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Has anyone read this book, like it, dislike it, or can recommend another reference I can use to educate myself?
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If I want more technical, how-to type information, I'll use the factory service manuals.
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Has anyone read this book, like it, dislike it, or can recommend another reference I can use to educate myself?
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Porsche 996 The Essential Companion: Supreme Porsche (Paperback)
964 version is great; 996 book isn't so good if you're looking for something to assist with maintenance. Compared to the 964 version it had few facts but many opinions like how much the author disliked the electronic hood mechansim!
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I guess it's a good book from a leisure standpoint, but I was expecting the same sort of thing as the excellent 964 book which I enjoyed reading over and over. It just seemed like the text was constantly stressing how misinformed everyone is which gets tiring to read; it was like reading an opinion article or Internet discussion! Also while the info is available online, I was surprised common maintenance wasn't covered.
Garrett and Rallyjon may have a point. The plot is weak, there is very little character developmnent, and I don't think it was ever on the New York Best seller list.
But I have read mine, enjoyed the explanations and pictures (all G-rated), and refer to it often when I think I have a question. It really is the essential companion for a 996 owner.
The 996 Forum on Rennlist would be the other must-read for 996 folks.
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I agree with everyone about Adrian's book since I own a 964 and that book also. You can go to his website and ask him if you want the answer to why the 996 book is less technical. I think I know why but I will not speculate.
http://www.adrianstreather.com/
One of the nicest gentlemen I have known.
If I could sum up my criticism of the 996 book, and to a lesser extent, his 993 book, is that they mostly summarize information that's available elsewhere. The Streather books are an excellent one-stop-source for a summary of "official" information provided by Porsche. Great specs, stats, options, stuff from the owners manual, etc. IMO, it is a perfect first book to read when you start to learn about a particular model with an eye toward buying one.
But, once you own one, and you start digging deeper, you may be disappointed. If you're looking for primary research, deep insights into the sometimes controversial technical issues these cars have, and their resolutions, you're much better off reading Rennlist.
This is why I bought mine, in addition to the historical information. If I want more technical, how-to type information, I'll use the factory service manuals.
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The DIY/maintenance is very light; doesn't cover the most usual/frequent DIY maintenance, and covers other more esoteric items in very cursory fashion. It is not clear to me why some DIY are included and other obvious ones are not.
IMHO, a really great book for general reading; but not "essential" by any means. I get all my DIY instructions from Renntech, Rennlist, others.
more people here should read it!i understand that modding ones car can be fun,and its a hobby and all that.porsche got it right from the factory!stick to porsche only add ons,and dont waste your money on upgrades for a car thats already awesome.......jmo
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