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06-12-2018, 03:03 AM

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The twin tips are often associated with the X50 package, but they are actually a stand alone option. X54 is the option for the twin tips.

Correct, though there was also the 'Y59 (Aluminum/Chrome)' option, which bundled X54 (exhaust tips), X70 (Stainless door sill guards) and X71 (aluminum look instrument dials).

From the 2003 order guide (though similar for all 996 Turbo years):

(the second column of option codes are the ones that conflict and can't be ordered together)

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06-12-2018, 12:11 PM

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Good info guys, thank you

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06-16-2018, 07:58 AM

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Anyone in the Richmond VA area knows this car?

https://m.ebay.com/itm/2001-Porsche-911-Turbo/123191307684

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06-19-2018, 03:02 PM

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this seems like a good deal

Black 36K Mile Auto 996 Turbo for $39k.

https://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/d/2...617439285.html

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06-19-2018, 05:15 PM

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Black 36K Mile Auto 996 Turbo for $39k.

I sure wish there was an easy way to get the Tip shifting quickly and crisply... LOTS of good deals on Turbo Tips!

Ultimately for me, 100% deal breaker.

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06-19-2018, 11:32 PM

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The only easy way to make a Tip shift fast and crisp is by going flat out on a race track. Unfortunately that style of driving is unworkable on normal roads.

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06-20-2018, 02:32 AM

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I sure wish there was an easy way to get the Tip shifting quickly and crisply... LOTS of good deals on Turbo Tips!

Ultimately for me, 100% deal breaker.

Its a m/b trans. Southern hot rods or paramount performance has been nodding then for yrs to shift fast and handle 1000 ft/lbs

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06-20-2018, 04:19 AM

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Its a m/b trans. Southern hot rods or paramount performance has been nodding then for yrs to shift fast and handle 1000 ft/lbs

Isn't there an evoms tune for the tippy trans which makes it more aggro?

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06-20-2018, 06:39 PM

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Isn't there an evoms tune for the tippy trans which makes it more aggro?

I messaged with a few tuners out of curiosity a while back... The read I got was slight improvements can be made with software, but the lag, lazy shifts and second gear starts can't be dialed out with software.

I know some drag guys modify them for handling massive power and super quick shifts, but I'm pretty sure the cost of doing that would offset any tiptronic purchase savings and perhaps kill it as a daily driver type car.

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06-22-2018, 06:59 PM

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06-22-2018, 07:59 PM

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UMW Trans tune puts it in first gear.

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06-26-2018, 02:33 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by pfbz

I sure wish there was an easy way to get the Tip shifting quickly and crisply... LOTS of good deals on Turbo Tips!

Ultimately for me, 100% deal breaker.

I saw that car during my current search. I'm with you, Tip is 100% deal breaker for me as well.

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06-26-2018, 02:44 PM

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I saw that car during my current search. I'm with you, Tip is 100% deal breaker for me as well.

Have you driven a Tip ?

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06-26-2018, 02:56 PM

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Have you driven a Tip ?

I have not driven a 996 Tip, however when it comes to sports cars I'm a purist. It needs to have 3 pedals. I don't even care if I drive it slower than someone else that has PDK, Tip, SMG etc. The autos just don't do it for me when the reason I purchase a car is to enjoy the drive (personal preference I know).

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06-26-2018, 03:01 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by THP23

...when it comes to sports cars I'm a purist. It needs to have 3 pedals. I don't even care if I drive it slower than someone else that has PDK, Tip, SMG etc. The autos just don't do it for me when the reason I purchase a car is to enjoy the drive (personal preference I know).

We are of like mind on this.

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