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They are nice because you can actually fit your hand through and clean the whole rim when washing.
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The only changes I would make is maybe to roll back the two-tone bumper and (pause to put flame suit on) put original orange side markers in (not the popular opinion, especially on RL, but I like the contrast of the orange on the side view, particularly on blue).
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Although...it is fun at track/HPDE days to pass most other (older and newer) 911s and the discussion changes quickly.
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Know exactly what you're doing before changing rims.
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The only changes I would make is maybe to roll back the two-tone bumper and (pause to put flame suit on) put original orange side markers in (not the popular opinion, especially on RL, but I like the contrast of the orange on the side view, particularly on blue).
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Have definitely noticed how much lower I am to the ground in this, and even had an SUV get a little close for comfort on the test drive, so keeping that situational awareness up for sure!
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Flew up to Raleigh on Wednesday and bought my first Porsche, a 1999 996, and I am loving it! This is also my first time driving a manual transmission (had a lesson from my cousin in his GTI, but that's about it) and I only stalled it in traffic twice on the 6.5hr, 350mile drive back to Atlanta!
Really didn't take long to get the hang of it, though I'm certainly not very good at it and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't still a little stressed driving it around in traffic.
Overall it's in nice condition, though I already have a list of things I want to do including new tires, refurbishing the headlights, and a good detailing all over. Would like to change out the wheels, but balking a bit at the prices. Not sure what I'd be able to get if I sold the ones that are on there now.
Despite the flaws I still love it and am really excited I decided to go for it. Also excited to join the amazing community of enthusiasts here on Rennlist!
She's a beauty. I'm biased, because it's the same color as mine. Previous owner changed out the pumpkins, too. And perhaps the instrument bezels have the snap-on silver frame people have been buying.
Welcome to the madness. Nice car. Not sure if you have driven many sports cars but many people, particularly jacked-up 4x4's, have trouble seeing us in the outside rear view mirrors. Stay frosty when in traffic!
My other car is the one next to it here; you could say I have a type.
Have definitely noticed how much lower I am to the ground in this, and even had an SUV get a little close for comfort on the test drive, so keeping that situational awareness up for sure!
Yes, welcome to the club, love the color too here... but mine is a Cab, You are in the right place here to find the answers to any questions you may have. I did the same in 2006 when I got my car. Enjoy the fun drive every time you take her out, cheers.
Welcome, and good choice on the year and 6MT! Wow, just learned to drive a manual? Very impressive. My car looked VERY similar to yours when I picked it up 3 years ago. My advice (to my 3 years ago self) would be...
1) All maintenance up to date
2) Headlights Refinished (as you mentioned)
3) Lowering Springs (improves appearance and performance)
4) Wheels and Tires (so many good options, research and decide!)
5) Enjoy!
It's got ~120,600 miles on it. Had a big service at 99,500 miles for the IMS, RMS, clutch, and water pump.
Just came from a detailer and got an estimate for $650+ to get the scratches out (EDIT: from the body, not headlights. have some pretty good scratches on the hood/rear and they said it would need some wet-sanding).
Was already planning to DIY the headlights, but for that much money this might be a good opportunity to learn how to fix paint scratches myself too!
I know I'm new to this, but I'm counting 5 spokes...what am I missing?
Yep, it's got a Pioneer avic-x940bt with touchscreen, bluetooth, and backup cam.
Sure, here's a couple closeups.
LOL 650 for the headlights? That is a joke right?
I took mine to Atlanta Dent Company in Roswell off Mansell Road. Cost was like $100 and they look perfect. $650 is a ripoff.
They also could respray the front bumper if you wanted to get that touched up as well.
Haha no, 650 for the body, not the headlights. Have some decent scratches on the hood and rear.
I'll have to check out that place you mentioned and see what they have to say.
As far as the wheels, they're not bad by any means, I just tend to prefer wheels with thinner spokes. Here's some random ones I just found on goole that strike my fancy:
I have the same car and am new to owning a Porsche
too. I love it and have the list of goodies I have been performing too. I love your rims, the turbos. I have them and they had some curb rash on one, I had them powdercoated black and love them. They are nice because you can actually fit your hand through and clean the whole rim when washing. You can't do that with a lot of the others. I also switched out the rotors and pads with ceramic pads and have much less dust and the braking is great.
Enjoy and have fun. I am having a blast with all the goodies I have done or had done
Silver/black emblem, wheels, side markers and window tinting are the cosmetics I have done so far.
$650 to polish the headlights??!!! Did I read that right? That cannot be accurate. For $650 you could have the entire vehicle detailed, inside and out, engine, and the headlights polished to perfection. It's not hard at all to polish the headlights, even the first time with the right tool.
Yes, very true. Although...it is fun at track/HPDE days to pass most other (older and newer) 911s and the discussion changes quickly. We are suddenly one of the gang...
Know exactly what you're doing before changing rims. These may be hollow spoke rims. Quite valuable. Check the PN on the inside rim, and look it up.
Nice car. Don't drag the clutch, either in, or out but don't let it drag. When you need to do the clutch(soon), do the IMS too.
Nice looking ride! I am not a huge fan of that style wheel, but new ones are quite pricey. My car way fitted with 19" rims, and I prefer the look of theses wheels better. If I had to buy them, I would still be on the OEM wheels hahahah.
Nice 996!
If it were me, I'd have a professional do a three stage paint correction with ceramic coating.
You can do a good job, but a true professional will make it look better than brand new.
Then I'd remove and restore the headlights myself.
This is the easiest car to remove the headlights!
Special headlight removal tool should be in the toolkit with the spare tire.
A cheap $25 headlight restoration kit from Autozone and a drill, and it will look great in about 30 minutes.
Then look at UV clear vinyl protection.
That will keep them looking nice for years.
Congrats. Looks great. I like the stock wheels and would keep them personally. I would detail it, restore the headlights, take care of any maintenance, and then drive the wheels off of it. The only changes I would make is maybe to roll back the two-tone bumper and (pause to put flame suit on) put original orange side markers in (not the popular opinion, especially on RL, but I like the contrast of the orange on the side view, particularly on blue).
I was thinking as I typed that there are probably a few mountains of discarded orange side markers strewn here and there across the globe. Nice gesture for you to offer them to the OP.
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