what is an 'early' 3.4 996?

[delays]

ATM said:

Is this just a painted red strip?



https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

It’s a reflective strip similar to the C4S, bonded to the engine lid, from when I went to see that car.

To remove it might require paint etc. Not a deal breaker for most, but purists would maybe prefer it removed.

[Fast Bug]

Cup style steering wheels. Is it the Momo wheel that's nigh on identical? Do I need a resistor for the air bag to stop the light coming on?

[Chris Stott]

Fast Bug said:

Cup style steering wheels. Is it the Momo wheel that's nigh on identical? Do I need a resistor for the air bag to stop the light coming on?

I have the Momo version on mine. Identical other than missing the Porsche script on the spoke. Even has a Porsche horn push.

I bought a kit off eBay (about half the price of the Porsche wheel). Came with the wheel, boss and resistor.

Finding an earth for the horn proved challenging!

[CocoUK]

Chris Stott said:

Fast Bug said:

Cup style steering wheels. Is it the Momo wheel that's nigh on identical? Do I need a resistor for the air bag to stop the light coming on?

I have the Momo version on mine. Identical other than missing the Porsche script on the spoke. Even has a Porsche horn push.

I bought a kit off eBay (about half the price of the Porsche wheel). Came with the wheel, boss and resistor.

Finding an earth for the horn proved challenging!

Same, it's a great steering wheel and the £200(?) saved by not having those 7 small letters was spent on fuel enjoying the thing!

Agreed on the Earth as well - I'm a dab hand with spanners but glad the electrical specialist at GCR Leicester was able to sort mine by making a plate.

[CocoUK]

ATM said:

10 grand

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

I appreciate it's a V-car but... 10bags to get into a 911 - fantastic

[Fast Bug]

CocoUK said:

Same, it's a great steering wheel and the £200(?) saved by not having those 7 small letters was spent on fuel enjoying the thing!

Agreed on the Earth as well - I'm a dab hand with spanners but glad the electrical specialist at GCR Leicester was able to sort mine by making a plate.

An earth is for my indi to sort out

Did you need a resistor for the airbag?

[Chris Stott]

Yes, you need a resistor to turn the airbag warning light off... or it will fail the MOT.

[Dammit]

And some testers will fail it for having had the airbag wheel removed- I had to refit the original wheel for him to pass it.

[GT6 Jonsey]

roca1976 said:

You could look at it as asset transfer, how much did the classic cars you sold actually owe you? That will be the actual cost of the 996. Man math at it's best
If he didn't get 23k when the market was buoyant he might need to adjust the price, unless he doesn't really need to sell it in which case you need to dig deep!

Well it’s been a few weeks and using the finer points of man maths to justify my purchase the car is mine. I had to dig deep, but the owner knocked it to a sensible amount that I can live with but hey what price happiness drove it back to London last night, absolutely over the moon with it and finally have my ultimate spec 996 in the garage

[GT6 Jonsey]

Currently sitting on the drive, probably the first drop of rain it’s seen in a long while it’s certainly had a pampered life. Making some space in the garage for it this afternoon

[ATM]

delays said:

ATM said:

Is this just a painted red strip?



https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

It’s a reflective strip similar to the C4S, bonded to the engine lid, from when I went to see that car.

To remove it might require paint etc. Not a deal breaker for most, but purists would maybe prefer it removed.

I was thinking about one for mine. Didn't know they were even available. I think it would look better without the Carrera badge.

[skinny]

It doesn't seem to match the rear lights, too dark?

[Fast Bug]

ATM said:

I was thinking about one for mine. Didn't know they were even available. I think it would look better without the Carrera badge.

Just remove the Carrera script, they don't need anything there. Less is more!

[Chris Stott]

Agreed

[roca1976]

GT6 Jonsey said:

roca1976 said:

You could look at it as asset transfer, how much did the classic cars you sold actually owe you? That will be the actual cost of the 996. Man math at it's best
If he didn't get 23k when the market was buoyant he might need to adjust the price, unless he doesn't really need to sell it in which case you need to dig deep!

Well it’s been a few weeks and using the finer points of man maths to justify my purchase the car is mine. I had to dig deep, but the owner knocked it to a sensible amount that I can live with but hey what price happiness drove it back to London last night, absolutely over the moon with it and finally have my ultimate spec 996 in the garage

Cool, really pleased for you. Cracking colour n spec. They are great things to own and drive.

[nunpuncher]

GT6 Jonsey said:

Currently sitting on the drive, probably the first drop of rain it’s seen in a long while it’s certainly had a pampered life. Making some space in the garage for it this afternoon

Saw your post on the FB group. Lovely car. That photo doesn't do it full justice.

[roca1976]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2019...

Some nice options, not sure if the special colour is a pearl and not stock carrera white. Lose the decals, gt3 spoiler and it would be a cool aero car.

Think it was featured on YouTube by Living Life Like a Lunatic

[Bullet-Proof_Biscuit]

ferrisbueller said:

Vcar likely to put most people off.

Can you elaborate on 'V' plz?

[ferrisbueller]

Bullet-Proof_Biscuit said:

ferrisbueller said:

Vcar likely to put most people off.

Can you elaborate on 'V' plz?

Cat C insurance job.

[ATM]

ferrisbueller said:

Bullet-Proof_Biscuit said:

ferrisbueller said:

Vcar likely to put most people off.

Can you elaborate on 'V' plz?

Cat C insurance job.

In around 2008 the car was involved in a very minor accident which put a small Dent in the front bumper (I have photographs of the damage) a very minor incident but classed the car as a V- car, Quite unfortunate as it truly is a magnificent car and the damage was just a cracked bumper!