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Old 06-15-2009, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob in WA
You know this Tony, it wasn't just the headlights that changed in MY02.

A few other changes:

- 20 more hp, 3.4l vs 3.6l
- more torque at a lower rpm (thanks to VarioCam Plus)
- Better aerodynamics (20% less front lift and 40% less rear lift)
- 20% stiffer chassis
- added a glovebox
- improved oiling
- improved engine cooling
- improved suspension
- revised exhaust

Why not flip the louvers on the spoiler around if they are unnessarily increasing drag.

It just doesn't make sense.
Re the 996FL I was referring to body work. They probably did not want to change the back too much.
Old 06-15-2009, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ADias
Re the 996FL I was referring to body work. They probably did not want to change the back too much.
They changed the body work also on the Mk II 996.
- New front spoiler
- New rear bumper
- Turbo headlights
- new front fenders
- New aerokit front and rear spoiler

To name a few changes
Old 06-15-2009, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Ray S
They changed the body work also on the Mk II 996.
- New front spoiler
- New rear bumper
- Turbo headlights
- new front fenders
- New aerokit front and rear spoiler

To name a few changes
Hey Ray, I wondered if you recognized my post above. I used one of your old posts and edited it a bit.


Don't sue me bro.
Old 06-15-2009, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob in WA
Hey Ray, I wondered if you recognized my post above. I used one of your old posts and edited it a bit.


Don't sue me bro.
Rob,

It's all good!!



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