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2003 996TT X50 - bone stock, 176,350 miles on the ticker - originally turbo's, tranny and clutch.....T2 knocks on wood!!
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Lightstream - Here are some of the items I have had to replace - I hijacked them from a post on another site so I did not have to retype everything: All three front radiators, water pump, coolant expansion tank (as a precaution with water pump), power steering pump/reservoir (for the annoyinig squeal), right front bearing, left rear bearing, front diff (due to front bearing issue), clutch accumlator and slave cylinder, normal services, brake pads (only on the 3rd rear set and 4th front set - car has PCCB's and is tracked 6-10 days/year), oil changes every 5000 miles religiously, tranny and diff fluids every 60,000 miles, Baileys DV's, GT-3 Cup front brake ducts - I think that covers it from memory anyway - yes it's the original clutch also. Thsi spring it's going in for a new suspension the stock one is finally dead - most likely leaning towards the KW V3 system - nice price point for what I need - supposed to be superior quality. No salt or corrosion issues on the body to date - I did have the mechanics replace two metal heat shields on the turbos last Spring - they were in doing the water pump for me and while I was under the car I asked that they be replaced - I think there were also two brackets to hold the muffler in place that needed replacing I think that covers it. T2
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167,000+ miles on my 2003 X50!!!!!!!!! We talk daily at least twice...........
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Chuck, I have not yet replaced them - I will most likely replace them in the spring before the track season opens again. I am 99% sure i am going with the KW Variant 3's - the higher end Motons and Sachs although arguably the best out there are a something I probably won't get a full apprication for and will most likely get ruined with a couple New England winters so I cannot see spending the money - the PSS9's seem too prone to too many lowering and travel issues (from what I have read) and I see that some of the Germany testers / racers as are local folks seem VERY hapy with the KW V3's - they seem to be the best bang for the buck - I will onyl lower the car just slightly with the coilover setup and mainly use them to dial in more stiffness / driver feedback. I'll keep you apprised of the install once it gets going. FYI - the stock setup was not much different in price for two rears compared to a new front and rear KW setup.....T2
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No failures as of yet - I still have the original clutch - yes the first one. The rear struts just started leaking so the whole suspension will be replaced in the Spring. On other maintenance items - right front bearing, front diff (due to front bearing), left rear bearing, all three front radiators (due to leaks), water pump (it actually finally went this past spring), replaced the power steering reservoir out of warranty due to loud squeal noise, clutch slave culinder and accumulator....I think that is it - I change the oil every 5000 miles religiously, cvhange the front diff and tranny every 60000 miles and normal maintenance - they are VERY reliable and very easy to drive daily. You won't be sorry you drive it so much trust me. Good Luck. T2
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Sport Techno Wheel installation question.
T2_996420 replied to Dus10R's topic in 996 TT, 996 TT S, 996 GT2
As far as I know the 17mm spacers ARE required for the stock Sport Techno rims - they have a different offset than the hollow spokes. You are supposed to mount the spacers with the lug BOLTS (not yelling - just pointing this out) that you would normally mount hollow spokes with then mount the tire/rim on the studs of the spacer and use the lug NUTS (ditto) from the spacers for the tire/rim. Funny thing is there is no way to prevent theft of the rim/tire combo this way - I remember inquiring about this at the dealer a while back. Hope that helps!! T2 -
I have 161,000+ miles on my stock 2003 X50 with PCCB's - I love the brakes, it's driven year round and tracked 6-10 or so days / year. I did upgrade to GT-3 Cup brake ducts in the front which produce a little more dust but nothing like the stock reds - the trick to PCCB's on the track (at least in my experience) is to have 2-3 laps of progressive warm up and a good 5-10 minute cool down ride after each session - they'll treat you well. I personally think they are more predictable in wet/snow than the stock reds and I feel they are more linear in the dry than stock reds - again my personnal experience - and yes I owned a 2002 Turbo with stock reds at one point. I also like the improved road feel from the PCCB's with ALOT less unsprung weight. Good luck!! T2
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Chuck, Not a miss type - she's got all them miles on her and yes they are very good for a long term relationship. Puts a smile on my face twice a day - at least....T2
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I once had a hose that needed tightening there but that was a while back - I also ahd to replace all three radiotors in my 2003 X50 at one point or another - then again it's got just under 160,000 miles on it. Try the hose first then have the techs look for a leak in the radiator. Good luck. T2
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I usually blip the throttle before letting the clutch out in first gear and then gently release the clutch seems to work best for me
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Hey all, Looking to find out who manufacturers the stock TT and GT-2 suspensions. Thanks!! T2
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Hey all, I just joined today and was checking out the 996TT/GT2 forum. I have a 2003 996 TT X50 stock and a 2002 996 TT non X50 stock (added Baileys and GT2 intercoolers to the 02 though). Both cars have an annoying ailment I have not had any luck finding the culprit so I am posting here to see if anyone has experienced or resolved this issue. At decelleration in gear or out of gear - however more so in gear at about 2000-1800 RPM's (usually in second gear) the car exhibits a loud metal on metal sounding squeal. Sometimes it goes away when I depress the clutch sometimes not. I have had the car in and was able to reproduce the sound while at idle - it seems to be coming from the power steering pump however two line replacements (thought it might be a sticking check valve) and a pump replacement on the 02 and no luck. I am curious if anyone has heard this happen and if anyone has any luck resolving the issue. I'm beginning to wonder if it is a bearing beginning to bind in the belt train but upstream of the power steering system and the noise is being transmitted to the power steering pump????? Your thoughts and input is greatly appreciated!!! Thanks for the feedback!! T2