The Official "Things you didnt know about your 996" thread
10-09-2009, 12:26 PM
#63
Drifting
Did the rubber gas cap apron/surround and flip out flap come with the car or do I remember going out and buying one because my '78 Targa has one..??
10-09-2009, 12:59 PM
#64
Parts Specialist
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Porsche AC Diagnostics
(undocumented, unsupported feature)
can the temps be converted, or do I have to do it... these are kind of useful if I can read oil temp and such
1c - Oil Temp?
6c - Coolant temp.
8c - Sun sensor (dash top)
9c - Sun sensor.
20c - Vehicle speed in kph, updating only once per second. (real speed, not speed+safety margin as in the speedometer) - OH have to try this
21c - Engine RPM in hundreds. This too only updates once per second. - cool, but slow
24c - Sun sensor, exterior lights switch & panel lights control (term. 58 & 58d voltage) - used for A/C panel display illum. This is cool, I will try the other sun sensors, its like a smile meter... the sun hits the window and the meter goes up - COOL!!
28c - Fan speed? - cooling fan maybe??
31c - Timing counter - FAST !!!
32c - Displays test - useful !
33c - Software version? Mine states 3.4 Mine says 3.5
(undocumented, unsupported feature)
can the temps be converted, or do I have to do it... these are kind of useful if I can read oil temp and such
1c - Oil Temp?
6c - Coolant temp.
8c - Sun sensor (dash top)
9c - Sun sensor.
20c - Vehicle speed in kph, updating only once per second. (real speed, not speed+safety margin as in the speedometer) - OH have to try this
21c - Engine RPM in hundreds. This too only updates once per second. - cool, but slow
24c - Sun sensor, exterior lights switch & panel lights control (term. 58 & 58d voltage) - used for A/C panel display illum. This is cool, I will try the other sun sensors, its like a smile meter... the sun hits the window and the meter goes up - COOL!!
28c - Fan speed? - cooling fan maybe??
31c - Timing counter - FAST !!!
32c - Displays test - useful !
33c - Software version? Mine states 3.4 Mine says 3.5
10-09-2009, 01:15 PM
#65
But that idea of using the memory button for nighttime mirror tilt is clever.
Porsche AC Diagnostics
(undocumented, unsupported feature)
can the temps be converted, or do I have to do it... these are kind of useful if I can read oil temp and such
1c - Oil Temp?
6c - Coolant temp.
8c - Sun sensor (dash top)
9c - Sun sensor.
20c - Vehicle speed in kph, updating only once per second. (real speed, not speed+safety margin as in the speedometer) - OH have to try this
21c - Engine RPM in hundreds. This too only updates once per second. - cool, but slow
24c - Sun sensor, exterior lights switch & panel lights control (term. 58 & 58d voltage) - used for A/C panel display illum. This is cool, I will try the other sun sensors, its like a smile meter... the sun hits the window and the meter goes up - COOL!!
28c - Fan speed? - cooling fan maybe??
31c - Timing counter - FAST !!!
32c - Displays test - useful !
33c - Software version? Mine states 3.4 Mine says 3.5
(undocumented, unsupported feature)
can the temps be converted, or do I have to do it... these are kind of useful if I can read oil temp and such
1c - Oil Temp?
6c - Coolant temp.
8c - Sun sensor (dash top)
9c - Sun sensor.
20c - Vehicle speed in kph, updating only once per second. (real speed, not speed+safety margin as in the speedometer) - OH have to try this
21c - Engine RPM in hundreds. This too only updates once per second. - cool, but slow
24c - Sun sensor, exterior lights switch & panel lights control (term. 58 & 58d voltage) - used for A/C panel display illum. This is cool, I will try the other sun sensors, its like a smile meter... the sun hits the window and the meter goes up - COOL!!
28c - Fan speed? - cooling fan maybe??
31c - Timing counter - FAST !!!
32c - Displays test - useful !
33c - Software version? Mine states 3.4 Mine says 3.5
Awesome list! I've been looking for one that had all the goodies on one place, and with some input from people (like 33c info) to compare to. I just know 6C by heart.
10-09-2009, 03:10 PM
#68
Race Car
-If you have an aerokit car, the spoiler switch is there but of course inoperable.
-If you have a Tip car, you will state that your car doesnt get hot and wonder why everyone elses does. Then you remember your 3rd radiator that only Tip cars have.
-The trans is in front of the engine so dont have your drunk brother who has never worked on a Porsche go change the engine oil. He will drain the Tiptronic fluid which will cause about 5 hours of research for cross-referencing what firggin' fluid can be used.
-No weight on the front tires being rear-engined makes any car on the road out stop your precious, high-priced German machine in low speed situations.
-If you get the *** to spin out in your 996, you will understand how much Engineering went into correcting this condition because your *** will be broke from being planted in the seat right before full recovery.
-The AOS is the biggest over-Engineered, under quality made component around. Most vehicles use a $4 PCV valve that takes 10 seconds to replace but the AOC causes you 10 hours of work because of the flat engine design.
I've got more but have to get back to work.
-If you have a Tip car, you will state that your car doesnt get hot and wonder why everyone elses does. Then you remember your 3rd radiator that only Tip cars have.
-The trans is in front of the engine so dont have your drunk brother who has never worked on a Porsche go change the engine oil. He will drain the Tiptronic fluid which will cause about 5 hours of research for cross-referencing what firggin' fluid can be used.
-No weight on the front tires being rear-engined makes any car on the road out stop your precious, high-priced German machine in low speed situations.
-If you get the *** to spin out in your 996, you will understand how much Engineering went into correcting this condition because your *** will be broke from being planted in the seat right before full recovery.
-The AOS is the biggest over-Engineered, under quality made component around. Most vehicles use a $4 PCV valve that takes 10 seconds to replace but the AOC causes you 10 hours of work because of the flat engine design.
I've got more but have to get back to work.
10-09-2009, 03:33 PM
#71
This transaxle design is actually pretty cool. One of the benefits of it is that there is less parasitic loss to the drivetrain than with a conventional layout. 911s only lose something like 15% of their crank horsepower getting it to the wheels. It's one of the things that gives a 911 its 'feel'.
Indeed. The rear suspension of these cars has a passive steering feature meant to reduce trailing throttle oversteer. I think it's called the Weissach axle, and was pioneered on the 928. It's an amazing piece of engineering.
10-09-2009, 04:43 PM
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It definitely is a different handling feel than a front or mid-engined car. Still trying to get used to the light front end.
I've owned many BMWs, an e55AMG, and a very ostentatious supra turbo when younger, but something about driving a 911 turns fellow commuters into racers. Can't seem to go a week without some yahoo wanting to show how his Monte Carlo or Civic can pass me by weaving in and out of traffic around me on the highway. I don't drive any faster than before on my way home from the office when I drive it on Fridays, but for some reason this car elicits such reactions in a way my others haven't.
I've owned many BMWs, an e55AMG, and a very ostentatious supra turbo when younger, but something about driving a 911 turns fellow commuters into racers. Can't seem to go a week without some yahoo wanting to show how his Monte Carlo or Civic can pass me by weaving in and out of traffic around me on the highway. I don't drive any faster than before on my way home from the office when I drive it on Fridays, but for some reason this car elicits such reactions in a way my others haven't.
10-09-2009, 04:43 PM
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It definitely is a different handling feel than a front or mid-engined car. Still trying to get used to the light front end.
I've owned many BMWs, an e55AMG, and a very ostentatious supra turbo when younger, but something about driving a 911 turns fellow commuters into racers. Can't seem to go a week without some yahoo wanting to show how his Monte Carlo or Civic can pass me by weaving in and out of traffic around me on the highway. I don't drive any faster than before on my way home from the office when I drive it on Fridays, but for some reason this car elicits such reactions in a way my others haven't.
I've owned many BMWs, an e55AMG, and a very ostentatious supra turbo when younger, but something about driving a 911 turns fellow commuters into racers. Can't seem to go a week without some yahoo wanting to show how his Monte Carlo or Civic can pass me by weaving in and out of traffic around me on the highway. I don't drive any faster than before on my way home from the office when I drive it on Fridays, but for some reason this car elicits such reactions in a way my others haven't.
