New Owner - C2 996
Discussion
EGTE said:
With luck they just need coding in. Search online for guys to do that; much cheaper than OPCs.
Regards your intermittent wipers, have you adjusted the time-delay rotator on the the dash (right of radio/sat nav)? Full left is an extremely long delay.......
Fingers crossed that's all they need, it's a pain having no remote locking.Regards your intermittent wipers, have you adjusted the time-delay rotator on the the dash (right of radio/sat nav)? Full left is an extremely long delay.......
Yes I have adjusted that both ways and the wipers just don't work at all on intermittent.
Thanks
lewisf182 said:
rubystone said:
lewisf182 said:
Just keep coming back to 996's and you guys aren't helping at all!
They look such good value right now.... I know that it's probably over done but for me I'd only consider buying an already rebuilt one with preventative work done, they don't command that much of a premium so I just don't see the point in buying one without the work already done?
Just find a 3.4. Job done.They look such good value right now.... I know that it's probably over done but for me I'd only consider buying an already rebuilt one with preventative work done, they don't command that much of a premium so I just don't see the point in buying one without the work already done?
Today, I mostly spent my time doing a suspension overhaul on my '98 C2:
Renewing rear toe links:
Cutting the seized bolt for the lower arm:
And then cleaning out years of road grime ready to put everything back in:
Put everything back tomorrow, then move to the front. Then Geo in a couple of weeks at Centre Gravity.
Renewing rear toe links:
Cutting the seized bolt for the lower arm:
And then cleaning out years of road grime ready to put everything back in:
Put everything back tomorrow, then move to the front. Then Geo in a couple of weeks at Centre Gravity.
bgunn said:
Today, I mostly spent my time doing a suspension overhaul on my '98 C2:
Renewing rear toe links:
Cutting the seized bolt for the lower arm:
And then cleaning out years of road grime ready to put everything back in:
Put everything back tomorrow, then move to the front. Then Geo in a couple of weeks at Centre Gravity.
Can you give more details on what suspension work you've done. What products did you use to get the wheel arches like that?!Renewing rear toe links:
Cutting the seized bolt for the lower arm:
And then cleaning out years of road grime ready to put everything back in:
Put everything back tomorrow, then move to the front. Then Geo in a couple of weeks at Centre Gravity.
mmcd87 said:
Can you give more details on what suspension work you've done. What products did you use to get the wheel arches like that?!
http://www.bilthamber.com/car-cleaning-and-degreasing/surfex-hd is the cleaner I use, I would strongly recommend it.In terms of my suspension, the car is getting:
All four lower arms (coffin arms to use the 'slang' term)
All four diagonal links (tuning forks)
Rear toe links
Front inner and outer track rods
Front top mounts
Front bump stops
When I bought it, it was quite creaky after 18 years on the road with original suspension, it's only done 66k so the damping isn't *too* bad (for now), but all of the moving/bushed parts are pretty tired and it's pointless just replacing the parts that have failed.
After that (and geo, etc), I plan to give the car a thorough service, replace the water pump as it weeps and sounds a bit noisy, as well as a proper fluids and filters service. It could probably do with some new engine mounts soon, and I think the gearbox mount has about had it too, so when the 'box comes off for that, it'll get a clutch. And brake pipes everywhere, as it has the usual German car malady of sh*t brake pipes that are pretty ragged looking. Not as bad as a MINI I had 18 months ago that was only 10 years old, though!
bgunn said:
HarmeetJohal1 said:
One question, under the passenger seat there is a seat belt connection with a bit of red seat belt, any idea what it's for?
So you can put a baby seat on the passenger seat and not have a seat belt warning..I took the car to Skye as part of a new year break. It proved quite practical with the front boot and space behind the front seats, though I admit I did wish it had a Targa style hatch at one point! 600+ miles over 4-5 days and it never missed a beat...
Great combination of scenery / roads.
Home and needing a wash, though I do prefer the 'used' look!
Great combination of scenery / roads.
Home and needing a wash, though I do prefer the 'used' look!
A small update. The car was due an upgrade to the tyres that came fitted by the previous owner. The whole Porsche 'N' rating system made the decision a lot harder, and I wanted something that offered good value but gave the performance and security the car deserved. I wasn't bothered about an 'N' rated tyre, but was aware that the car can be fussy about what tyres it has fitted, particularly due to the rear engined layout. Reading a copy of Modern Classics magazine, they mentioned a new tyre by Kumho.
I fitted Kumho Ecsta KU39 tyres to my Mazda Mx5, so was familiar with the brand. The PS91 was one of the few tyres in this price range that seem to be recommended by the tyre manufacture as suitable for 911 - it is one of the 'sample vehicles' they mention for it. They are marketed as a rival to Michelin Pilot Super Sport, etc, to give an idea of the target audience. Reviews and feedback online so far are also positive: -
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.j...
It is early days but the feel through the steering is much improved, and grip in the wet is also more than adequate even without them being scrubbed in (I haven't had a dry day yet to try them out). I doubt you would get a better tyre for the price - little over £420 fitted for all 4 from Black Circles. Food for thought if you are looking for something similar.
I fitted Kumho Ecsta KU39 tyres to my Mazda Mx5, so was familiar with the brand. The PS91 was one of the few tyres in this price range that seem to be recommended by the tyre manufacture as suitable for 911 - it is one of the 'sample vehicles' they mention for it. They are marketed as a rival to Michelin Pilot Super Sport, etc, to give an idea of the target audience. Reviews and feedback online so far are also positive: -
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.j...
It is early days but the feel through the steering is much improved, and grip in the wet is also more than adequate even without them being scrubbed in (I haven't had a dry day yet to try them out). I doubt you would get a better tyre for the price - little over £420 fitted for all 4 from Black Circles. Food for thought if you are looking for something similar.
Edited by mmcd87 on Saturday 11th March 21:04
Just spotted your thread and had a read. I got my 98 996 c2 manual about 5 or 6 weeks ago. Yes I'm loving it. While out for my Sunday morning blast I did find the wipers a bit disappointing. I hadn't thought about an upgrade till I read your thread. So will go have a butchers at mine and report back.
Regarding tyres - are you using a 265? What did you have on before, can't see it mentioned anywhere?
Regarding tyres - are you using a 265? What did you have on before, can't see it mentioned anywhere?
Bosch are good, but next time you go to get some consider PIAA's - these are silicone blades, so as well as getting a good quality wiper in general they have the nice side effect of leaving a thin (inperceptible) film on the glass which repels water.... it just beads up and runs up the screen, same as if you had rainx. And it's refreshed each time you wipe.
Means you don't even end up using them for drizzle....
Means you don't even end up using them for drizzle....
MrJingles705 said:
Bosch are good, but next time you go to get some consider PIAA's - these are silicone blades, so as well as getting a good quality wiper in general they have the nice side effect of leaving a thin (inperceptible) film on the glass which repels water.... it just beads up and runs up the screen, same as if you had rainx. And it's refreshed each time you wipe.
Means you don't even end up using them for drizzle....
Also means you can no longer afford to drive the car!Means you don't even end up using them for drizzle....
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