what is an 'early' 3.4 996?

[MDL111]

Just did c 750km in the 996 3.4 today - was a joy to drive, even if I on occasion used my headphones to listen to some music as the lack of radio can get a bit boring. They are so small, it is amazing (haven’t driven it for a while), just climb across the passenger seat at the toll stations
Also it is the car with by far the most sensitive throttle, feels alive

[MDL111]

Looks tiny - that’s a Megane ...

[MDL111]

One more

[Richard-cqpvd]

I love the size of these cars, it opens up so many line choices and it certainly makes you feel more a part of the car when you can touch the other side of the cabin without moving.

[Gad-Westy]

All this talk of Hartech engines leads me neatly on to another very exciting topic... Struts for the luggage compartment and engine cover.

All three of mine need replacing. Is it worth me going for genuine ones or are ebay ones just fine?

[Fast Bug]

I got mine from my OPC as they were cheaper than Design 911

[ferrisbueller]

Fast Bug said:

I got mine from my OPC as they were cheaper than Design 911

Don't Design911 just upsell parts ordered via Porsche?

[Fast Bug]

ferrisbueller said:

Fast Bug said:

I got mine from my OPC as they were cheaper than Design 911

Don't Design911 just upsell parts ordered via Porsche?

Possibly. They also give awful customer service when items go missing

[Gad-Westy]

Fast Bug said:

I got mine from my OPC as they were cheaper than Design 911

Cheers. Only problem for me with OPC is that they're 45 miles away so tends to negate any savings.

[Fast Bug]

Gad-Westy said:

Fast Bug said:

I got mine from my OPC as they were cheaper than Design 911

Cheers. Only problem for me with OPC is that they're 45 miles away so tends to negate any savings.

Mine pop stuff in the post for me and don't charge me for it. Which is a shame as they've a nice host receptionist there that often wears leather trousers

[Mariosbt]

Fast Bug said:

Gad-Westy said:

Fast Bug said:

I got mine from my OPC as they were cheaper than Design 911

Cheers. Only problem for me with OPC is that they're 45 miles away so tends to negate any savings.

Mine pop stuff in the post for me and don't charge me for it. Which is a shame as they've a nice host receptionist there that often wears leather trousers

Super.. what’s his name?

[ATM]

ATM said:

MrC986 said:

A Hartech rebuilt engined Carrera manual just listed by the looks of it with 125k miles.... http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=149190&sid=fb...

Given the price increases on early 996s, what's the considered opinion currently on a fully rebuilt Hartech engined car over one without (or a rebuild not done by Hartech)?!

This car is on PH Classifieds too

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/13090613

The 911uk ad for this mentions 997 discs and pads. Is that an error? I wasn't aware you could fit 997 discs to these cars.

[Rich_AR]

ATM said:

The 911uk ad for this mentions 997 discs and pads. Is that an error? I wasn't aware you could fit 997 discs to these cars.

My guess is early 997.1 3.6 base Carrera's have the same discs n pads

EDIT: quick cross check on Brembo's site confirm they are the same parts.

Edited by Rich_AR on Tuesday 15th March 17:28

[ATM]

Anyone here interested in a little meet up over the weekend?

[nebpor]

nunpuncher said:

Carbon & Chrome near Cappielow. My mate Stevie that runs Pride & Shine recommended them so went in to see them and have a look at what they do.

Did you get that work completed? Happy with them??

[WojaWabbit]

A 'not-very-CSR-looking' CSR coming up for auction soon: https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2000-porsche-9...

Interested to see what's been done under the skin on this one.

[Mariosbt]

WojaWabbit said:

A 'not-very-CSR-looking' CSR coming up for auction soon: https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2000-porsche-9...

Interested to see what's been done under the skin on this one.

Lots of standard dials pictures!

[ATM]

Drew986 said:

I recently fitted a set of Akebono ceramic pads to my 996 along with new Sebro disc's, they perform every bit as well as OE Textar pads (not tried Brembo pads) with the added bonus of producing way less brake dust.

Only downside is they are not available in the UK, I bought them from Pelican parts in the US and they were with me within a week of ordering.

Had a look on Pelican Parts and don't see them. Found a couple of sellers in USA on eBay and assume they'll ship to UK otherwise ebay wouldn't show me them surely. Would like to order some soon.

[Slippydiff]

These them ? :

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/99635294903...

[ATM]

Slippydiff said:

These them ? :

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/99635294903...

Thanks

And these are rears

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/98635293910...