I have a KW V3 in my 996.2, you will be absolutely amazed it's like driving a brand-new car! It's so comfortable at low speed but keeps the car absolutely flat at high corner speeds 😊
Loving the continued content on ‘lil Irish’! For what it’s worth, I put Meyle LCA’s on my ‘99 C2 about a year and a half ago, couple thousand miles and several autocross days, all’s well still!
The German Company Meyle has also a professional line with a 4 years guarantee and only a little bit higher prices. Slogan:" better than OE" on the package.
thank for this video. I have bought all the parts for the front of my car from meyle. Tuning forks, lower control arm, and trw droplinks and tire rod ends. Also added new struts, strut mounts, disks, wheel bearing and pads while I was add it. Will be done this weekend and can't wait to see the difference.
@@9WERKSTV front is done but still on the jacks and just need bleed the breaks. Waiting for the new motor mounts, new starter to replace squeeling one, change all fluids and filters. Saving thousands! Can wait and will update asap.
Enjoy your videos. Seriously thinking of getting a 911. Couple of points - I teach apprentices and counting the number of turns when removing track rods is good practice. However, if you do this you MUST carry out a wheel alignment. Used this process on my sons car and when we checked alignment it was 5mm out (overall)! Any parts you use should be up to OE spec. There are lots of cheap stuff available but it should be avoided. Spending a few quid more is often better. Cheers!
Got a 996 MK1 again - this time a wonderful Cabrio in cobalt blue (had to search for a while). Have to do the same work - to get best 911 result on street again. Have fun!
Great choice of mods/maintenance. I have done this to a couple of my P-cars and I always love the new precision through the steering wheel and handling improvements that these new parts bring back to the driving experience. Like driving a new car! Looking forward to your new springs and struts video. Keep up the great work!
Great video and always nice to have those for the DIY person like myself. Mine are due on my 03' C4s and this really helps in getting prepared to do it and do it right. Thank you.
Okay. My baby is 20 years old-ish I'll tell you what I'm doing to my 996 TT Turbo: 1. Changed out 2 out of 3 radiators (in the front behind the bumper. 2. changing the oil seal between the engine and the transmission. Yes they have to come out, yes they are expensive. All for a trained seal :-( 3. Changed out the turbos -- fairly reasonable, at least they are accessible 4. Got the two rear rims cleaned up. Also reasonable. 5. Not touching the rear wing. Everyone's dies. I got 19 years out of mine. Pelican (I I think) have an aftermarket kit that was nearly two grand. A real one is not much more. Unless I am going to track it or sell it not going to touch it. Net will be suspension brakes probably next year. Last point I have the carbon fiber interior the sun UV rays are killing it. Any coating suggestions? Finally a shout to HERO MOTORSPORTS in Van Nuys. Owner races a 996, I would not take it anywhere else. I really think this car, for all the hate it used to get, is the best practical super-car there is. I don't want a newer one with more electronics, though I would like another SC.
New member here. Love the 996. I've got an 02 turbo with the. Rs body kit and full carbon pack Upgraded turbos intercoolers decat and remap to 600 BHP.?.
No doubt it feels much better than it did but I understand Meyle parts are heavier than Porsche parts (unsprung weight!) and the bushes are of inconsistent stiffness and often a fair bit softer than the bushes in genuine Porsche parts, so it's quite a big compromise in such an important area as the suspension. (But I do understand the financial benefits 😉)
Hello Lee, cant believe i did not find your channel before. Love your storries and experiance and specially yooour passion. We share some ! i own a 996 Targa for 4 years now and love the car. Will follow you for sure waiting any topics you get on.... wish you all the best. Rg Bernd
I had to replace tuning fork on my 2013 991 last year. It looked like a rat had nibbled through the bush while I was out of the country and the car was parked for 3 weeks. I had opted to replace the part for an original part, sourced from design 911. If it was a slightly older car and I didn't need to renew the warranty, I'd probably had gone for an OEM part. They seem to look the same and do the job.
I refreshed my links about two years ago to the tune of 8000 Euro, including some other minor fixes. Basically the rubber was gone in all of them. Surprisingly the handling wasn't horrible, but living in the land of the Autobahn, you need something better than that.
Yes, 8000 was a bit misleading, there was a bunch of other tired-bits work in there, including motor mounts, pressure lines, etc., but probably something like half of the price was related to the various links, including labour. It was a bit of a rude awakening. My car is generally in really good nick, but some of the parts are just really tired. My car is 20 years old at this point, so no surprise.
Idk, but I think little Irish deserves OEM.. especially if she’s a keeper. Though, to your point. Better to have new secondary market than old OEM. Looking forward to the suspension coil over video 👍🏻
Thanks! Yes it's a difficult decision, I think the real lessons here can only be realised a year or two down the line, and I'll be happy to keep everybody updated on my findings.
Good video! I just won a cheap eBay auction 996 and will be featuring it on my channel. Engine refresh, exhaust, suspension etc. I'll be binging on your videos. Cheers!
That Nine Eleven Guy regretfully i am 😂 that is why i am having it painted ! I inspect cars for a living the paint looked good unless you knew what your looking for , Drove me mental! This is me www.expertwitness.co.uk/expert/5b48891378ad1f1e258b4567 i write for Honest John as well.
I think the OE supplier is actually TRW. Having just swapped out 4x coffin arms myself the Meyle parts look to be great quality but are visually different (softer edges to the forging) and are slightly heavier than the OE stuff that came off. Still a great choice for the price.
Hi there, love your content. Do you have any list of the parts and their part number necessary for the refreshment of the chassis available? And how’s the condition of the parts one year after assembly? Kind regards from Germany!
Great videos, thanks for that. Subscribed. I’m looking at 996s at the moment. For my budget I’m thinking it’s either a C4s or something similar to Lil’ Irish, an older (lighter!) Carrera with spare money to enhance and sort age issues. Any thoughts?
Lee, I too have a 996, 2001 with 44000 miles on it. Could you possibly list the Meyle parts you put on your "little Irish" by part numbers. I live in the U.S. and I can get Meyle parts here. I love that whales tail and will be ordering it shortly. Thanks for putting up the video's, I'm certainly hooked.
Thank you for content, Please, make your review on some aftermarket components from ebay that can suite this lovely 996 like rear LED lights (996.1 style), GT3 R body kit etc Express your opinion! Stay safe, thank you once again!
The large bushes on the lower coffin arms went soft on my Meyle arms. Must have been a bad batch as others have no issues. Ended up buying Porsche for £££
Is there a link to meyle where we can order these same parts as I'm looking to do mine but having trouble finding the right place to place an order thank you
Labour was a day including the geo, though x2 people were working on the car for a couple of hours. As mentioned in the video, you should budget for this being a two-day job really. Meyle and TRW parts come to circa £1200 - Porsche parts started with a 2!
Hi what was the part no for the front tuning fork? I’ve ordered a couple and they are thicker than your ones so the plastic break deflector doesn’t fit. Thanks.
Monetarily or should I say the lack there of is understandable why the use of an inferior aftermarket brand. If you don’t have it, you don’t have it, end of story. None the less blasphemy is blasphemy. However, your content is quite good and your videos have been enjoyable to watch 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Hi Lee, with all you've now spent and plan to spend on the 996.1, wouldn't you have been better off getting a newer model (997.1) with less miles and in better condition? Just a thought. Peter
Hi Peter, without a doubt for the money spent I could have quite comfortably had a 997.1… but no car is perfect and no doubt I'd have spent the money again on other bits and pieces on that car. The lesson is that no matter the initial purchase cost, a 996/997 or any 911 is still 'Porsche money' to run, and should be factored into any journey of ownership.
I have a 996.2 C4 with a single creaky coffin arm. I will replace both sides, but should I look at a following your full suspension overhaul at the same time, bearing in mind the rest of the set up is ok, but getting on for 18 years old now?
@@9WERKSTV fair enough, now the new ones are in how does it feel? I'm installing new shocks, struts, springs and sway bars on Monday. My installer thinks the bushes are fine, we'll see. If I was in the UK I would ask to buy your old parts and rebush them!
@@IainRose Awesome! I'd also recommend new top mounts to go with your new shocks and springs. My car feels amazing now, the ride is so much better now it's in better contact with the floor.
@@9WERKSTV You're the 2nd person that's told me that now. I'm dropping it off in the morning so will ask them to replace those too if they look worn. I have new Rein engine mounts on order too but they won't be here for another couple of weeks.
@@9WERKSTV Hey Lee, I took your advice and replaced the shock mounts when the suspension went in. Car feels and looks great on the H&R springs and B8's. New engine mounts went in a couple of weeks later which also made a huge difference. Looking forward to hearing about your coilover install next.
By the time you factor in the labour of swapping out the bushes (these are ALWAYS a pain in the backside) you might as well just buy a nice new part and be done with it.
Hi Joe, I can't remember the cost of the parts but you can see the prices easily enough over at the Heritage Parts Centre website. Using the code 9WERKS10 gets you 10% off.
Does this help with a clunky feeling around town? I have a 2007 911 c4s with 68k miles and it feels clunky over bumps and is more bumpy er than my older 996.2 with 21k miles need some advice please.