roadsession

Road session..

So how much did you have to pay out of pocket?

about $1K

This is what an IMS bearing failure sounds like:

I purchased an exclusionary warranty from Fidelity Warranty Services - which is ONLY sold through dealers.

The conditions with which Fidelity would warranty my car was that it had to have a PPI done by the Porsche dealer selling the Warranty (which for me was Danbury Porsche) so that they could weed out 'pre-existing conditions'. And the cut off when I purchased it was 50K miles and 2002.

It was $4K for a 3 yr warranty.

The new engine comes with another 2 year 100K mile warranty.

The only problem with after market warranty is that they reserve the right to replace with "Like Kind Quality" which means I learned that they had the right to replace my engine with a used engine from salvage as long as it was the same year or newer engine with same or less miles as when mine when kaput.

I paid the difference for a new engine from Porsche.

nope. works fine for me. your acct may have been banned?

Any aftermarket HID "kit" that does not include projector assemblies is going to be subject it intense glare for on-coming drivers. Some states have begun to crack down on the use of these kits, failing cars at inspection time, and a couple have begun to issue "unsafe vehicle" citations which require the car be repaired on site or towed to a shop before it can be used on the road again.

In addition to the glare and legality issues, we have had several cars with these aftermarket HID's come into the shop with all kinds of electrical problems, ranging from error codes in the onboard computer system, charging problems, to burnt wiring, and HID's that would not ignite. As the result of the problems we have seen, when we get a car with these systems installed in them in for a PPI, we rate this item as a "deduct" from the car's value……..

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This advice is spot on.

Don't do it.

In addition it makes your 996 look like a ricer Honda

I agree, why anyone would want the horrible stock unit the Porsche supplies, I don't know. I do know that there are a lot of Porsche purists out there and they want everything to be the same as when the car came from the factory. That's why I'd like to be able to return it to stock if needed.

I think with the 996 and 997, that era is gone. Those purists are far and away a minority.

The older Porsches, yes - but 996 and 997 are daily drivers with great utility, etc. and low cost.

I've been thinking about installing a Pioneer Double Din stereo in my 2000 C4. I have looked a lot of threads about the install and I don't think I'll have any trouble getting the unit installed. What I am worried about is cutting the divider bar between the HVAC control unit and the stock stereo. If I cut the divider out to fit the new stereo, will it be possible for me to ever reinstall the stock stereo and return the HVAC unit to their original locations? I'd like to be able to return the car to stock when I am ready to sell in a few years.

i did this mod - and I don't think it's possible.

Then again, I don't know many people that would prefer the old antiquated setup.

I love having Nav and Bluetooth hands free phone connection like a modern car should.

My sister with a 997 Turbo with PCM DOESN'T EVEN have bluetooth!! I don't know why Porsche is so behind with this stuff.

Ok here's my DIY link:

http://www.renntech....e-din-headunit/

I would not swap it out for a 997 body kit.

Who would it impress? Anyone who knows anything about a P car will laugh because it will be so obvious it's a 996 owner trying to make his/her car something it isn't.

Take pride in your 996!

Be the parent first, the friend ....... distant second.

Just my two cents.

+1

"purrs like a kitten....." (Beach Boys, Litte Deuce Coupe)

If you dont mind my asking, what year was the car, engine a 3.4 or 3.6, how much did you lay out, and where is this dealer located.

Just curious. I have about 31k on my 2003 3.6 C4S, and its my nature to always look down the road at the curves coming up.

PM reply is ok if you prefer. Thanks.

2002 C4 Cab 3.6

Dealer is in Boston MA.

Parts and labor was $25K.

Warranty covered most of it.

So in December my IMS bearing let go at 60K miles.

I got my new engine installed today by Herb Chambers Porsche:

and here's what she sounded like BEFORE:

and here's what she purrs like now:

EXCELLENT find

I just talked to my after-market warranty company claims supervisor.

He said that they insure over 10,000 M96 engine derived cars.

He has had 2 engine failure claims this year.

Yes. That's right. 2.

So for them selling warranties for Porsches is a pretty good business.

MY Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus tires got their first real foul-weather test this week. For Seattle, extreme weather with temps in the 'teens, drifting snow, and a lame flat-footed response by the city left the roads looking more like they had been Zambonied rather than plowed. I still experienced some sliding, a bit of drifting, and some fear (especially on the hills common around here). But even under these conditions the 911 remained under control and felt reasonably planted.

So far good marks for the Pilot Sport A/S tires.

Still I stayed home today in hopes road crews can get their act together.

Dave

Dave: do you have RWD or AWD?

Thanks for the report - I like the description of 'zambonied' LOL I can just picture it.

I love the wheels and the clear side marker (NOT SMOKED).

Where'd you get them

So I installed the Michelin Pilot A/S last week.

Here's my impression:

1. It is NOT as planted in the dry as my Summer Toyo T-1R's, taking the same on ramp I do feel more squirm. BUT it is VEEERY close.

2. It gets near freezing temperature at night in Boston now. It feels much more stable.

3. It is a MUCH more comfortable tire than the Toyo summer tires. That's to be expected.

No snow yet - but will report back.

How many miles does your 996 have? What was the bill for this repair? I wonder if this problem is common. My 2003 996 TIP has 18k miles and I get a bit of a low grade hum from the trans when making a right turn at speed. It could be the early stage of this problem?

Yes... I have 55K miles on the odometer.

The repair for JUST transmission mount is probably around $700 but I had a drive shaft problem too so total was $1700.

I don't think it's mileage, it's age. The car is 8 years old and I do track it...

So this is a copy of the repair order.

Note that the transmission mount and drive shaft are 997 parts now.

Well went to the dealer this AM. It appears transmission mounts are shot

I am having the exact same problem

So just recently my car has been experiencing a rough, grinding sort of feeling when I am accelerating around a turn or bend.

It happens at speeds as slow as 35mph and upwards.

Smooth as silk when going straight -

Smooth when coasting around a turn -

Rough when accelerating around a turn.

It may or may not be related but I did an autocross last week....and oh yes - my rear brake pads are getting thin but no brake pad warning light yet.

Any thoughts?

Thanks

Such a pet peav,,, It;s "advice" not "advise" What is it with posters.. no one take the time to spell anymore?

And it's "peeve" not "peav" :)

thank you all for your thoughful and helpful responses. without question, two sets of wheels and tires would be the best choice, and i agree that an a/s tire is going to be a compromise but that it might be worth a try. i do drive the car year round, and it would be nice to know i could get home if there is some snow on the ground. with that said, some tire specialists have suggested that a ultra HP a/s tire will offer only a slight inprovement in the snow due to the width of the tire and the compound. i hadn't though about the width factor. fortunately, I have a Tahoe (which i love) so the C4 doesn't have to fit all my needs... i'll let you know what i try and how it works out.

best regards,

jonathan

Jonathan,

I went on line to BMW and Nissan GTR forums and seems many have tried the Michelin Pilot A/S Plus in very big widths and have had good experience with them in the snow.

Take a look at Bridgestone's new Pole Position 960, a true all season tire with great grip wet or dry, and are very quiet as well. Have two sets on family cars, very pleased with the handling/bad weather performance balance......................

I've run Bridgestone 050 pole position for years, but I live where it rains alot with little snow. If I lived in Boston I'd put on Bridgestone a/s pole position without hesitation. the 050 summers have a traction aa rating, which is good in wet conditions. a/s tire would have to be good too....

Not available it seems for my setup (18" staggered) :(

I'm going to stay with the Michelins and report back this winter :)

Eric,

This 3.4 L engine design was used by both the Boxster and 911 from 1998 - 2001, and then carried over from 2002 all the way to 2008, with some displacement changes and such.

That's 10 years.

In those 10 years, some engines have failed.

But MOST have been running happily and well.

Enjoy your car.

Don't let the forums detract you from enjoying your car.

Your oil cap looks fine.

Well, I participated in an autox this past weekend and one guy who had on all seasons was sliding all over the place.

Absolutely I expect nothing else...however I don't think the OP (or me) intend to autox with these...this is talking about DD usage...