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While the car was up replaced bank 2 cam sensor and no more p0349.
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Replace speakers, coil packs/plugs, 2" hack, and have h&r springs
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Replaced the speakers, coil packs/plugs, 2" hack, and have H&R springs to install when I do a wheel upgrade.
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Help once again! anyone ever hear of front Differential A bearing or bearing in general failure on a 99 C4? and can it be just replaced ? thank you for any advice or help..
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Looking good Phoenix604. I have an 04, same color but a cab. I have 125,xxx on mine and daily drive it also. I get complements everyday and many non porsche folks don't know what year it is. Great car and keep it real Brother. Cheers!
Hey guys.... I have came across (3) different C4s for sale in the past month and it is a car I have wanted for the past 5 years. I have always had the money for one but for whatever reason I have always ended up going a different path (Audi S4's, Jeep SRT8, and now currently a Golf R)
The only dilemma I have is that the 997 Carerra S seems to be only slightly more expensive but with more Horsepower.
I have read extensively that the IPD Plenum really doesn't do anything for the C4s. My mod list would consist of : lightweight racing wheels for unsprung weight, coilovers, intake and muffler bypass.... guess I really just wanted feedback from those of you who have slightly modified C4s and see if there was any buyers remorse or If you wish you would be in a 997s or similar car instead
Cheers! and hope you all had a great thanksgiving.
*eSon -> Love your car!!
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Hey, I understand your concern about price and power.
C4S is not the car for you. I personally own one and from all reviews I read, the car can deliver pretty much what you get from factory. There is not much room for improvement there.
You can install all sorts of aftermarket parts, gains will be little comparing to money spent.
Desiring more HP, get a turbo, even a 996 TT is faster than a 997 C4S.
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My Close friend and mechanic of 12 years has a 600HP 996TT that he has been trying to sell me for 3 years.... that option is still in play. I have no idea what is wrong with me, but for some reason I want an N/A Porsche after owning 5 turbo cars.... I think the quote (Driving a slow car fast is more fun than a fast car slow) is stuck in my head and partially true to my driving style. I drive really aggressively in corners/turns around town but rarely go more than 5 MPH over the speed limit. So having a "quick" car that I can throw into corners all day long is really what I am after
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NA cars are more consistent in the power band around the track.
A heavily modified car is amazing to own, however they have issues and break more often as well
A stock car is "somewhat" more reliable.
A 996 TT stock is 420hp - 100hp more than the stock 320 of the C4S.
I assure you, you will lack power on the C4S.
Not bashing it, I own one, DD and love it... But I wish I could get more power out of it... The most available is 20hp for the cost of $10k to $20K
If you add those $10K to your budget, it allows you to search for a turbo, that was my point.
If I can give my honest opinion, do a search about models - 996, 997, 991 - see their weak points. Learn about the car before you buy it. Then buy the car the you like the most (993, 996, 997, 991) than the specs C4S or TT, and try to match it withing your budget.
I know my list above will be totally off for some cars (993 and 991) however if you like any shape in particular, just save $$$ for it, and enjoy your new toy.....
I owned a 996 C4S and I now own a 997 turbo. They are both excellent cars and I have greatly enjoyed owning each of them. That being said, they are very different cars. The 996 was plenty fast enough for me most of the time. It was fun to drive and I thought it was a gorgeous vehicle. The turbo is much more powerful, especially at altitude (I live at ~8,000 feet of elevation). If you're after power, you can't beat the turbo. While the turbo is much more powerful and faster, it does drive a little bit more like a GT car than the C4S. Thankfully it's not too much more, but it's definitely different. The turbo is quieter, smoother and more refined. It feels much more like a "gentleman's sports car" than the 996. I suspect that a 996 turbo would fall somewhere in between the two cars that I have owned.
For the OP, there's really no way any of us can get into your head as to what will most satisfy you. That quote you posted (Driving a slow car fast is more fun than a fast car slow) has some relevance (at least for me). Adding to that, I can spend more of my driving time enjoying great handling than I can tromping on the accelerator.
I built a 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder with a Rotrex supercharged 2.0L stoker engine (about 350 (linear) HP at the crank) in a 2100 lb car, with upgraded handling on par with a Lotus Elise, and eventually concluded that if I had to make a choice, the handling was much more satisfying than the power. But that's just me.
My suggestion (with a Cayman S, 996 C4S and 993 Cab in my recent past), spend some seat time in the various Porsches you're considering, and then evaluate those differences and preferences relative to how you'll be using the car and against whatever mechanical/maintenance weak links each model has.
I double that you want to make a decision based upon a "poll" on here.
Just wanted to post a couple shots of my recently acquired 03 996 C4S. BBS wheels have been added (although these shots were just after installation and before the car had resettled on the suspension) and a handful of choice personal touches are on the To-Do list.
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Well I picked up an 03' C2 with sport seats and made the dealer swap out the twists for the skinny 5 spoke "performance" wheels for free along with tires and a free 60,000 mile service so I am pretty damn happy... It has been a week and I am still grinning ear to ear everywhere I go.... Not a C4s as originally planned, but overall am pretty happy with the Very Inexpensive car I picked up... Cheers!!
Hi.
Bought my first 911 May 2015. All yellow. Now I have added som black to it and call it "Killbill"
Edit: Ouch... The colours on that "after" photo really dont match with rallity.....
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I picked up the front lip on the internet. Make sure you get the Urethane type to avoid cracking it if you nudge up to one of those parking blocks. Cheapest costing and most bang for the buck, should be around $100.00 GL...
Garrett
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I do the wrapping myself with assistance from an expert. It is easier than it seems. The rims are plastidip. Not sure if its possible to wrapp them nicely.
Wiktor
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Thx 911C4S
I used plastidip to check if I want my rims black. And I do
Plan is to powdercoat them next time I need new tires. I do my powdercoating myself also
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Is there anything you cannot do? Post those pics when you're done with the wheels! It's always nice being able to do your own mods, saves on $$ too!
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Hehe, yes, very satisfying to do your own stuff
Will post pics when finnished, in the meentime, hers pics of my first powdercoatjob with my homemade equipement.
Weels and fork for my -98 900 ducati Monster.
First porsche 03' stock with 95k miles with metropol blue interior. Always wanted a polar silver p car. Replaced the speakers, coil packs/plugs, 2" hack, and have H&R springs to install when I do a wheel upgrade. Learning from this website everyday....
Wanted to share some pics of my 2004 996 C4S.
After doing some searching on here for headlight options I found a great
alternative. I ordered some "Covers" on Ebay and then had them painted and mounted. Attached are the pics, stay tuned for the tail light LED upgrades and other options.
I am in the LA area so I am attaching the places where I have the work done. So far my experience with Pristine Auto on FairFax was phenomenal. The Owner is a Porsche lover and did my headlights for $100 even once I brought in the parts.
H&R springs, camber plates, refinished the wheels, new rear tires, alignment, and popped in the 4S center caps. While the car was up replaced bank 2 cam sensor and no more p0349. The car feels much better. Beginning to enjoy the car now.
Upgraded my tail and side light to LEDs.
The taillights are the "Black Smoke" LED option. I really liked the center reflector and the bottom of the LEDs.
The sides are the non-Amber white LEDs.
Both done at Del Rey Customs in Venice. True plug and play no adapters.
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Hello:
I've got an aesthetics question for my fellow 996ers. Here's what my car looks like (got this image off the internet, but everything's the same except for the wheels):
As many of you know, Fuchs is making some modern versions of their famous windmill wheels. This is what the standard wheel color options look like:
Of those options, I think the the ones with the silver petals are the coolest, BUT, here's the one I want your opinions on. They are totally unpainted:
So, my friends, what do you think? If you hadn't guessed, I'm not super tied to what went on widebody v narrowbody back in the old days. Just want to get some outside opinions on my idea before I drop the $$$!
thanks,
Steerpike
Recently joined the club and added some DRLs. These are a test set (cheap auction site version). Eventually, I'll get a higher quality set, but happy with the result and added visibilty.
Picking up my new C4S next week. Guards Red over black. Bone stock. Factory options were red console, red belts, embossed seat crests, and draped leather. 85k miles, Clutch/IMS/RMS/etc. done 3 years/10k miles ago. I had been shopping for a C2, but managed to find this one within my budget. Replacing my Guards Red over black 1989 944S2.
Of those options, I think the the ones with the silver petals are the coolest, BUT, here's the one I want your opinions on. They are totally unpainted:
So, my friends, what do you think? If you hadn't guessed, I'm not super tied to what went on widebody v narrowbody back in the old days. Just want to get some outside opinions on my idea before I drop the $$$!
thanks,
Steerpike[/QUOTE]
I agree the Fuchs with the silver petals are the coolest. Like to see them on my car.
For the first time in 10 years of ownership, I may need snow tires. I've been told they do not make snow tires for factory set of wheels. Anyone running snows? What are my options?
here are some old pictures of my 2004 C4s a few years before I sold in in 2008 - traded it and burned through 3 more P cars but back looking at the C4S again.
have found a nice Atlas Grey one on the market - that colour was my first choice when I got the first 4S, but I ended up with a Basalt black. anyway, always loved the Atlas Gray.
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Hi all,
Owned this C4S for about 4 years now.
Looked hard to find white/black combination.
Luckily this C4S was nicely done with Techart black wheels along with spoiler, IPD plenum, and PSS9 suspension.
Since it had 68k miles, I decided to do the clutch and IMS upgrade. I also upgraded to Alpine stereo/JL amps & speakers.
Lots of fun and good news is car has held its value so well.
ps. Shall I change oil each year even if only 2k miles per year?
Patrick
