sharkster

There's no better recommendation than that I have to admit I truly love both to bits. It's a hard choice. I haven't owned a 993TT but have a few friends that have them and hence driven them a lot. Owning one, I'd say the 996TT is more plush, forgiving and obviously more refined and up-to-date. The weakpoint are the suspension, which is absolute garbage and the heavier weight. It's undervalved, springs are to soft. The car understeers like mad and sways around too much. Of course this is all an easy fix

MOD500

Glad you are keeping the 993!

Best Regards


Martyn.

nman413

Vince, you wont regret it a bit. Now with some track time, it's even more enjoyable. My car is out of warranty but I plan on driving it for a very very long time.

I must have a very strong neck because I still have not experienced this neck snapping acceleration I guess I need more power.

TB993tt

icerbofh
It is many years since I have driven in a stock 993tt so I suppose I was getting a little carried away ( I was trying to illustrate the relative on/off torque delivery compared to the smoother motronic/variable valve controlled delivery of the 996tt) or were you being sarcastic

CodeRed

Get a 996 Gt2 used it is the best option.

viperbob

Vince - You do not say if you are the original owner of the car. The biggest expense that I see on a regular basis is turbos that need to be rebuilt due to scored shafts and wasted seals. This causes unreal leaking of oil into the intake and exhaust side of the turbos. Most of this is due to neglect when shutting down the car straight away when it is hot instead of waiting and letting the car idle. I just de-installed a set of turbos on another '96 yesterday, and I have another set to come out today on another '96. Before your warranty expires, I would have someone take a look at the turbos through the intake boot (simple to get at) and check the condition of the seals and bearing play. It may be well worth the effort.

DonneyJ

'Get a PSS-9 suspension and a 100 cell cat exhaust and you will be all set.'

Dear John D II
What's a 100 cell cat exhaust and what is the advantage of having one?

John D II

Donney,

"100 cell cat" is short for a "100 cell catalytic converter", as opposed to the "400 cell catalytic converter", which comprises part of the factory exhaust system. Most of the tuner exhaust systems use 100 or 200 cell catalytic converters, as they are less restrictive (due to less cells per square inch) and flow more exhaust air at a higher rate of speed. This allows the turbos to "spool up" quicker, while improving air flow by reducing back pressure. In short, the end result is improved acceleration and better throttle response. A side benefit is that slightly more sound will exit the tail pipes creating a somewhat more sporty sound. I happen to like this mod, but if you choose this path, be careful, as many (but not all) of these performance exhausts are very loud or have high levels of unpleasant resonance (this is a whole separate subject that has been discussed a million times). I hope this answers your question.

nman413

TB, I was kinda kidding however I take that statement back as I have ridden in Bob's car Granted it's not quite a normal Turbo anymore but it does have neck snapping acceleration.

BrianPA

Good move. Thumbs up on the car. That is one of the best looking 993 TT I've ever seen. These guys are depressing me saying "you will never get another so nice." Even though I have a GT3 I'm jealous!