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YOUR RESEARCHA happy newbie...well quasi-newb anyway.
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Replace clear (or smoked) as well
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3rd brake lights will also be swapped for clear (or smoked) as well.
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Eventually I may install a small elliptical panel (carbon fiber?) to fill the small center cavity.
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Just not sure how they would change the "understated" look.
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With a service coming up next week I expect to blow all my "upgrades" savings to replace my Michelin PS in the rear with new rubber, which means an alignment.
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With a service coming up next week I expect to blow all my "upgrades" savings to replace my Michelin PS in the rear with new rubber, which means an alignment.
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I'm new to the group and want to say hello. I've trolled around when I had my 1987 944, but I plan to stick with the 996 for a long long time so I thought I'd finally say hello. Cheers!
Here's my '99 996.
Obligatory stats
aka MORE than anyone would possibly want to know)
50k mi. (had factory engine replacement at 35k mi. by dealer)
Sport package w/ M030 (US), LSD & Sport seats
B & M short shifter
Custom powder coated wheels, exhaust tips, and LP frame (BMW Graphite)
Eibach lowering springs
Center Console Delete
Non-smoker package
GT3 front bumper and side rockers
Side markers, headlight signals
I'm carefully trying to select the next thing to start saving up to upgrade on the car.
For full list of factory options:
MI NUMBERS DESCRIPTION
I218
I234
I323
I429
I434
I912
M014 Sport package 996
M030 Sport-type chassis
M130 Control and indications in English lettering
M197 Stronger battery
M222 Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
M220 Locking differential 40 %
M224 Automatic limited slip differential
M270 Door mirror -flat- driver's side, electrically adjustable and heatable
M274 Vanity mirror illuminated
M273 Door mirrors, electrically adjustable and heatable
M329 Radio "Porsche CR-210" USA
M338 Rear-wheel drive
M335 Automatic seat belt, 3-point, rear
M375 Sports seat, backrest shell, left
M376 Sports seat, backrest shell, right
M408 18-inch Techno wheel
M421 Front cassette compartment
M425 Rear window wiper
M446 Concave wheel centers with full-colour Porsche Crest
M441 Radio preparation
M454 Automatic speed control
M465 Rear foglamp, left
M484 Version for USA
M480 6-speed manual transmission
M490 -MY 01 sound system
MY 02 sound system Harmann analog
M539 Mechanical seat-height adjustment, left
M535 Anti-theft lock 315 MHz
M540 Mechanical seat-height adjustment, right
M553 Version for USA, Canada
M562 Airbag, driver's side and front passenger's side
M566 Front fog lights, white
M567 Windscreen tinted, upper part darker coloured
M563 Side airbag
M573 Air conditioner
M581 Center console, front
M590 Power lid locking
M602 Raised stop lamp
M657 Power assisted steering
M659 On-board computer
M650 Electrical sliding roof
M651 Electric window opener
M661 Stricter emission-control concept
M660 obd 2
M685 Rear seats, split
M692 CD autochanger "Porsche "
M936 Seat covers, rear, leather
M983 Seat covers, front, leather
M981 Leather equipment without seat covers
Hey guys, thanks for all the really positive comments. I'm looking forward to years of fun with both the car, and here at the forum. Overall, I like the idea of keeping the car looking understated, almost minimalist while still giving it some individualistic character. I'm torn over things like: window tinting, rear aero wings, and red calipers. They all look great on OTHER people's cars and I get tempted to update mine every now and again. Just not sure how they would change the "understated" look.
So, my upcoming upgrades will be things that improve function rather than form. I may see what's involved with updating the headlights, upgrading to PSS9, and updating the stereo system (no, I don't mean the exhaust...that's fine) .
Here's photos with some Strosek custom mirrors that were powder coated to match the wheels and exhaust but they don't fit the look I want. So it's now back to wearing the original stock mirrors.
Why don't you put the rear GT-Flares on the rear bumper to complete the line from front to rear? I see a lot of cars without those but in fact I think the lines flow better and even give the car a "visually" wider stand. In any case, your car looks great, congrat and enjoy her... Cheers,
Thanks, 3rd radiator is another idea I hadn't thought of yet. But since I live right on the coast where it's almost always cool and I don't do any track days (yet), it wouldn't be doing much. I may temporarily paint the front bumper center cavity black to cover the silver. I'm hoping that might help hide it a little. Eventually I may install a small elliptical panel (carbon fiber?) to fill the small center cavity. Not sure yet.
With a service coming up next week I expect to blow all my "upgrades" savings to replace my Michelin PS in the rear with new rubber, which means an alignment. The car will likely also need front brakes and possibly a new spring seat (slight noise over certain bumps) at front right. I drive the car VERY hard pretty much every time I drive it.
My current biggest complaint (if you can call it that) is that at speed the car starts to feel a little "bouncy" over bumps or pavement changes in the road. I am wondering if changing to a PSS9 set up will help dampen things and feel as sure footed as everyone else seems to describe. I drive 90-120mph every day so this is troubling. I also wonder if it could be the aerodynamics of having the GT3 front bumper without the rear wing. I've read so many different threads with various combos of aero kits, but I didn't really see anything that answered this. Thanks for any advice.
Amberectomy teatment....yes Doctor, I concur. Thanks Tim. 3rd brake lights will also be swapped for clear (or smoked) as well.
Today my right headlight low beam is dim...very dim. But Hi-beam works fine. Hopefully it isn't the switch. I'll start the troubleshooting this weekend.
please don't
I was trying to find a way to say something funny and if it offensive or upsetting, please rest assured I did not intend on causing you bad feelings.
Phil, when the time comes, I certainly hope you go to heaven and not hell. If you go "south," your life in eternity will consist of being changed in the passenger's seat of your C4S while innumerable drivers take your car out for a drive which will result in 1,000 + miles being put on the car.....every day!
With that thought in your mind, have a nice day! Oh BTW, the number is 1-800-THERAPIST
And Tim, if all goes according to plan, you'll be the driver -- after paying me $75K for my car. We'll have "plenty" of time to chat. And, you can drive!
Ed, rest assured that Phil doesn't have thin skin. After all of the crap I have given him in the last 3+ years, he even called me on the phone one time and we had a great chat for about 20 minutes. Some day, I hope to meet Phil and Wayne in person.
