what is an 'early' 3.4 996?
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alfapork said:
Not as practical as an air cooled, the whole bike goes in the frunk... ;-)
That’s mightlily impressive...! Is that a 993..?I’ve managed to get a road bike into a 991RS, but it required removal of the passenger seat.
I can fit the same bike into the back of a 996, but it's a real game of Tetris to get it in without scuffing seat backs or centre console....
You have to fit the connectors to the 997, but the chassis mounting points are still there.
The chassis mounting points for the roof rack may still be there- the 997 is a revised 996 after all - but without the 996 clamshells removable ends you would have to leave it open in order to bolt on the feet of the rack.
The chassis mounting points for the roof rack may still be there- the 997 is a revised 996 after all - but without the 996 clamshells removable ends you would have to leave it open in order to bolt on the feet of the rack.
IREvans said:
That’s mightlily impressive...! Is that a 993..?
I’ve managed to get a road bike into a 991RS, but it required removal of the passenger seat.
I can fit the same bike into the back of a 996, but it's a real game of Tetris to get it in without scuffing seat backs or centre console....
1987 Carrera 3.2 - with a strut brace no less! Saddle needs to be removed but it fits - just.I’ve managed to get a road bike into a 991RS, but it required removal of the passenger seat.
I can fit the same bike into the back of a 996, but it's a real game of Tetris to get it in without scuffing seat backs or centre console....
As promised, I'm back from Morzine now so:
And whip it apart:
Offered it up and I'd have to pull the cranks, which I didn't have time for:
So in conclusion, if I was prepared to break it down a little more, no problem - but not quite as simple as I'd hoped.
And whip it apart:
Offered it up and I'd have to pull the cranks, which I didn't have time for:
So in conclusion, if I was prepared to break it down a little more, no problem - but not quite as simple as I'd hoped.
Edited by Dammit on Sunday 25th August 17:51
Haha, I'm pretty sure your wheels won't go in there with the rest of the bike and the hood shut, good effort though, but I think air cooled wins on this occasion... Full bike and all components in, no need to split the frame, and enough room left for sandwiches.
The design advantage being the foresight of the 1960's design of flat fuel tank forward of the axle line in the crash structure, rather than on the bulkhead on the 9x6 cars onwards. Bah, safety.
The design advantage being the foresight of the 1960's design of flat fuel tank forward of the axle line in the crash structure, rather than on the bulkhead on the 9x6 cars onwards. Bah, safety.
I would have to pull the cranks, and remove the stem/drop the forks as well as splitting the frame- so you definitely win this. The wheels will actually go in as the 996 boot is much wider at the top, so the wheels can go in flat lying on top of the tank, if that makes sense?
Frankly the C55 estate does make much more sense as a bike hauler.
Frankly the C55 estate does make much more sense as a bike hauler.
Dammit said:
I would have to pull the cranks, and remove the stem/drop the forks as well as splitting the frame- so you definitely win this. The wheels will actually go in as the 996 boot is much wider at the top, so the wheels can go in flat lying on top of the tank, if that makes sense?
Frankly the C55 estate does make much more sense as a bike hauler.
I only ever attempted this as I was going on a driving weekend to the brecons and also needed to get a training ride in for a sportive I was doing... It's not a regular gig!Frankly the C55 estate does make much more sense as a bike hauler.
Excellent OT action though. My excuse for air cooled content is I also own a 996.
Just did 250 miles today from Scotland to Knutsford - car was absolutely fantastic, it's the biggest run it's had in the 3 years I've owned it!
Felt magnificent on the fast, swoopy parts of the M74. I've spent a lot of money replacing dampers, arms, droplinks and tie rods etc, then 4-wheel alignment and getting all 4 wheels balanced on a hunter road force system - worth every single penny. I had a big grin on my face at one point as the steering felt so good when the car was loaded up on a fast section!
250 miles, 29.5MPG at fast cruising speeds, so the MAF is obviously still in good order!
Felt magnificent on the fast, swoopy parts of the M74. I've spent a lot of money replacing dampers, arms, droplinks and tie rods etc, then 4-wheel alignment and getting all 4 wheels balanced on a hunter road force system - worth every single penny. I had a big grin on my face at one point as the steering felt so good when the car was loaded up on a fast section!
250 miles, 29.5MPG at fast cruising speeds, so the MAF is obviously still in good order!
nebpor said:
I've also realised I'm very close to Sport and Classic so I'm going to pop in and ask them face to face about their gearbox service, as mine needs done.
Intention was to remove it from the car and crate it down, but given I come here a lot, I might just get them to do all of the work if they are competitive - clutch needs done as well.
Keep us posted. I think its 2950 or there abouts without the clutch. Not sure where I got that number from. Long term memory backlog. Intention was to remove it from the car and crate it down, but given I come here a lot, I might just get them to do all of the work if they are competitive - clutch needs done as well.
ATM said:
nebpor said:
I've also realised I'm very close to Sport and Classic so I'm going to pop in and ask them face to face about their gearbox service, as mine needs done.
Intention was to remove it from the car and crate it down, but given I come here a lot, I might just get them to do all of the work if they are competitive - clutch needs done as well.
Keep us posted. I think its 2950 or there abouts without the clutch. Not sure where I got that number from. Long term memory backlog. Intention was to remove it from the car and crate it down, but given I come here a lot, I might just get them to do all of the work if they are competitive - clutch needs done as well.
Plan was to get my guy to drop box then I’d ship it down, but as I can come down here with work anytime, I’ll ask them for a quote on them dropping and replacing it, given they do it day in day out it’s probably worth a wee bit extra
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