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Old May 9, 2026 | 12:24 PM
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Picked up a new to me 996.2 in November 2025.
  • 2002 Porsche C4S
  • 6MT
  • Arctic Silver Exterior
  • Black Interior
  • 101K

Exterior:
Me:
  • Carbone Fuel Bib
  • eBay Windshield Cowl Repair Kit
  • Rennfix Taillight Savers
  • OE Battery Cover Panel
  • OE Battery Tray
  • OE Battery Tray Nuts
  • OE Battery Tiedown Bolt
  • OE Battery Tiedown Clamp
  • OE Hood Crest (Color)
  • OE Hood Crest Gasket/Nuts
  • OE Cowl Cover Bolts
  • OE Cowl Cover Nuts
  • OE Clear Side Markers
  • OE Frunk Stop Buffers
  • OE Fuel Cap Retaining Pin
  • OE Fuel Door Bump Stop
  • OE Fuel Door Hinge
  • OE Fuel Door Spring
  • OE Gap Cap
  • OE Taillight Screws
  • OE Strut Mount Caps
  • Porsche License Plate Bracket Kit
  • Silverlake Titanium Black Plate Screws
  • Stabilus Frunk Lift Support Shocks
  • Stabilus Hatch Lift Support Shocks
AWT Install:
  • Cypher Vehicle Design Bumperette Delete Panel (Arctic Silver)
  • Rennfix Third Brake Light Repair Gasket


Interior:
Me:
  • Becker AutoSound CDR-220 (Factory Refreshed)
  • Becker AutoSound Bluetooth Retrofit (Internal Retrofit)
  • DCT MS Alcantara Custom Parts (Alcantara 9002 W/ Dark Gray Stitching)
    • 997 ****/Shift Boot
    • Airbag Cover
    • E-Brake Handle
    • Steering Wheel With Black Stripe
  • Facet Brake Light Switch
  • OE GT3 Seatbelt Adjustment Covers
  • OE Front Seat Control Unit Trim Covers
  • OE Fuse Panel Cover (Custom Leather/ Dark Gray Stitch)
  • Rennline Phone Charger Plug
  • Rennline Phone Mount (Non-Charging)
  • Renndition Ashtray Delete
  • Renndition Cup Holder
  • URO Radio **** Kit CDR-220
AWT Install:
  • eBay Instrument Cluster Shaft Replacements
  • Element E50 Fire Extinguisher
  • Gaugeface Custom Tach Gauge
  • Gaugeface Replacement Indicator Panel
  • OE Cluster Replacement *****
  • Rennline Fire Extinguisher Bracket
  • Rennline Seat Fire Extinguisher Mount

Engine:
Previous Owner(s):
  • LN IMS Retrofit (6/12/2014 at 86,145)
  • LN IMS Retrofit (4/1/2021 at 95,150)
  • Clutch Replaced (4/1/2021 at 95,150)
  • Real Main Seal (4/1/2021 at 95,150)
  • Replaced Spark Plugs (4/1/2021 at 95,150)
  • Replaced Flywheel/Flexplate Serviced (4/1/2021 at 95,150)
  • Beru Engine Coilpacks (4/14/2023 at 95,150)
  • OE Alternator/Starter Y Cable (10/2/2024 at 100,XXX)
  • Remy Premium Starter Alternator (UNK Brand) (10/10/2024 at 100,XXX)
  • Hamburg-Technic Engine Mounts (7/3/2024 at 100,XXX)
  • Starter Battery (UNK at 100,XXX)
  • OE Engine Coolant Hose (#18) (8/19/2025 at 100,XXX)
  • OE Engine Coolant Hose (#47) (8/19/2025 at 100,XXX)

Me:
  • 9ii "The Antidote" Oil Filler Tube For UAOS
  • 9Line RSR Resonator Delete Cap
  • Bosch Air Temperature Sensor
  • Bosch Crankshaft Position Sensor
  • Bosch Fuel Injectors
  • Bosch Oxygen Sensor (Pre-Cat)
  • Bremi Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF)
  • Cohine Vacuum Line
  • Continental Drive Belt Tensioner Kit
  • CSF Performance Radiator Kit (OE Hoses/Clamps/Mounts)
  • Dansk Exhaust Crossover Clamps
  • Elring Alternator Bracket Gasket
  • IPD Competition Intake Plenum Kit (Competition Plenum/BMC Panel Filter/OE GT3 TB)
  • LN Billet Coolant Cap
  • LN Intake Tube Repair Kit
  • LN Oil Pump Hex Drive Pin
  • LN Thermostat Low Temp 160F
  • Mahle Behr Engine Oil Cooler Kit
  • Meyle Engine Water Pump Kit (OE Gasket)
  • OE Air Intake Housing Bolt
  • OE Airbox Housing Bushing
  • OE Brake Booster Connector O-Ring
  • OE Brake Booster Connector Retaining Clip
  • OE Crankcase AOS Hose Elbow
  • OE Crankcase AOS Hose Clamp (Crankcase Side)
  • OE Crankcase Breather Hose Adapter
  • OE Crankcase Breather Hose
  • OE Crankshaft Sensor Screw
  • OE Coolant Level Sensor
  • OE Coolant Drain Plug Bolt W/ Washer
  • OE Intake MAF Harness Wiring Holders
  • OE Intake Manifold Crossover Clamps
  • OE Intake Manifold Gaskets
  • OE Engine Brake Booster Elbow Adapter
  • OE Engine Coolant Hose (#15)
  • OE Engine Coolant Hose (#23) Flange Kit (997 Conversion Part)
  • OE Engine Coolant Hose (#24) W/ Clamp
  • OE Engine Coolant Hose (#29)
  • OE Engine Coolant Expansion Tank
  • OE Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
  • OE Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket
  • OE Engine Ground Cable
  • OE Engine Mount Bolts
  • OE Engine Oil Drain Washer
  • OE Engine Oil Pressure Switch
  • OE Fuel Injector Clips
  • OE Fuel Rail Mounting Bolts
  • OE Hex Nut (Coolant Tank)
  • OE Intake Hose Clamp (Airbox Side)
  • OE Intake Plenum Intermediate Boot (Right Side)
  • OE Intake Plenum Intermediate Boot (Vacuum Port Side)
  • OE Engine Oil Dipstick O-Ring
  • OE Engine Oil Dipstick Bolt
  • OE Engine Oil Level Dip Stick
  • OE Power Steering Line Body Clamp
  • OE Power Steering Reservoir Cap Seal
  • OE Power Steering Reservoir Seal (Lower-Upper)
  • OE ROW Vacuum Reservoir Bracket
  • OE SAI/EGR Delete Kit
  • OE Tensioner Assembly Screws
  • OE Vacuum Line Connector (3-Way)
  • OE Waterline Support Brackets (Upper/Lower, Pass/Driver)
  • Pierburg Check Valve
  • Pierburg Vacuum Power Change-Over Valve
  • Rennlist "Jmrjimbo" Billet Alternator Bracket
  • Ultimae AOS AL Kit
  • Ultimate AOS Track Drain Hose
  • URO Molded Vacuum Connector Hose
  • VNE Vacuum Tank
AWT Install:
  • Bosch Oxygen Sensors (Pre-Cat)
  • Liqui-Moly 5W50 Oil
  • LN Magnetic Engine Oil Drain Plug
  • OE Engine Coolant Hose (#5)
  • OE Engine Coolant Hose (#6)
  • OE Engine Coolant Hose (#11)
  • OE Engine Oil Filter Kit
  • OE Engine Oil Pump Cover Seal
  • OE Engine Oil Pump Cover (Primary)
  • OE Engine Pressure Oil Relief Valve Kit (997 Conversion Part)
  • TopGear UK 200 Cell 63mm X-Pipe

Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Drivetrain:
Previous Owner(s):
  • Feal 441 Coilovers (1-Way) (5/30/2025 at 100,XXX)
  • Front CV Axles Set (5/30/2025 at 100,XXX)
  • Front Swaybar Endlink Kit (6/3/2025 at 100,XXX)
Me:
  • Goodridge SS Brake Line Kit
  • Lewis Speed Brake Caliper Adapters (330mm To 350mm)
  • Motul Brake Fluid
  • OE Brake Master Cylinder Reservior Cap
  • OE Brake Shield Bolts
  • OE Color Crest Center Caps (Stock Wheels)
  • OE Front Brake Air Ducts (997 GT3 Conversion Part)
  • OE Front Brake Line Brackets
  • OE/Textar Pads/Sebro/Zimmermann Brake Kit (997 S Zimmermann Cross-Drilled Rotors)
  • Rennline Competition Wheel Stud Kit
    • 35mm Front
    • 45mm Rear
    • R14 Ball Seat
  • OE Rear Brake Air Ducts (997 Turbo Conversion Part
AWT Install:
  • LiquiMoly Transmission Service Kit (75W-90 Gear Oil 3L/OE Expansion Plugs/OEM Washers)
  • Meyle Swaybar Bushings (Front/Rear)
  • Meisterwerk Racing MM-06 Custom Wheels
    • 18x8.5 ET42 / 18x12 ET43 Polished Lips Satin Silver Faces, Full Color Crest Caps, Standard Face Mounted, 2-Piece
    • BBS Valve Stems
  • Michelin PS2 Tires (235/40R18 / 315/30R18)
  • OE/Febi Driveshaft Flex Disk Kit
  • URO Shift Cable Ball End Retainer













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Nice work!

Thank you for all the great pics!
(I have an '03, now I know what to expect when I do some of what you did!)

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Originally Posted by FunWithPaul
Nice work!

Thank you for all the great pics!
(I have an '03, now I know what to expect when I do some of what you did!)

Paul
Just hit me up if you have questions. I did all the work myself. Still buttoning up everything.

Congrats on your car!
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@shadesbro congrats on the car and congrats on the refresh. Love to see a 996 enthusiast that wants to see their car in top form!
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