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It became very clear that I need to adjust my sights (and love of air cooled) with the budget I had.
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Hi all I'm Shane (51 this year) I also have a very understanding partner and 3 awesome kids (18 /15 and 7)
I thought it would be time to introduce myself.
My first 911 was a 1970T coupe silver 2.2 sporto which when I sold it about 4 years ago after a 10 year love affair I had made it a 3.0 litre (Weber Carbs) 5sp.
I have come to the realisation we are but temporary careful custodians of these addictive machines.
It was a brilliant little air-cooled beauty which I regretted selling from the day it left the family. (and yes sold at pre stupid air-cooled prices $45k AUD with spares and original engine - I did however sell it for fair value though at the time).
I spent the next 4 years in a corner (zombie like) with the Ipad on every conceivable website searching for the next one. It became very clear that I need to adjust my sights (and love of air cooled) with the budget I had.
The 996 wasn't initially on the radar , however the more I looked , the more I came to appreciate the 996 , its importance in the scheme and heritage of the 911 and the simple fact they are a 911 and provide all the smiles and emotion of an early car - trust me they do.
So this one is...
2001 (Build Dec 2000) 996 man 3.4 non sunroof completely stock C4 (hence the 01CFOR plates) - bought with 50100ks (now 52600) - Lapis Blue -
Options - C16, 236, 288, 413 , 424, 425, 436, 437, 438, 490, 513, 538, 567, 601, 659, 689, 695, 938, 981, 983...
IMS to do , however inspected by my mechanic and all fine (its a dual row build) - not stressing but will get (the solution) done in 10,000 ks or so..
It was originally delivered to a gentleman in the UK , it only spend about 6 months of its life there and then was shipped to Melb / then Syd with that gentleman where it has essentially lived the entire time in the same family.
So the provenance is all documented and when I review it has been 'over' cared for in some respects - but these cars deserve it.
My thoughts on tweaking and personalising...
- I have bought a Schnell Stainless muffler system to put on for a throatier sound
Obviously IMS soon -
2004 C2 exhaust tips (I think they look and fit a little nicer)
997 SSK -
I have bought a used steering wheel, shifter and hand brake to recover in a dark Alcantara same as the headline with an orange stitch to slightly personalise for me and also reversible -
GTS console delete kit from Suncoast is on its way - need the leg room to be frank as I'm 186cms and I like the plain look -
Wheels spacers ? maybe 5 - 7 mm in the front and 10 mm in the rear ? (would love advice on this)... any how there are many more as we all know , but saving the coins to complete the engine work as a priority...
The use - well its a weekend fun machine with a couple (if im lucky) mid week runs to work purely for medicinal proposes
Looking forward to contributing to the community.
Cheers
Shane
Hi Shane! Superb choice on the Lapis. Your pics do a great job showing its range from sunlight to indoor spaces. It looks like a black interior? If not black, it certainly looks darker than the gray that I usually see on Lapis cars. Huge thumbs up from the U.S.A., mate.
-Adam
Hello Shane and welcome to the forum! I'm attaching a link to our site's DIY tech articles on the 996 platform. These are great guides when you're doing any maintenance or repairs down the line. Please let us know if you have any questions!
Porsche 996 Technical Articles
