JB993

Have been lurking in these forums for a few months...awaiting my childhood dream car.
I have just acquired a 1996 TT with the factory "S" upgrade performed on it in 2006.
Any issues with these upgrades to be aware of?(apart from speeding tickets of course!)
PPI done by a well known Porsche Gold Meister tech(who does private work as well) and it came through with flying colours.
Any and all advice would be appreciated, as I am new to the p car marque!
JB

bbs993tt

Beautiful! What's included in the Factory S upgrade? Never heard of it before.

ScottMellor

Welcome JB.
What exactly do you mean by the S upgrade? Oil cooler? ecu?, turbo's.
As a modded car owner, I would opine zero problems from a factory S type performance upgrade.
The US "S" cars were only 24 extra horses and the European version was 50 I believe.

Stewart

Didn't the 'S' have yellow brake calipers, carbon interior, side intakes etc? Presume yours got an aftermarket X50 engine upgrade in either 430 or 450bhp form - new ecu, additional oil cooler behind the front PU, K24 turbos (for the 450bhp version - the 430bhp upgrade used the standard K16's) and I see there's a 4 pipe exhaust system as well.

Congrats on your purchase - no known issues that are specific to the upgraded motor.

Knight

Welcome and beautiful car!

I've actually seen your TT a few times, spoke with the previous owner only a few months back.

If I'm correct you have a very nice upgraded intercooler under there with some nice piping etc. CF interior upgrades too.

No issues with that car, but keep reading cause you'll learn a lot on these forums.

Look forward to seeing you around the local p-car scene. Def pop by Mike J's BBQ - Aug 18th.

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No HTwo O

Very nice! Polar Silver? Love the exhaust tips.

JB993

Thanks for all the quick replies and compliments!
I looked at some other vehicles but the Polar Silver is just a gorgeous colour and the European bumpers clean up the look!

The S upgrade includes the K 24 turbos,ECU upgrade,extra oil cooler,different exhaust/muffler(twin pipes instead of single)
Yes, it has a different intercooler(not sure if it is FVD/Car Graphics from Germany)
Bilstein PSS-9 coil overs.
Also does have the carbon fibre interior bits as well.

I had everything checked out and the vehicle serviced (including the spark plugs changed,as they were out for compression/leak down, and due in 6500 miles anyway)front bushings replaced as well with a 4 wheel alignment.
Car has 38,500 miles on it and I hope to put many more smiling miles on her!

Should be in my garage in the next week(put in a Rotary Revolution 2 post lift especially for her!)

No HTwo O

Is the interior Black or Midnight Blue?

JB993

Classic Grey (I think that is the correct description)

gruppe75

great looking car

JB993

Thanks!
The next week or two waiting for it to come home is going to be agony!

No HTwo O

That intercooler is pretty sexy. Yes, Classic Grey with Carbon Fiber. Very nice combo:

JB993

NoH2O,
Mine looks pretty mundane compared to yours!
Beautifully done ..are those 996 GT3 sport seats?
There is a pair for sale in the forums that I have lusted after!

No HTwo O

Yes they are, with custom done Porsche leather and carbon fiber from Marcos:

Bradford

Anyone have the part # of the turbo s oil cooler?