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Jake_Petersen_E91 reported a no-crank condition on his 2007 E91 N52. Replacing the starter, ground strap, and a relay behind the glovebox did not change the symptom. After removing the battery, he found the main positive lead broken inside the battery box. A few days after a replacement lead arrived, he reported that the car started.

A longtime Rennlist reader introduced their white 2008 997.1 Turbo with two exterior photographs and a greeting from Canada.

Kyle5647 reported no cranking and a fuel-pump problem on his V12-converted SL500. He later said relay replacement restored pump operation. Cranking also returned after ignition-switch work and reconnecting the neutral-safety switch, but stopped again. A final diagnosis and lasting no-crank repair were not confirmed.

Tom Diab reported a roof cycle that would finish only after he gently pushed the trunk lid down. Members considered limit switches and hydraulics, but the thread ends without a confirmed diagnosis or repair.

mahunt replaced the rear hydraulic spheres on his SL600 after harsh impacts over painted road lines. His account describes access around the exhaust, replacement-part date stamps and an unresolved disagreement over hydraulic fluid.

The owner reports delayed upshifts despite fluid top-ups and later fluid-and-filter service. Replies offer separate checks, but no confirmed cause or repair outcome is reported.

The owner reported a sudden misfire and limp mode, followed by cylinder 3 losing compression after work on cylinder 4. He later said the dealer replaced a valve spring and the car ran normally when returned.

CoolBlueGlow describes a right-rear plunger-sensor repair on a 2005 R230, with Xentry diagnosis, careful board work and a conditional position check.

Anom3’s July 2007-production E92 M3 produced an intermittent metallic clunk on cold starts. Several changes brought subjective improvement, but the owner’s final update says the cause remained unknown.

A 1985 280SL Euro owner asks about a stopped odometer; a member supplies a damaged-gear example, while a later R129 digital-display question remains a separate case.

slvrarro shares the glossy wood-console result from an R129 Silver Arrow and explains the surface defects included in the refinishing offer.

TheSaint’s 1992 R129 developed a passenger window that lowered itself and would not close. Later checks and a telephone consultation pointed the owner toward the roof controller, but no completed repair was reported.

Have them both!

Benzgeist’s early ownership notes describe a neglected engine compartment, a replaced used battery and a restoration project still taking shape.

Bskyoon shares garage installation photographs, a 200-cell sound-version description and a two-month follow-up that qualifies the first impression.

A shop-described 2007 Turbo, engine-out photographs and replacement fittings, with the limits of the service and model-year claims preserved.

An owner’s fuse checks, immediate hydraulic-fluid loss and later hardtop correction, alongside a supplier’s cylinder-location diagram.

billywenk’s orange-wrapped 2007 Turbo progresses through wing and bumper work, with a front Cup bumper that did not fit and unresolved PSM, Sport and traction-control issues after a rear-wheel-drive conversion.

JamesMitchell’s early SL55 buying notes, the repairs his auction car still needed, and members’ corrections about trunk leaks and broad V12 reliability claims.

Kamilclk430’s door-panel and mirror removal photographs, with the original support warning and a later clarification about trim tools and older photographs.

An R230 purchase question leads to members’ hose photographs, disagreement about ageing despite fluid servicing, and an SL500/SL55 part-number qualification.

Aman Johal shares the cabin, engine bay and exterior of his black-and-grey R129, alongside the work he reported and the improvements he still planned.

Alfa40 sought black exhaust-tip examples and a comparison with OEM wide ovals. Kiwi01 and PRSWILL supplied different examples, while the replies left dimensions and fitment unverified.

Seven photographs shared by G550noob accompany a discussion of G63 wheels, tire sizes and spacers. The views and close-up are preserved without turning the unresolved question into a fitment claim.

NCBlue’s engine-out project expanded to camshaft pinning. Later reports describe a chain-position incident, head removal and an unresolved base-gasket separation, showing why the early planning needs its follow-up.

NikleinR6 replaced a sagging trunk-flap support although his roof had not failed. Later MBWorld replies describe housing distortion, fit difficulties and cable adjustment, showing why a support swap is not a complete roof diagnosis.

Rennlist member d-land shared three photographs of a silver Porsche 993: a rear rolling view, a low stationary rear angle and a front rolling view in warm evening light.

john_s reported an immediate bank-one misfire on his 2008 E92 M3. A zero-compression result on cylinder 1 led to a broken valve spring; he later reported good compression and a return to daily driving after replacing it.

hitthelights asked why part of the passenger-side brake-light LEDs remained dark after replacing resistors and the lamp. His follow-up photographs document the question, while coding and wiring suggestions remain unconfirmed.

retrofast described cooling that faded after 10–12 days despite a new condenser. His photographs prompted a correction about an oily hose, while another refrigerant-line possibility remained a question.

vsix reported tiny cracks along the muffler’s upper welds that sounded like a loose heat shield. After the cracks were welded closed, he said the rattle and an irritating buzz disappeared.

sampelligrino shared his father’s newly purchased 993 and their journey from Los Angeles to the Bay Area, with the car and the roads photographed along the way.

The owner’s twelve-photograph detailing album follows paint correction, bodywork reflections, refurbished wheels and the cleaned cabin through to the finished car.

A transmission overhaul, the removal of a textured exterior coating, and a Laredo-inspired repaint turn one owner’s YJ diary into a story of a very personal revival.

A close front view and a wider front three-quarter photograph of the grey 964 that Sultan shared in Rennlist’s family-photo thread.

A rolling side profile and a closer front three-quarter view of the red 964 that schlicht911 shared on Rennlist.

Two views of a black 993 shared by timothymoffat after Vancouver’s first snowfall of the season.

An open-door side detail and a front three-quarter view of Doug H’s red 964 Cabriolet, shared after he found a finish he liked.

Front and rear three-quarter photographs show a black 964 Speedster parked on grass, with its open cockpit and silver wheels.

Two exterior views of the 964 Turbo that das76 collected in Vancouver, finished in a pale metallic colour and wearing RUF wheels.

A side profile and a front three-quarter photograph shared by Kahdmus offer two views of a dark-blue 964 coupe.

Two photographs shared by Calspeed show the black number 82 Turbo at rest in the paddock and head-on on track.

Front and rear three-quarter photographs shared by Nski show a red 964 with black wheels in one image and bright deep-dish wheels in the other.

A low front three-quarter photograph and an almost overhead rear view give two contrasting perspectives on the same black 964 Turbo.

Two driveway photographs by Youcef pair the rounded nose of a red 964 Turbo with its wide rear arches and black-edged rear wing.

Two track photographs shared by Kein_Ersatz show a white 993 coupe with green POLIZEI graphics, yellow headlamp lenses and a large rear wing.

A full side view and rear three-quarter view from the press-folder photographs shared by Max964t36, showing the 964 Turbo against a plain studio backdrop.

Two exterior views from the sale-day photographs shared by fabricar el 965: a white 964 with a black soft top and a later turbo conversion described by the poster.

Front and rear three-quarter views of a black 964 coupe, shared as an unaffiliated example in a Rennlist project discussion.

Two full exterior views of Metal Guru’s 964 after the owner’s spring detailing session in a friend’s brightly lit garage.

A side profile and rear three-quarter view of the turquoise-green 964 shared by Greg964 in Rennlist’s green-car photo thread.

Two views of a yellow 993 from mpgandco’s Rennsport Reunion photographs at Laguna.

RUlloa shared this black 997.1 Turbo after Slakker completed a build that had spent nearly five years disassembled at another shop.

C4S_fan photographed a newly acquired 993 by the waterfront in Stanley Park during a return visit to Vancouver.

Ranger520 placed a red 993 beside a dark Cayman GTS for a garage photo comparison, showing the two cars from the rear and front.

An eBay-sourced photograph prompted Rennlist member m32 to identify his silver Turbo and add a more recent side view to a discussion about lower front spoilers.

goofballdeluxe shared this silver 993 Carrera 4S after completing most of his modifications, with a painted engine grille and MY02 wheels among the details.

Two views of a teal Porsche 964 coupe on a timber display platform at Luft Tokyo, shared by Rennlist member L39E.

CCW Forged Wheels presents a red Porsche 964 Turbo on LM5 wheels, with a full side profile outdoors and a rear three-quarter view in a garage.

GRP_Scott presents an Ocean Jade Metallic 993 Turbo S in two clear exterior views, showing its turquoise body, silver wheels and rear wing.

A black Porsche 993 Turbo pairs its wide rear fenders with satin and polished gold HRE 527S wheels in Wheels Boutique’s rooftop photographs.

Two opposite-side views of cobalt’s Cobalt Blue Porsche 964 Turbo on the grass at The Bridge car show.

Rennlist member porsche bud shares his Grand Prix White 1996 Carrera 4S, shown in two front three-quarter views and a rear portrait.

Dan shares autumn photographs of his 1995 Porsche 993 Carrera 4, showing the Guards Red coupe in two front three-quarter compositions and a head-on portrait.

Two daylight photographs shared by No HTwo O show a red Porsche 993 coupe from front and rear three-quarter angles at Autobahn Country Club. The owner identifies its powdercoated 996 hollow-spoke wheels and Yoko AD08 tires.

Silver bodywork, dark multi-spoke wheels and yellow brake calipers distinguish this 997.1 Turbo photographed in Miami. The source pairs front and rear views with a close look at its rear spoiler.

After about six months of searching, Tim Kenney says he bought a nearby 2007 997.1 Turbo in midnight blue. His post records the car’s stated specification, modifications and his account of the purchase.

cobalt photographed three 1994 Porsche Turbos at a New Jersey morning meet, including a car he identifies with the original Bad Boys film.

4LUX recounts nine days and 2,933 miles in a Slate Grey Metallic 2007 997.1 Turbo, with coastal stops from Oregon to Cambria and a few owner-reported road-trip reminders.

Brent95M3’s grey 997.1 Turbo combines mesh wheels, a large GT2-style wing and a collection of owner-reported modifications in photographs from Austin C&C.

A silver 997.1 Turbo with dark wheels and evolving exterior details, shared by controlledchaos as the starting point for an ambitious street, track and canyon-road build.

Hatzenbach investigates a low passenger-side beam and an ineffective lower adjuster, then practices disassembly on a scrap headlight. The account stops before a confirmed repair result.

Rennlist member Rhino describes a summer and fall project on his 993, including a full exterior repaint with Glasurit paint, a custom interior with Austrian leather, pigskin-look vinyl areas in the doors, German-weave carpet and new seals, and a rebuilt audio installation integrated into the armrests. He names Body Styles for the paint and Finish Line in San Jose for the interior. This is an individual owner account; the exact model year, trim, engine and total cost remain unspecified.

M3MATT traced a rattle to a crack near a muffler pipe connection. The owner reported a temporary improvement after applying JB Weld, with welding still planned.

Bion_ reports that an EKP module change left the warning in place, followed by improvement after a fuel-pressure sensor change. The discussion records the unsuccessful first attempt and the limits of the reported result.

Atelectatic documents coolant-cap deposits, a small water-pump-area trace and later observations on a 1999 996 Tiptronic. The photographs and owner updates support the observations, while the cause, oil-analysis result and repair outcome remain unconfirmed.

RTHLSS1 documents a 1991 R129 500SL brought from California to Slovenia, with body and interior work, suspension and steering renewal, and roof-cylinder repairs. The roof required further work by a hydraulic shop after the initial rebuild. It then operated, while the owner still planned a several-day leak check.

Twenty years of ownership, extensive corrosion repairs, a black respray and a linen cabin restored without replacing its leather. Chrism964’s diary also follows a return to the bodyshop when rust reappeared.

Owner sloweste9x documented a professional hybrid-turbo build on a 2008 BMW E61 535xi wagon, then reported an ATF-line disconnection and transmission damage during early driving.

HatManSan repaired a broken catch in a client's SL350 with a hooked panel nail secured in epoxy, then reported that the client said it was still working a month later. The account describes his removal and alignment work; the car's year and engine are unknown.

Durranic changed his green 500 SEC with black trim, a satin pearl-white wrap and matte-black roof, then fitted H&R lowering springs. His interior and custom trunk work were still in progress.

RicardoD’s well-running but increasingly oily 1990 Carrera 4 led to an engine-out reseal, cylinder-head work and a long reassembly project. His choices and setbacks are documented through assembly, without establishing a post-rebuild road-test result.

spawnywhippet documented replacing an ABC tandem pump after intermittent red warnings and repeated loss of prime. His account covers restricted access, fluid cleanliness and banjo-connection pitfalls; later replies clarify the limits of his fastener settings.

blacksquid traced a coolant puddle to the bleeder valve, found missing O-rings and corroded screws, and replaced the valve. He reported no further leak after about an hour of city and highway driving.

George993 followed up his leaking main-lift-cylinder question with a report of removing the rod-end eye and replacing the rod seal. His bench-work details and roll-over-bar warning remain distinct from an unreported post-installation leak test.

Socket followed the front sunroof drain from the gutter to its lower outlet, cleared the obstruction and checked drainage again. His warning about the hose bend and uncertainty about the rear drains remain part of the account.

Devil Boy replaced the starter after a new battery and starter/alternator cable failed to cure sluggish hot starts. His illustrated account follows the intake removal, starter access and careful refitting, followed by his report of much quicker starts.

Sniz restored the finish of a resprayed Jet Black E28 M5 with three polishing stages, followed by cleaning and Opti-Coat. The final coating photographs show the freshly applied finish while it was still curing.

From purple paint and a stripped shell to B5 blue, a rebuilt 440 and a recovered black cabin—bg1767’s restoration reaches its first outings, with finishing work still to do.

Saprissa illustrated the airbox and paired-filter replacement on his 3.2L V6 C320 coupé and sedan. The discussion adds an important correction: the front cover can stay attached, avoiding unnecessary handling of its fragile tabs.

JD101b reported corrosion on a 2010 G550 with 55,000 miles, including areas around the windshield, rear-door hinges and door sills. Some sill spots had already been repaired, but the wider problem remained unresolved; another owner described a separate G55 windshield-frame repair.

USMC_DS1 replaced the water pump preventively on his 2008 C2S at over 52,000 miles. His account centers on tight access, a separate thermostat-housing gasket and careful reassembly; later replies add different owners’ pump-condition and access reports.

Theodore separates axle-seal and pinion-seal work on the E9x M3. Later replies add driveshaft-clearance experience and balancing-position cautions, while disagreeing about replacing seals that are not leaking.

studio112 first suspected the oil-cooler seals, then reported that the original leak came from the power-steering pump. Two replacement coolers reportedly leaked at the mounting face; reinstalling the original cooler with new O-rings ended the cooler leak.

r6cavy traced small drips appearing as the engine cooled. A borescope and cleaning drew attention to a cover bolt, but the owner still reported weeping after slightly tightening it.

Dawg82 first read a sudden puddle as oil. A Rennlist reply pointed to coolant near the photographed area, and the owner later reported a mechanic's water-pump diagnosis and six hours of work including coolant flushing and replacement.

After a speed-bump impact, the owner of a 2002 manual C4 first asked about a drip near the oil filter. His closer inspection found a bent hard pipe and split rubber hose; replacement was proposed, with no confirmed repair outcome.

lynns reported better steering after adding a Wiechers brace, but his M113 installation needed airbox-clearance adjustment. Other owners reported different contact and fitment, so the account preserves individual vehicles and subjective results.

aegea traced a stuck roof through stored codes, pump swaps and latch-switch checks. Operation returned after replacing the RVC roof module and tightening a loose latch connection, with the effect of each change left unresolved.

epj993 opened the bonded glass lenses, cleaned and repainted the housings, then resealed and realigned his fog lights. His account includes the destructive flange-removal step, a repaint after trial fitting, and a later report of almost two years without fading or chipping.

luiher’s blower motor ran on a direct supply, but the regulator connector’s 12.4 V reading collapsed to 0 V with the motor connected. After investigating the fuse supply, the owner reported restoring operation by sanding a bad contact in the part identified as number 11.

C24FUN documents a 1990 964 C2 airbag-warning investigation. After commenters disagreed about whether wakeup should use the K or L line, the author modified the interface and still reported no response from the airbag module on either line.

samurai_k’s 1997 Coupe log follows front control-arm removal, difficult bushing extraction and cosmoline cleanup. A broken vise led to professional bushing pressing and ball-joint work; later updates move on to strut and anti-roll-bar preparation. The reported 50 mph shimmy has no confirmed resolution in this account.

An owner’s 2012 Competition Pack M3 with DCT intermittently clicked without starting. After conflicting battery and starter suggestions, a shop replaced the starter and the owner later confirmed the fault was fixed.

squidge refreshed the engine mounts, steering rack, control arms and tie rods on a recently acquired 1997 six-speed C2. The account follows a difficult bushing attempt, tie-rod clearance problems, and a return to the road with no rack leak reported at that point.

F/51 LRS investigates a 964 whose converted R134a air conditioning will not cool properly. Relay checks, gauge readings and leak searches lead to component replacement, but the cold-air result remains unresolved; replies clarify the control signal and wiring differences.

dkraige replaces a cracked filling hose and a brittle coolant connector in one cooling-system opening. His account preserves the difficult reservoir connection, broken plastic removal and the clamp-clearance concerns that remain after installation.

icruise changes springs and wheel spacers after larger tires rub on his 2009 G500. The photographs belong to a separate 2010 G550 owner whose configuration and limitations remain distinct.

Rdelvalle re-dyes seats after cleaning lifts the old dye, matching a leather sample and describing preparation and sponge application. While the seats are out, he also works on their switches and screw-drive bushings.

scottejupiter brings an SL500 with inoperative roof hydraulics back into use, progressing through basic service, rebuilding twelve cylinders, replacing the fabric top and tallying the growing cost.

PV997’s repair research separates the 997.2 PDK valve body and sensor access from the control unit inside the car. It brings together his investigation, later contributors’ experience and the fluid-fill and calibration work discussed in the source.

mrvedit replaces the plastic lock lever in his R230 shifter before it breaks. His account covers console and linkage access, the lever, spring and clip, including the important finding that the fitted kit did not lock securely in Park.

richb811 introduces Kylie, his E30 restored over a year and a half with Guten Parts + Service. The worn 325e returns with an S52 engine, fresh paint in its original color and Euro bumpers.

MarkGolf revives a faded Guards Red 964 C2 Tiptronic through hands-on repairs, strip-down and reassembly around a full repaint by Xquisite Automotive. Heater-control repairs and continuing maintenance follow the bodywork.

One W463 owner describes a persistent right pull that remained after extensive suspension work and two steering changes, then reports straight tracking after fitting a gas-pressurized Bilstein steering damper with custom mounts. The author calls it a band-aid; the underlying cause remains unresolved.

Moriartyhlms documents a two-year 3.8L engine rebuild and Varioram conversion, from case machining and a head-stud installation error to DME and harness troubleshooting. Stalling and fitment issues remained after tuning.

NikleinR6 found a sagging passenger-side trunk flap and replaced both supports with a reinforced pair. Later owners add a clearance workaround and their experience after replacement.

nsogiba records maintenance between track events in a largely stock E92 M3, from a rear metallic-noise fix to brake wear, added cooling ducts and later cooling-system work. Follow-up posts also describe damage to the original brake-cooling inlets.

A stripped E30 shell, repaired rust, a rebuilt M20 and a recovered Recaro cabin: the story of a 325iX built as a birthday present for its builder’s father.

MB-Dude describes disassembling a loose interior mirror, adding a rubber pad and adjusting its springs on a 1996 SL600. A later owner reports windshield damage during refitting, so this account does not present forceful reinstallation as a general instruction.

A 1997 SL600 returns to use after four years parked, with ADS and charging-system repairs followed by winter restoration and an owner-reported 330-mile trip.

geolab’s glass-removal record separates front-windscreen replacement from rear-glass reuse and describes frame preparation.

theanalyst’s 2007 Tiptronic 997 Turbo engine-out repair progressed through used replacement turbos and plumbing, a second removal after a leak test, shaft refitting, and a first start with a short drive. Cooling checks and an intermittent idle hunt remained unresolved in these updates.

NikleinR6 traced intermittent trunk closing assist to leaks around the latch housing’s ball-bearing plugs. His repair and later owners’ follow-ups show both restored operation and recurring faults.

kbob999’s donor-panel replacement improved his faded displays only slightly. Later owners describe replacement panels and a separate film-repair experiment with mixed outcomes.

BS911 replaced the odometer gear in his 1995 993 after distance recording stopped while the speedometer still worked. His photographs follow the instrument disassembly and gear replacement.

Dr.H documented difficult housing refitting during coolant-pipe leak work, then reported completing installation and vacuum refilling.

TechSavvySam investigated coolant collecting below a small engine cover, replaced the cover and three hoses, and reported no leaks at the first follow-up.

5CHN3LL traced coolant residue to a cracked plastic splice and replaced the return pipe; replies distinguish the earlier joint from the integrated replacement design.

CPDay traced a warning that persisted after battery replacement by comparing charging readings and testing F52f1.

Silver Light traced a sudden loss of ride height and fluid leakage to a split flexible line on his SL500. He documented a locally made replacement section and reported restored suspension operation, without a long-term follow-up.

In a 2006 write-up, mebeJOE fitted a removable Sirius receiver inside the dashboard compartment and concealed its power wiring. The exterior antenna location was still temporary.

Pete1978 shares a year of work on a rusty parts car, including engine-bay, interior and front-chassis work, while several major jobs were still planned.

jsargent99 documents access to a broken parking-brake release handle behind the dashboard and the difficulty of reconnecting its cable, with three work photographs.

obz documented lighting changes, refinished wood trim and an Android head unit with wireless CarPlay. Later posts describe replacing the HIDs with LEDs and a different owner’s 2004 installation.

obz trial-fitted replacement front panels and changed the mirrors, trim, wheels and lamps on a 2003 G500. A different owner reported trim-adhesive failure on another installation.

bobomoto1 found a loose front wiper motor after the wipers stopped in heavy rain. He later reported a cracked motor and had it replaced; another owner described a failed substitute-motor fit and a separate welding repair.

ShoeBoote’s photographs of a loose rear roof-mechanism bolt and the same author’s follow-up after reinstalling it.

White Spyder traced a roof hydraulic leak to the front locking cylinder, replaced its sealing ring and reported three leak-free roof cycles. Later owners describe seal durability, rebuilt cylinders and a reassembly alignment problem.

Kaewen's C180 CGI engine air filter replacement account, with all 16 work photos in source order: filter location and preparation, opening the housing, fitting the filter, cleaning and reassembly.

An E550 owner's account of replacing the blower motor, regulator and cabin filter after cabin airflow stopped, including access below the glovebox and the reported result after reassembly.

An owner's illustrated record of replacing the engine air filters on a 2009 Carrera, including removing the housing cover and filter screws, taking out the old filters and fitting replacements.

An owner's account of replacing the cabin filter on a 2008 C2S, from opening the front luggage-compartment covers and removing the old filter to cleaning the surrounding area and installing its replacement.