New Owner - C2 996

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EGTE

996 posts

181 months

Monday 14th November 2016
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555 Paul

782 posts

148 months

Monday 14th November 2016
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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.

Yes I have adjusted that both ways and the wipers just don't work at all on intermittent.

Thanks

AlfieN

2 posts

88 months

Wednesday 16th November 2016
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My drivers manual for a 996 model year 2002, shows the Coupe key having two buttons and the Cabriolet/Targa with three.

555 Paul

782 posts

148 months

Wednesday 16th November 2016
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so does mine, I was reading the manual yesterday looking for the relays for my wiper fault. I took the car to my local independent this morning and he says that the key needs replacing.

Horse46

5 posts

89 months

Thursday 17th November 2016
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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.
You say that but i've seen a few rebuilt 3.4's now, granted not as many as 3.6's..
Just arrived here but thought I would jump in as I've just bought a 3.4 with an engine already done by Hartec. I've not even collected it yet so have no other comment apart from the love of the 996

bgunn

1,416 posts

130 months

Friday 18th November 2016
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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.

mmcd87

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626 posts

202 months

Friday 18th November 2016
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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?!

bgunn

1,416 posts

130 months

Friday 18th November 2016
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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!

HarmeetJohal1

138 posts

99 months

Monday 21st November 2016
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Here is a picture of my old girl



Now on original plates, she the 3.4 tip, but with the nipple parking sensors, had her for 3 years used daily and love her to bits...

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?

bgunn

1,416 posts

130 months

Monday 21st November 2016
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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..

Fast Bug

11,597 posts

160 months

Monday 21st November 2016
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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..
From memory it turns the passenger airbag off so you can fit a baby seat. It was a long time ago that I sold them, so I could be wrong!

mmcd87

Original Poster:

626 posts

202 months

Thursday 5th January 2017
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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!


Fast Bug

11,597 posts

160 months

Thursday 5th January 2017
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Nice biggrin

Looks quite similar to mine. Ocean Blue?


mmcd87

Original Poster:

626 posts

202 months

Friday 6th January 2017
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Fast Bug said:
Nice biggrin

Looks quite similar to mine. Ocean Blue?
Yes it is! Yours is making me want to get some later 5 spoke wheels... rotate

mmcd87

Original Poster:

626 posts

202 months

Saturday 11th March 2017
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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.

Edited by mmcd87 on Saturday 11th March 21:04

ATM

18,092 posts

218 months

Sunday 12th March 2017
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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?

mmcd87

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626 posts

202 months

Sunday 12th March 2017
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You wont be disappointed with the Bosch wipers.

I went with the OEM tyre sizes as recommended in the handbook, so 265 35 R18 rear, and 225 40 R18 front. I'm aware that the later cars used slightly wider fitment, but wanted to stay with Porsche spec.

LordHaveMurci

12,034 posts

168 months

Sunday 12th March 2017
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Fitted Bosch (Aero?) Wipers to mine a couple of years ago, only one side is flat though so they look slightly mis matched but work very well. Same fitted on rear.

MrJingles705

409 posts

142 months

Sunday 12th March 2017
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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....

LordHaveMurci

12,034 posts

168 months

Sunday 12th March 2017
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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!