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"Coolant lines can and do pop, but it's not a catastrophic failure (unless you spin the car behind you on the track), and the popped coolant pipe can be re-epoxied without pulling the engine. I'd much rather have a car that has never had its engine pulled than one that was pulled and welding by an unknown shop doing unknown quality work. If your planning on lots of track days, yes, it's an important upgrade. Otherwise, no signs of leaks, no worries."
In my mind, correcting the coolant lines is not an upgrade, it's preventive maintenance. Mine blew 6 weeks after I purchased the car and the line that blew was not accessible without pulling the engine. I chose the Sharkwerks pinning method for the correction which was still an expensive fix. Anyone buying a 996tt should consider this in it's purchase price because it's a valid negotiation point.
2nd gear pop out? Once it starts the damage is already done. I haven't done it yet, but this discussion has me thinking about installing the Gbox detent.
I would also add that 2nd gear pop out is not really an issue...I mean it is but it isn't. If you keep your hand on the shifter while in 2nd gear, it will never pop out. It otherwise doesn't cause any other damage.
I can't - been lurking for a while but just created an account a few days ago.
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Here's my car:
2003 Porsche 911 Turbo Black/Black 6 speed 68k miles 3-owner car, locally bought (from neighbor) originally purchased at Champion Porsche in Pompano Beach, FL. Highly Optioned car to include: tufted leather seats, crest in headrests, carbon fiber interior, suede headliner, RED seatbelts.
Over $25-30k in recent receipts. All records on hand in binder.
Recent Maintenance:
1. Sachs 2.5 clutch with OEM flywheel (764 PP and sprung 098 disc) 2. GT1 Coolant fittings welded 3. Torque Solutions Engine mounts 4. Torque Solutions Trans mounts 5. OEM gt2 slave cylinder conversion using all OEM parts (new line, slave, clutch master cylinder and gt2 spring assist- transmission drilled/tapped for OEM appearance/function) – Even used a new OEM GT2 power steering reservoir to maintain appearance and to not have used plugged lines 6. CSF Aluminum Radiators (3) installed with almost every coolant hose replaced with OEM with all new o-rings and clips. All worm clamps replaced where available 7. New OEM fuel pump 8. New OEM water pump 9. New Thermostat 10. New OEM drive belt 11. Rebuilt front CV joints/axles 12. New OEM passenger window regulator 13. New 18% Suntek tint all around with lifetime warranty 14. New Weather Tech all weather floor mats 15. New OEM spark plugs 16. 997 coil packs 17. Shift Detent installed in transmission to prevent any possible 2nd gear pop out issues (never experienced; installed as precaution) 18. New battery 3/18 19. Alternator/starter replaced 20. New cam angle sensor 21. New OEM fuel filter 22. New OEM water temp sensor 23. New OEM oil temp sensor When engine was removed for coolant line welding, every piece of rubber that was visible was replaced. All new o-rings and gaskets were replaced on the upper portion of the motor. Oil changed with Mobil 1 every 5k miles. Trans and diff fluid replaced with Royal Purple every 15k miles. OEM coolant flushed 2x in past year.
**Exterior:**
1. FVD Brombacher gt2 front bumper with carbon/Kevlar functional center ductwork 2. FVD brombacher carbon/kevlar gt2 decklid- **or**- Getty Design turbo Cup decklid with 63” carbon fiber cup wing
**Engine:**
1. Bell 4.5” Intercoolers 2. Custom 2.5” y-pipe 3. HKS Super Sequential BOV 4. COBB Accessport- tuned by Sam @ By Design. Mafless setup 5. K&N cone filter on custom intake pipe in engine bay 6. EB Werks 3” x-pipe exhaust- no cats; v-bands on cat delete pipes to swap if desired 7. CSF Aluminum Radiators (3) 8. Torque Solution engine mounts
**Trans:**
1. Numeric Racing Shifter 2. Numeric Racing Shifter Cables 3. Torque Solution Transmission mounts 4. Gt2rs shift **** 5. OEM gt2 slave cylinder conversion using all OEM parts (new line, slave, clutch master cylinder and gt2 spring assist- transmission drilled/tapped for OEM appearance/function) – Even used a brand new OEM GT2 power steering reservoir to maintain appearance and to not have used plugged lines 6. Shift Detent installed in transmission to prevent any possible 2nd gear pop out issues (never experienced; installed as precaution) 7. Sachs 2.5 clutch with OEM flywheel (764 PP and 098 disc)
**Suspension:**
1. KW v3 coilovers 2. Elephant Racing lower control arms (front, rear) 3. Elephant Racing Thrust Arms 4. Elephant Racing Dog Bones 5. Elephant Racing rear lower links 6. Adjustable drop links
**Wheels/Tires: **
1. Forgeline zx3r 18x9 and 18x12 wheels, BRAND NEW with Falken Azenis rtk-615 235/40/18 and 315/30/18 – (stock hollow spoke wheels with new tires also available) *wheels sent to Forgeline in 2016 and completely rebuilt with new barrels, new powdercoat and titanium hardware
**Interior: **
1. All lights converted to LED bulbs interior/exterior 2. Carbon fiber interior- center console, upper dash trim, door panels, shift ****, lower dash trim, lower console panels 3. GT2rs shift **** 4. Autometer boost gauge mounted on steering column 5. Radar detector built into rear view mirror display 6. 2nd Escort Passport hardwired with concealed display mounted in center dash stack 7. Pioneer AVIC in-dash DVD/Nav system with JL Audio amp under false floor in front trunk and upgraded crossovers 8. Built in battery maintainer to plug car in when not in use from front trunk area 9. Rennline Pedals- not installed 10. Original Porsche Carrera GT key as well as 2 additional keys. Original owner’s manual and all booklets included.
another popped up on my feed. Low miles, The Gembala stuff and headlights is personal so not for all.
That one is near me if anyone wants me to take a look. It was for sale back in 2015 when I was looking for my car. I never got to look at it as it sold quickly. It is a local KC car, but I have never seen it at a KCRPCA event, nor at any local cars and coffee.
I threw mine on CL and did a small price drop. I definitely feel like the market is a bit softer than this group thinks. If I get 50 for this car I will be happy, but I don't see it happening.
I threw mine on CL and did a small price drop. I definitely feel like the market is a bit softer than this group thinks. If I get 50 for this car I will be happy, but I don't see it happening.
09-18-2019, 10:31 AM
