what is an 'early' 3.4 996?

[ATM]

nebpor said:

TBH I could have bought genuine for 200 of ECP myself just now (discount sale on), but he can't get those prices on trade anymore (he also got it from ECP), and I don't grudge him making a few quid off the parts as he's always there when I need him and doesn't mess me around.

Cost me 500 for the drivers side, so I'm happy!

Cost me about 80 quid and a few hours so I'm not too disappointed really.

[nebpor]

Yeah absolutely but I watched him do it, I’ve not got the tools or the technique!

I know I could have got a cheap regulator but she’s a keeper!

[was8v]

Genuine window regs are £150 from eurocarparts (always buy via carparts4less with code)

Choose "VM" as brand for vehicle manufacturer.

Don't buy a cheapo one off ebay, I did and have done the job three times now - both sides and the drivers side again,

[Bullet-Proof_Biscuit]

This one passes my pre-purchse quick checks on the MOT checker; consistent miles per year, only one recent fail with no miles between retests, and if that's the guys house it's a green flag indication (as in not a red flag lol), best wheels imho.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-911-996-3-4/223...

I'm also inclined to message the guy and tell him to get some paint on that Defender rear cross member also..

[ferrisbueller]

Tip fail.

[jonny996]

Ok it is a tip but still a nice example if no horror stories hiding.
As for wheels I prefer the BBS Sport classic 11

[ATM]

If you assume an old car like this will need a replacement box at some point and a clutch (which usually requires a dual mass fly) then you could convert it to manual. There might even be a market for the old bits or keep them till you sell.

[Scho]

was8v said:

Genuine window regs are £150 from eurocarparts (always buy via carparts4less with code)

Choose "VM" as brand for vehicle manufacturer.

Don't buy a cheapo one off ebay, I did and have done the job three times now - both sides and the drivers side again,

I’ve had a Euro one fail on me too in just over a year. I’m told OPC parts is the only way to go on these sadly.

On the upside, it’s DIYable.

[Scho]

was8v said:

Genuine window regs are £150 from eurocarparts (always buy via carparts4less with code)

Choose "VM" as brand for vehicle manufacturer.

Don't buy a cheapo one off ebay, I did and have done the job three times now - both sides and the drivers side again,

I’ve had a Euro one fail on me too in just over a year. I’m told OPC parts is the only way to go on these sadly.

[was8v]

jonny996 said:

As for wheels I prefer the BBS Sport classic 11

Love my bbs except keeping them clean bleurgh





I used to have twists...

[ferrisbueller]

ATM said:

If you assume an old car like this will need a replacement box at some point and a clutch (which usually requires a dual mass fly) then you could convert it to manual. There might even be a market for the old bits or keep them till you sell.

Really?!

[Bullet-Proof_Biscuit]

ferrisbueller said:

Tip fail.

ffs lol.

Tbf I daily the 986 in London and that clutch is giving me a gammy leg after only 6 months..

[ATM]

Bullet-Proof_Biscuit said:

ferrisbueller said:

Tip fail.

ffs lol.

Tbf I daily the 986 in London and that clutch is giving me a gammy leg after only 6 months..

Get a new one. They usually never start to slip but just get heavier with time. A new one will be plush. Also with the Tip I believe the gearboxes are a bit fragile.

[bgunn]

ATM said:

Also with the Tip I believe the gearboxes are a bit fragile.

Not at all, tough and well reputed, if fluid and filter is changed as it should be..

[Smollet]

Just got the M030 kit fitted to my 2001C2 3.4 manual coupe. Blimey. What a difference.

[Smollet]

bgunn said:

ATM said:

Also with the Tip I believe the gearboxes are a bit fragile.

Not at all, tough and well reputed, if fluid and filter is changed as it should be..

I think engines with tip are supposed to be more inclined to borescore than manual ones. Something to do with starting in second. I may be wrong. It has happened before

[maxwellwd]

The tip is actually a Mercedes unit and very tried and tested as long as you keep up with oil and filter changes.

Believe it was in the SL and s class of the time

[nebpor]

Smollet said:

Just got the M030 kit fitted to my 2001C2 3.4 manual coupe. Blimey. What a difference.

Nice work! Did you get it from Porsche ?

[ATM]

nebpor said:

Smollet said:

Just got the M030 kit fitted to my 2001C2 3.4 manual coupe. Blimey. What a difference.

Nice work! Did you get it from Porsche ?

Yeah what difference. Just better because It's new or more to it?

[Smollet]

ATM said:

nebpor said:

Smollet said:

Just got the M030 kit fitted to my 2001C2 3.4 manual coupe. Blimey. What a difference.

Nice work! Did you get it from Porsche ?

Yeah what difference. Just better because It's new or more to it?

It goes round corners in a far more orderly fashion than the standard set up which I found to be a bit vague at times on turn in. Also even though the ride is firmer it's more comfortable to drive.