[heavyD^2]

Originally Posted by Theruleslawyer

Im thinking more that they will make a part plastic that previously would be aluminum because the plastic one will last the warranty. There are a lot of places where you can do it right or do it to maximize profit. Im sure the stock will be okay, but there will be more parts to replace if you really want to track it and i bet long term reliability and resale on new ones will take a hit for it.

Contrary to popular belief, most parts converted to plastics have been done for various reasons like such as weight reduction, heat soak resistance, better air flow characteristics, etc and not necessarily cost reduction. An aluminum intake manifold looks nice and all but a plastic one will perform better in every way.

[Donatello.]

Originally Posted by heavyD^2

Contrary to popular belief, most parts converted to plastics have been done for various reasons like such as weight reduction, heat soak resistance, better air flow characteristics, etc and not necessarily cost reduction. An aluminum intake manifold looks nice and all but a plastic one will perform better in every way.

Until it becomes brittle & cracks over time

[Theruleslawyer]

Originally Posted by Donatello.

Until it becomes brittle & cracks over time

Or just use. Something within its design limit as plastic might actually be better than aluminum for street use. However under track stress and heat it doesn't hold up. For instance i have charge pipes on my F82 for the sole reason that the plastic one tend to crack at hpde. The plastic ones are probably functionally better. Less heat transfer and the option of a more complex geometry. They just don't hold up.

[chris719]

I realize they are already under the VAG umbrella, but when has an IPO ever improved a company's product?

[Donatello.]

Originally Posted by Theruleslawyer

Or just use. Something within its design limit as plastic might actually be better than aluminum for street use. However under track stress and heat it doesn't hold up. For instance i have charge pipes on my F82 for the sole reason that the plastic one tend to crack at hpde. The plastic ones are probably functionally better. Less heat transfer and the option of a more complex geometry. They just don't hold up.

335i/xi plastic intake manifolds. Street use = they are junk too

[chassis]

Originally Posted by chris719

I realize they are already under the VAG umbrella, but when has an IPO ever improved a company's product?

That's the point, they don't.

VAG is raising capital to fund EV development. That's all. They're selling what isn't nailed down to generate cash.

The product will be unaffected, as will current and future Porsche product owners.

[chris719]

Originally Posted by Donatello.

335i/xi plastic intake manifolds. Street use = they are junk too

Just not the best choice of polymer I think.

[carguy138]

Originally Posted by Donatello.

335i/xi plastic intake manifolds. Street use = they are junk too

And the plastic...

-mickey mouse flange
-"mcdonalds straw"
-oil sump pickup
-coolant reservoir
-xdrive stepper motor gear
-water pump housing
-power steering reservoir

[billnchristy]

I wish they would make a new 944 type car, it'd be awesome.