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YOUR RESEARCHMy "New" 2004 Carerra
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Replace air and cabin filters
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To date I bought a custom set of front carpet mats from Lloyd's, replaced the air and cabin filters, replaced the rear engine strut, and treated myself to a set of new painted center caps for the wheels.
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To date I bought a custom set of front carpet mats from Lloyd's, replaced the air and cabin filters, replaced the rear engine strut, and treated myself to a set of new painted center caps for the wheels.
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I dont believe the rear seats had ever been used, until I put my boys in there to take them to school!!
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Recommended first mod: Replace that silly CD storage unit with a second cubby storage shelf.
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To date I bought a custom set of front carpet mats from Lloyd's, replaced the air and cabin filters, replaced the rear engine strut, and treated myself to a set of new painted center caps for the wheels.
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To date I bought a custom set of front carpet mats from Lloyd's, replaced the air and cabin filters, replaced the rear engine strut, and treated myself to a set of new painted center caps for the wheels.
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I am a new owner and new to the forum and purchased this 996 from a PCA member in MA. She has just over 54k miles and is bone stock. I am looking forward to everyone's opinions, humor and expertise.
Man, you had me there for a minute...other than a new set of front rotors and pads after PPI, she's been a thrill to drive......and stare at, of course
Annapolis is a great town.
Although I am a New Englander at heart, raised on the North Shore of MA and still spend a week each summer in York Beach, Maine. Small world indeed.
Some interior shots. As you can see the previous owner was meticulous.
I dont believe the rear seats had ever been used, until I put my boys in there to take them to school!!
Looks good. Recommended first mod: Replace that silly CD storage unit with a second cubby storage shelf. Open the CD trays, grab them, and pull. It comes right out. Pop a new shelf in...
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product..._Code=996intup
(note that the upper and lower are slightly different)
Not really rare and I actually took mine out. I've never used it but then again I haven't driven it in snow. The times I took it in the rain, I never really needed to use it. Eventually I took it out.
If you have the wiring back there already and don't mind drilling a hole, you can have my wiper assembly.
and then do this and that and after you finish with that this always looks good!!!!!!!!.....tread lightly the upgrade fever is very dangerous!....LOL good luck with your new car,IMO they are built very well and will supply years of enjoyment,the facelifted carerras(mk2) are my fav.Qualitys mods are not cheap,and the arguments go on forever about the bang for buck with our N/A cars,most of the info here is spot on,and after awhile you will be able to figure whats good advice,and whats not....again good luck.
Beautiful car! I too just joined the 996 club and am already going crazy trying to figure out what to do first. Are you planning any performance upgrades?
I plan to leave it stock, I might add a sport muffler, possibly a Fister for a more "open" sound to the exhaust, not quite sure.
To date I bought a custom set of front carpet mats from Lloyd's, replaced the air and cabin filters, replaced the rear engine strut, and treated myself to a set of new painted center caps for the wheels.
Happy motoring.
also the silvered turn signal bulbs. Easily replaced, no more funky orange from the front light assemblies. Did both my C4S and Turbo.
2002 Turbo - Basalt Black Metallic / 2003 Carrera 4S - Speed Yellow / 1955 356 Continental 1500 - Rust Red
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