My new Turbo!
02-26-2012, 05:08 PM
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My new Turbo!
Hello all,
I have researched and dug deep into the forums for a while
and finally decided to pull the trigger on a clean
2001 6-speed 996 with 38k miles.
The car was previously owned by Matt LeBlanc I'm told
Fairly stock except for some Techart bits and pieces.
More updates to come when I get the car.
I have researched and dug deep into the forums for a while
and finally decided to pull the trigger on a clean
2001 6-speed 996 with 38k miles.
The car was previously owned by Matt LeBlanc I'm told
Fairly stock except for some Techart bits and pieces.
More updates to come when I get the car.
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02-28-2012, 02:34 PM
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I called about this car last week. Was on ebay. Congrats. I am hoping the car I have a depoist on checks out. I cancelled 2 others after getting their service records. But this one seems good. I would have bought your car but it was just too far away!
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Thanks for the nice words guys.
Very excited to join a different forum after years of owning Audis (still have an S4).
The car is supposed to be here this weekend, can't wait.
Already bought all-season mats from weather tech and stock wheels for spring.
Thinking of daily driving this thing in Minnesota. Hope to gain some knowledge here.
Will update when it arrives!
Very excited to join a different forum after years of owning Audis (still have an S4).
The car is supposed to be here this weekend, can't wait.
Already bought all-season mats from weather tech and stock wheels for spring.
Thinking of daily driving this thing in Minnesota. Hope to gain some knowledge here.
Will update when it arrives!
03-06-2012, 10:58 PM
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Amazing wheels !
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My comparison/review coming from a 2001 Stage 3+ S4 of my 911
OK, here it goes.
Here are my thoughts. I hope this will help for anyone thinking of getting one or drooling over one.
My S4 is faster, quieter, more comfortable than the 911.
Let me explain.
Exterior 7 out of 10
It is an attention getter. I do love how S4s fly under the radar.
If you don't like attention get a dark color 911.
The curves make it look like a fighter jet, it grew on me and I love it.
Very aerodynamic, this cuts down on wind noise when going fast.
It does kinda look like a super angry beetle
Interior 6 out of 10
Mine has a aftermarket exhaust and my god it is LOUD!
The S4 has a exhaust with cat delete and this that delete, I thought it was loud, not even close.
The exhaust of the 911 resonates through the entire car and really lets you know there is an engine in the backseat.
The audio system in mine is a aftermarket touchscreen Kenwood unit, Thank GOD!!. The stock console looks like a 4 yr old designed it.
The climate buttons are stupid and could have been laid out a lot better.
Rear seats are for handicapped people with no legs, no different than our S4s
The driver seats are close to perfect. They are comfy yet love to hold you in place.
When you sit in this thing you really feel like you have climbed into something special and fast.
You can see everything going on around you on the road as well, it does not feel cramped.
I wish the sunroof was glass so it would let light in.
Suspension/Steering 9 out of 10
Mine has a Techart coilover setup and it is as good as lower end coils for S4s.
I have PSS9s on my S4 and LOVE them. I will put PSS10s on the 911 and this cars suspension will be perfect.
The Techart kit does not ride as smooth as the Bilsteins do in my S4. They seem to bounce a lot as well.
Hitting bumps feel very different, the car doesn't fall into them like S4s do. The engine placement and the huge
wheels in back make the car feel very planted and safe at all speeds and corners.
Braking 11 out of 10
Yes, they are that good.
Can't wait to see them on the track.
Engine 10 out of 10
I bought this car for its reliability with this kind of horsepower.
Our S4s break, they break a LOT! Very understandable because most of us push double the HP and triple the boost from the 2.7.
The engine on the 911 wants to be beat up. I drove it nice for the first couple days and got no enjoyment.
The S4s you can have fun quickly and be done without much commotion. The 911 switches into a different atmosphere when going fast and then
switches back to tame mode, it does take a bot to have fun.
Conclusion 7 out of 10
This car deserves a 9 out of 10 but is missing things in stock form, as are all cars.
I know when I am done with it, it will be perfect.
Here is what it needs:
1.Suspension
2.Quieter exhaust
3.Bigger Turbos (A28 or A30)
4.Custom tune appropriate for my driving style
The beauty about this car is that it starts out on a sport car/ semi-super car platform and building on it is much easier.
To all who want one, weigh your options. Your S4 is a great car and is capable of a lot.
The 911 sets itself apart once some modding is done.
Hope this helps, let me know if you have questions!
OK, here it goes.
Here are my thoughts. I hope this will help for anyone thinking of getting one or drooling over one.
My S4 is faster, quieter, more comfortable than the 911.
Let me explain.
Exterior 7 out of 10
It is an attention getter. I do love how S4s fly under the radar.
If you don't like attention get a dark color 911.
The curves make it look like a fighter jet, it grew on me and I love it.
Very aerodynamic, this cuts down on wind noise when going fast.
It does kinda look like a super angry beetle
Interior 6 out of 10
Mine has a aftermarket exhaust and my god it is LOUD!
The S4 has a exhaust with cat delete and this that delete, I thought it was loud, not even close.
The exhaust of the 911 resonates through the entire car and really lets you know there is an engine in the backseat.
The audio system in mine is a aftermarket touchscreen Kenwood unit, Thank GOD!!. The stock console looks like a 4 yr old designed it.
The climate buttons are stupid and could have been laid out a lot better.
Rear seats are for handicapped people with no legs, no different than our S4s
The driver seats are close to perfect. They are comfy yet love to hold you in place.
When you sit in this thing you really feel like you have climbed into something special and fast.
You can see everything going on around you on the road as well, it does not feel cramped.
I wish the sunroof was glass so it would let light in.
Suspension/Steering 9 out of 10
Mine has a Techart coilover setup and it is as good as lower end coils for S4s.
I have PSS9s on my S4 and LOVE them. I will put PSS10s on the 911 and this cars suspension will be perfect.
The Techart kit does not ride as smooth as the Bilsteins do in my S4. They seem to bounce a lot as well.
Hitting bumps feel very different, the car doesn't fall into them like S4s do. The engine placement and the huge
wheels in back make the car feel very planted and safe at all speeds and corners.
Braking 11 out of 10
Yes, they are that good.
Can't wait to see them on the track.
Engine 10 out of 10
I bought this car for its reliability with this kind of horsepower.
Our S4s break, they break a LOT! Very understandable because most of us push double the HP and triple the boost from the 2.7.
The engine on the 911 wants to be beat up. I drove it nice for the first couple days and got no enjoyment.
The S4s you can have fun quickly and be done without much commotion. The 911 switches into a different atmosphere when going fast and then
switches back to tame mode, it does take a bot to have fun.
Conclusion 7 out of 10
This car deserves a 9 out of 10 but is missing things in stock form, as are all cars.
I know when I am done with it, it will be perfect.
Here is what it needs:
1.Suspension
2.Quieter exhaust
3.Bigger Turbos (A28 or A30)
4.Custom tune appropriate for my driving style
The beauty about this car is that it starts out on a sport car/ semi-super car platform and building on it is much easier.
To all who want one, weigh your options. Your S4 is a great car and is capable of a lot.
The 911 sets itself apart once some modding is done.
Hope this helps, let me know if you have questions!
