Hello All,
after a couple year hiatus from P-car ownership I have re-joined the cult; 2002 996tt w/6sp
Initial impressions:
WOW -> that is some serious torque swell and insane 'legs' when in gear, in boost.
1. Not sure why 1st gear is so short, bordering on silly.
2. That is a LONG & somewhat vague shifter throw
3. Brakes are fully up to the task
4. Did I mention the power? god is good
5. Could the center console be uglier?
6. Awesome steering feel, the front of the car feels very small and tight.
7. This really is a daily-driveable supercard, just needs bluetooth.
So, nothing practically to be done about the gearing. But I have taken steps to address 2,5 & 7:
2 = Numerix shift mechanism
5 = GT3 centre console delete ordered from our host
7 = Rennteck bluethooth kid for CDR-220 ordered from our host
Adding to 7 - I have the stock turbo twists that the previous owner plasti-dipped, i might remove the spray and turn to a more fun-colour + throw winter tires on to really enjoy all year around (here in Calgary alberta).
Background info:
Car: 110'000km, most of it's life in Vancouver BC, decent service history the viscousus differential was replaced at 97'000km "due to improper tire sizing", no accidents or outstanding problems.
Me: previously rebuild to stock, than modified a 75 911S, missed it from the moment I sold it. Tried to scratch the itch with a 2009 Cayman, which was amazing but always needed a little more mmmppphhhhh. Last couple of years a a '11 STI that was making very good power and was a ton of fun.