jeff968

What would you say are the stock 968s 3 greatest strengths? Especially when compared to the 944 S2 it replaced? How about it's weak points?

What are it's three biggest mechanical issues?
#1 would have to be the random pinion bearing issue (which I have been told is completely random and based on which machine put your 6 speed together)?
#2 is part of the tiptronic tranny that always goes?
#3?

Thanks for your input.
Jeff

Vilhuer

#3 camshaft wear and gear teeth problems.

Damian in NJ

Cassette door hinge!

bbain

Hi,

From my understanding, the pinion bearing failure was due to the factory load spec being incorrect. If done by a knowledgeable shop and set at a different (i.e. correct) load setting, this issue has been greatly reduced, if not entirely corrected. However, I have a tip, so I have no factual experience about that.

This brings me to point number 2, which is the damper plate issue on the tiptronic. I believe this is what you are describing. I had my tiptronic modified with a clutch plate from a S2. It also needs the shaft from the S2 for this mod. I no longer have to worry about replacing the damper plate, which I have done twice. The clutch plate mod has been installed on my car for over 3.5 years and there have been no issues at all.

Cheers

Damian in NJ

Door handles, although my cab hasn't had the issues my coupe did.

rgs944

the vario cam kicking in at about 4500 r's would have to be right up there for greatest strength. Not quite as fun as a Turbo kicking in but its a nice substitute.

PorscheDude1

Sorry but there is no variocam @ 4500.
That's the intake manifold doing it's job.
VC is active till 1500RPM then unactive till 5200RPM or so.
I forget the actual rpm, I'm sure the correct number will come in.

rgs944

I guess I am not sure of the exact rpm's that it kicks in I am just glad it does.

Damian in NJ

I get asked if this is a new Porsche model, so that's a strength, no?

PorscheDude1

Depends if your trying to fool anyone or not?

Damian in NJ

Huh? lol

ltc

The self destruct mechanism built into the trip odometer which is activated if depressed while moving at more than 1.67 feet/second.

Damian in NJ

Incredible lighting, compared to the 944 series.

jeff968

Thanks for the comments, any other thoughts?

PennyWise

Strength : 968 Clutch Job is 'cheaper' than the S2.
Strength : There are 'hunderds' of new supercharges to choose from to get us to the moon and back.
Weakness : The front of a 968 does not look as agressive as an S2 with a splitter.