996 40th Anniversary Edition Registry & FAQ
12-18-2012, 01:40 AM
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01-23-2013, 12:44 AM
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Wheel weights
higgers - "yes", the wheels that I ordered are the genuine Porsche anniversary wheels. The option package code is M417, and here are the part numbers: front 99636213607, rear 99636214007. In my earlier post I mentioned that you may want to contact Jasmine in the UK. They had one front wheel left in stock but could order the others from Germany. Here are pics of the front and back of the front wheel they had in stock. It's a thing of beauty.
Who knows what our wheels weigh without rubber or stems? I think they are super light when I've had them off, but does anyone know the accurate weight of Fronts and Backs? It would help when surfing for a track day wheel to try and go lighter (or at least not heavier!).
01-23-2013, 12:55 AM
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Our tranny and gearbox LSD share a common chamber.
This car is a conundrum since friction modifiers typically used for LSDs can cause synchro mesh issues in the tranny.
Surprisingly, Porsche recommends for the 996 a 75w-90 GL5 oil (Shell Transaxle or Mobilube PTX) that probably has friction modifiers. (good for LSD, maybe bad for tranny).
I have heard of more trannies bust than LSDs, but both are possible.
In the past I've used a higher weight oil to protect the tranny since I autocross.
I switched to Redline 75W-140 NS. Non Slip = no friction modifiers. (maybe good for tranny, bad for LSD).
I've noticed that my 1st or 2nd cold shift is notchy, but after that tranny is pretty smooth. My LSD works fine at operating temp, but I've never tested it cold. Probably never will.
If shifting this winter is problematic, I may add Redline FM (friction modifier) which may be better for our LSD anyway.
If you don't autocross, I'd recommend either stock Porsche recs or Redline 75w-90 NS +/- Redline FM.
If you autocross or track your car, you may want to use my aggressive setup Redline 75w-140 NS +/- Redline FM.
That might be confusing. Oh well!
This car is a conundrum since friction modifiers typically used for LSDs can cause synchro mesh issues in the tranny.
Surprisingly, Porsche recommends for the 996 a 75w-90 GL5 oil (Shell Transaxle or Mobilube PTX) that probably has friction modifiers. (good for LSD, maybe bad for tranny).
I have heard of more trannies bust than LSDs, but both are possible.
In the past I've used a higher weight oil to protect the tranny since I autocross.
I switched to Redline 75W-140 NS. Non Slip = no friction modifiers. (maybe good for tranny, bad for LSD).
I've noticed that my 1st or 2nd cold shift is notchy, but after that tranny is pretty smooth. My LSD works fine at operating temp, but I've never tested it cold. Probably never will.
If shifting this winter is problematic, I may add Redline FM (friction modifier) which may be better for our LSD anyway.
If you don't autocross, I'd recommend either stock Porsche recs or Redline 75w-90 NS +/- Redline FM.
If you autocross or track your car, you may want to use my aggressive setup Redline 75w-140 NS +/- Redline FM.
That might be confusing. Oh well!
02-12-2013, 01:42 PM
#169
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Steve - I believe that Suncoast has those floor mats. Here's the link: http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...ode=996C2Floor. Natural Gray (Dark) is a color option they offer.
02-26-2013, 10:35 AM
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Hello
I have car #1374, purchased in 2011 in Mpls. Mn. I drive as often as possible and wherever.
Car now has 113,500 miles and has been trouble free, what a machine! Goes great in the snow
with blizzacks. Spring is coming and back to my 1991 928GT driving for the summer.
steve
I have car #1374, purchased in 2011 in Mpls. Mn. I drive as often as possible and wherever.
Car now has 113,500 miles and has been trouble free, what a machine! Goes great in the snow
with blizzacks. Spring is coming and back to my 1991 928GT driving for the summer.
steve
02-26-2013, 11:31 AM
#172
Hello
I have car #1374, purchased in 2011 in Mpls. Mn. I drive as often as possible and wherever.
Car now has 113,500 miles and has been trouble free, what a machine! Goes great in the snow
with blizzacks. Spring is coming and back to my 1991 928GT driving for the summer.
steve
I have car #1374, purchased in 2011 in Mpls. Mn. I drive as often as possible and wherever.
Car now has 113,500 miles and has been trouble free, what a machine! Goes great in the snow
with blizzacks. Spring is coming and back to my 1991 928GT driving for the summer.
steve
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02-26-2013, 01:08 PM
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spock04 - Good to hear from another 40AE owner.
Viper6 - sorry for not replying sooner to your post about the wheel weights. Unfortunately I'd already had my tires mounted on the wheels and the wheels on the car before your posting so I didn't weigh them.
For everyone else - I've found it interesting that with the stock polished wheels on the 40AE's people either love them or hate them - there doesn't seem to be any middle ground. I've seen several RL members on this board who have changed their wheels, and apparently in Europe these wheels were very unpopular, which is probably why many 40AEs that you might see for sale in Europe on the internet have the standard, unpolished Carrera IIs. I'm in the "love them" camp. As I mentioned in my prior postings, I tried to have my wheels refinished to the original finish and finally ended up buying new ones. I've posted some pics here. One thing in particular caught my eye. Note that in the picture of the back of one of the wheels you can see the Porsche part number in raised numbers listed as 99636213603, which is the standard Carrerra II wheel part number. The number on the wheel sticker is 99636213607, which is the matching part number for the polished anniversary wheels. Also, if you look closely at the back of the wheel, you will see that the part of the wheel around the center does not have the shiny, polished finish. I know nothing about the finishing technology, but it does seem odd. I think that folks have uniformly dismissed the idea that these wheels are painted, but it sure is strange and almost looks like they are. Anyway, enjoy the pics.
Viper6 - sorry for not replying sooner to your post about the wheel weights. Unfortunately I'd already had my tires mounted on the wheels and the wheels on the car before your posting so I didn't weigh them.
For everyone else - I've found it interesting that with the stock polished wheels on the 40AE's people either love them or hate them - there doesn't seem to be any middle ground. I've seen several RL members on this board who have changed their wheels, and apparently in Europe these wheels were very unpopular, which is probably why many 40AEs that you might see for sale in Europe on the internet have the standard, unpolished Carrera IIs. I'm in the "love them" camp. As I mentioned in my prior postings, I tried to have my wheels refinished to the original finish and finally ended up buying new ones. I've posted some pics here. One thing in particular caught my eye. Note that in the picture of the back of one of the wheels you can see the Porsche part number in raised numbers listed as 99636213603, which is the standard Carrerra II wheel part number. The number on the wheel sticker is 99636213607, which is the matching part number for the polished anniversary wheels. Also, if you look closely at the back of the wheel, you will see that the part of the wheel around the center does not have the shiny, polished finish. I know nothing about the finishing technology, but it does seem odd. I think that folks have uniformly dismissed the idea that these wheels are painted, but it sure is strange and almost looks like they are. Anyway, enjoy the pics.
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02-26-2013, 01:32 PM
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As per Porsche's press release they are "shot-blasted, polished 18-inch Carrera wheels"
http://press.porsche.com/news/release.php?id=178
http://press.porsche.com/news/release.php?id=178
02-26-2013, 02:05 PM
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Thanks - I had found that press release, too. I'm with you on the fact that these wheels are shot-blasted, polished wheels. I researched this issue extensively when I was trying to figure out whether there was a US-based company that could refinish these wheels. That being said, I did find a 911uk.com posting from back in 2006 where a 40AE owner says that there was a problem with one of his wheels and his dealer bought the paint to fix it. Here's a pic of the posting. If you want the actual page where this posting was made click here.
02-26-2013, 02:28 PM
#176
spark plugs
Not sure if you all have been following another thread I have going on the main 996 forum, but I'm looking to change the spark plugs on my 40th. (No service records, so I don't know when this was last done -- if ever).
I'm looking into using NGK plugs (Yes, OEM is Bosch). I looked up the plugs on the ngk web-site. I was frankly surprised to see the 40th listed as choice. So this made me think that perhaps the x51 motors have different plugs.
When I compared the plugs offered by NGK for the x51 and the regular m96, they were definitely differently. The regular m96 had 6 plug choices (I'm think the 3.4L might be different). The thing that stood out to me is that the heat range for the x51 was one step cooler than the normal m96.
Has anyone run NGKs in their 40th? If so, which plug did you use? How do you like the NGKs?
Here's the ngk linnk http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/part_fi...uv/results.asp you will still have to step thru the process as it uses cookies to remember which car/model you have. The choices for the 40th car are:
Laser Plat bkr7equp
Iriduim IX bkr7eix
I'm looking into using NGK plugs (Yes, OEM is Bosch). I looked up the plugs on the ngk web-site. I was frankly surprised to see the 40th listed as choice. So this made me think that perhaps the x51 motors have different plugs.
When I compared the plugs offered by NGK for the x51 and the regular m96, they were definitely differently. The regular m96 had 6 plug choices (I'm think the 3.4L might be different). The thing that stood out to me is that the heat range for the x51 was one step cooler than the normal m96.
Has anyone run NGKs in their 40th? If so, which plug did you use? How do you like the NGKs?
Here's the ngk linnk http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/part_fi...uv/results.asp you will still have to step thru the process as it uses cookies to remember which car/model you have. The choices for the 40th car are:
Laser Plat bkr7equp
Iriduim IX bkr7eix
03-01-2013, 10:08 PM
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Steve - I believe that Suncoast has those floor mats. Here's the link: http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...ode=996C2Floor. Natural Gray (Dark) is a color option they offer.
Not sure if you all have been following another thread I have going on the main 996 forum, but I'm looking to change the spark plugs on my 40th. (No service records, so I don't know when this was last done -- if ever).
I'm looking into using NGK plugs (Yes, OEM is Bosch). I looked up the plugs on the ngk web-site. I was frankly surprised to see the 40th listed as choice. So this made me think that perhaps the x51 motors have different plugs.
When I compared the plugs offered by NGK for the x51 and the regular m96, they were definitely differently. The regular m96 had 6 plug choices (I'm think the 3.4L might be different). The thing that stood out to me is that the heat range for the x51 was one step cooler than the normal m96.
Has anyone run NGKs in their 40th? If so, which plug did you use? How do you like the NGKs?
Here's the ngk linnk http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/part_fi...uv/results.asp you will still have to step thru the process as it uses cookies to remember which car/model you have. The choices for the 40th car are:
Laser Plat bkr7equp
Iriduim IX bkr7eix
I'm looking into using NGK plugs (Yes, OEM is Bosch). I looked up the plugs on the ngk web-site. I was frankly surprised to see the 40th listed as choice. So this made me think that perhaps the x51 motors have different plugs.
When I compared the plugs offered by NGK for the x51 and the regular m96, they were definitely differently. The regular m96 had 6 plug choices (I'm think the 3.4L might be different). The thing that stood out to me is that the heat range for the x51 was one step cooler than the normal m96.
Has anyone run NGKs in their 40th? If so, which plug did you use? How do you like the NGKs?
Here's the ngk linnk http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/part_fi...uv/results.asp you will still have to step thru the process as it uses cookies to remember which car/model you have. The choices for the 40th car are:
Laser Plat bkr7equp
Iriduim IX bkr7eix
03-02-2013, 11:21 PM
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awesome post, surprised I never saw it before.
I bought the #251 that triode used to have:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...g-hi-long.html
still has the Champion wheels, H&R suspensions, brembo 8pistons 380mm front brakes and 330mm rears from a turbo.
the car now has close to 59k miles and it is lighter by ~150lbs which has made it a lot more lively
I bought the #251 that triode used to have:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...g-hi-long.html
still has the Champion wheels, H&R suspensions, brembo 8pistons 380mm front brakes and 330mm rears from a turbo.
the car now has close to 59k miles and it is lighter by ~150lbs which has made it a lot more lively
