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Hi guy's I bought a 96 N 79,000 miles Guards Red/Grey sports seats 993 turbo this week.What a car!! I'm so impressed with the refinement and handling/power delivery of this car.I'd test drove quite a few so I knew they were good cars but now I've been driving my own for the last few days it's amazing how fast this car covers ground in any conditions!
If I drive this car hard can I expect big transmission repair bills? I know friends with other 4wd cars and the transmission bills seem to tot up.Can any owners give me their views on clutch,diffs,gearbox wear and tear bills they've had,also any weak spots to keep an eye on Thanks guy's.
If I drive this car hard can I expect big transmission repair bills? I know friends with other 4wd cars and the transmission bills seem to tot up.Can any owners give me their views on clutch,diffs,gearbox wear and tear bills they've had,also any weak spots to keep an eye on Thanks guy's.
Congratulations wini, nice one!
I read somewhere on here that dropping the clutch (standing start) at high engine speeds would/could cause drive shaft failure and is particularly hard on the clutch due to the cars excellent traction. Perhaps one of our forum veterans can recall the post?
In terms of revving- as long as the engine is warm and well maintained and the oil level kept topped up- this shouldn't be a problem to the engine. Only problem I find with "opening her up" on public roads, even in the rural areas I live in- there's too much trafic and obstacles to let the car really rip!
>> Edited by Marquis_Rex on Saturday 18th December 11:58
I read somewhere on here that dropping the clutch (standing start) at high engine speeds would/could cause drive shaft failure and is particularly hard on the clutch due to the cars excellent traction. Perhaps one of our forum veterans can recall the post?
In terms of revving- as long as the engine is warm and well maintained and the oil level kept topped up- this shouldn't be a problem to the engine. Only problem I find with "opening her up" on public roads, even in the rural areas I live in- there's too much trafic and obstacles to let the car really rip!
>> Edited by Marquis_Rex on Saturday 18th December 11:58
Yay! Where did you get it? There was a red one on eBay. How much?
A 993TT will give you many miles of reliable service! Make sure the geometry is spot on (4 wheel alignment), only use optimax and you'll be laughing.
Heavy launches apparently warp the gearbox (you'll hear a whirring when going from second to first at say 25 mph).
Make sure you try a track day at bedford too!
A 993TT will give you many miles of reliable service! Make sure the geometry is spot on (4 wheel alignment), only use optimax and you'll be laughing.
Heavy launches apparently warp the gearbox (you'll hear a whirring when going from second to first at say 25 mph).
Make sure you try a track day at bedford too!
Congratulations - they're wonderful cars in my opinion, but then I'm biased!
I haven't heard bad things about the gearbox. The weak points as I understand them are:
- track driving of porkers with 4 wd can apparently eat front diffs after a while;
- the clutch on the 993tt doesn't last that well, but it depends on driving style really. It's a lot of torque to deal with - mine had done 50 k miles when I bought it and the clutch was starting to slip, so got it sorted.
- the dual mass flywheel, incoporating a section of polymer between the masses to cushion engine to gearbox shocks, generally has to be replaced when the clutch is done. There is the option of going to the mono-mass flywheel that won't need replacing, but it's less refined and makes a rattley noise at low revs (apparently). Worth doing if you're going to drive on circuits alot, along with an uprated clutch (paddle type I think).
- also the option of a lightened flywheel to improve the responsiveness of the engine, but even experienced drivers have to get used to it to avoid stalling in town driving.
- clutch hydraulics can be a pain - it's a boosted system powered from the cars pump-pressurised hydraulic system. Slave and master cylinders get tired - the latter is a doddle to change, the former a bastard.
That's my ha'penceworth - have fun and roll on spring and summertime. It's absolutely pissing down here in Paris today so the car isn't even going to get a run this weekend.
I haven't heard bad things about the gearbox. The weak points as I understand them are:
- track driving of porkers with 4 wd can apparently eat front diffs after a while;
- the clutch on the 993tt doesn't last that well, but it depends on driving style really. It's a lot of torque to deal with - mine had done 50 k miles when I bought it and the clutch was starting to slip, so got it sorted.
- the dual mass flywheel, incoporating a section of polymer between the masses to cushion engine to gearbox shocks, generally has to be replaced when the clutch is done. There is the option of going to the mono-mass flywheel that won't need replacing, but it's less refined and makes a rattley noise at low revs (apparently). Worth doing if you're going to drive on circuits alot, along with an uprated clutch (paddle type I think).
- also the option of a lightened flywheel to improve the responsiveness of the engine, but even experienced drivers have to get used to it to avoid stalling in town driving.
- clutch hydraulics can be a pain - it's a boosted system powered from the cars pump-pressurised hydraulic system. Slave and master cylinders get tired - the latter is a doddle to change, the former a bastard.
That's my ha'penceworth - have fun and roll on spring and summertime. It's absolutely pissing down here in Paris today so the car isn't even going to get a run this weekend.
Thanks Guy's for you help.Has anyone had ecu/turbo upgrades any downsides?Also what tyres do you guy's prefer?
P.s I'll post some pic's soon,I've just come back in from what was supposed to be a quick 1 hour drive this turned into 3.5 hours very addictive car! I find because the grip 4wd and minimal turbo lag your able to drive a lot harder all conditions.This is the first 4wd car I've owned hard to see myself going back to a 2wd!!
P.s I'll post some pic's soon,I've just come back in from what was supposed to be a quick 1 hour drive this turned into 3.5 hours very addictive car! I find because the grip 4wd and minimal turbo lag your able to drive a lot harder all conditions.This is the first 4wd car I've owned hard to see myself going back to a 2wd!!
Congratulations, very good price too.
Most common issues with the TT can be found at www.993tt.com
Thanks
Martyn.
Most common issues with the TT can be found at www.993tt.com
Thanks
Martyn.
911TURBO said:
Nice car Wini and a good price. Never seen one that low.
I have a friend that is looking for a tt and enquired about that one.
B.T.W - the turbo sign is on the wrong bit of the bootlid. It should be on the spoiler.
Yeah I spotted that too, made me nervous.
Sure it's fine though!
911TURBO said:
B.T.W - the turbo sign is on the wrong bit of the bootlid. It should be on the spoiler.
That basically means it's been resprayed in that area. Sprayers are notorious at removing badges and putting them back where they think fit
Still, a respray would not be uncommon for a car of that age. Just make sure it checks out (it could have had a major rear end shunt, for example).
>> Edited by domster on Monday 20th December 17:25
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