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YOUR RESEARCHOut With The Old, In with a C4S
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I'm running 30/34 psi - which I still think rides on the firmer side.
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I didn't realize you could disconnect the front drive.
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If your band clamp is rusted, I'd recommend ordering a replacement before you get started as it may be easier to just cut it off.
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and your tires are probably at recommended PSI, which IIRC are 36F/44/R and it's very firm I'd agree.
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Brothers, I decided to make a change, I was presented a great deal on a 04 C4S, Perfect shape, nicely modified, so I decided to sale my 04 C2 Cab and go with AWD.
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Brothers, I decided to make a change, I was presented a great deal on a 04 C4S, Perfect shape, nicely modified, so I decided to sale my 04 C2 Cab and go with AWD. I have always wanted a C4S but could never find one in great shape within my budget. This weekend a friend contacted me (He owns a Exotic Car Dealership_ I told me he received a Perfect C4S with 27K miles. I jumped at the chance, went to check it out, as soon I as drove the first 2 miles, I knew this was the car for me. So now it's Just my 03 Targa and now 04 C4S - The Blue is My favorite color from Porsche - thus far, I can report, the C4S is truly a GREAT CAR! I am so impressed at the handling most of all.
First off, congrats, looks beautiful! I had the K&N, it's anything but a cold air intake....went back to a stock box. You should get a 997 airbox for it!
The motor mount police are after everyone these days eh? My exhaust tips fit looks similar to yours and I have RS mounts. Sometimes its just the way they entire system is put back together after exhaust mods or upgrades like xpipes. Good luck with the new 4S!
I don't think anyone explained it. There's a decent gap between the exhaust tip and the bumper, which is indicative of a tired motor mount. If they've never been changed, there's a good chance they're due. That being said, after I changed my mount - one side still hung a bit lower than the other.
This happened to me as well. I fixed it when I installed my Fister mufflers. It turns out, the exhaust tip position is adjustable by loosening the vband clamp that attaches the muffler outlet pipe to the pipe with the tips on it. If your band clamp is rusted, I'd recommend ordering a replacement before you get started as it may be easier to just cut it off.
Also - I just looked at OP's pic and that driver's side tip definitely looks low. Similar to how mine were when I bought the car. Here is a quick video I put together outlining the process that gives you some measurements + a list of tools you need to replace them.
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One thing I have noticed on the C4S, the ride is much harder than any of my other 911 - 04 C2 Cab was softer, as well as my 03 Targa, with Coil-overs - Maybe it's me, lord knows I am not getting younger, 55 years are starting to show :-)
Welcome to the C4S club! I drive mine daily and it�s a true joy! Confidence inspiring in the rain as well. Love the color, one of my favorites next to speed yellow, of course!
Yeah saw that one. Lot of miles, but well documented.
Spoke to owner. Still shopping, but might consider it.
Thank you. (No Tips for me, only 3 pedal cars unless I can afford a PDK).
Or the suspension could need some attention or the air pressure is a bit high. I've found the stock recommendations way too hard for the street. I'm running 30/34 psi - which I still think rides on the firmer side. My mechanic tells me I should be able to run it into the high 20s without any problems. I prefer the looks of the C4S but wanted RWD. I didn't realize you could disconnect the front drive. Live and learn, congrats.
Love That Angle
What's Not To Love?
I took a few pictures over the weekend - I truly believe the C4S is one of the Best Looking 911's Ever - Other than my 03 Tara, this is my favorite - Ride is much firmer than other 996's I owed (Old Age - 55 in 3 weeks) but to hell with it, I still love it!
Beautiful car, and 26k miles is crazy on a car this old!
I love my C4S. The ride is firm because it has some Turbo-parts (Porsche says, anyway) in the suspension, brake system, etc. and your tires are probably at recommended PSI, which IIRC are 36F/44/R and it's very firm I'd agree. I'm having the original Sport Techno wheels put on it as we speak and asked them to bring the PSI down to 33F/40R but 38R is doable from what I've read, so we'll see how that difference goes. The wheels from the old owner were much too small and narrow so spreading out the tread should assist also.
I always wanted a 996 C4S and never even considered the other models, and absolutely love it. It doesn't rain in TX enough to really justify AWD, but through the corners at speed is so much fun, even my fiance` loves it and doesn't get nervous like she did in my old 550i saloon.
Enjoy!
I know what you mean, I owed a 2000 M5 6sp - Loved it, my favorite Performance Sedan with a 6sp - The S62 V8 was a monster, but in rain or snow (even with Snow Tires) handling was scary
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