alter_schwede

hey denik,

I've seen lots of cars that only have the AeroKit wing on Porsche Centers parking-lot even though it is only in combination with the GT3 front (w/o spoiler flaps) according to German TÜV!

and for the MY00 model, I total agree w/ JimB proposal about the front and the sideskirts!

cheers,

Tony

IMHO, the 996 Facelift is the best looking model there is right now!

With the 996 and Facelift there was a Evolution but with the 997, hmm..

Question is how would the picture looks like for the next generation, would it still Evolution?

cheers,

Tony

with KW Variante 3 inox-line, you will be able to adjust both heights and pressure of the coilovera

link: KW Suspension

cheers,

Tony

hey all,

need to the part no. for the 360PS GT3 red Caliper, both Front and Back, thx!

and if you the facts over the dimensions of rotors also please post that too, thx a lot.

cheers,

Tony

hey Speedfreak,

we had some general discussion about that, check this post out

and the interesting review about suspension done by PCA.

cheers,

Tony

the N sign state that a certain rubber mixure and the number could be a sign of Generation or Profile, special developed for Porsche cars for known to need combination of high speed (ZR >240km) and performance and cost usually then a little bit more

but now lots of brands developed and certified their tires to be able to handle up to 300km (Y).

so I don't really see the point getting tires with the sign N on it but then if something happends my insurance could actually say "Oops" and I don't get fully refound cause of the tires weren't certified by Porsche.

well well, there is a bit more tricky here in Germany, you have to have certification/paper for everything, bureaucratic bull....

cheers,

Tony

my back speakers are like those in the dash (4" + tweet) but with a different part no. and labeled Cabrio on it.

so therefor I would like to know if there are any differences from the dash ones?

cheers,

Tony

Karl has right, don't mix N-rated tires with None-rated even if the profile is the same!

Michelin PilotSport (Y) has the same profile like the (ZR) N0 but a bit cheaper.

Latest tire review by ADAC in Germany, both Michelin (PS2) and Goodyear (GSD-3) were really recommended.

And I found out in the latest GTP magazine, GrandTurisimo(Porsche), that Goodyear GSD-3 tires are certified tires for Porsche :thumbup:

Considering the price for Goodyear tires comparison the other brands like Michelins and Pirellis, probably you will get value for the money.

cheers,

Tony

hey P.Viby,

they are working but in general I don't find them that great though!

the problem is, I got the sound package and those base speakers in the doors are to flat, but could also be that the amp is not powerful enough to drive all the speakers.

so a replacement of the dash and the back speakers to 2ohm sets will probably do the poor amp a favour.

and imagine that Porsche wants more than 2000,- euro for a sound upgrade with additional 2x160W amp and a different speaker sets, but hey for 2G:s, you could get a complete High-End system from Profis!

well again, that's my opinion though.

cheers,

Tony

hey all,

I have a Cabrio and wonder, are there any different between the dash and the back speakers?

if there are, then what?

by Porsche Center in Germany you could upgrade the back speakers for around 522 euro, and the question is what do you get :cursing:

cause that are a lots of *ching*ching*!

cheers,

Tony

cool, thx for the explanation!

hey Loren,

I mean something like Technical reference info and data over Engine, Chassis, Suspension, Brakes, Weights, Performance etc etc.

a bit more detailed info in the different models, e.g. rotor dimensions, thickness of roll-over bars etc etc.

or maybe even a good tuning resource database like if you upgrade to a GT3 brakesystem on your 996 3.6L, you will get 0,9m shorter brake distanz as the stock.

I don't know if these info are to any value but it would be good to gether all the resources and eval the results and post theme like reference.

It would maybe help many to decided if it is worth all the trouble or worth spending that amount of money the performance they get.

well that's my opinion though, but anyway thx for listening.

cheers,

Tony

hey guys,

sorry for asking but what does "blip" mean under this circumstances?

cheers,

Tony

WOW Arthur, you definate got the Virus, a Porsche virus!

once you got it, you are hooked, can't really get rid of it :lol:

cheers,

Tony

hey guys,

wouldn't it be neat if there are official Reference Guide for the different models?

cheers,

Tony

hey Arthur,

ArcticSilver: 92U / 92T

check it out in the "Carrera External Paint Colors"

ps. haven't seen your car in the Garage btw!

cheers,

Tony

hey Wolfgang,

you'r absolutly right :notworthy:

thx, long time since the last time I needed math :cursing:

cheers,

Tony

hey Mike,

that has cross my mind, could a test with a fuel cleaner fluid help?

I mean instead going to the dealer, cause it happend only 3 time until now and it is really hard to re-produce it.

But could they check that with the PST2 device?

cheers,

Tony

could it be that the clevere Stuttgarter just modified the headlights with some scotch!?!

like this one?

cheers,

Tony

hey all,

just bring up an old theme and here is my question:

if the E-Gas shuts down the throttel and goes back to idle and if your idle gas is to low, could the engine die?

and what should idle rpm be around?

mine runs around 600 rpm (warm condition), is it to low?

cause, it happend 3 times that the engine died on me when I made a brake, with the clutch down of course when braking.

at first I thought I had same low/bad fuel (1/4 tank) but then it happend again at 3/4 and reasonable fuel quality so my idea was maybe this could be that the idle gas was to low.

any idea what this could be?

cheers,

Tony

hey Loren,

man, those KAT:s are hugh!!!

are those 100-cells or 200-cells metall-KAT:s?

and could they be fitted on a normal 996?

cheers,

Tony

wow, very interesting indeed!

but I didn't expect that a tolerant of +/- 10mm for various installation/modell, I personally think this tolerant is to high though.

another thing mentioned are the tires in the back, using 285/30 instead of 265/35 will makes by calculation -7,25mm different in the back, of course this also depends on how wide the rims are.

quote from the article:

"We have heard semiofficial scuttlebutt that Porsche does not believe USA drivers are as tolerant of a stiff ride and low ground clearance as European drivers, so this could be a factor."

Could that be the reason?

cheers,

Tony

it takes around 6 hours for the complete install, the electronics takes more than 75% of time!

cheers,

Tony

hey Jim,

which one did you get from MAShaw, TT one?

U must post a pic after or better take a couple of shots during the installs!

cheers,

Tony

R96 500 512 00  Rear Spoiler for 996-C2  $2088.00 USD

the part no. is unfortunatly not for the Rturbo (TT wing look).

cheers,

Tony