hello everyone!
After 25 years of dreaming, I finally did it and purchased a '99 Carrera c2 Cab, ocean blue.
For the last 4 weeks since it arrived, everyone says that I have this non stop silly grin on my face!
I knew that I would be happy, but seriously.......I can't wait to wake up each morning so I can drive the car!
Brought the car in from California and the previous owner had modified it with headers and a cold air intake (very clean solid installation). So sound is amazing when you accelerate hard and yet very quiet when cruising so it doesn't wear on the ears.
I do have a question that maybe someone can comment on.........when I accelerate at half throttle, the acceleration is smooth and quick right up to the redline. However, if I "mash" it, in 3rd gear and up, it seems to "bog down" between 4 and 5000 rpm and then picks up again and revs smoothly to the redline.
I won't say that it's a "misfire" but rather the feeling is either too little, or too much air or fuel in that rpm range.
I'm wondering if the effect of the headers/air intake need to be compensated by a change to the programming in the computer, or something else?
Any comments/experience on this would be great.

 

Welcome. That was a long dream...we all understand very well what you are feeling congratulations on the car.

 

Kudos on the 996 and becoming a member before post #1... I was the same way when my 2001 came in... like a kid at Christmas... we are very fortunate people, let's not forget that.

 

Congratulations on your new car, you will find that most here have the same passion! I can't help with the bogging down, but I am sure someone here can help. I suggest that you post some pics of your car and list some options before the pic police (aka Tim ) get to you!

 

*EDIT* - Variocam kicks in 1000 rpm higher, around 5500, not 4500. So I'm not sure what your issue is. My dynos all show a nice consistent curve from 2000-5500, then a HP sag from 5500-5800, then a steeper curve to 6400 where it flattens out to redline. This is all done in a straight increasing run, so you'll likely see differences as you are shifting and such.

I have dyno charts of my car on multiple dynos on multiple pulls, and you can see the effect on the charts.

 

Welcome...can't wait to see pics of it and other mods

 

Welcome!

I know what you mean about the sound - I have modified intakes/headers/exhausts and it makes a mean growl when you put your foot down. Don't worry, the grinning and the checking out the car in the garage will wear off.... in around 6 months.

 

You mean I have another 2 months of going out to the garage in amazement still

 

Welcome and congratulations to your new car. Would love to see some pics.

I'm on month 3 of ownership and I still get hypnotized every time I go out in the garage. The car has been in the shop for RMS leak since Thursday last week (had some other stuff done at the same time) and I really miss her already. Can't wait to pick her up tomorrow.

 

Welcome to the greatest 996 forum in history!!!

 

As far as the Bogging down, I find it more effective to squeeze the gas rather than stopping on it. It just respond better that way... JMO

 

Welcome, lets get some posts so we can all eye fu@% her........

 

 

...taken literally, that does not bring a pretty image to mind.

 

WELCOME ABOARD MR. RENNLIST MEMBER. You will love your car! Guys...did the '99 have variocam?

J