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New to the 996 bb
This BB is like a ghost town compared to the 911 BB. I just bought a 2003 6 speed Cab. I had to sell my 1972 "RS" to get it.
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2013 991.1 Carrera S Cab 2004 996 Turbo CAB X50 sold 2003 996 cab 6 speed Sold 1972 RS 3.2 twin plug short stroke crank fire, roll bar, sold DE instructor since 1985 |
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05-02-2008, 06:23 PM
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I have to agree with you that it is a little quiet compared to other areas. Maybe these don't go wrong as much yet?
Your car looks great - congratulations! The '72 you sold sounds as though it was probably a lot of fun too. I wouldn't mind one of those, always fancied an older car. I'm not sure my wife would appreciate me getting back to 3 Porsches though...
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05-02-2008, 09:34 PM
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Congratulations, that looks like a great car. I've only driven one 996 (a 99 model year) but I was quite impressed. I found the old car and the new have similar handling traits. How are you finding her so far? She must be quite a bit more comfortable! Good luck.
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05-03-2008, 06:28 AM
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My old car (1972 "RS") was exactly what I wanted when I built it in 1990, excellent track OK street car. I have been a PCA instructor for 20+ years.
But things change, now I have some medical problems that are curtailing track events so I decided to get a fun street car. The 996 cab is all of that! The 1972 driving experience was a little more raw. 2400 lbs 240hp and modified suspension made for a very responsive sharp edged drive. The 996 @ 3200lbs and 320hp has close to the same power to weight with a softer edge and TORQUE. I love to ride with the top down and the heat on in our 50 degree days and I look forward to the AIR conditioning on the hotter days of summer. My 2003 has the dreaded RMS leak. I got it at a high end resallers shop. They are going to replace the RMS and repair a couple of little odds and ends.
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05-03-2008, 03:35 PM
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Has anyone seen a thread like this on Pelican?
http://www.c-speedracing.com/howto/996rms/rms1.php
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05-03-2008, 04:15 PM
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Congratulations, I bought my 996 last november, starting to get nice sunny days finally.
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05-04-2008, 05:49 AM
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Nice car! I bought my old 86 Targa from High Marques, many..many years ago!
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