Got my dream car, now what to do to it
07-12-2018, 01:07 AM
#16
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If you wanna replace wear items that are needed , have at it. Before you do the coolant tank, drive it a bit to ensure no other hoses are leaking and inspect for any that may look brittle. If you have records, figure out the last time it’s had a water pump and thermostat and then change all together. Wouldn’t hurt to clean the radiators and poke around there too for anything that looks worn, wonky or leaking. Belt can easily be done then too.
Then just drive it. Get a good feel for how it drives stock and let that be your guide towards suspension, go fast or exhaust upgrades. Enjoy, it’s a great car.
Then just drive it. Get a good feel for how it drives stock and let that be your guide towards suspension, go fast or exhaust upgrades. Enjoy, it’s a great car.
07-12-2018, 11:57 AM
#19
Congrats! Definitely drive it, but if you're after some small parts that make the drive a bit more enjoyable, maybe a short shifter of some sort and a set of sway bars? I have a 4S as well and the sway bars took out a lot of the roll in corners which was what I would imagine a sporty car would feel like.
07-12-2018, 12:10 PM
#20
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I’m having my latest car partially wrapped— if yours isn’t you could consider looking into a partial wrap or coating to prevent all the white chips that can form quickly from roads.
07-12-2018, 12:23 PM
#21
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Start saving $$ for the unexpected big repair bill. All rubber and plastic bits will need updating if not already done.
07-12-2018, 12:24 PM
#22
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OP,
Good words from the Rennlisters. My fun was going through the car and making sure all the fasteners were correct and functional, checking the undertrays, all the hoses, all the cosmetics like the covers over the front trunk release and under the wipers. Did you put screens for the radiators in? Loved getting to know the 996 and made it mine! Downloaded the PET to get smart about the systems, cleaned the seats and carpets, addressed the crappy soft-touch painted parts, etc and ad nauseum. Drive the car hard for a couple months and then determine what the suspension needs. Welcome and enjoy your P-car!
Good words from the Rennlisters. My fun was going through the car and making sure all the fasteners were correct and functional, checking the undertrays, all the hoses, all the cosmetics like the covers over the front trunk release and under the wipers. Did you put screens for the radiators in? Loved getting to know the 996 and made it mine! Downloaded the PET to get smart about the systems, cleaned the seats and carpets, addressed the crappy soft-touch painted parts, etc and ad nauseum. Drive the car hard for a couple months and then determine what the suspension needs. Welcome and enjoy your P-car!
07-12-2018, 07:29 PM
#24
Shameful Thread Killer
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Center third rad kit and low temp thermostat. Full flow oil filter kit. Do everything you can to protect the engine. Track or no, keep it cool, and keep it lubed.
07-12-2018, 07:54 PM
#25
When I first got mine I wanted to throw a bunch of stuff at it and make a bunch of changes. I’m thankful that I heeded the advice of many folks here and just drove it. I’m glad I listened. While I’ve only had mine a little over a year I’m glad I didn’t change much yet. For example, my car came with Sport Design wheels. The car was in dire need of new tires and I almost got rid of the wheels at that point. When I was looking for the car most had the usual Carerra wheels and that’s what I wanted. I’ve grown to enjoy the wheels and am glad I kept them.
A little over a year into ownership I’ve settled on a few areas I want to change and have had a lot of time to think about things.
My advice is the same; just drive it and enjoy it for a while before going hog wild.
A little over a year into ownership I’ve settled on a few areas I want to change and have had a lot of time to think about things.
My advice is the same; just drive it and enjoy it for a while before going hog wild.
07-13-2018, 12:07 AM
#26
I'd think step one should be burn through a few tanks of fuel and get to know the car, from there decide what type of mods work for you, ie performance, audio, appearance, some stay stock others pop in an LS motor some they say add spatulas for improved aerodynamics.
Since your asking though, poly swaybar bushings are cheep and easy, and you may want to consider looking at the trans mount mine was separated by 60k
BTW nice wheel colour combo
Since your asking though, poly swaybar bushings are cheep and easy, and you may want to consider looking at the trans mount mine was separated by 60k
BTW nice wheel colour combo
07-13-2018, 04:16 AM
#27
Don’t track it. The engine has too many weak points to take these risks: overheating, oil starvation (even on street tires, yes even with a motorsport oil pan) IMS seals if degraded will make the bearing run too hot, ...
Go cruise, drive fast, enjoy ... but do it on the road
if you want to upgrade more or less in this order:
- low temp thermostat
- spin on oil filter adapter
- stainless steel braided brake lines
- Motul RBF 660 or Castrol SRF brake fluid
- look at motor mount and transmission mount (upgrades)
- upgrade your suspension, coil over, drop the car 3/4 of an inch
- poly bushings, sway bar/strut brace (Will make your cab a bit stiffer)
- the above two with a custom alignment incl. corner weighing.
The last 3 ones are the most expensive ones, but if done well will make your car drive as a dream.
Go cruise, drive fast, enjoy ... but do it on the road
if you want to upgrade more or less in this order:
- low temp thermostat
- spin on oil filter adapter
- stainless steel braided brake lines
- Motul RBF 660 or Castrol SRF brake fluid
- look at motor mount and transmission mount (upgrades)
- upgrade your suspension, coil over, drop the car 3/4 of an inch
- poly bushings, sway bar/strut brace (Will make your cab a bit stiffer)
- the above two with a custom alignment incl. corner weighing.
The last 3 ones are the most expensive ones, but if done well will make your car drive as a dream.
07-13-2018, 11:12 AM
#28
Burning Brakes
Nobody there bites.... they're all pretty friendly. I'm a PCA instructor and am local - so if you have questions about tracking - I can probably help. There are some AWESOME indy shops local too. Florida Citrus goes to Roebling Road Raceway in October - great first track to learn on. Suncoast is headed to Sebring in September. There is also Oktoberfast at Daytona - it's an advanced DE, Club Race, and autocross on the road course and its a ton of fun.
07-13-2018, 12:37 PM
#29
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Don’t track it. The engine has too many weak points to take these risks: overheating, oil starvation (even on street tires, yes even with a motorsport oil pan) IMS seals if degraded will make the bearing run too hot, ...
Go cruise, drive fast, enjoy ... but do it on the road
if you want to upgrade more or less in this order:
- low temp thermostat
- spin on oil filter adapter
- stainless steel braided brake lines
- Motul RBF 660 or Castrol SRF brake fluid
- look at motor mount and transmission mount (upgrades)
- upgrade your suspension, coil over, drop the car 3/4 of an inch
- poly bushings, sway bar/strut brace (Will make your cab a bit stiffer)
- the above two with a custom alignment incl. corner weighing.
The last 3 ones are the most expensive ones, but if done well will make your car drive as a dream.
Go cruise, drive fast, enjoy ... but do it on the road
if you want to upgrade more or less in this order:
- low temp thermostat
- spin on oil filter adapter
- stainless steel braided brake lines
- Motul RBF 660 or Castrol SRF brake fluid
- look at motor mount and transmission mount (upgrades)
- upgrade your suspension, coil over, drop the car 3/4 of an inch
- poly bushings, sway bar/strut brace (Will make your cab a bit stiffer)
- the above two with a custom alignment incl. corner weighing.
The last 3 ones are the most expensive ones, but if done well will make your car drive as a dream.
07-13-2018, 06:46 PM
#30
Go for a proper good coil over in combination with a bit lower ride, i.e 3/4 of an inch, and it will be better and even more comfortable then stock. Will cost you more $$$ then the more standard or oem equivalents, but it is the upgrade with the most effect on how the car feels and drive.
However we have no pot holes over here so standaards might be different indeed.
Why no preventative measures? Thermostat and water pump are not the biggest costs. I agree IMS can be assessed the next clutch replacement. Third radiator is not necessary.