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Interior changes including different finish on dash/*****/console that didn't chip so easily
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Curious about a few things, sorry if these are dumb questions new to the Porsche world.
1- I see people talking about MKI and MKII, what are the differences, I am thinking 99-01 & 02-04.
2- It seems like there are different style 996 side skirts/rocker moldings. Wondering if different year 996 had different skirts or if there were different skirts available for the same year.
I am picking up a 996 tomorrow and I am sure I will have many more questions.
Thanks to everyone that's has helped to this point and looking forward to and depending on the experience from everyone on the forum.
1- I see people talking about MKI and MKII, what are the differences, I am thinking 99-01 & 02-04.
Correct.
99-01
02-04
Also, the mkII got the updated 3.6L engine along with the slightly updated interior (gauges, cupholders, glove box).
2- It seems like there are different style 996 side skirts/rocker moldings. Wondering if different year 996 had different skirts or if there were different skirts available for the same year.
The factory options are the mkI aero kit/GT3 side skirts
And the mkII aero kit
There are also a handful of aftermarket options for side skirts/bumpers.
I am picking up a 996 tomorrow and I am sure I will have many more questions.
Kromdom:
I like your Techart wing! I've got the OEM version that was evidently designed to clear the cab top. Seems small to really do anything and a little too understated for me. Does Techart still sell that unit?
Yea I have seen that little rear spoiler on eBay that attaches to the OEM rear deck-lid. Some are made with CF too and was wondering about that Mod myself. Right now, I just have the MKI GT3 front bumper, side-skirts and CF rear-winglets, and no GT3 taco-wing, Hmmm...
Basically it's just the standard OEM winglets that are attached to the bottom rear of the bumper. It just happens that mine are made of real CF (very light and great fit too) and I got them from a Rennlister here. Attached is a picture of the right side winglet unpainted but hard to see it's CF though because my car is dark blue and CF weaves blend-in pretty nicely...
Cheers,
1999-2001 = MkI = 996.1
2002-2004 = MkII = 996.2
996.2 had:
Larger 3.6L 'Variocam Plus' engine, 315 HP
Turbo-stye headlights
Revised front bumper to reduce lift
Minor changes to suspension, wheels
Interior changes including different finish on dash/*****/console that didn't chip so easily
Painted rear bumperettes
Revised rear tail lights
I think the three-spoke steering wheel also became standard...
Regarding those aerokit winglets, I believe they should be somewhat functional as part of the overall GT3 bodykit, front bumper and sideskirts because Porsche designed them specifically for the MKI cars, right? I like the overall look and will take any help I can get to make our narrow-body MKI look wider from the rear ha ha ha. .. Cheers,
The GT side trim parts, according to a couple of parts sites, "emphasize the powerful rear styling of the 911."
I have not been able to determine if they have any aerodynamic effect or any purpose beyond eliminating nearly $400 of your money. Per side!
My insurance adjuster was familiar with these parts and said that they are attached to the car with adhesive. If they really are just stuck onto the car, it seems unlikely that they have any significant aerodynamic effect...
The mk1 rear "winglets" is known as the rear GT trim and there are mixed feelings regarding the aesthetics. It doesnt really play any pivotal role in terms of aerodynamics. Personally I feel it balances out the car and gives the mk1 rear bumper more weight to match the Sideskirts and front bumper. I might be upgrading my rear soon and might have a set.
Hm. Maybe I'll go poke 'em and see if they fall off.
Come to think of it, I nailed a big apex cone with the passenger-side one, so they must be screwed/bolted on.
Did I miss something? Where are the pics of Mark's car? It's a requirement to post pics of your new car the first time you mention it.
Pics or it never happened!
Don't mean to derail thread at all, but I love that TechArt wing on the cab, kromdom. Adds a great balance to the car's appearance. Anyway, I found a great thread regarding this wing, since others have also commented on it:
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...-type-iii.html
Mark, looking forward to seeing your new ride!!
Thank you. And for the link to an old thread also. Honestly, I was clueless about aerokits but knew right away that I got to have it when I saw it while shopping months ago for a 996.
Mike, I think we have enough folks nearby to have a "SoCal 996 GTG?" you think? Then we can post more pics
Here are some small differences for the Mk Is:
>MY '99 does not have E-Gas. Throttle pedal has a mechanical (cable) linkage.
>MYs '99 and '00 had dual row IMS bearings; some early MY '01s may also. (FYI-The change-over to single row occurred during the '01 build year.)
Some 996 experts believe these differences give the early 996s some advantages. (Now, let the fights begin!)
relinuca
Anyone have experience with these guys and their product? Looks like the tech art design. Price is right too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/996-porsche-...item1c3ac062cd
[Some thread digression is OK, I think, since we are all just twiddling our fingers waiting for Mark to post pix]
Yeah, we should have plenty of local 996-ers for a GTG. But, there's lots of great local folks that are unlucky enough to be stuck with other models like 993s, 997s, and even one local guy stuck with a RUF. I hate to exclude them, simply because of their misfortune!
Sorry guys been real busy since bringing it home. The car is an 03 single owner car with 24,000 miles. I already dropped it of to have the RMS and LNE IMS bearing done.
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Very nice, love to hear about high mileage on these cars as so many have so many bad things to say. Original engine? Any major issues? If the original engine did you do the bearing?
Looks great, Mark!
I'll be turning over 110K miles on my '03 within a week. Original engine, replaced IMSB at 100,000K.
Will be tracking it next weekend at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, so lets see if a 110K mile car is up to it!
