring the front boot lid all the way down to where it rests on the latch, it will click itself in part-way (which it does), to finish you use two fingers on each far side of the lid and gently press down. Works for me so far. (With all due respect to those who practice that much discipline, I personally think it's a bit much to fear actually touching your car. These things are essentially designed to survive the elements -- Now I'm not suggesting parking them outside in the rain or snow (or strong sun/heat), but if you keep them clean, the occasional fingerprint is no big deal... Unless your fingers are routinely covered with nachos or peanut butter.
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Originally Posted by heckler
One trick my salesman showed me is that if you leave one of the doors open and use the handle to pull the trunk down, it will usually close by itself. I use this technique when I remember it. A lot of times I end up using the handle to get it partially closed and end up pressing on the hatch to get it fully closed. I don't think slamming it hard enough to close will be good for it in the long run.
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Didn't even realize there WAS a handle for the rear hatch.. Have to try that tonight...