Shuey Chow Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Hey all, thinking of buying a 987.2. Random question, we have two small dogs, is the rear hatch space suitable to put a dog beds in? By this I specifically mean how hot/warm does the engine bay space get? Is the carpet always hot / warm once car is up and running? or is the engine hatch area floor generally warm? dogs are small so space size is should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extanker Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 I would not put our one small dog back there because of heat/noise . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuey Chow Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 Oh well. Thanks man, looks like it’s a bmw then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie1996 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Hi Shuey I have to demur from the other reply I've a 987.2 and I reckon the rear boot space is no warmer or noisier than the rest of the cabin (ie where we humans sit). This rear space is only closed off from the remainder of the cabin by a removable partition (which hangs on the underside of the boot door and is easily removed) - it's purpose I think is to conceal from prying eyes any valuables in the boot. With its removal air flows freely from one end of the cabin to the other. The dogs would be no closer to the engine than we humans the other side - and we seem to find it bearable if not enjoyable. As for heat, the floor of the rear boot does not get warm. best Eddie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post andygo Posted July 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 23, 2021 Best just to stick a couple of dogs in and see how they do. Please report back as I'm sure there will be lots waiting for the conclusion of his epic thread. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extanker Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 3 hours ago, andygo said: Best just to stick a couple of dogs in and see how they do. Please report back as I'm sure there will be lots waiting for the conclusion of his epic thread. could be worse....a thread about how much weight one can put on the roof rack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygo Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 (edited) 56 minutes ago, extanker said: could be worse....a thread about how much weight one can put on the roof rack I get your point, but this is a life and death matter! I suppose you could put the dogs in a roof box with vents. Edited July 23, 2021 by andygo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windymiller Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 9 hours ago, Eddie1996 said: Hi Shuey I have to demur from the other reply I've a 987.2 and I reckon the rear boot space is no warmer or noisier than the rest of the cabin (ie where we humans sit). This rear space is only closed off from the remainder of the cabin by a removable partition (which hangs on the underside of the boot door and is easily removed) - it's purpose I think is to conceal from prying eyes any valuables in the boot. With its removal air flows freely from one end of the cabin to the other. The dogs would be no closer to the engine than we humans the other side - and we seem to find it bearable if not enjoyable. As for heat, the floor of the rear boot does not get warm. best Eddie I disagree. Anytime ive put an overnight bag in the boot space and then driven somewhere the bottom of the bag is quite warm when I’ve taken it out at the destination (ie don’t ever leave chocolate in there!). despite the heat shields underneath the car, the exhaust boxes are right under the boot and these heat it up too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extanker Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 1 hour ago, andygo said: I get your point, but this is a life and death matter! I suppose you could put the dogs in a roof box with vents. I said nothing about putting the pets on the roof .....read slower please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuey Chow Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 yeh I can just about be ok with having one hot dog, not sure want to risk having two hotdogs... to be honest not sure the cayman is workable more I think about it. it can't be much different from the bonnet heat and if the dogs are on the roof - then I'm concerned about my drag coefficient on the track... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian987 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Shuey Chow said: yeh I can just about be ok with having one hot dog, not sure want to risk having two hotdogs... to be honest not sure the cayman is workable more I think about it. it can't be much different from the bonnet heat and if the dogs are on the roof - then I'm concerned about my drag coefficient on the track... you mention they are small dogs.... if handbag size, or thereabouts, can't one sit in the passenger footwell and the other on the passenger seat and/or lap of passenger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie1996 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 20 hours ago, extanker said: could be worse....a thread about how much weight one can put on the roof rack That’s funny, I was just about to ask that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FLAT STICK Posted July 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2021 There is room in the frunk for them 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie1996 Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 18 hours ago, FLAT STICK said: There is room in the frunk for them Not looking happy though. Happier in the back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLAT STICK Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Eddie1996 said: Not looking happy though. Happier in the back? She is a bit of a snob so that will be why she looks disgusted Edited July 25, 2021 by FLAT STICK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post duncan Posted July 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 25, 2021 Excellent, circular opening in bonnet and a pair of doggles and the jobs done. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuey Chow Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 On 23/07/2021 at 21:19, Julian987 said: you mention they are small dogs.... if handbag size, or thereabouts, can't one sit in the passenger footwell and the other on the passenger seat and/or lap of passenger. Yeh prob not doable for long road trips. They are small, the 350zs are great… as boot is raised and the dogs actually get a nice out. The z4 coupes need a custom built platform. And seems like the Porsche didn’t consider the issue of hotdogs. might have to save up for a 911 it seems if I’m going to get into Porsche ownership Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian987 Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 21 hours ago, Shuey Chow said: Yeh prob not doable for long road trips. They are small, the 350zs are great… as boot is raised and the dogs actually get a nice out. The z4 coupes need a custom built platform. And seems like the Porsche didn’t consider the issue of hotdogs. might have to save up for a 911 it seems if I’m going to get into Porsche ownership Maybe the Macan would be better. I am not convinced the rear seats in a 911 is a pleasurable experience for dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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