Question for Jake at Flat 6 Innovations
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Question for Jake at Flat 6 Innovations
I read a post that Jake posted a reply stating, "buy the earliest built '99 you can find".
Why is a very early build date on a '99 the best choice?
Why is a very early build date on a '99 the best choice?
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Early build for the best quality control. Especially for the engine case.
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Drifting
I'm going to guess it had to do when they started to outsource the block/head castings.
Early enough and you are likely to get the original source's stock.
Although I have seen other years with aluminum cracking issues, the 99's are said to be the worst (internet rumors)
mike
Early enough and you are likely to get the original source's stock.
Although I have seen other years with aluminum cracking issues, the 99's are said to be the worst (internet rumors)
mike
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The last 4 of mine are 0694, where do I find the build date??? (I know it's an early 99 based on the tail lights and the CDR that came with it, but not sure when it was produced)
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Personal preference. Today I drove home an early '99 thats #1883.
I have driven 4 different 996s this week, each of them a minimum of 83 miles and time and time again I can tell the difference in the early 99s. I have tested 57 M96 powered cars this year and definitely have learned the dynamics that create a quality vehicle.
Lots of people will argue with this, and they can. It won't matter to me.
I have driven 4 different 996s this week, each of them a minimum of 83 miles and time and time again I can tell the difference in the early 99s. I have tested 57 M96 powered cars this year and definitely have learned the dynamics that create a quality vehicle.
Lots of people will argue with this, and they can. It won't matter to me.