1st 996 Post

[TOO RUF]

Here is the new 996.

[Elombard]

Gorgeous

[TJ78]

Here's mine:






Thanks!

[glenndeweirdt]

Great wheels! Black is Beautiful!

[gt3racerich]

Thanks for starting this forum. Here's mine.
Rich

[TOO RUF]

They all look good. Let's keep them coming.

[450knotOffice]

Ok. I'll play too. One of these days I'll probably be adding an aero kit and GT3 style wheels to give it a more aggresive look.

[Rockafella]

Brought home the new kid last night: 2002 C2 coupe with M030 suspension

[450knotOffice]

That red 2002 is gorgeous! I want those rims and that suspension for mine. Now I know what my red 2000 will look like once I've changed out the rims and suspension package.

Thanks for the pics.

[TOO RUF]

Rockafella Your car looks great.
I just added NAV a few weeks ago. I painted my console and stereo trim black to give the interior more contrast.I also added V1 remote display.

[Elombard]

Scott I would go wheels and ride ht first they really make the 996 pop.

[450knotOffice]

Yup. Two tasks that are on the top of my list. Maybe next spring.

[Rockafella]

Scott,

Here are a few more pics to encourage you. The PO bought the M030 suspension from europe...995 euros as I recall. I can look up the place if you want.





And one to keep it old(er) school:

[WPOZZZ]

Brought my 996 home on Thursday.

[450knotOffice]

WPOZZZ, your new 996 looks great. Congrats on joining the multiple Porsche crowd, btw.

Rockafella, same goes for you. I love multiple Porsche garages. As for the suspension package, if you don't mind looking up the info, I'd appreciate it. It sounds like a good price. Also, what size tires are you running on those wheels? I'm thinking that I'd like to go with 275 size rears and 235 fronts. I've heard it can be done.

[Rockafella]

F: 225/40/18 R:285/30/18....these are big tires!

The suspension was $1000 euro from a place called Carnewal in Belgium. Carnewal.com

Installation & alignment was $660 at RennWerks in Mt. View, CA.

The PO says the ride smoothed out a bit with the M030, but it seems stiffer compared to other 996s I drove. But, a lot sharper so well worth it imho.

I see used late model wheels (a lot of turbo twists for some reason) with good tires all the time. I almost want to get a second set just for the tires. I bet you can do this whole setup for under $3k.

As someone who has had P-cars from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and today, let me be the first to proclaim they are all great but my choice for everyday driving is the 996. Then again my all-time favorite was my Maestro 67 912 ;-).

[JakeTheSnake]

Originally posted by TOO RUF
Rockafella Your car looks great.
I just added NAV a few weeks ago. I painted my console and stereo trim black to give the interior more contrast.I also added V1 remote display.

Looks like you also have the Z1 installed. I just found out today that they have discountinued manufacturing of this model....

[TOO RUF]

Yes they discontinue at the end of every year. The new model will probably be available in March.

[JakeTheSnake]

Originally posted by TOO RUF
Yes they discontinue at the end of every year. The new model will probably be available in March.

Haha,

Didn't note that you were in the Audio Industry.....

You would know about things like that,

Time to change? Not yet.

[DarkStar!]

Hey Too Ruf,

That Navigation console looks awesome. I have been looking to replace my radio and am looking for something like that. Is it aftermarket? It looks like I can eliminate my cupholders and radio and fit a double din monitor in there. Can I eliminate the cd holders and place the cup holder in its place? Please enlighten...

Erik