what is an 'early' 3.4 996?

[Smollet]

rallyman1978 said:

Yeah that's Lee Sibley, Editor of Total 911 magazine

His insta @lee_sibbs has some decent content too and he does a decent podcast

Agreed. Seems a reasonable bloke, well informed and not up his arse unlike some out there.

[James76G]

Re the Cat S car recently discussed, thanks for all the input so far. I found it also advertised here, along with a list of what there are receipts for:

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1116432

Lots done it seems (to these untrained eyes) but nothing since March 2018 which is when I suspect the seller acquired it.

Re Lee Sibs (That Nine Eleven Guy), I am enjoying the videos of his own 996. I considered that car when it was for sale (some time ago), but like others was put off by it having been wrapped. I think he had borrowed it from the place selling it to review it for his channel and ended up buying it.

[shalmaneser]

James76G said:

Re the Cat S car recently discussed, thanks for all the input so far. I found it also advertised here, along with a list of what there are receipts for:

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1116432

Lots done it seems (to these untrained eyes) but nothing since March 2018 which is when I suspect the seller acquired it.

That is as clean an MOT record as you can reasonably expect I reckon. And it has M030 and an LSD 'Has a limited slip diff and sport suspension which were both optional extras.'.

I would be very tempted to buy that for 9k as a driver's car.

Always a bit suspicious of 'This is my son's car' though. Can he not use a computer?

[ATM]

shalmaneser said:

James76G said:

Re the Cat S car recently discussed, thanks for all the input so far. I found it also advertised here, along with a list of what there are receipts for:

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1116432

Lots done it seems (to these untrained eyes) but nothing since March 2018 which is when I suspect the seller acquired it.

That is as clean an MOT record as you can reasonably expect I reckon. And it has M030 and an LSD 'Has a limited slip diff and sport suspension which were both optional extras.'.

I would be very tempted to buy that for 9k as a driver's car.

Always a bit suspicious of 'This is my son's car' though. Can he not use a computer?

Yes few jobs done. Nothing in last couple of years wouldn't scare me. The common belief is an old LSD will do nothing.

[Dammit]

True, it's what everyone says, so I had my 60,000 mile one tested and it was working fine.

[shalmaneser]

Dammit said:

True, it's what everyone says, so I had my 60,000 mile one tested and it was working fine.

Did 'Having it tested' involve holding the car at 6k revs and dumping the clutch?

-100 man points if not.

I get -150 for having bought a car without one.

[EarlOfHazard]

Balls!! Saw this only yesterday...sold today.

https://www.friendsgreenporsche.com/product-page/p...

[rallyman1978]

And if you'd have been even quicker you'd have had it for sub 14k from the previous owner

[ATM]

EarlOfHazard said:

Balls!! Saw this only yesterday...sold today.

https://www.friendsgreenporsche.com/product-page/p...

Posted on here several times.

Where have you been?

[golfer19]

Spotted this on 911uk.
Not sure if it's against the PH rules posting a link to another forum.
Maybe of interest

http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=139651

[EarlOfHazard]

ATM said:

EarlOfHazard said:

Balls!! Saw this only yesterday...sold today.

https://www.friendsgreenporsche.com/product-page/p...

Posted on here several times.

Where have you been?

I usually look on Ebay and Autotrader. Had a look on PH classifieds last night and saw it.
Will also use this thread as well now

[Fast Bug]

I would also have a search for friends green on 911UK

[ATM]

golfer19 said:

Spotted this on 911uk.
Not sure if it's against the PH rules posting a link to another forum.
Maybe of interest

http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=139651

This is interesting

Advert said:

Pas replaced with electric PAS pump (same pump as the 996 cup cars)

[shalmaneser]

ATM said:

golfer19 said:

Spotted this on 911uk.
Not sure if it's against the PH rules posting a link to another forum.
Maybe of interest

http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=139651

This is interesting

Advert said:

Pas replaced with electric PAS pump (same pump as the 996 cup cars)

A few people discussing it on 911UK. Simplifies the plumbing, removes some parasitic drag on the engine, moves weight from the back of the engine to the front.

[Baked_bean]

Hi all, been reading this thread...put a deposit down on an early 3.4 Carrera the other day and a, looking at getting an inspection and then collecting it as soon as is possible under current conditions.
Any words of wisdom?!

[ATM]

shalmaneser said:

ATM said:

golfer19 said:

Spotted this on 911uk.
Not sure if it's against the PH rules posting a link to another forum.
Maybe of interest

http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=139651

This is interesting

Advert said:

Pas replaced with electric PAS pump (same pump as the 996 cup cars)

A few people discussing it on 911UK. Simplifies the plumbing, removes some parasitic drag on the engine, moves weight from the back of the engine to the front.

How much money for something like this?

[roca1976]

The electric steering pump? I believe the Vauxhall zafira pump is the same or similar to the cup one and can be picked up very cheaply. At the moment the rest of the set up is diy but hopefully someone will make a kit soon.

http://www.911uk.com/viewtopic.php?p=1513610&s...

[shalmaneser]

Baked_bean said:

Hi all, been reading this thread...put a deposit down on an early 3.4 Carrera the other day and a, looking at getting an inspection and then collecting it as soon as is possible under current conditions.
Any words of wisdom?!

One thing I missed is be aware of noises from the gearbox, and a propensity to jump out of gear. Whining when lifting off is a symptom of a worn pinion bearing and a rebuild is circa 3k, plus the labour to remove and refit. Early cable throttle cars much less likely to suffer from ims bearing issues and bore scoring, as well as being lighter. Other than that lots of buyers guides out there, good luck!

[Fast Bug]

ATM said:

shalmaneser said:

ATM said:

golfer19 said:

Spotted this on 911uk.
Not sure if it's against the PH rules posting a link to another forum.
Maybe of interest

http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=139651

This is interesting

Advert said:

Pas replaced with electric PAS pump (same pump as the 996 cup cars)

A few people discussing it on 911UK. Simplifies the plumbing, removes some parasitic drag on the engine, moves weight from the back of the engine to the front.

How much money for something like this?

Would this not alter the feel of the car? I can see weight saving and distribution benefits, but if it affects the weight and feel of the steering in not so sure it's a good idea

[ATM]

Fast Bug said:

ATM said:

shalmaneser said:

ATM said:

golfer19 said:

Spotted this on 911uk.
Not sure if it's against the PH rules posting a link to another forum.
Maybe of interest

http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=139651

This is interesting

Advert said:

Pas replaced with electric PAS pump (same pump as the 996 cup cars)

A few people discussing it on 911UK. Simplifies the plumbing, removes some parasitic drag on the engine, moves weight from the back of the engine to the front.

How much money for something like this?

Would this not alter the feel of the car? I can see weight saving and distribution benefits, but if it affects the weight and feel of the steering in not so sure it's a good idea

I'm curious too. It mentions 996 cup cars. They are outright racers so dont give a monkeys about feel. I've seen a 997 cup car on here with the little pump and pipes in the frunk. Battery was down there too so not up high like our road cars.