I have owned 4 stick shift 996's and now I have a tip c4s. Its fabulous and works so much better in the real world. `love stick but boy, the tip is no slouch.
Im curious about what you paid for it? Approximately? It's really nice that you can work on the car yourself. I'm contemplating buying one. I've been thru all of this but with the Acura NSX. Which is also a nice car. Keep up the good work.
Sub'd with notification!! That is probably the best looking non-turbo 996s I've ever seen. You're doing that car well. Good on you. Are you a professional detailer? You grabbed that car at the right time, I think they will start moving up market price wise, if they haven't already. Looking forward to more videos of this machine.
Thanks! I did run a side detailing business catering to higher end clients for a few years. Now I just play with my own vehicles. And yes, some of the 996 models are starting to rise in value. Mine being one of them! I also just finished filming the video for the graphics I put on the car. Coming soon!
Awesome! I own a 2003 C4S, black on black, 6-speed just like yours; I'll be follow your progress with the hope to learn from you. Thank you for sharing.
Good think I am keeping a journal of parts! I bought it from Porsche Atlanta. Part number 996 5055 5500 501C. With shipping I paid $191.86 on 9/29/2016
First great video. How much was the car it self and spend on it till today? Seems a lot of trouble to gone through all. I'm very much into 4S's. Because of 4 season's where I live. Like to have some indication thanks
+Shihon Lam I got into the car for less than $28k. I have about $3500 in parts so far to get it to where it is right now. Half of that cost however was just the stainless steel mufflers from Fabspeed.
I have a a black 2004 C2.. love the turbo front bumper on your C4S :-) my car too has the Bose fiber optic stereo with sub, and I have the original Becker CDR 23 deck that I replaced with a touch screen one. It looks flawless and works perfectly if you're interested in it let me know.
The previous owner of my car installed an ApplePlay- compatible aftermarket double DIN head unit installed (with back up camera). Relatively hands-free interface with your streaming audio is nothing to underestimate when you're driving a stick...
You are right, the car wasnt treated well by the previous owners. Or was the built quality that bad to begin with in 2004? For a 13 year old car with 80000 miles on it, it looks very worn inside and out. Always a bad sign, cause you know someone didnt take maintenance seriously in general.
Nice video! Wondering if the IMS bearing is original, if not, are you thinking of changing it? I have a 2001 Boxster - I don't think I'll change the bearing. I change the oil and check for shavings pretty frequently to try to keep an eye on it thou.
The dealer I bought the car from said they did it however, I am suspect of the true of that statement. She is still dripping a bit of oil. This winter however, I'll be dropping the transmission to inspect it along with the rear main seal. I may just go ahead and replace it with the LN Engineering solution so I know for sure it is correct. I also cut open my oil filters and inspect them closely. I haven't seen anything of concern yet. I also added a magnetic oil drain plug.
As you said, it's had a rough life and needs a lot of tlc. I bought a similar one a year ago in the UK and have had to spend a few grand bringing her up to spec but it's really worth it. The 4S is a great car; fast and agile and an appreciating asset. My own view is that it's one of the best looking 911s there is....
Greetings from a german petrolhead driving an american car (C6 Z06) in germany and appreciate your affort to an german icon in america ;=)) hope you had a lot of fun with the 996.
That is a really nice looking car, you should be proud of all that work. Very nice indeed. As for the stereo not working, check the fiber optic cable and make sure it's not damaged and also plugged in properly. The fiber optic cable carries light signals instead of typical electrical signals and connections and any damage, break, or bad connection will cause it to not work. Hopefully it's a simple fix. Good luck!
Hey man nice 911 paint looks great I know u did wet sand and I have 2005 997 and black paint I have lot of swirl marks from previous owner and I was thinking wet sanding paint just lil and compound and polish that just curious to know how many passes I should I do over the paint with 2k sand paper when I wet sand paint bcz I don't want to go deep in paint Paint just have light swirls I bought chemical guys polisher and previous I had 987 booster that was silver and swirls don't show that much
Honestly I would advise against wet sanding. The paint on my 4S was a very bad respray with very bad orange peel. Your best bet is use some strong compound such as M105 from Meguiars with various pads to see where you can get the paint. Then move into polishing to bring the gloss up. It is more involved in that however, this is just a General suggestion. Porsche black paint is usually very soft so it shouldn't take too much aggressive compounding to improve the finish.
Welcome to the Club... & good luck with your C4S! p.s. be mindful driving the gauntlet of our Pa roads... especially if you're up here in the North East region.
Now that is a beautiful car. I love it.. I'm Bob Rose from Northampton UK. I'm retired from cosworth as an engine builder through the Formula 1 days. And I'm a mad porsche nut. I've had eight over the years. From 924 to 911. I've now got a cayenne S. And a 1997 boxster 2.5. That I'm doing g work on. To bring it back to new.. keep up the good work. Kind regards Bob Rose. Uk 🇬🇧
Wow! That’s some cool history! Unfortunately I made the mistake of selling the car because of the $9k in parts it was going to cost me for engine parts. Maybe in a few years I will start looking for a 997
I was always manual but once you drive a 996 turbo tip its easy to get used to and the performance is impressive, I added the merc alloy gear paddles that gives a better driving experience
You sound like you know what you're doing and I have one just like yours with low miles and she is my baby . Still have to do few more things to improve the look to its natural appearance...I'm looking forward to watch more videos about your 4S...thank you
sooo should i buy this 1999 911 S......it has 226k miles on it runs like a champ....hes asking 5k should i or no way... and everything that would go wrong has gone wrong ..all new parts.....car runs great.
Wow! That's a lot of miles! If it runs well and was maintained right, It could be a fun car for $5k. I would have it looked over by a pro before making a decision though.
Wow! Nice video :) You have done a lot on that car. How are your radiators? I had to replace all three on our '04 TT because they were weeping - especially the right one. I found a manufacture on line that sells all aluminum replacements. I need to replace the front splitter as well. It is pretty trashed. Ours is a cab. Nice cars and the 996 is getting popular :) Franny
+Heidi and Franny's Garage mine are still ok. When I replace the water pump coming up, I will be getting them pressure tested. If I need to replace them, it will be with CSF radiators.
I installed the CSF radiators as well. Took a couple trys as they were a bit new for the Turbo, but their customer service was really great and they have been great in the car. They are soft so the front one gets a bit beat up, but the process is pretty easy. I used a vacuum filler for the fluid to remove the air from the system first which made filling and burping a snap. You'll probably know with a visual if yours are ok. I hope it all goes well! Franny!
When your done get friendly with wd-40. You can spray it in the fender lips and your quarter lips. Spray it on the water drain holes on the bottom of the doors. If your wipers have steel arms when your cleaning it wipe them down with wd-40. You can even do under the rear hood and jams it's a great preserver 👍
Thanks for this playlist and these videos. I'm a new owner of an '01 996 C2, and am working my way through a lot of similar kinks, etc. My car had a similar mixed history of abuse, and I'm finding new problems as I fix old ones too.
Would love for you to do another video that addresses the "wet sanding"/correction process you went through on the paintjob. Mine is in desperate need, but I'm scared to begin the process...!
It's not something to take lightly. If you aren't careful, you can damage the finish. There were two spots that I damaged. I may have some footage from that process. I'll have to look.
I'm looking for one now. yours look good and the right color. I'm only nervous about the ims,rms with that being said I think the 4s is bye far the best deal in all generations.
The 4S is a great car! Yes, I have had to put some money in her so far however, it is still a great deal to get a 4S at a reasonable price in the 996 generation. Values are looking to improve as well according to Excellence magazine. With the IMS bearing, I still believe it is over hyped. The percentage failures is statistically rather low (I think below 10%). Having said that, it isn't a bad idea to replace it if the system is open for a clutch replacement or if you see oil shards in the oil filter. When I do my clutch, I'll go ahead and replace the RMS and IMS.
I love the grill on C4S and the kit for the rear spoiler is very nice, but if you spent 28 on this car, with all the money you're putting into it and the obvious neglect it has undergone (the opaque headlight lenses are giveaway number one that it sat out in the open)...I think you may have gotten soaked. Word to anyone looking at one of these...get a good prepurchase inspection from a shop that you can trust. I own a 996 C2 Cab. I walked away from 3 cars at PPI before I found mine...a 2000 with 25k miles in very good shape. Better to blow 7-800 on a few wasted PPI's than buy a $18-28k car that is a timebomb.
+Triple Emce I set a particular budget for what I was willing to spend. I happened to come across this one only about 15 minutes from my house. With the options this had I felt is was a good choice. Plus many of the turbos I looked at were not virgin cars. A lot of them were tweaked and modified. I was looking for something as close to stock as I could find.
Nice looking 996. Never been a fan of the rims (except for cleaning). The 4S body is the only way to go on the 996. Truly makes the car look different.
FINALLY!!!!SOMEONE STARTS A VIDEO FOR A PORSCHE WITH THE CORRECT WORDS.NO WAY BYING A PORSCHE AS AN AUTOMATIC.THERE ARE STILL PROPER CAR ENTHUSIASTS IN THIS WORLD.WELL DONE.WONDERFULL CAR!
Shihon Lam I TOTALY AGREE.AND OF COURSE YOU WERE RIGHT WITH YOUR COMMENT ABOUT HEALTH.I MEANT THE SAME THING.IF SOMEONE REALLY NEED AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMITION I TOTALY RESPECT THAT SINCE I AM A PROFESIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST IN GREECE.THANK GOD THE NEWER AUTOMATIC TRANSMITIONS HELP PEOPLE WHO NEED THEM TO EXPERIENCE SPORT DRIVING.IN GENERAL THREE PEDALS SHUOLD ALWAYS BE IN A SPORTS CAR.THAT`S WHY I LIKE PORSCHE AND BMW.THESE BRANDS LET YOU CHOOSE.
well, I disagree. I own a tip and I have to say i'm very happy I don' thave to shift every two seconds. Also, when I upgrade i'll be looking for a pdk 997.2 or 991.1. Please show me a F1 car that has a clutch.
Shihon Lam I wouldn't buy a auto sports car either but I can see why. Some people have disabilities that can't be overcome so the only way they can enjoy the car is in auto. Then there are the track rats who just want the fastest lap times. You'll certainly get that with theTips/PDK. I can't knock them for that either. But for a daily/weekend driver, definitely 6 or 7 speed MT.
what do you think about the tiptronic gear box? it seems those cars are the best deals out there. I want a 6 speed but I've seen cars with same year and miles for 3-5k less. What's your take on it. thanks
+John Smalls yes, you can find the automatic version for a bit less money. However, you need to ask yourself what do you want? The reason you see 6-speed coupes going for more is the desirability of the car. There is a certain experience that you get from a clutch car. The rev matching dropping a gear, the exhaust burble when changing gears and the fun of throwing that left foot down. Both versions are great cars but I personally prefer the clutch.
I have a 2000 C2 Tip. Coworker was selling it and it was kind of an impulse buy... would have preferred the 6 speed and while the early tips are a bit quirky once you get the hang of it it's quite fun. For example when going around 65 mph on the highway and you want to downshift to 3 and go WOT you either have to double tap buttons on steering wheel to get to third which places you in manual mode for around 10 seconds OR double pump gas and car will quickly downshift to 3rd... or just drive it in manual mode. If you were simply to floor it I find the car downshifts only to 4th gear. The buttons actually work quite well and transmission is quite responsive (for old tech). You get more parasitic loss with the auto so top speed is 171 mph vs 174 (you shouldn't ever get that fast on a public road and fastest I've gotten it on a straight on track is around 125) and your 0-60 time suffers but if you aren't the most adept shifter the tip could end up being faster....
Sounds like your Tip may have an issue. When I stab the pedal to the floor she downshifts to the proper gear without any need for double pumping the pedal. I actually have a blast with the Tip, love hitting the corners and keeping both hands on the steering wheel and still be able to shift gears.
some people don't want to shift especially in heavy daily traffic let the car do the shifting thats why everyone doesn't want a manual not hard to figure out
I bought my 2001 Boxster S with 58k miles out of NY and thank god it wasnt daily driven or really beat up. Mine needed reconditioning also from lack of care. I wanted a 996 Carrera but couldn't find one for my pricepoint, funny thing is I have put that difference in $ into my 986. Lots of maintenance projects have been completed including the dreaded IMS/RMS/Clutch/Flywheel. Awesome cars to drive. Keep us in the loop on your projects. How are you going to polish up the door jams, etc?
+marco correia I will certainly be doing more videos on various projects on the car. I expect to be dropping the transmission this winter to inspect/replace rms/ims and fix the hole in the bell housing.
I like the rear spoiler, that's cool. I have the exact calipers on.my Mercedes but obviously they say Mercedes not porsche lol. All the stopping power youll ever need.
I have the same car as you. Mine is from 2003 and it is also black. It loks so nice in the garage. I wonder how it looks outside with naural light. Unfortunatelly this kind of tinting might not be approved in Europe. If it was I definetly would do it in mine. Please keep on doing videos on this car. You are makig a nice job.
+Diego Esteban thanks! It looks good outside. Maybe slightly lighter. You can still see the turn indicator in the sun. This tail light film is not "approved" in the US either. I will be doing more videos soon. I have a few projects to do. Finding time can be a little difficult with 2 children and school!
Congrats on a great video! Thanks. Seems like an awful lot of maintenance on a 70,000 mile car. I had a first gen 911 when it was only 4 years old and had 100k miles before I had to do all this kind of work. I would have thought Porsche would be making better cars by now.
Beautiful auto. Great video. Could you please expand on comment at 9:49_9:52 (approx) re tail light savers.My 2002 C4S has failure of lugs that take fasteners to hold tail light assembly. Both sides.thank goodness for double sided tape.
Nice overview, I just got a 996 C4...wish it was an S, but I couldn't pass up on the deal I got. Looks like your car found a better owner...nice to see it being taken care of.
how do you think a porsche 4s will keep up on salty winter roads? i live in sweden and they salt a bit but my job makes me travel and use a business car instead for daily driving to my work, i want a car who is fun to drive and good looking but is not a money pit( breaks all the time) and have good rust protection :)
If you keep up on maintenance and have dedicated snow tires, the 4S will do just fine. If you get a lot of snow in your area, you might want to get a vehicle with more ground clearance. If you take care of it, it will take care of you!
Great video - I just bought a 1999 996 cabriolet. I reconditioned headlights but they have scratches on the inside which is annoying. (wondering what causes that).
The micro scratches that you may see is normally called "crazing" in polycarbonate lenses. This happens with age, sun exposure and heat cycling. There really isn't much you can do about that other than replacement.
I did get a good deal as I knew I there was work to be done. However, some of it is just my OCD and I want it perfect! By the time I am done, I'll probably have a new car!
Nice looking 996. One simple change is to replace the orange side markers with the euro clear ones. Simple upgrade and really improves the look. I believe Pelican sticks the part. Enjoy!!
I like it that you give so much love to a 996 that people see it as the ugliest duckling. me personally love most if not all from the 911 series, include the 996. I embrace them all. To be specific if the 996 I'd be the 996.2 Turbo.
I explained why it was there. The bumper was previously repaired and the cap that goes in the hole no longer fits. Once the car is completely repainted, the hook goes away. And, from your last comment about the IMS; it was addressed by the previous owner and I have the paper work on it. I have done my due diligence on this matter and it only affected less than 10% of all M96 engines. The issue has been blown out of proportion and people freak out way to much about this.
Great video, I have a 2003 4s in cobalt with black. What kit did you use for the headlamps? I'm leaning towards the 3m kit but a replacement headlamp is £2250 in the UK so I'm a bit jittery with the idea of taking abrasive paper to them.
I went pretty hard on the headlights. I sanded them down starting with 320grit to get all the failed coating off and slowly worked up 500, 800,1000, 1500 grit and wet sanded at 3000 and then applied a new clear coat to the lenses. It took a good deal of work.
Great car. Mines a 2003 4S in Seal with 60k miles. Was super disappointed in the Maxflows (mine were not even louder than stock, huge waste of $2100). How are you liking yours? I switched to the fabspeed cup exhaust which was a huge mistake; love the exhaust note, but the drone is unbearable from 2400 - 3200 and now everything in the interior shakes. Looking to go back to oem with gundo hack.
The MaxFlows that I have are just the mufflers I don't have the rest of the system (yet). I like them but yes, it is not as loud as the OE in sport mode. However, mine were pretty rotted out so I wasn't sure how it was supposed to sound. When I replace the cats, I will be going with Fabspeed's x-pipe and foregoing the cats. In PA, if you drive less than 5,000 miles, you are exempt from emissions testing. I am well under that mileage cap. I also need to replace the headers.
Man the weather up there must be very hard on cars. For the miles, you have had to do a lot of work. I have over 125k miles on my 2003 986 S and had to replace the AOS, which killed my cats, so I put on some NHP 200 Cell Exhaust Headers, Secondary Cat delete pipe and topped that off with a Borla muffler. I did replace my starter as it started to squeal now and then at start up and also did a headlight restore. Other them those items, regular maintenance.
+theplayernkc yeah, she led a rough life eventually it will have a full Fabspeed exhaust. Just replaced the AOS a few weeks ago. I’m going to have fun with this car!
I've had tons a fun working on my 986. On the performance side, the above mentioned exhaust system, put in a larger 987 air box, 997 throttle body, T plenum and larger intake piping. Installed a 997 gauge cluster, 4 stalk column and turned on the OBC with the Durmetric tool. When winter is over I have a set of Koni FSD shocks/struts and 1" lower springs to install. Have my eyes on some new wheels and tires too. Can't wait to see your next video on this.
Hopefully it’s not like my 99 JBL system, which is a great system, but if you want to replace the head unit with anything but stock then you’re unable to use the amp for the system
BusyDadsWorkshop I’ll look into it for you, that might not be so bad, the amp was integrated into the giant head unit for my JBL so you at least have a higher chance than I did
Both the C4S and the Turbo have the larger front vents for the radiators. As far as the side turbo vents in the back fenders, I like it! It's the calling card of the turbo! I would love to have one!
I enjoyed the video. Personally I have adored the 996 far more than any other model. The passion of those that prefer the 996, I feel is unrivaled. It’s really cool you are giving yours so much love and attention.
Great vid, BusyDad. I have the same car, same year, same spec. Have you changed a radiator yet? My right one leaks. Im hesitant towards this - all kinds of stories about this. I'd love to get your input. All the best. Andreas.
+Andreas Bergius I have done some coolant work on it but I haven't changed a radiator yet. However when I do, I will be getting CSF rads and I will replace the hoses at the same time.
Thank you for the reply - have you experienced any engine problems after you work? Heard stories about misfiring etc due to bubbles in the cooling system. I looked at the CSF:s but they are a little too expensive. I went with the OEM Behr ones.
+Andreas Bergius I didn't have any problems. There is a pretty simple procedure that I found online that when you start up the engine you rev it a few times to suck the coolant through and keep filling the reservoir with the vet valve open. I think it was on Pelican parts website. Just don't forget to close the valve when done like I did or you will end up with a coolant mess! 😆
Thanks! I should do an update. I have had it for 3 years now! Things have been crazy with our house build project. It has been just sitting in the garage for the past few months.
I find so too. I've to admit the "standard" headlights are really good looking. But this is unique. I went from liking them when they came out to hating them and back to appreciate the uniqueness period.
@@BusyDadsWorkshop Hi! 3 weeks in and I'm loving it! Is there supposed to be a burnt rubber smell every time after a spirited drive? Some say that's just the way the car smells afterwards. They say it's normal.
It’s funny you should say that. I noticed that with mine too. I also noticed the inside edge of my serpentine belt is worn. You should see if yours is too.
@@BusyDadsWorkshop Yes, it is worn, and it is due for a change. That might be it. I should probably have that replaced ASAP. I got a trip to the shop coming up on Thursday, I'll add that to the top of the to-do list.
I have owned 4 stick shift 996's and now I have a tip c4s. Its fabulous and works so much better in the real world. `love stick but boy, the tip is no slouch.
In reality, weather it is a stick or tip, it is still an amazingly fun car!
Im curious about what you paid for it? Approximately?
It's really nice that you can work on the car yourself. I'm contemplating buying one. I've been thru all of this but with the Acura NSX. Which is also a nice car.
Keep up the good work.
I also had an NSX! I had a 92 laser red! I paid approximately $28k for my 2004 C4S.
Sub'd with notification!! That is probably the best looking non-turbo 996s I've ever seen. You're doing that car well. Good on you. Are you a professional detailer? You grabbed that car at the right time, I think they will start moving up market price wise, if they haven't already. Looking forward to more videos of this machine.
Thanks! I did run a side detailing business catering to higher end clients for a few years. Now I just play with my own vehicles. And yes, some of the 996 models are starting to rise in value. Mine being one of them! I also just finished filming the video for the graphics I put on the car. Coming soon!
BusyDadsWorkshop looking forward to it!!
They are already going up in price
Awesome! I own a 2003 C4S, black on black, 6-speed just like yours; I'll be follow your progress with the hope to learn from you. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks! I'll be putting up some new content soon!
Best 996 video I have seen. Thank you for making this. Just made our last college payment for last kid. There still may be a 996 in my future.
The 996 is a lot of fun! You will enjoy it if you get one!
hey, where did you find that bottom lip for $130? i looked around the net and the cheapest i can find is $245
Good think I am keeping a journal of parts! I bought it from Porsche Atlanta. Part number 996 5055 5500 501C. With shipping I paid $191.86 on 9/29/2016
Love your Passion.. your doing a great job, very enjoyable to watch.
Thank you very much!
First great video. How much was the car it self and spend on it till today? Seems a lot of trouble to gone through all. I'm very much into 4S's. Because of 4 season's where I live. Like to have some indication thanks
+Shihon Lam I got into the car for less than $28k. I have about $3500 in parts so far to get it to where it is right now. Half of that cost however was just the stainless steel mufflers from Fabspeed.
I have a a black 2004 C2.. love the turbo front bumper on your C4S :-) my car too has the Bose fiber optic stereo with sub, and I have the original Becker CDR 23 deck that I replaced with a touch screen one. It looks flawless and works perfectly if you're interested in it let me know.
+Kevin Gustafson I would like to know what you did to interface with the bose amp.
BusyDadsWorkshop I had an alpine amplifier installed (it powers everything, including the sub), so i didn't have to deal with the fiber optics.
+Kevin Gustafson that's what I love about the 4S. It has the turbo body work, wider hips and the turbo brake setup.
The previous owner of my car installed an ApplePlay- compatible aftermarket double DIN head unit installed (with back up camera). Relatively hands-free interface with your streaming audio is nothing to underestimate when you're driving a stick...
You are right, the car wasnt treated well by the previous owners. Or was the built quality that bad to begin with in 2004? For a 13 year old car with 80000 miles on it, it looks very worn inside and out. Always a bad sign, cause you know someone didnt take maintenance seriously in general.
You are right. She wasn't treated the best. I like that I have projects to keep me busy and to improve the car!
Nice video! Wondering if the IMS bearing is original, if not, are you thinking of changing it? I have a 2001 Boxster - I don't think I'll change the bearing. I change the oil and check for shavings pretty frequently to try to keep an eye on it thou.
The dealer I bought the car from said they did it however, I am suspect of the true of that statement. She is still dripping a bit of oil. This winter however, I'll be dropping the transmission to inspect it along with the rear main seal. I may just go ahead and replace it with the LN Engineering solution so I know for sure it is correct. I also cut open my oil filters and inspect them closely. I haven't seen anything of concern yet. I also added a magnetic oil drain plug.
beautiful car
Thank you!
As you said, it's had a rough life and needs a lot of tlc. I bought a similar one a year ago in the UK and have had to spend a few grand bringing her up to spec but it's really worth it. The 4S is a great car; fast and agile and an appreciating asset. My own view is that it's one of the best looking 911s there is....
I certainly enjoy driving it! It will only get better as I repair and replace worn items. Enjoy your C4S!!
Greetings from a german petrolhead driving an american car (C6 Z06) in germany and appreciate your affort to an german icon in america ;=)) hope you had a lot of fun with the 996.
Excellent! I love my German car. I hope you love your American car! ;-)
great job on the headlights
Thank you! That was the hardest OEM clear that I have ever had to remove on a set of headlights!
That is a really nice looking car, you should be proud of all that work. Very nice indeed.
As for the stereo not working, check the fiber optic cable and make sure it's not damaged and also plugged in properly. The fiber optic cable carries light signals instead of typical electrical signals and connections and any damage, break, or bad connection will cause it to not work. Hopefully it's a simple fix. Good luck!
Unfortunate, the radio itself is not powering up. I need to pull the radio and check the fuse on the back.
Subbed for that “no automatic” good job
Hey man nice 911 paint looks great I know u did wet sand and I have 2005 997 and black paint I have lot of swirl marks from previous owner and I was thinking wet sanding paint just lil and compound and polish that just curious to know how many passes I should I do over the paint with 2k sand paper when I wet sand paint bcz I don't want to go deep in paint Paint just have light swirls I bought chemical guys polisher and previous I had 987 booster that was silver and swirls don't show that much
Honestly I would advise against wet sanding. The paint on my 4S was a very bad respray with very bad orange peel. Your best bet is use some strong compound such as M105 from Meguiars with various pads to see where you can get the paint. Then move into polishing to bring the gloss up. It is more involved in that however, this is just a General suggestion. Porsche black paint is usually very soft so it shouldn't take too much aggressive compounding to improve the finish.
Welcome to the Club... & good luck with your C4S! p.s. be mindful driving the gauntlet of our Pa roads... especially if you're up here in the North East region.
No kidding! The roads in Central PA aren't any better!
Now that is a beautiful car. I love it.. I'm Bob Rose from Northampton UK. I'm retired from cosworth as an engine builder through the Formula 1 days. And I'm a mad porsche nut. I've had eight over the years. From 924 to 911. I've now got a cayenne S. And a 1997 boxster 2.5. That I'm doing g work on. To bring it back to new.. keep up the good work. Kind regards Bob Rose. Uk 🇬🇧
Wow! That’s some cool history! Unfortunately I made the mistake of selling the car because of the $9k in parts it was going to cost me for engine parts. Maybe in a few years I will start looking for a 997
good luck, i'm doing the same on my 2002 4s.
+Mike C thanks! Good luck on yours too!
I was always manual but once you drive a 996 turbo tip its easy to get used to and the performance is impressive, I added the merc alloy gear paddles that gives a better driving experience
I would love to have a turbo in any configuration!
Good job on the video man. I love seeing other people taking good care of their cars, it feels lonely sometimes, like I'm the only one lol
Thanks! It’s a labor of love!
You sound like you know what you're doing and I have one just like yours with low miles and she is my baby . Still have to do few more things to improve the look to its natural appearance...I'm looking forward to watch more videos about your 4S...thank you
That’s great! Unfortunately I sold mine last summer and now I regret it.
This what I want to do so bad.
sooo should i buy this 1999 911 S......it has 226k miles on it runs like a champ....hes asking 5k should i or no way...
and everything that would go wrong has gone wrong ..all new parts.....car runs great.
Wow! That's a lot of miles! If it runs well and was maintained right, It could be a fun car for $5k. I would have it looked over by a pro before making a decision though.
Great set of videos. Very well explained & easy to follow. No waffling on like most of them. Keep it up. A delight to watch
Thank you! I have a long list of projects and videos in mind for it!
Wow! Nice video :) You have done a lot on that car. How are your radiators? I had to replace all three on our '04 TT because they were weeping - especially the right one. I found a manufacture on line that sells all aluminum replacements. I need to replace the front splitter as well. It is pretty trashed. Ours is a cab. Nice cars and the 996 is getting popular :) Franny
+Heidi and Franny's Garage mine are still ok. When I replace the water pump coming up, I will be getting them pressure tested. If I need to replace them, it will be with CSF radiators.
I installed the CSF radiators as well. Took a couple trys as they were a bit new for the Turbo, but their customer service was really great and they have been great in the car. They are soft so the front one gets a bit beat up, but the process is pretty easy. I used a vacuum filler for the fluid to remove the air from the system first which made filling and burping a snap. You'll probably know with a visual if yours are ok. I hope it all goes well! Franny!
Thanks for sharing your experience so far and congrats on the new car/project, looks like fun! I'm also liking your choice of styling, keep it up man!
Manley Gage thank you!
This car is so clean as is! If you consider this “needing work” I can’t wait to see what it will look like finished. Well done.
I have put out a few videos since this one.
@@BusyDadsWorkshop Okay cool. Let me check out your library then. Subscribed.
Great video, exactly where I am with my '04 996 C2. Look forward to the next upload.
Joel Chalk thanks. I have quite a bit to do!
I own a 2001 996, am always surprised how people man handle their cars, that being said I baby my car ...
It's a shame isn't it. I'm still working to bring this one back from the brink.
Well done mate
Sweet mate, reminds me of a lot of work I'm doing (and still need to do) on my black 997S. Time consuming but really satisfying once it's done!
+Francois Balland I enjoy working on it casually since it isn’t my primary car and there is no rush to fix something during the winter. 😁
Great video, I will be looking for your next post.
Wow man, soo many problems. The last owner did not take care of the vehicle. I hope you got a killer deal.
I got a pretty good deal.
When your done get friendly with wd-40. You can spray it in the fender lips and your quarter lips. Spray it on the water drain holes on the bottom of the doors. If your wipers have steel arms when your cleaning it wipe them down with wd-40. You can even do under the rear hood and jams it's a great preserver 👍
Thanks for this playlist and these videos. I'm a new owner of an '01 996 C2, and am working my way through a lot of similar kinks, etc. My car had a similar mixed history of abuse, and I'm finding new problems as I fix old ones too.
Carl Linnington thanks. More to come!
Would love for you to do another video that addresses the "wet sanding"/correction process you went through on the paintjob. Mine is in desperate need, but I'm scared to begin the process...!
It's not something to take lightly. If you aren't careful, you can damage the finish. There were two spots that I damaged. I may have some footage from that process. I'll have to look.
I’m sure it works by now but the fuse in the radio fuse is blown
I'm looking for one now. yours look good and the right color. I'm
only nervous about the ims,rms with that being said I think the 4s is bye far the best deal in all generations.
The 4S is a great car! Yes, I have had to put some money in her so far however, it is still a great deal to get a 4S at a reasonable price in the 996 generation. Values are looking to improve as well according to Excellence magazine. With the IMS bearing, I still believe it is over hyped. The percentage failures is statistically rather low (I think below 10%). Having said that, it isn't a bad idea to replace it if the system is open for a clutch replacement or if you see oil shards in the oil filter. When I do my clutch, I'll go ahead and replace the RMS and IMS.
I love the grill on C4S and the kit for the rear spoiler is very nice, but if you spent 28 on this car, with all the money you're putting into it and the obvious neglect it has undergone (the opaque headlight lenses are giveaway number one that it sat out in the open)...I think you may have gotten soaked. Word to anyone looking at one of these...get a good prepurchase inspection from a shop that you can trust. I own a 996 C2 Cab. I walked away from 3 cars at PPI before I found mine...a 2000 with 25k miles in very good shape. Better to blow 7-800 on a few wasted PPI's than buy a $18-28k car that is a timebomb.
Any car that lives in new York you should run away from. That state ruin cars and people.
Pennsylvania road are no better! LOL!
Fantastic video. Looking at picking up a 996 4s. I love them.
If you find the right car, you will absolutely love owning and driving it!
Awesome video man, I'm heavily considering one of these next year. What made you for with the 4S instead of the turbo?
+Triple Emce I set a particular budget for what I was willing to spend. I happened to come across this one only about 15 minutes from my house. With the options this had I felt is was a good choice. Plus many of the turbos I looked at were not virgin cars. A lot of them were tweaked and modified. I was looking for something as close to stock as I could find.
Nice looking 996. Never been a fan of the rims (except for cleaning). The 4S body is the only way to go on the 996. Truly makes the car look different.
FINALLY!!!!SOMEONE STARTS A VIDEO FOR A PORSCHE WITH THE CORRECT WORDS.NO WAY BYING A PORSCHE AS AN AUTOMATIC.THERE ARE STILL PROPER CAR ENTHUSIASTS IN THIS WORLD.WELL DONE.WONDERFULL CAR!
LOL! Thanks! I love the car and plan to enjoy her for a long time!
I don't get why people buying a 911 with automatic when they're perfectly health, if they're health.
Shihon Lam I TOTALY AGREE.AND OF COURSE YOU WERE RIGHT WITH YOUR COMMENT ABOUT HEALTH.I MEANT THE SAME THING.IF SOMEONE REALLY NEED AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMITION I TOTALY RESPECT THAT SINCE I AM A PROFESIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST IN GREECE.THANK GOD THE NEWER AUTOMATIC TRANSMITIONS HELP PEOPLE WHO NEED THEM TO EXPERIENCE SPORT DRIVING.IN GENERAL THREE PEDALS SHUOLD ALWAYS BE IN A SPORTS CAR.THAT`S WHY I LIKE PORSCHE AND BMW.THESE BRANDS LET YOU CHOOSE.
well, I disagree. I own a tip and I have to say i'm very happy I don' thave to shift every two seconds. Also, when I upgrade i'll be looking for a pdk 997.2 or 991.1. Please show me a F1 car that has a clutch.
Shihon Lam I wouldn't buy a auto sports car either but I can see why. Some people have disabilities that can't be overcome so the only way they can enjoy the car is in auto. Then there are the track rats who just want the fastest lap times. You'll certainly get that with theTips/PDK. I can't knock them for that either. But for a daily/weekend driver, definitely 6 or 7 speed MT.
what do you think about the tiptronic gear box? it seems those cars are the best deals out there. I want a 6 speed but I've seen cars with same year and miles for 3-5k less. What's your take on it. thanks
+John Smalls yes, you can find the automatic version for a bit less money. However, you need to ask yourself what do you want? The reason you see 6-speed coupes going for more is the desirability of the car. There is a certain experience that you get from a clutch car. The rev matching dropping a gear, the exhaust burble when changing gears and the fun of throwing that left foot down. Both versions are great cars but I personally prefer the clutch.
I have a 2000 C2 Tip. Coworker was selling it and it was kind of an impulse buy... would have preferred the 6 speed and while the early tips are a bit quirky once you get the hang of it it's quite fun. For example when going around 65 mph on the highway and you want to downshift to 3 and go WOT you either have to double tap buttons on steering wheel to get to third which places you in manual mode for around 10 seconds OR double pump gas and car will quickly downshift to 3rd... or just drive it in manual mode. If you were simply to floor it I find the car downshifts only to 4th gear. The buttons actually work quite well and transmission is quite responsive (for old tech). You get more parasitic loss with the auto so top speed is 171 mph vs 174 (you shouldn't ever get that fast on a public road and fastest I've gotten it on a straight on track is around 125) and your 0-60 time suffers but if you aren't the most adept shifter the tip could end up being faster....
Sounds like your Tip may have an issue. When I stab the pedal to the floor she downshifts to the proper gear without any need for double pumping the pedal. I actually have a blast with the Tip, love hitting the corners and keeping both hands on the steering wheel and still be able to shift gears.
some people don't want to shift especially in heavy daily traffic let the car do the shifting thats why everyone doesn't want a manual not hard to figure out
Then buy a mercedes or go in a bus.
Who buys this to have it a daily driver and sit in traffic,Allen? You are out of your ass.
@@ynamaxa come to N Virginia I see about 100 every day in traffic. Of course people daily drive them
Sounds like the car had a bit of a rough life before, with all the work that has been done it?
I have been sure to take care of it!
I bought my 2001 Boxster S with 58k miles out of NY and thank god it wasnt daily driven or really beat up. Mine needed reconditioning also from lack of care. I wanted a 996 Carrera but couldn't find one for my pricepoint, funny thing is I have put that difference in $ into my 986. Lots of maintenance projects have been completed including the dreaded IMS/RMS/Clutch/Flywheel. Awesome cars to drive. Keep us in the loop on your projects.
How are you going to polish up the door jams, etc?
+marco correia I will certainly be doing more videos on various projects on the car. I expect to be dropping the transmission this winter to inspect/replace rms/ims and fix the hole in the bell housing.
Nice car. Looks like found a good home.
beautiful car, you're definitely a perfectionist
Thanks. Still so much to do!
I like the rear spoiler, that's cool. I have the exact calipers on.my Mercedes but obviously they say Mercedes not porsche lol. All the stopping power youll ever need.
I have the same car as you. Mine is from 2003 and it is also black. It loks so nice in the garage. I wonder how it looks outside with naural light. Unfortunatelly this kind of tinting might not be approved in Europe. If it was I definetly would do it in mine. Please keep on doing videos on this car. You are makig a nice job.
+Diego Esteban thanks! It looks good outside. Maybe slightly lighter. You can still see the turn indicator in the sun. This tail light film is not "approved" in the US either. I will be doing more videos soon. I have a few projects to do. Finding time can be a little difficult with 2 children and school!
Congrats on a great video! Thanks. Seems like an awful lot of maintenance on a 70,000 mile car. I had a first gen 911 when it was only 4 years old and had 100k miles before I had to do all this kind of work. I would have thought Porsche would be making better cars by now.
It needs this much work because it wasn't cared for the way it should have been.
Beautiful auto. Great video. Could you please expand on comment at 9:49_9:52 (approx) re tail light savers.My 2002 C4S has failure of lugs that take fasteners to hold tail light assembly. Both sides.thank goodness for double sided tape.
Here is a link to the products I was mentioning: www.yourcarcarecompanion.com/products.html
Nice overview, I just got a 996 C4...wish it was an S, but I couldn't pass up on the deal I got. Looks like your car found a better owner...nice to see it being taken care of.
+Rich Schnippel I plan to take very good care of it for years to come!
Great video, keep it up.
how do you think a porsche 4s will keep up on salty winter roads? i live in sweden and they salt a bit but my job makes me travel and use a business car instead for daily driving to my work, i want a car who is fun to drive and good looking but is not a money pit( breaks all the time) and have good rust protection :)
If you keep up on maintenance and have dedicated snow tires, the 4S will do just fine. If you get a lot of snow in your area, you might want to get a vehicle with more ground clearance. If you take care of it, it will take care of you!
Great video - I just bought a 1999 996 cabriolet. I reconditioned headlights but they have scratches on the inside which is annoying. (wondering what causes that).
The micro scratches that you may see is normally called "crazing" in polycarbonate lenses. This happens with age, sun exposure and heat cycling. There really isn't much you can do about that other than replacement.
You did an amazing job on the lights
Oh yeah, and manuals rock!
Sure hope you got a good deal on this thing. Looks like you put a lot of work into it
I did get a good deal as I knew I there was work to be done. However, some of it is just my OCD and I want it perfect! By the time I am done, I'll probably have a new car!
Funny thats my issue also, I replace parts in the interior just due to minor wear, my OCD also. I won't even drive mine in rain :)
great car!
Thank you!
Beautiful car. Can’t begin to understand people criticising the 996’s looks. It’s every inch as gorgeous as any other 911.
I completely agree with you!
Nice looking 996. One simple change is to replace the orange side markers with the euro clear ones. Simple upgrade and really improves the look. I believe Pelican sticks the part. Enjoy!!
+K Nola I'll be getting to that. Right now it is all about mechanical repairs and improvements.
Nothing more expensive than a cheap Porsche. Good luck with the projects.....
It wasn't a "cheap" Porsche. It was just abused by it's previous owners. I'm its new caretaker now and will set things right.
Awesome man, I'm currently looking into purchasing a 2003 4s.
+Jay do a good pre purchase inspection and you will love it.
Just bought one! 04 C4S! Super stoked!
Awesome! Enjoy!!!!!
I like it that you give so much love to a 996 that people see it as the ugliest duckling. me personally love most if not all from the 911 series, include the 996. I embrace them all. To be specific if the 996 I'd be the 996.2 Turbo.
Thanks! I love my car! I would totally trade it for a 996.2 Turbo S!
Nice C4S. What is that rear spoiler? Thanks
It is the fixed wing from the Type 1 aero kit.
Nice car. Have you had to do a lot of things to it over the last 3 years? I am interested in buying one. Thanks
I have done a few things as the car lived a hard life in New Jersey and RI.
I got silver/black one. Keep going...
I plan to! I'll be dropping new videos as I "tinker" with the car.
Not getting to personal in anyway but by chance what profession or field of work are you in?
Great looking Porsche!
+MattsCoinsNstuff I am into industrial automation.
Please take that silly thing off the bumper.
I explained why it was there. The bumper was previously repaired and the cap that goes in the hole no longer fits. Once the car is completely repainted, the hook goes away. And, from your last comment about the IMS; it was addressed by the previous owner and I have the paper work on it. I have done my due diligence on this matter and it only affected less than 10% of all M96 engines. The issue has been blown out of proportion and people freak out way to much about this.
Great video, I have a 2003 4s in cobalt with black. What kit did you use for the headlamps? I'm leaning towards the 3m kit but a replacement headlamp is £2250 in the UK so I'm a bit jittery with the idea of taking abrasive paper to them.
I went pretty hard on the headlights. I sanded them down starting with 320grit to get all the failed coating off and slowly worked up 500, 800,1000, 1500 grit and wet sanded at 3000 and then applied a new clear coat to the lenses. It took a good deal of work.
Thanks for that, the resulting finish is outstanding.
I remember If you pull the radio which takes a minute to do with the tool there's a fuse in the back, that could be just the problem
+Charles Pizarro correct. I just haven't gotten that far. The Amp fuse was blown and I have already replaced that.
Great job. I need to treat the leather on my 997 as it's doing the same thing. Any recommendations on leatherique?
I plan to use leatherique on mine. I will do a video, its just finding the time to do it that is tough!
Thank you for your video. Question: Where do you get the new RED brakes? I own a 2003 C4S.
Great car. Mines a 2003 4S in Seal with 60k miles. Was super disappointed in the Maxflows (mine were not even louder than stock, huge waste of $2100). How are you liking yours? I switched to the fabspeed cup exhaust which was a huge mistake; love the exhaust note, but the drone is unbearable from 2400 - 3200 and now everything in the interior shakes. Looking to go back to oem with gundo hack.
The MaxFlows that I have are just the mufflers I don't have the rest of the system (yet). I like them but yes, it is not as loud as the OE in sport mode. However, mine were pretty rotted out so I wasn't sure how it was supposed to sound. When I replace the cats, I will be going with Fabspeed's x-pipe and foregoing the cats. In PA, if you drive less than 5,000 miles, you are exempt from emissions testing. I am well under that mileage cap. I also need to replace the headers.
I hear good things about the cross-pipe. I'd be wary of deleting my cats, you'll lose torque if you have no back pressure.
According to the dyno plot, torque increases.
NIce! Looks in good condition.
Just subscribed, look forward to seeing your future videos on the 911.
hi nice car i have 2003 4s have you or are going to change the shocks ? if so what kind do you like?
thanks love the channel keep up the great work
Thank you! When I do replace them, I will most likely go either Bilstein PSS10 setup.
Man the weather up there must be very hard on cars. For the miles, you have had to do a lot of work. I have over 125k miles on my 2003 986 S and had to replace the AOS, which killed my cats, so I put on some NHP 200 Cell Exhaust Headers, Secondary Cat delete pipe and topped that off with a Borla muffler. I did replace my starter as it started to squeal now and then at start up and also did a headlight restore. Other them those items, regular maintenance.
Forgot I had to replace the hood and trunk struts, plus "knock on wood" that my baby stays good to me.
+theplayernkc yeah, she led a rough life eventually it will have a full Fabspeed exhaust. Just replaced the AOS a few weeks ago. I’m going to have fun with this car!
I've had tons a fun working on my 986. On the performance side, the above mentioned exhaust system, put in a larger 987 air box, 997 throttle body, T plenum and larger intake piping. Installed a 997 gauge cluster, 4 stalk column and turned on the OBC with the Durmetric tool. When winter is over I have a set of Koni FSD shocks/struts and 1" lower springs to install. Have my eyes on some new wheels and tires too. Can't wait to see your next video on this.
Hopefully it’s not like my 99 JBL system, which is a great system, but if you want to replace the head unit with anything but stock then you’re unable to use the amp for the system
I think it is very similar to that. It is a fiber optic link between the head unit and the amp
BusyDadsWorkshop I’ll look into it for you, that might not be so bad, the amp was integrated into the giant head unit for my JBL so you at least have a higher chance than I did
What did you pay for your nice 996?
Just around $28k USD.
Who else thinks the Turbo vents ruins a classic, timeless and flawless body?
Both the C4S and the Turbo have the larger front vents for the radiators. As far as the side turbo vents in the back fenders, I like it! It's the calling card of the turbo! I would love to have one!
I enjoyed the video. Personally I have adored the 996 far more than any other model. The passion of those that prefer the 996, I feel is unrivaled. It’s really cool you are giving yours so much love and attention.
Thanks! I will be taking very good care of it and bring it back up to where it should be!
Good for you doing all the work you’re self. I respect that a lot. I’m subscribing.
+Lucky Goose thank you! The Porsche is a much different animal to work on than previous vehicles I had. It’s a great learning experience.
I wouldn't replace the emblem
I'll probably just get a new one from Porsche in the OE bronze and not a silver one.
Great vid, BusyDad. I have the same car, same year, same spec. Have you changed a radiator yet? My right one leaks. Im hesitant towards this - all kinds of stories about this. I'd love to get your input. All the best. Andreas.
+Andreas Bergius I have done some coolant work on it but I haven't changed a radiator yet. However when I do, I will be getting CSF rads and I will replace the hoses at the same time.
Thank you for the reply - have you experienced any engine problems after you work? Heard stories about misfiring etc due to bubbles in the cooling system. I looked at the CSF:s but they are a little too expensive. I went with the OEM Behr ones.
+Andreas Bergius I didn't have any problems. There is a pretty simple procedure that I found online that when you start up the engine you rev it a few times to suck the coolant through and keep filling the reservoir with the vet valve open. I think it was on Pelican parts website. Just don't forget to close the valve when done like I did or you will end up with a coolant mess! 😆
You are a brave man. Had to sell my 2003 C4S because I couldn't keep paying repairs bills
It's more of a passion project for me. If there is a big ticket item, the car will have to sit until I can afford the fix.
Nice. I tried to use mine as a daily driver 50+ miles a day. Lesson learned hah
I just bought a 996 and truly love it - your video sets up some great ideas!
Thanks! Enjoy the car!
Why did you replace all of the battery cables?
The older cables were causing high resistance and giving me problems.
How did you know they were causing high resistance? What were the signs?
I remember there was starting issues and rough idling. I read up on it on Rennlist.
Great video! Love the 996’s and have a 40th AE 996. Any update video coming?
Thanks! I should do an update. I have had it for 3 years now! Things have been crazy with our house build project. It has been just sitting in the garage for the past few months.
wow!
What do you think about the 996 headlights design compared to the usual 911 design?
I like it. Makes the car unique to the family.
I find so too. I've to admit the "standard" headlights are really good looking. But this is unique. I went from liking them when they came out to hating them and back to appreciate the uniqueness period.
That car has more than 78k miles. A lot more.
At least 200 k. 😏
79k now. It wasn’t treated well while it lived in RI and NJ.
Very very nice. Well done sir
Thank you!
Picking up my 2002 911 Cabriolet tomorrow.. excited!
I hope your acquisition went well and you are enjoying it!
@@BusyDadsWorkshop Hi! 3 weeks in and I'm loving it! Is there supposed to be a burnt rubber smell every time after a spirited drive? Some say that's just the way the car smells afterwards. They say it's normal.
It’s funny you should say that. I noticed that with mine too. I also noticed the inside edge of my serpentine belt is worn. You should see if yours is too.
@@BusyDadsWorkshop Yes, it is worn, and it is due for a change. That might be it. I should probably have that replaced ASAP. I got a trip to the shop coming up on Thursday, I'll add that to the top of the to-do list.
daddyscientist I have a belt sitting in my garage to put on it. I think I need a new tensioner though.
To safe the engine replace the IMS BEARING.
+Kaiser I was told it was done before I purchased it however, I will be pulling the transmission this winter to check.
Nice job...
Thank you!
Nice job, nice car
+Arnold Mosk thank you