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best shifter of all cars i've driven
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heck, my old Miata's was even nicer than the Boxster's - probably the best shifter of all cars I've driven.
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Maybe pull the console and make sure the cables are set correctly.
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Although it carries a different part number, when set next to the one I already have, it looks like the same exact part!
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I would use those citrus products to try and break it down--and it won't do much collateral damage.
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Thanks to all who have helped me! I am an official 996 owner.
Here is my car's specs! I love the fact that it has the X51, sport exhaust, heated seats AND rear wiper (yes, I like the rear wiper). I did the PPI and the engine was 1% 2% 2% 2% 2% 1.5% during the leakdown test.
2004 C4S
AH Black Full Leather
Y1 Seal Grey Metallic
M6A Black Mats - Porsche lettering
680 Bose Digital Sound
692 Remote CD changer (6-disc)
425 Rear wiper
P74 Xenon Headlamp Package with dynamic leveling and washers
X51 Carrera Power Kit 345 HP Includes modified cylinder heads, camshafts, exhaust manifolds, control unit, and aluminum intake manifold.
XLF Sport Exhaust System Two stage exhaust. Includes interior switch between normal exhaust and sport exhaust
342 Heated Front Seats
982 Supple Leather Seats/Trim
XPD 3-Spoke Str Whl-Carbon/Leather: Carbon Fiber finish on steering wheel rim (2.7a). Leather finish on airbag module (2.7b) and hub cover (2.7c).
Y05 Shift Lever/Brake Handle-carbon and aluminum
CCZ Sport Shifter
446 Parts for type "Targa" belonging to stipulated assembly
446 996: Colored Wheel Crests
498 Without rear model designation
CRFT Brake Caliper In Yellow
Question for you folks are:
1) Why would someone order the car "without model designation"
2) Why the hell would someone pay $3825 to simply have the brake calipers in YELLOW?!@?! First I thought they were the 6 piston yellow calipers for the "ceramic brakes" set. But they are not. They are simply the same as the 4 piston red calipers.
No, it's a C4S. I guess it would have helped if I posted that. 446 is just the "painted wheel center caps". I don't know why they say "Targa" in the description.
I'm not so sold on the "short shifter". It makes it feel awkward. My Boxster S' is much nicer... heck, my old Miata's was even nicer than the Boxster's - probably the best shifter of all cars I've driven.
But I must say, the carbon fiber steering wheel is
very
nice. It actually makes you want to keep both hands on the wheel. Seriously, and no offense that this sounds perverted, it makes you want to stroke the damn thing.
The leather in this car is also "softer" than my Boxster's. I guess that's the "supple" part of "supple leather". When I think of leather, this is what I think of and like. Otherwise, the leather in most cars now seem so plasticky that I can't tell the difference between them and vinyl ("pleather"). However, I assume this "suppleness" will come with a hefty price of me conditioning it even more often than normal....Hmmm... I better stock up on the Griot's leather stuff.
In my book, this is a great find, you have all the good options + x51. Have you signed up for a DE event? Trust me, if you haven't you should, this car will put a larger smile on your face.
I have the same shifter , feels much like the B&M. The S2000 what the best shifter ever. Check and See if you have the Bose demo CD, this is a great system.
Chris
I ordered my Carrera without the rear model designation. And ordered the rear model designation painted to match the car. This is done quite routinely. My brake calipers came in yellow as well, but I didn't request it.
I voted the S2000 shifter as 2nd to the Miata's. The S2000 was a better car, but I got tired of winding it out to get any power. Although I loved the Miata I had, it was just too damn girly. But it served it's purpose at the time. I wish they made stickers that said "It's my wife's" or something like that....
Ok, fine... I hate to post pics when I haven't even detailed it yet, but here goes... These were shot from the dealer.
By the way, does anyone know if the rear tints will peel off cleanly? I'm worried that it might damage the rear defroster lines. I'm not really the tinted window type of guy... I'm a family man, after all...
And yes, I am buying the "Carrera 4S" badge. I see them at Pelican. But this is with the "S" in silver or whatever that color is. I have seen some C4S's with a red "S". Is this an "option"?
Personally, I think the red "S" is a bit on the Ricer side. Big deal. It's just an S. (I would just leave it stock. You don't need to advertise any more for Porsche than it already does--and it also leaves you a place to collect and trap junk when you're waxing the deck lid).
The tint adheres with a mastic that can be broken down with a variety of things. Start with the easy going stuff, and work your way up. First off, cover the rear leather shelf well with a turkish bath towel or something equivalent, and then start to get that thing wet from the edges. It may reactivate it, but is dependent upon how long it's been in there. I would use those citrus products to try and break it down--and it won't do much collateral damage. Good luck getting that junk out. Be patient, and avoid the defroster wires by not resorting to a mechanical solution!
The car looks great as it is. Don't clutter up that back end!
WOW.... a couple of days into ownership and I think I already have more miles on it than Phil's car! hhehehehe sorry, I couldn't resist...
On another note, can someone take a pic of their spare tire/tool kit/jack/air pump? I.e. - does it look like this? Or is there supposed to be some form of styrofoam cover within the wheel like the owner's manual shows?
Nope, my C4S looked like that and my Turbo looks like that, however, it appears that you are missing the air pump. I forget the exact price, but I bought a new one from Suncoast for less than $150.
///Michael
I got my package "Carrera 4S" package from Pelican Parts today. It looks like the #4 is too small and won't fit perfectly into the "S". Can someone take a closeup pic of their "4S"?
You can't just "fit it" since the 4 looks un-naturally smaller compared to the "S". If you look at the "S", there's a cutout where the top of the 4 fits snugly into it.
Can you order the entire "Carrera 4S"? I didn't think so. I ordered it in pieces from Pelican Parts per their website:
"Carrera" 996-559-237-10-4PU-M100
"4" 996-559-241-02-4PU-M100
"S" 996-559-243-00-D04-M100
I went to the dealer and they found that there are 2 "4"s. One is for "upper" and the other is for "lower". We have no clue what the meant. I ordered the other one with the different part number from what I previously provided. Interestingly, it was CHEAPER at the dealer than Pelican... I'll report tomorrow if the part is correct.
Mine actually had the pump. I just didn't have it in the pic since I was cleaning it. However, this pump you sent me the link to is a darn good buy for $23!!
So I go to the dealer and got the "4" part. Although it carries a different part number, when set next to the one I already have, it looks like the same exact part! So what gives?
Can anyone please post a high-res shot of the "C4S" badging so that I can show it to the dealer?
Thanks!
All it is missing is the Aero Kit.
Very, very nice.
Why are the rear bumpers black? I thought those were color coded to the car?
What dealer is that? Looks like a 964 in the back ground.
I'm trying to... read posts #38 onwards... The number "4" doesn't seem to be fitting correctly with the "S". I'm trying to get someone to take a hi-res pic of their "4S" so that I can show it to the dealer who is also having a difficult time locating the right "4".
+1 e5 on drivers ed event.
I have owned 8 previous P-cars, and I did not appreciate this one (mine is 2002 C4S) until I drove it 700 mi at Watkins Glen.
Mods I would suggest are: GT3 delete (removes the plastic console that rubs on your right leg).
Short Shifter
best of luck!! enjoy the car. Drive the car.
JB
I do have the short shifter...but I'm kinda not liking it... feels too "gated". People say it will loosen up over time. Been doing driving schools for 15+ years, so it will eventually make it to the Glen.
THANKS for posting the pics! The 4 that came from Pelican is much smaller than the 4 you show!
