Maketrax

I have a 2012.5 C2S 29000 miles and no problems to date except for a failed COV for the sport exhaust. My understanding was that all COV's were replaced on some years of the 991 due to a faulty batch? I can't recall where I saw that.

rnl

unfortunately no...this is a regularly reported issue...look for engine cover cable problem ...the cable slips out of the latch and although it retracts because it's not connected to the latch the engine cover does not open...it's no biggie.

bb964

Attached is the COV TSB from October 2012 affecting many of the early cars

WC43 - Replacing Electric Change-over Valves (Workshop Campaign)

Bud Taylor

That would scare me, the rest of it is normal sports car nonsense. If you must have a pdk get a warranty.

97supratt

They're solid cars but the changeover valves can cause big issues if they're not replaced.

Martin S.

Accept no substitutes. For me I had to have:

• PDK
• Sport Exhaust

I got it, and in the process got a few extras:

• Sun roof delete,
• Clear rear tail lights,
• 12 position seat.

And with the Carrera S you get "free" options:

• Standard PASM
• PTV electronic LSD

Mods to add:

• If you have the steering wheel with PDK buttons, swap it out for PDK paddles,***, budget about $2,000 for this upgrade,
• Center radiator if you drive in a hot climate or track the car, available from Suncoast Porsche and other sources as well, about $700ish + install,***
• DSV V3 PASM controller for an optimized ride, about $1,300, 20 minute install,***
• If you track the car, consider a set of 19" wheels...tires are cheaper than 20". *** Pic below of my car with 19" OZ wheels, about $2,000 for the wheels and you'll need TP sensors too,
• Fire extinguisher*** (I mounted a Rennline mount with a 2 1/2 Lb. Halotron extinguisher.)
• XPEL treatment ***
• Ceramic coating. ***

*** I have done these

TXGerman

I agree 1,000% with this list. FWIW, DSC V3 is now $1,390.

moswissa

are they still needing an entire replacement rather than rebuild? Ive head many shops have figured out taking the PDK apart and replacing the culprit sensors/solenoids etc for a fraction of the cost.

Im on the fence about getting a warranty. its nearly 6k for 3 years. Most people were paying 3.5K. I think its because my car is a 2012..

Bud Taylor

Is based on mileage only.

sbrooks64

Check out this thread. You can get a warranty for a better price. I just got a 5/60k warranty.

https://rennlist.com/forums/991/1236...egathread.html

Joec500

And a 5min install or less

dukmon

Hi all. Update and conclusion to this thread: I bought a 996 GT3 earlier this week.

I am grateful for everyone's input with suggestions and other info. It's what makes this site so valuable to enthusiast.

Thanks much

sanjeev

Hello,
[Post by Martin S.]
Just curious. You mention using 19" wheels. What tire sizes are you running with these 19"?
Thanks,
- SS

regajohn

I don’t think the 2012 had Rev Matching (assuming it’s a manual). As mentioned at the beginning of the thread, interiors without full leather the door panels/door cards lift off the top shoulder (near the window).

Martin S.

I run 255.35/19 front and 305/30/19*** rear (O.Z. Wheels) , the last of the Bridgestone RE-71R tires....

It may be a 295/30/19....don't want to dig through the garage now...tomorrow...if they are 295s, I'll update the post.