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Old 04-07-2007, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsullivan
those are global numbers
Whoops, now I see why the 993 TTS # doesn't match that lower # in my head.

Thx for the info.

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Old 04-07-2007, 07:29 PM
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Pick your "poison"....you can't go wrong either way. Also, a quick perusal through the "search" feature of this website will present you with a plethora of information on this specific question.

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Old 04-08-2007, 12:28 AM
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Worth more, but heavier. Looks are personal taste.
Old 04-08-2007, 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by TRINITONY
1998 993C2S
All 1998 Carrera's are S models so I guess he felt he didn't need to put the "S" in........ZP44
Old 04-08-2007, 01:17 AM
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Is the "S" worth it?

I guess the market says so...
Old 04-08-2007, 04:34 AM
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does anyone have the numbers for NA, or for canada for that matter?

I fell in love with my boss's 993 back in 1997, and it was a "S" so I had to have the phat ***.....buy what u fell in love with.
Old 04-08-2007, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by 95 C4 993
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From a statisic standpoint, a 95 C4 is harder to find. C4 narrow bodies in general are harder to find since they only made 539 in 1995, 411 in 1996, and 1 in 1997 (who has that one??) C4 Cabs even more rare. Kinda cool to know only 539 people have a car like mine. Probably less because Im sure a few are out of commission.

'95 C4 here I've always wondered how many of the 539 were Guards Red/Black,6 speed, etc.. Any idea on that?
Old 04-08-2007, 08:52 AM
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You probably took a look HEREit says it all!

I stop kidding. If you're looking for the best "s", I would suggest it's the 2s with the X51 option (3.8 engine). But then you'll miss the big reds and the turbo chassis.
Old 04-08-2007, 10:57 AM
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What is the turbo chassis?
Old 04-08-2007, 10:58 AM
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Does 1 and 1/2 inches make a difference. Mine does.
Old 04-09-2007, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by gmcjetpilot

Technically what is the difference?

IIRC the differences are:

"S" centre caps
flared rocker panels
wider rear fenders
Turbo "Big Red" brakes
Stiffer springs, sway bars (but not quite the as stiff as the Turbo components)
18" rims std (this may be for 4S, not 2S, can't remember)
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After 10 years, I doubt any of them are as stiff as they used to be.
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After 10 years, I doubt any of them are as stiff as they used to be
I think we can all relate to that...
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I have read here that the "S" may be a disadvantage on the track. The wider hips create more drag and it is a heavier car.
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Originally Posted by mrsullivan
those are global numbers
And they are ~still~ wrong.

1996 C4 Cab.


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