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where'd u pick up the gauges from?

if u don't feel VERY comfortable with the install just don't do it, too many potential problems

FVD.....on sale for $35

What's FDV? I too am looking to buy gauges

i have a 2001 996TT.

If the BMW is low the 996tt will be lower and it has a poorer entry / exit angles due to the splitter and rear tail, which means getting in and out of driveways and crossing spoon drains at intersections etc becomes a minor inconvenience.

Also the 996TT has a very stiff chassis and small suspension travel and again crossing gutter, speed humps etc can cause the vehicle to lift wheels completely.

I have a couple of large speed humps which I cross diagonally and the car 'rocks' over them as you crawl over the hump.

You might also consider that if driving in snow the 996TT has very tight clearances between the front wings and tyres and the front air intakes are very good at 'hovering' crap from the road.

Despite this if your prepared to look after and maintain a 996TT then a daily drive is very rewarding.

Scott

I think i can live with all those, i've been doing some research and it seems quite a bit of people drive the 996 TT in winter without problems. I guess Edmonton's not too bad, not too many speed bumps either, plus my daily commute is short

Thanks for the replies.

:welcome:

In one phrase - 4 wheel drive. The TT has 4WD - I suspect it will handle much better.

Yah I would suspect so.

But is it a reliable car to drive in winter? Or will I be running into a lot of expensive problems? People drive Boxters all winter round here.

Hey guys. I'm new to the form but don't own a Porsche yet. I'm looking to purchase a 2001 996 Twin Turbo as my daily driver.

Just had a few questions regarding driving Porsches in winter. We get quite a bit of snow in Alberta, is the 4 wheel drive able to handle it? Ofcourse, i would have winter tires in winter.

Currently I have a 2001 BMW 530i sport rear wheel drive and it runs fine all winter with winter tires, so my guess would be the Porsche would be better. The Porsche is low, but so is the BMW so ground clearance i think would be similar.

Howmany people run the 996's in winter?

Also, what are some common problems to watch out for in these cars? I'm still in the process of reviewing them.

Thanks.