03 996 cup VS 05 996
07-25-2011, 02:14 PM
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03 996 cup VS 05 996
Should I pay up for an 2005 cup. Much difference in long term value. Is the performance difference @ WGlen significant. Looking for clean 996cup 03-05.
I think?
Bob
I think?
Bob
07-25-2011, 07:22 PM
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Well the 05's are the last year of 6-cup production so there has to be some added value in that alone. Mechanically though, the 03'-05' cups are identical. The roll bars behind the seats are slightly different to accomodate what was then the new Hans type devices which were becoming popular. Some say the chassis is stiffer on the later cars because of those added cross bars but I can't see it. The driver make the biggest difference....
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07-25-2011, 08:32 PM
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Well the 05's are the last year of 6-cup production so there has to be some added value in that alone. Mechanically though, the 03'-05' cups are identical. The roll bars behind the seats are slightly different to accomodate what was then the new Hans type devices which were becoming popular. Some say the chassis is stiffer on the later cars because of those added cross bars but I can't see it. The driver make the biggest difference....
Thanks Bob
07-25-2011, 08:58 PM
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As John said the 05 and 03 are identical with the exception of 1 diagonal bar in the cage behind the driver. No way is that 1 sec much less 2, same motor, same gearbox etc...same car.
07-25-2011, 09:12 PM
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I'm looking for an exceptional car Cosmetically and mechanical. I have a few more to look at. Glad to get the ok for and 03.
Bob
08-01-2011, 03:07 PM
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Bob,
Have a completely stock 04 that we took factory delivery on in 04. Never Pro raced just PCA. Great car very clean, no issues what so ever. PM me if interested.
Chris
Have a completely stock 04 that we took factory delivery on in 04. Never Pro raced just PCA. Great car very clean, no issues what so ever. PM me if interested.
Chris
08-01-2011, 03:33 PM
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Bob, NP. Amonds car is a Perfect car btw, literally perfect. Just club raced and an occasional DE. By a 65 yr old guy no less...
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08-01-2011, 03:33 PM
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Drifting
You should see their garage!
08-03-2011, 08:42 AM
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I thought the 04-05 also had gussets on the A pillar tubes of the cage along with the X on the main hoop. That would also help in the stiffness of the car.
