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where is the video?

Last weekend, while driving on a twisty mountain road at about 40-45 MPH I drove through a muddy patch and spun out. When I came to a stop I had spun 180 degrees, and rolled backward in 3rd gear with the clutch released and the brakes firmly planted. Luckily I did not drift into a ditch and the only damage seemed to be scratches to the front bumper and spoiler from rolling over a pile of mud and rock. Checked for leaks and could not find any. When I tried to start the engine, the Check Engine light stayed on for a few seconds, the car did not start up immediately and sputtered off. After a few tries, (the check engine light was now off) the engine caught and held a rough idle. After a few seconds the idle leveled and the car seemed to run well. I drove home (slowly.....) trembling from the scare and have not driven my car till now. Engine felt fine and gear changes normal for the 30 mile drive back home. There are no leaks or warning lights, I checked the underbelly and found no damage, but I wanted to know if any of you have had an experience like this and to get your ideas on other things I may need to check out before my next scheduled service visit. I particularly would like your opinions on the short backward roll, with gears engaged. I imagine this is what caused the rough idle at startup.

Enjoy your drive, Take care of the car...... and post the video

Check out Youtube for videos of this same matchup. I asked a friend who has driven both cars, he said on a short track the better "Race driver" will probably win on a head to head (not the same as timed runs), regardless of which of the cars he drives. (this guy beat two guys in BMW M3 on our local track in his pickup truck) His mantra is that you probably make a better investment buying $1000 worth of professional instruction and track time than you do buying $ 1000 worth of upgrades for your car. After that, his advice is be careful with your car... bragging and talking trash is cheaper than spinouts and repairs. Here is a video of a German Motorcar magazine match between a modded old mini vs a carrera S. After showing off the modded Mini vs a new Mini S, a very good driver in the Mini keeps up with a good lady driver (this girl Sabine is probably better driver than most of us guys...) driving the Carrera S all through Nordschlieffe, that is.... up to where the track becomes straigtaways... then its auf wiedersen small-fry I am not talking up the Mini, just making it obvious that good driving is much more important than extra horsepower.

http://allwallpapers...920-x-1440.html 70 nice wallpapers hope you can see them PS... you need a torrent program to download the files (such as bittorrent). They are very nice wallpapers of 996 and 997 models.

Hi Iamtheari, Ive been thinking about your predicament and why you are looking for a C4 (snow driving). I just realized that no one on the forum has recommended you consider a C2 with stability control (Porsche Stability Management) Although this safety system is standard on C4 and Turbo versions of the 911, I believe it is an option available on C2 since 2,001. Here is how Porsche describes the system: Porsche Stability Management (PSM) is an automatic control system offering valuable assistance in specific, critical driving scenarios and to accomplish this, PSM uses a range of sensors to monitor the direction, speed, yaw velocity (speed of rotation around the vertical axis) and lateral acceleration of the car. Based on this information, it can then calculate the actual direction of travel. If the car begins to oversteer or understeer, PSM applies selective braking on individual wheels to bring the car back into line. Whenever PSM is forced to intervene, an indicator light in the cockpit is illuminated. Another scenario where PSM can assist the driver is when applying the throttle on wet or other low-grip surfaces. Here, PSM uses the ABD (automatic brake differential) and ASR (anti-slip regulation) functions to maintain traction and stability. Included as standard equipment on all 911 models, the latest generation of PSM allows considerably more freedom to explore the car's performance. All PSM inputs are much more precise, thereby enhancing the agility of the car. When “Sport” mode is selected on the optional Sport Chrono Package Plus, the PSM threshold is further extended to enable greater driver involvement – particularly at speeds up to 44 mph. Also included in the Chrono package is a modified ABS offering shorter braking distances. Occupant comfort has also been improved by refining all potential PSM inputs. If you'd rather enjoy the 911 unassisted, the PSM system can be disabled leaving only the automatic brake differential in place. To ensure your safety, PSM remains present in the background and will only intervene under heavy braking where at least one front wheel requires ABS assistance. With its unique combination of precision, stability, safety and performance, Porsche Stability Management is a natural application of the Porsche engineering philosophy. Here is a link to a page that describes the different safety systems available in a Porsche: http://www.porsche.com/microsite/technology/default.aspx?pool=uk&ShowSingleTechterm=PTAktS&Category=&Model=&SearchedString=&SelectedVariant= hope this helps. HG

Here is the file CDR_24_Pinout (1).pdf

From another thread, here is the Pin diagram for a CDR-24. Not sure if they are the same pins or if they are functional when the head unit was sold including an Amplifier option. They may help. I have been looking for sourcing options for Becker in the US and have not found an authorized dealer that stocks the Traffic Pro. It seems to include all my requirements (aux input for IPOD, Bluetooth, etc.) and keeps the stock look, but have not had luck finding it. Most forum members have given me advice to go to another brand head unit. hope you solve your problem, and if you do it with the Traffic Pro... let me know where you found the Becker head unit.

Excellence Magazine has a good resource page that tracks real life transactions to give you a price range for different models over time http://www.excellence-mag.com/resources/buyers-guide I have found their info really valuable as a starting point.

here is a conversation you may be interested in. more later: http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?/topic/32229-are-996s-over-priced/page__p__173388__hl__selling__fromsearch__1#entry173388

I would recommend you visit Excellence Magazine ( www.excellence-mag.com ) and buy a issue or two to check out the ads in the magazine. I found this mag almost as valuable as Randy´s book. You can find PPI offers in their classifieds easier than searching on the web. Houston, Miami and Los Angeles have larger inventories of used Porsches for sale than other cities in my experience. If you cant find what you want in your neck of the woods, id check out Autotrader.com and Ebay.com to find out where you can find better inventories (match the Zip codes for LA, Houston, Dallas and Miami and check out inventories within 40 Miles) of what you are looking for and take a long weekend trip for Car Shopping. These three markets have many Porsche dealers that can help, from PPI´s to certified used cars. I would imagine that if you are on a budget, the 996 is probably a better bet than a 993. There are a lot more C4s available post 1999 than pre 1998. Also, you wont be paying the "Air Cooled" premium. Excellence mag also has a buyers guide that gives you an idea of prices of different models years and design lines, they just put it up on their website. This guide was very valuable for me. Also, you may find someone on these forums interested in selling their car. Enthusiasts have usually taken care of the major issues with their cars and have a better idea of what they are selling you than the usual used car lot. Everybody seems to be complaining about the price bottom dropping out on 996 model line. (more benefit to those looking to catch a good deal) hope this helps. Hermann

After driving various examples of 911s from 1971 to present day, plus a few Boxsters and Caymans, and buying a 996 series 911, I have a few things I have learned and want to share with you: -All "Porsches" are "Porsches", but a 911 is the king -Drive as many different cars as you can before making your decision, dont fall for the first beautiful example in your price range. Extended driving (more than 5 minutes around the block) will help you feel the shifting, steering, and braking, as well as quirks the car may have. -Decide if you want to spend real time working on the car, or if you prefer just driving it out of the garage whenever you get the whim. Newer cars are much less of a hassle than older cars, although they dont have the "uniqueness" of the older models about them. -Think out your Coupe vs. Cabriolet decision, after driving a few models. I decided against a convertible after a few test drives in traffic with the top down in town. - A manual transmission model is probably more fun to drive and easier to sell when you decide to trade up; however, it may not be what you are used to for everyday driving in traffic. Dont idealize the car, think ahead to the use you will give it and choose accordingly. my search for the right car was probably as fun as it has been owning the car. Aside from this forum and a few others on the net, Excellence Magazine has great info on pricing trends and equipment for your car. Randy Leffingwell has written a great guide (Porsche 911 Buyers Guide, 2nd Edition is current up to the 2,009 models) that shows the differences between models. This was probably the best reference I used during my search. Good luck with your search and keep us posted. Hermann.

Hey Guys, No takers to date. Seems like a common upgrade, any opinions?

Hello Yash. Your Porsche is your new baby, and as most parents... we want to take the best care of our babies. However, After all, your Porsche is a car. It is a high performance car that will not be bothered by the elements more than any other car you have had, so common sense should prevail. 1.) Some parts of the underside of your car is covered by plastic or metal plates (depending on location) that aid in aerodynamics of the vehicle. A pressure hose and a good bit of water help remove dirt and road salt that may have accumulated there and should not cause any problems (like driving fast over a water puddle). 2.) Automatic Car washes are not recommended for cars with nice finishes because the rotating bristles can scratch your paint finish and wheels (specially wheels with big openings that can trap the rotating bristles), also, high pressure water streams can cause loose debris to move quickly and scratch your paint. (This is not just for Porsche, it is for any car with a nice finish.) 3.) no factory spec or recommendations on washing the underside, but if you have a way of raising the car, it may be worth the trouble to see if your underbelly has any damage. (like any other car driven up north) While you are down there, check to see that aerodynamic panels and spoilers are not loose. 4.) lots of low pressure water, soft soap and Chamois rags are the best way I have found to wash a car and not scratch the finish. After the soaping and removing of soap, drying the car out of direct sunlight will help so that suds don´t dry quickly and leave white drops or streaks defeating the purpose of the washing. I remove water drops with a soft rubber blade squeegee and then finish it off with a clean Chamois rag. 5.) for leather, many different products available, just make sure to test the smell of the product. I remember a friends car that became unbearable because of the "clean leather" artificial smell that came from his treatment. 6.) polish. whatever you are used to. I have seen some really expensive shine products that dont make the car look better than your walmart variety wax. I think in the end, I think the quality of the shine depends more on how careful you are with the wax and shine job than on the cost of the polish. Once again, common sense... make sure to use clean sponges, polishing rags and chamois. Dirty cleaning and polishing equipment can scratch your finish. (One last recommendation... leave the high speed polishing drill attachments to the professionals, I saw a friend ruin his paint job once learning how to use a 19.99 "marvelous polishing attachment" that promised to leave his car better than new. I recently had my car detailed by a professional to see how good it could look. They literally spent hours on the job... and it made a difference. good luck with your new car. HG

Hello jibbles44. i am considering the upgrade you did to your porsche, (replacing the CR 210 Cassete player with an upgraded CDR 220) and wanted to know some details about your experience, such as: From what I gather, the job was Plug and Play with the current connectors in your car (was the size of the unit exactly the same and did you use the exact connectors that came with the car or did you need some changes with the connectors) also, would like to know if the integration of functions keep working with the replacement unit, such as: if the car and radio kept the regular vanity features (like sound volume coming down after you turn the car off and remove the keys, not just shutting off) if lights on the unit react to vehicle light switch (lights brighter when vehicle headlights are on and such) if Speed Sensitive Volume works with the new unit If CD Changer that came with vehicle (if you have it) is compatible with the new unit, or if you use IPOD integration, how it works) Do you think the sound quality is better with the new unit, or same for radio but with CD functionality. Do you think the unit looks better (colors and faceplate brightness) than the Cassette unit did? Did you upgrade the speakers and/or place an Amp in the car, any recommendations on this part of the upgrade?. sorry about the multiple questions, but i hope to find out some info from someone who has really done the upgrade. regards, Hermann (hgiron@elroble.com)

Would think this is an internal switching problem, could be with the car wiring or the radio operation, as power is always connected to the radio and an auxiliar power lead switch manages the vanity feature of turning radio on or off when keys are removed. http://www.beckerautosound.com/pdf_guides/om43-4462.pdf here is a wiring diagram, check out page 28 for location of proper switch/wiring location. It could help to remove and replug the connector.

I have seen people offering them on a few of the Porsche forums. Also on EBAY. some are physical copies(expensive) some are on CD so you can print them (cheaper)

did you keep the CD storage unit? I may be interested in it to replace the .... wait for it... "cassette storage" in my recently purchased 1998 Row 996 Carrera let me know, Hermann.

My car from two views.... cant wait for a good day to get some great pics.

Hi Guys. Just got my baby, a new to me Burgundy 911 Carrera C2 6 Speed with about 36,000 Miles. Model year is 1998 (RoW Version) comparable to a 1999 US vehicle. Head stereo unit is the stock CR-210 head unit with a 6 CD Changer in the bonnet. I want to upgrade the stereo but would like to keep the look as close to stock as possible. Would like to hear about some of your experiences, for example, if you believe it would be worth it to upgrade to a CDR-220 with an adaptor for IPOD or maybe choose another Becker / Blaupunkt unit that may have these functions integrated (Plug and Play would be appreciated), how difficult it is to integrate these newer units and if they will maintain Porsche functions. I have access to some good installers and I could consider other head unit options, but I dont want to lose some of the Porsche functions that may exist in my car (such as the speed sensor volume adjustment that I believe this unit has, and how the stereo stays on a few seconds after the keys are removed and lowers its own volume as you exit the car) After that, I will probably consider swapping out the speakers (dash and rear speakers, the car doesnt have door speakers installed). Would love to hear about how newer speakers work with the factory Grilles and if any custom work has to be done to integrate them. thanks for all your help.

Hey Guys. Purchased my 1998 (Rest of World) Carrera 996 yesterday (1999 model in the states), C2, Burgundy, 6 Speed, 50K Km (about 35k Miles), full leather interior in Camel color. What a great day. Had meetings all morning long followed by a great long lunch with dad.... talked for 3 hours, Great food and wine (....we decided we have to resume playing golf on weekends together sometime soon, after I told him how I miss seeing him since I had the triplets!!!.) Then back to the office for 45 minutes to sign papers, close up before the weekend and off to meet my seller. Papers, Check... Insurance, Check... Keys and other deliverables...check. Baby slept alone in the garage, although I thought about going down to check on her a few times overnight. (I checked on my triplets instead.) I spent today with my wife driving around town, seeing how it feels and getting used to the feel of a new (For me of course) Porsche 911. She loved it, except for the getting in and out of the car when wearing heels. I am going to the car races tomorrow, driving about an hour and a half to the track. Ill let you guys know how it feels on the highway. Will be posting some Pics sometime soon. Cant tell you how nice it feels to stomp the gas and feel the seat pressing on my back. cheers, Hermann.

Hey Guys. Purchased my 1998 (Rest of World) Carrera 996 yesterday (1999 model in the states), C2, Burgundy, 6 Speed, 50K Km (about 35k Miles), full leather interior in Camel color. What a great day. Had meetings all morning long followed by a great long lunch with dad.... talked for 3 hours, Great food and wine (....we decided we have to resume playing golf on weekends together sometime soon, after I told him how I miss seeing him since I had the triplets!!!.) Then back to the office for 45 minutes to sign papers, close up before the weekend and off to meet my seller. Papers, Check... Insurance, Check... Keys and other deliverables...check. Baby slept alone in the garage, although I thought about going down to check on her a few times overnight. (I checked on my triplets instead.) I spent today with my wife driving around town, seeing how it feels and getting used to the feel of a new (For me of course) Porsche 911. She loved it, except for the getting in and out of the car when wearing heels. I am going to the car races tomorrow, driving about an hour and a half to the track. Ill let you guys know how it feels on the highway. Will be posting some Pics sometime soon. Cant tell you how nice it feels to stomp the gas and feel the seat pressing on my back. cheers, Hermann.

Congratulations on your new baby. Ive been considering a 2003 boxster and a 1999 Carrera, and will probably making a decision in the next few days. I would love to hear your opinions on the Carrera vs. the Boxster, and some details about your purchase. happy driving. Hermann.