Bought a 996 Today
12-11-2018, 08:39 AM
#17
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12-11-2018, 09:10 AM
#18
Air Oil Separator. Not to expensive, but since your in there, worth doing.
https://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog...pg7.htm#item21
https://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog...pg7.htm#item21
12-11-2018, 10:10 AM
#19
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Congrats! For your seat(s) https://www.lseat.com/products/1998-...ers-front.html I haven't used them but I'n pretty sure someone here has (that's where I got the link)...
12-11-2018, 10:32 AM
#20
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Air Oil Separator. Not to expensive, but since your in there, worth doing.
https://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog...pg7.htm#item21
https://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog...pg7.htm#item21
12-11-2018, 10:35 AM
#21
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Congrats! For your seat(s) https://www.lseat.com/products/1998-...ers-front.html I haven't used them but I'n pretty sure someone here has (that's where I got the link)...
12-11-2018, 12:14 PM
#22
No problem sharing - paid $17,000 knowing that it needed IMS, RMS and clutch. Also doing the sway bar links while there. Did not expect to have to buy a set of tires but they were pretty well cracked, so will end up with about $21,000 total in the car. Will still need to do the driver's seat backrest - the stitches have separated - not sure what that will cost. So in to the car for a little more than I wanted but plan to keep it long term. Would have been happier to be under $20K all in, but it seems like a solid enough car.
12-11-2018, 12:59 PM
#23
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Sounds like you're making the ride steps. Curious, what bearing are you going to have installed? It's smart you're having the RMS replaced, while the mechanic has the tranny dropped, you should also change out the AOS too. Because of where it is located, it's not an easy DIY project. Enjoy that car!
Using the LN kit - seems to be the preferred choice, and my indy has done a couple dozen of them with good results. Looking forward to really enjoying this car - it's been a long time since I've had a truly "analog" sports car - last one was my 1987 MB 190E 2.3-16. The 996 reminds me a bit of that, but with a whole lot more performance. And in this case the ability to put the top down, although I'm not sure how often I will use that. Guess that depends on how much I like it with the hardtop on it. Was really looking for a coupe, but could not pass up a basically one-owner car that had been well cared for, despite sitting for the last couple of years. Hopefully catch-up on maintenance will bring it back...
12-11-2018, 01:00 PM
#24
Congrats! I love the 996.1 more every day
I hope you enjoy it
I hope you enjoy it
12-11-2018, 01:08 PM
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Welcome!
12-11-2018, 01:14 PM
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12-11-2018, 03:42 PM
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Congrats! Welcome to the club. If you haven't already, check out your local PCA. I was surprised to find how much more fun Porsche ownership is as a result of joining the PCA.
12-11-2018, 06:25 PM
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Daryll
12-11-2018, 07:10 PM
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MidOhio Region is a great PCA charter, they do some fun stuff.
