New Owner - C2 996
Discussion
Hi,
I've just purchased an early c2 996 and am finding out more about the car as I work the sponge around it.
There is a random cable in the rear passenger footwell that comes from under the rear seat area with an electrical connector block on the end. I found it under the rear floor mat. Does anyone have any idea what this could be wired to?
The car is in my RR thread.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Early days but I can see what all the fuss is about! Looking forward to getting some decent drives in and some good photos. The engine is amazing.
I've just purchased an early c2 996 and am finding out more about the car as I work the sponge around it.
There is a random cable in the rear passenger footwell that comes from under the rear seat area with an electrical connector block on the end. I found it under the rear floor mat. Does anyone have any idea what this could be wired to?
The car is in my RR thread.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Early days but I can see what all the fuss is about! Looking forward to getting some decent drives in and some good photos. The engine is amazing.
Edited by mmcd87 on Tuesday 15th November 12:22
Hi,
It's a 1998 3.4L C2. I bought privately. The car has had quite a bit of work done over the years, lots of history, etc.
I wanted an early one for the cable throttle and no bodykit. I figured an early C2 996 would be as close to old skool porsche as you can go whilst still being affordable and having decent performance. Love the amber lights as well.
The 3.4L seems to get bad press but the way it goes and sounds is just fantastic. It feels fast. Perfect on road performance with a manual gearbox. Mines had the IMS done by the last owner but the dual row bearings on the early ones seem ok.
Makes you smile when you open the garage. An equivalent Boxster is literally half the price though if you still wanted to drop the roof. Saying that the sunroof on the 911 is pretty good.
It's a 1998 3.4L C2. I bought privately. The car has had quite a bit of work done over the years, lots of history, etc.
I wanted an early one for the cable throttle and no bodykit. I figured an early C2 996 would be as close to old skool porsche as you can go whilst still being affordable and having decent performance. Love the amber lights as well.
The 3.4L seems to get bad press but the way it goes and sounds is just fantastic. It feels fast. Perfect on road performance with a manual gearbox. Mines had the IMS done by the last owner but the dual row bearings on the early ones seem ok.
Makes you smile when you open the garage. An equivalent Boxster is literally half the price though if you still wanted to drop the roof. Saying that the sunroof on the 911 is pretty good.
I found mine by chance really looking on and off. It's not perfect but seems very clean and honest, very good for its age.
The engine is amazing. My last car was an Impreza STI and the Porsche feels no slower despite the power and particularly torque drop. Lighter car though obviously but I wasn't expecting it to feel so punchy! Big change of character over last few thousand rpm is great fun.
It's got Dansk 300s backboxes which I'm told sound amazing at full chat
The engine is amazing. My last car was an Impreza STI and the Porsche feels no slower despite the power and particularly torque drop. Lighter car though obviously but I wasn't expecting it to feel so punchy! Big change of character over last few thousand rpm is great fun.
It's got Dansk 300s backboxes which I'm told sound amazing at full chat
mmcd87 said:
I noticed literally half of all 996 are auto so that immediately reduces no of potential cars.
Get to know the spec of cars from photos for example sports seats, traction control button, cruise / trip computer stalks on steering column, etc. That can help get a step ahead.
Early 3.4 C2 didnt have traction control so dont get hung up looking for one with the button!!Get to know the spec of cars from photos for example sports seats, traction control button, cruise / trip computer stalks on steering column, etc. That can help get a step ahead.
jimmy p said:
mmcd87 said:
I noticed literally half of all 996 are auto so that immediately reduces no of potential cars.
Get to know the spec of cars from photos for example sports seats, traction control button, cruise / trip computer stalks on steering column, etc. That can help get a step ahead.
Early 3.4 C2 didnt have traction control so dont get hung up looking for one with the button!!Get to know the spec of cars from photos for example sports seats, traction control button, cruise / trip computer stalks on steering column, etc. That can help get a step ahead.
I have all the old Evo Magazine reviews, and also bought the Autocar 911 review book which is a good secondhand buy off Amazon. It's interesting to compare C2, C4 and PSM system.
PSM sounds like a very nice to have. Both magazines loved the C4 with it fitted and said it didn't interfere much at all. But I liked the idea of less complexity and like I said before, really wanted that cable throttle. Response is instant.
I wouldn't have turned down a good 3.6L with the right history. A good C4 also sounds like it would be equally as good, being still rear biast, but easier to drive with confidence.
PSM sounds like a very nice to have. Both magazines loved the C4 with it fitted and said it didn't interfere much at all. But I liked the idea of less complexity and like I said before, really wanted that cable throttle. Response is instant.
I wouldn't have turned down a good 3.6L with the right history. A good C4 also sounds like it would be equally as good, being still rear biast, but easier to drive with confidence.
Great Stuff ! I've had my 1998 996 C2 since May and absolutely love the thing. Was slightly worried having come from TVRs that I'd miss the noise, grunt and madness but I have to say 4 months on and I am still pinching myself that i have such a great looking and capable car in the garage that goes like the clappers and sounds awesome.
dellyend1 said:
Great Stuff ! I've had my 1998 996 C2 since May and absolutely love the thing. Was slightly worried having come from TVRs that I'd miss the noise, grunt and madness but I have to say 4 months on and I am still pinching myself that i have such a great looking and capable car in the garage that goes like the clappers and sounds awesome.
I've just seen a picture of yours in your airbox thread. Colour combo looks great! What spec is yours? Did you install the factory airbox back in?Congratulations op, you've obviously done your homework and by the sounds of it bought a lovely car. I have a c4 and they have an appeal of their own. They're very very similar to the c2 of course, but what you lose in rear drive purity you gain in weight distribution, handling balance and confidence in sub optimal conditions. Not better, just subtly different.
I did a few miles in mine at the weekend and the communication through the wheel is just fantastic. It doesn't seem to have been corrupted at all by the front diff and drive shafts. As a package it really is a fantastic car.
I've never driven a 996 with a cable throttle. Although cable operated there's still an ecu which decides whether to squirt how much fuel in. I wonder how different it is to the fbw throttle in practice. Mine is very very responsive. I could kid myself it's better since cleaning the maf.
Lastly it's nice to see increasing interest and support for the 3.4. The 3.6 is longer stroke so although it gains power and torque in my - admittedly very limited - experience it doesn't rev quite the same.
Anyway welcome to the fold. I hope you get a lot of fun out of the car.
I did a few miles in mine at the weekend and the communication through the wheel is just fantastic. It doesn't seem to have been corrupted at all by the front diff and drive shafts. As a package it really is a fantastic car.
I've never driven a 996 with a cable throttle. Although cable operated there's still an ecu which decides whether to squirt how much fuel in. I wonder how different it is to the fbw throttle in practice. Mine is very very responsive. I could kid myself it's better since cleaning the maf.
Lastly it's nice to see increasing interest and support for the 3.4. The 3.6 is longer stroke so although it gains power and torque in my - admittedly very limited - experience it doesn't rev quite the same.
Anyway welcome to the fold. I hope you get a lot of fun out of the car.
Nice car mmc, similar spec to mine then.
Can I play?
Always happy to join in on the 996.1 appreciation.
I bought mine earlier this year and although I won't really get to use it much until next year really, I am really growing to like it.
Mine is a '98 C2 manual coupe (for the cable throttle), 74k miles, sports seats, M030, LSD (option code 220), in black. Wasn't too hung up on colour but ideally didn't want silver or zenith blue.
I've fitted a pair of Dansk sports boxes to liven up the soundtrack a bit. I've also gathered a genuine Aerokit and set of Mk1 gt3 wheels in 8/10 inch widths rather than the 7.5/10 inch Carrera sizes. Won't get all that fitted until next year.
It's going down for some maintenance next month ncluding LTT and camber front arms. That will tide it over until next spring when it will get major service, IMS bearing or seal flipped open on original plus new clutch.
I aim to make this -
Look like a black version of my old GT3 -
Some people prefer them un-kitted but whilst I don't mind the plain rear end the front bumper is so bland and shallow so I personally have to have the kit. It's reversible anyway so I'll just wrap the standard bits up and put them away.
Enjoy your 996s chaps. For me they are just the right blend of mechanical vs modern eg no nanny aids or active this or that.
Insurance wise, I'm with Matt at Henderson Taylor. Have also used Mannings in the past and Classicline.
Can I play?
Always happy to join in on the 996.1 appreciation.
I bought mine earlier this year and although I won't really get to use it much until next year really, I am really growing to like it.
Mine is a '98 C2 manual coupe (for the cable throttle), 74k miles, sports seats, M030, LSD (option code 220), in black. Wasn't too hung up on colour but ideally didn't want silver or zenith blue.
I've fitted a pair of Dansk sports boxes to liven up the soundtrack a bit. I've also gathered a genuine Aerokit and set of Mk1 gt3 wheels in 8/10 inch widths rather than the 7.5/10 inch Carrera sizes. Won't get all that fitted until next year.
It's going down for some maintenance next month ncluding LTT and camber front arms. That will tide it over until next spring when it will get major service, IMS bearing or seal flipped open on original plus new clutch.
I aim to make this -
Look like a black version of my old GT3 -
Some people prefer them un-kitted but whilst I don't mind the plain rear end the front bumper is so bland and shallow so I personally have to have the kit. It's reversible anyway so I'll just wrap the standard bits up and put them away.
Enjoy your 996s chaps. For me they are just the right blend of mechanical vs modern eg no nanny aids or active this or that.
Insurance wise, I'm with Matt at Henderson Taylor. Have also used Mannings in the past and Classicline.
Edited by marky911 on Thursday 15th September 00:09
Very similar spec. Mine has: -
Sport package - sport seats, LSD, M030 suspension
Traction control
18" alloy wheels
3 spoke steering wheel
Uprated Hi-fi sound system
Trip computer
Only thing I wish it had was cruise control, but can't be too fussy. It's harder to add on the cable throttle cars I believe.
Keen to delete the rear wiper and centre console. I spotted a few Cyprus import cars without the rear wiper and it looks better I think and would save a bit of weight. Also some uprated headlamp bulbs are definitely needed!
If the car has an aftermarket head unit, will this likely still be using the porsche amplifier?
Sport package - sport seats, LSD, M030 suspension
Traction control
18" alloy wheels
3 spoke steering wheel
Uprated Hi-fi sound system
Trip computer
Only thing I wish it had was cruise control, but can't be too fussy. It's harder to add on the cable throttle cars I believe.
Keen to delete the rear wiper and centre console. I spotted a few Cyprus import cars without the rear wiper and it looks better I think and would save a bit of weight. Also some uprated headlamp bulbs are definitely needed!
If the car has an aftermarket head unit, will this likely still be using the porsche amplifier?
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