Living with a 996 turbo - the good, the bad......the turbo

[g7jhp]

markcoznottz said:

EvoSlayer said:

Only if they have been replaced, only one part# for turbo front splitter plus C4S wasn't even available when turbo was released in 2000.

Bet the cars had coil overs/ lowering springs at some point. Only one reason people fit c4s front splitter, and that's to get over speed humps easier in lowered car.

Well it could be that the C4s front splitter looks better, that it helps get over speed bumps easier in a standard height car or that it is cheaper to buy than a turbo splitter....so that's 3 more reasons! Only the previous owner will know.

[JW911]

ZeroH said:

Why does your turbo have a C4S front splitter?

If it came with it then this is the second turbo I've seen from RSJ with the incorrect front splitter on a turbo.

I wouldn't worry unless you're going to do Vmax. I run mine with one as it's perpetually scraping on the ground in car parks with the standard one, although my car does ride lower than stock.

[rog007]

Coming up to two years of ownership; which is good going for me. This could really be all the car you need (unless you're a builder and need a van!). Strengths have been well documented by others. Weaknesses; arguably getting on a bit now so suppose things will need changing soon...and...err, that's it.

[Acf69]

My 12 year old had his first school rugby match today. Early start, it seemed dry so it would have been a shame not to take the 996TT. Pootled around really, it gets to silly speeds so quick that you have to keep an eye on the speedo. I kept the switchable exhaust turned on and enjoyed the music warbling from the pipes. A great way to start the day

[Moosh]

Acf69 said:

My 12 year old had his first school rugby match today. Early start, it seemed dry so it would have been a shame not to take the 996TT. Pootled around really, it gets to silly speeds so quick that you have to keep an eye on the speedo. I kept the switchable exhaust turned on and enjoyed the music warbling from the pipes. A great way to start the day

Which exhaust do you have fitted?

[Dynamo69]

In the most recent GT Porsche magazine, there was an article praising the 996 turbo. It said it was a very underrated machine at a bargain price.

I've had mine for 8 years & think it is a great machine.

[EvoSlayer]

DKL said:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...
what do we think about this? Hate the wheels but is a guards 996 such a faux pas?
Personally its great - would compliment the 944 a treat. Actually scratch that - it would make it look soo pink!

I really wanted a red one when I was looking to buy but just couldn't find the right car...so ended up with black

Red looks great on a 996 turbo imo.

[Porkupine]

EvoSlayer said:

I really wanted a red one when I was looking to buy but just couldn't find the right car...so ended up with black

Red looks great on a 996 turbo imo.

+1
I wanted black or grey. Or f I found one red. They are very rare. But love then.
Davek on here has one...

[Acf69]

Moosh said:

Acf69 said:

My 12 year old had his first school rugby match today. Early start, it seemed dry so it would have been a shame not to take the 996TT. Pootled around really, it gets to silly speeds so quick that you have to keep an eye on the speedo. I kept the switchable exhaust turned on and enjoyed the music warbling from the pipes. A great way to start the day

Which exhaust do you have fitted?

9FF - definitely adds something to the journey, especially in tunnels and when giving it some beans

[Moosh]

I love red, but then I would

[IMI A]

i think the 6 turbo and GT2 will become quite sought after. Fantastic Mezger engine and amazing styling

[theredbaron]

Took me ages to find my red one

[David911RSR]

theredbaron said:

Took me ages to find my red one

That has a little more shine than your Golf did in Belgium

[hopeydaze]

What wheels are on the red Turbo?

[Porkupine]

hopeydaze said:

What wheels are on the red Turbo?

They look the standard twists

[Homer J]

theredbaron said:

Took me ages to find my red one

Very nice sir

Have you had the suspension lowered a bit?

[theredbaron]

David911RSR said:

That has a little more shine than your Golf did in Belgium

Aha David ! Yes it did until Anglesey last month . How's you, out much ?

[theredbaron]

Porkupine said:

They look the standard twists

Standard turbo twists powder coated gloss black. I also have the originals in silver still.

[theredbaron]

Homer J said:

Very nice sir

Have you had the suspension lowered a bit?

Standard turbo suspension, but on techart spacers, 14mm front, 18mm rear I think.

[monthefish]

theredbaron said:

Took me ages to find my red one

mmmmmmmmm.......shiny.