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  1. The air cooled cars are holding their values nicely. The 993 C2S runs about $50,000 due to its relative rarity and big but that many find beautiful. You should take a look at the 87-89 Carrera. They have a very nice 3.2L motor and G50 transmission. This car really feels like a Porsche and nice examples run in the $20,000 range. You can find many 911SC a bit less. They have the 915 tranny which is not as bad as some say. I really love the look of the 73 911RS and quite a few owners have converted their cars to this specification. I just can't get excited about the 964 except for some nice RSA's which are really just low optioned C2's. So how viceral do you want to get? The early cars don't have a functional air conditioning system!
  2. Don't overlook the 986 or 987 Boxster. They are very fun to drive and quite comfortable. With two trunks, they can be surprisingly practical. The 993 C2S uses the turbo body, but retains RWD. They carry a tidy price premium over the regular C2. You'll have to drive one against a C2 to see if you like the way it drives. I also like some open top driving, but I do not like the way the 996 Targa looks so I would go for a cabriolet if this is the direction you want to go. Cabs. will cost a little more than their hard top brothers. I have to admit that I really like the way the 996 looks with its top down. I would recommend buying a car that is still under warranty and then buy an extended warranty. Repairs can be very expensive on any Porsche no matter what the model. It's nice if you can have a warranty cover the most expensive items, i.e. motor and drive train.
  3. With that budget, you can get almost anything you want except for the 993 TT, 996 TT, 996 GT3, 996 GT2. It all depends on your taste in Porsches. Their appearance versus their driving characteristics. The 996 C2 is a very nice car, comfortable, fast. The 996 C46 adds a modern AWD system and big brakes, but has a heavier steering feel. The 993 is the last of the air cooled Porsches and is more visceral than the 996. I like the look of the 993 C2S. These cars are getting old so you will have to search a bit to find the right one. I'd pass on the 964 unless you can find a 964 Cup car that hasn't been driven on the race track. In the end, I'd get a 02 or newer 996 C2. It's very comfortable and fun to drive. They are very reliable. The biggest issue is revolves around the Rear Main Seal. This has gotten very little public press, but is a popular topic on the internet. It's basically an oil leak due to how Porsche designed the M96 engine. They have come up with a 4th generation seal that hopefully fixes many of the leaks. Some cars that are out of spec. will need a new factory engine.
  4. TRG is a great organization that has many commitments. They may not be your best starting point. You are a tiny fish in a very big Porsche pond. Consider: http://www.scargoracing.com/ http://www.sharkwerks.com/main.php
  5. Great car. Unique combination of luxury options and performance enhancements.
  6. A 996 to 997 conversion was featured in the November 2005 issue of "Total 911". http://jacquemond.com/designbyjacquemond.htm
  7. I've yet to hear of an engine failure do to supercharging. It seams to be the most economical way to go if you want to make significant hp and torque improvements while maintaining drivability.
  8. There isn't very much information quoted from Autofarm in the article. I don't think this article significantly changes what is known about "RMS" leaks since a "RMS" leak has become a garbage dump term used to describe leaks from more than the RMS in the M96 engine. All this aside, Autofarm seems to be offering there expertise in rebuilding early M96 engines. It was only a matter of time before shops started taking these engines apart. I don't think you'll see this type of service offered for the M96 03 engines until a significant number start coming out of warranty. It remains to be seen if there solution, which was not revealed in detail, will be durable and cost less than an exchange motor from Porsche. A 3.8L conversion is interesting, but again it has yet to be tested by any of the major publications.
  9. If you're after hp, the change is not worth it. You can get a better sound if that is what you are after.
  10. This reaffirms what the air cooled masses don't want to hear. The water cooled 996 motors are very reliable and cheap in the long run to own. Is is still a Porsche if the motor doesn't need to be taken apart every once and awhile? They quickly overlook the fact that air cooled engines are not cheap to rebuild. Ask me how it felt dropping off a big check to my mechanic for my 3.0 L engine rebuild. I lost a cylinder at 105,000 miles. I could buy a M96-03 engine for the same amount of money.
  11. I've got 15,000 miles on a PSS9 suspension and I love it. Much better ride than the stock US spec sport suspension and the option for custom tuning.
  12. This seems to be a common problem with the 996. I get them on both windows. I'm taking the car for an oil change and I'll have them look at it for a second time.
  13. There are a good number of 996 owners with a 3M Clear Bra on their car. It is a very good product and I've had mine on for 14 months with no problems. It hasn't lifted or bubbled or discolored. It has protected the paint and body from damage from numerous track days and freeway miles. I thought of it as an investment as it cost much less than repainting my bumper. I don't like the look of front masks and you run the risk of damaging the paint. The mask can put fine scratches in the paint as it vibrates while you drive. My Audi's hood had a line across it from this type of action. I've had Xpel film on 4 cars and I am very happy with the product. http://xpel.com/
  14. Each club has their own requirements so you'll need to read their rules to find out what is their minimum requirements. You will need a helmet and a sound car. Most clubs have you fill out a tech sheet before the event or actually tech your car at the event. I am assuming that you're going to participate in DE's and not races. http://www.speedwaremotorsports.com/ http://www.ogracing.com/ http://northstarmotorsports.com/ http://www.pelicanparts.com/index.htm http://www.racerwholesale.com/ http://www.tracksidesupply.com/Merchant4/merchant.mv http://www.bkauto.com/porsche/index.php http://cdoc.com/home.asp http://www.saferacer.com/ http://www.ioportracing.com/ http://www.bellhelmets.com/ http://www.edecals.com/raceg/index.htm This should get you started.
  15. I have the full X-pel kit on my car which I drive daily as well as enjoyed on 12 track events. It was a very good investment. The car has been hit by track debris at over 100 mph and the front end looks like new. I had an Audi front mask on my wife's A6 and noticed a line across the hood where the mask vibrated on the freeway so I've stayed away from masks.
  16. I also have this problem. It is intermittent and I will get it addressed at my next service.
  17. Nice review! I'm glad you like the results of the X-74 upgrade. I decided on Bilstein PSS9's because I intended to take the car to the track for DE's as well as autocross's. The PSS9's improve the car's handling in much the same way you describe the improvements with the X-74. Congratulations! Enjoy many miles behind the wheel of your 40th!
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