Horse brasses and beard alert!
Discussion
I finally bought a 993 a couple of weeks ago. Prior to that, I had posted a load of threads asking Porker n00b questions, and I suspect that a number of people who took the time to respond probably doubted whether I'd ever actually buy one!
Well, yah boo sucks to them, cos I did!
I finally got around to giving it a quick wash (as it was filthy when I collected it) and breaking out the camera, so here are a few (pretty uninspired) pics:
I've done around 450 miles in it so far, although the majority of those have been motorway miles. It feels very different to the S2000 I've driven for the past 4 years - the floor-mounted pedals and the heavier brakes and clutch in particular. But I'm gradually getting to grips with it and absolutely lovely the sound of the flat six at wide open throttle
All in all, well worth the wait!
Well, yah boo sucks to them, cos I did!
I finally got around to giving it a quick wash (as it was filthy when I collected it) and breaking out the camera, so here are a few (pretty uninspired) pics: I've done around 450 miles in it so far, although the majority of those have been motorway miles. It feels very different to the S2000 I've driven for the past 4 years - the floor-mounted pedals and the heavier brakes and clutch in particular. But I'm gradually getting to grips with it and absolutely lovely the sound of the flat six at wide open throttle
All in all, well worth the wait!
Edited by Lurking Lawyer on Friday 20th October 12:43
r5gttgaz said:
Yes but don't forget the change the pic as that one is rank!
I DID say they were crap!
I just snapped a few before the fading light disappeared completely. I'm sure I'll get around to taking a few more scenic ones! Thanks for the pointers, BG
(Just need to figure out now why it left the first one but resized the others! Doh)
zcacogp said:
WHY anyone could prefer the looks of the 996 to those of the 993 is beyond me. That has to be one of the prettiest cars Porsche has ever built, IMHO. (Although I'd have it in dark blue. Probably.)
My thoughts entirely, Oli!
My last three cars have all been blue, the last one almost exactly the same colour as Porsche's Midnight Blue, and the one before that very similar indeed to Iris Blue. So I figured it was maybe time for a change - but it was more a case of whichever colour car came up first that was at the right price and ticked all the boxes I needed ticked.
kent993 said:
I write because I'm wondering about the apparent lack of a plastic film (Armourfend?) on the leading edge of the rear wings, to protect them against stone damage. At least, that's what I assume it's for - these were already fitted to my car when I bought it about three years ago.
Although you can't see it in the pictures, there is plastic film on the rear wings immediately behind the doors. I don't know whether it was fitted at new or whether one of the previous owners added it subsequently.
cyberface said:
Only thing about the Targa I don't like much is the standard wheel fitment. IIRC the wheels are special lightweight jobbies to counteract the increased weight (and higher CofG) caused by the glass targa roof, so it wouldn't pay to swap to other OEM 993 wheels.
However the Carrera 2002 wheel (996 fitment, 18" 5 spoke classic design) is, IIRC, not only lighter than the other 993 wheels but on a par with the Targa wheel.
However the Carrera 2002 wheel (996 fitment, 18" 5 spoke classic design) is, IIRC, not only lighter than the other 993 wheels but on a par with the Targa wheel.
That's EXACTLY the plan once the kitty is replenished, cyberface. Gmund Cars had a silver 993 with them fitted a few months back - it looked very nice.
I really like the 02 Carrera wheels. I'm not wild about the Targa wheels (although I don't hate them either) but I'm not keen on putting 18s on that are going to weigh more and run the risk of interfering with the handling and ride.
clubsport said:
It was only on early cars where a steering support brace was a suggested fitment if going for 18"s........the targas are late enough, that fitting 18"s shouldn't be a problem...I wouldn't worry about fitting the larger wheels and an effect it may have on your handling, the condition or life left in your shocks will have much greater relevence.
That was going to be my next question - although I assumed that since it's a 97 car, and so after the period when Porsche didn't recommend 18s on 993s, that it wouldn't be a problem.
I know the rear dampers have been replaced although I'm not sure about the front. Fingers crossed for that lottery win so I can replace the lot with some Bilsteins
Bumcrack - it was only ever a question of when, rather than if, I got a Porsche. So far, it seems like it was worth the wait!
Edited by Lurking Lawyer on Saturday 21st October 15:32
It's all friendly banter, Ron! You 996 boys tease us 993 owners with beard, real ale and horse brass taunts. We return the favour by reminding you that your cars are now worth less than a bag of smarties and a bottle of Coke, and that your seals leak more oil than the Saudis can pump in one day 
Personally, I prefer the look of the 993 but I love ALL 911s and could have been quite happy with a 996.
Personally, I prefer the look of the 993 but I love ALL 911s and could have been quite happy with a 996.
M@verick said:
So thats Woogie, Radron, Fieldl, Bumcrack, Yourself, &me ..... you reckon we should have an ex-S2000 owners meet ?.
Another one joins the folds imminently! baptistsan from s2ki just flogged his car and is about to take delivery of an 02 996 once the sale proceeds clear.
Of course, the rest of you are just sheep, following the herd (flock?) and buying 996s
Edited by Lurking Lawyer on Tuesday 24th October 14:40
M@verick said:
Mind you i wont be happy till i see the Carper over here ...
, i was almost convinced he was going to buy a 996 some time ago too. He was all set to make the leap until recently. He had earmarked £30K of his "fighting fund" originally set up to buy a place with a carp pool in France and was on the look out for a black 996.
Unfortunately, he hasn't been very well of late so he has had a chance of priorities and has stuck the £30K into premium bonds. I'll work on him once things have settled down and he's on the up and up again....
Edited by Lurking Lawyer on Tuesday 24th October 15:23
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