How green are our 914s?, How can we reduce their carbon footprint to preserve the species? |
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How green are our 914s?, How can we reduce their carbon footprint to preserve the species? |
JeffBowlsby |
Oct 3 2021, 12:56 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,663 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
Just read an intriguing article on CNN about iPhones and the manifestations of their carbon footprint. I don’t consider myself a tree hugger but some things in the article resonated with me.
‘The greenest iPhone is the one you already own’ Made a strong case for the right to repair movement, carbon foot print impacts and reduction, efficiency in labor/natural materials usage, protecting the environment etc, etc. One of the many things about the 914 we enjoy is that unlike many newer commodity cars (which BTW there is a shortage of) is that that we can repair/maintain them ourselves and essential parts are available. This paradigm applies to our 914s and really all things now considered vintage, old, classic, including all classic cars that still function yet remain serviceable and with many years of service life remaining if but for manageable efforts to maintain. Our current disposable consumer model may be reverting to the former ‘built to last’ model past generations relied on and promoted. Seems like the classic car hobby has been brow beaten for so long when in reality we are in the forefront of being environmentally respectful. The main thing I think of that is not as environmentally conscious about our cars is emissions. But can those be cleaned up easily enough with a bolt on cat? So Ben, will you develop an exhaust for us with a cat or two? @mb911 If you want to join this thread PLEASE stay factual and don’t turn political. Just the facts ma’am. |
rhodyguy |
Oct 3 2021, 05:27 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,188 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
no dipsticks? Wow, new to me. Not doubting you. Is that throughout the industry or a specific manufacturer? Is the oil check complimentary? Or a book time bill service? I'm not planning on buying a new car. EVER.
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horizontally-opposed |
Oct 3 2021, 09:12 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,442 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None |
no dipsticks? Wow, new to me. Not doubting you. Is that throughout the industry or a specific manufacturer? Is the oil check complimentary? Or a book time bill service? I'm not planning on buying a new car. EVER. No dipstick is one of the worst things about modern Porsches. Well, that, and the infuriatingly un-intuitive electronic e-brake and the lack of a spare tire. Fortunately, our other newer car, a Mazda, has only the e-e-brake…so it isn't all new cars. You can check your own oil in a modern Porsche via the dash—if the level is "ready to be measured." Sort of like the emissions test. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Before leaving for AZ, it took 7-8 "errands" over five days to prompt the right conditions to measure my oil. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) What was that about green? 7-8 trips to…check the oil? Otoh, there's a lot to like about modern cars—with #1 being the safety. This video came out in 2009, and was an eye-opener for me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHp1GAFQzto But these comparisons drive the point home—safety tech moves fast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TikJC0x65X0 Our family has seen more than its (un)fair share of loss due to drunk drivers, so I view daily drivers differently than I once did. |
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