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I've also fitted the PCCM, partly after watching your fitting video (helped convince me), I love it, well worth the money IMHO. I couldn't resist then adding new speakers all round, 6 focals and I've a Bose bass box to add too, it already sounds amazing even without it! I've a function-first gear shifter, engine mounts and short shifter kit to go on next! Also, have you thought of going for a valved exhaust? I think that's going to be next on my list :)
Bought a 2023 992.1 c2s in gt silver with Sports Design front and rear. Came with quad tailpipes with Sports Tailpipes in silver. No irritating PSE. Best looking 911 inside and out, wide body and all. Wish only dash came with more digital gauges like the 991.2 and less digital.
Blew a chance to get a red 912 for either 6500 or 8500 I can't remember about 15 years ago, thinking about selling my 72 Cuda clone and 2001 Boxster and getting a 912 or 912e.
Total Productions all GTS models from 11/2010 to July 2012 is (1500) USA plus (150) to Canada for North America. I have the 2012 4GTS coupe with 6-speed (w/GT2 factory short shifter) which was only made from 11/11 to 7/12, 4GTS Coups for USA total was (271) total of which (95) were manual. It's got plenty of power for the street. Only thing that would have been better is if a rev match was available, otherwise, its perfect and Im not selling yet, have 32K miles..
The latest issue of Total 911 arrived this morning. I hadn’t read it before but as I just bought my 996 I thought I’d have a read. I instantly recognised the green 996 on the first page! I had no idea you are the editor at large! Excellent magazine by the way 👊🏻
His complaints are some of my favorite parts. The wide body, the recessed door handles, etc. are some of my favorite design elements. The 992.1 is the best looking of the modern 911’s to me. I love mine!
Thanks to my awesome Porsche salesperson, I'm fortunate to have gone all in on my 2024 718 GTS 4.0 in November '23. Waiting any longer would have meant slim chances of seizing the opportunity to obtain a brand-new one.
They have drank the climate coolaid and created a massively complicated frankencar. Porsche management is fully woke and can’t wait to force their customers into an EV. All this results in huge upcharges in price to both pay for all the green technology but also to pay for all the losses on the EV side;like the crap called Taycan. Customer don’t want any of this in a new 911 but it’s being shoved don’t our throats and making us pay the price. Btw, the weigh gain is a lie; once you put the back seat in the car and normal glass is about twice the cited figure. Quite typical of the greens that have no issues with deceiving the public to further their schemes. I hope the trims using EV kit flop, but perhaps they’ve brainwashed enough “Progressive Youngsters” (Porsche’s actual name for their target market) to buy them up.
480000 euro excluding VAT and donor car 😮 Too bad these restomods are so expensive. It would be nice if someone would do a ‘light’ restomod for a more affordable sum. Would also keep more things original because now you’re almost building an entirely new car.
@@simonsays911 I’ve had Porsche’s since the 90’s. Currently on a 996 but always looking for my next one, but it won’t be an overweight hog. Puts me in a better position than you to comment
Replace the ICV. Mine seemed fine until I vacuum tested it when it was hot. Tiny, vacuum releasing cracks appeared throughout! I used one from a BMW Z3. I tested it, and it's identical.
Hey Lee, Did you get to the bottom of this? IIRC on 964 there was a copper braided strap from gearbox/starter to chassis... if not connected 100% or in poor condition...this causes the hot start issue. Not sure if 996 has the same set up? Good Luck...been there myself...expensive and frustrating!!
I believe the GTS won't be having a manual version due to the hybridisation, which is a shame as the manual GTS has been the pick of the non gt range since it's inception om 997.2. The Carrera should get a manual. I believe the Carrera S wasn't launched 1st as they wanted the hybrid model to get the headlines, as GTS is the top carrera model it makes sense that it gets the added hybrid power, I guess the s will come later.
Left foot braking is quicker - good for congested conditions and narrow big city side streets, where I now keep the brake pedal covered / ready. I was jerky at first and then just as smooth after 2 weeks.
Hello Lee, check all the electric cables/contacts related to ignition system. Also the battery , be sure that has enough Amps . I have seen similar behavior (interruption without a fast deductible reason... (on BMW)) the owner checked everything and later discovered that the battery was not ok, despite being replaced not to long ago
Great work but you nailed it on the T being the most underrated modern Porsche. Every point was spot on. This is your Sistine Chapel. Bravo and thank you for covering something less obvious where everyone else is focused on the same thing and also for representing those of us that appreciate simpler, smaller more focused sportscars!! Thank you!
987 Boxster S, owned for eights years, never missed a beat and handled like it was on rails. Now I have a low milage two owner 996 gen2 Carrera. Paid 24k for it and its awesome, done some tweaks to it suspension wise with a fast road setup, it covers ground at an astonishing rate. Absolutely unbelievable value for money. Its a keeper.
A bar of PEARS soap lathered up on a brush is the best cleaner for leather. No need to buy any over priced concoctions. Just used it and wipe clean with a microfibre.
Love the 917/Carrera GT style gear knob. Actually, I love all of the old school vibes on “Irish”. The Fuchs, the duck tail and the Irish green paint. Cool car 😎
@@9WERKSTV I found your channel last week after buying my first 996 (I had a 944 in the 90’s… handled great but a bit slow tbh). Absolutely loving the videos I’ve seen so far👊🏻😎
@9WERKSTV, is this a builtbybasil piece? Looks great, thinking about buying one for my 993 😊. Do you have the 50mm riser to bring the knob a bit higher?
@@9WERKSTV Lee, your voice fades away and the film definition at times is no less than awful. But don’t worry, we’re still fans of you and your work 😄😎
Just watched this update Lee, sorry to see you're also having 996 maladies. My gut feeling with this is that it's related to fuel pressure, especially as it's exasperated by heat. My first checks would be checking the fuel pressure from the pump both hot and cold. I'd like to see the pressure directly after the pump and then the pressure being held at the fuel rail. My money is on either a failing fuel pump or a failing fuel pressure regulator. I hope you manage to get to the bottom of the problem soon!
The exhaust note should sound amazing without a turbo in the loop. Can't wait to hear what an aftermarket tuba upgrade will sound like. Bit like the NA 4.0 motors.
