Probably a day late and a dollar short, but lowering the engine is the way to go replacing the expansion tank. Don’t buy the cheap tank, casting flash leaks. I went thru 2, and ended up using adhesive shrink wrap to seal between the hose and tank. Oh, hose clamp tools are a big plus! I can do it in an hour now... lotsa leaks with the cheap tank, lotsa practice!
A lot of nice mods, especially the PCCM. That’s my next mod. I’ve also done the factory short-shift kit, completely agree on that. On the fence about the ducktail, looks natural and must save a huge amount of weight, but not the direction I’d go and it seems to block your third/middle tail light. I wouldn’t have eliminated the airbag, but I agree that the original four-spoke steering wheel needs to be replaced. I swapped in the later three-spoke wheel with the colored crest airbag, and that was a nice upgrade.
On my 996 v.1, I have the short shifter, LN IMS fix, 18" Techart Fuchs style black rims, Millie Miglia exhaust, fiberglass duck tail, Rennline aluminum pedals, and intake mod. I'd like to add stiffer sway bars and better shocks but I love my car. It's 23 years old with 136K, I take it to the track and do a lot of autocross and the thing is a beast!
Thanks for the videos for 2020, they've been very entertaining and informative, in what has been a pretty terrible year. I hope you keep safe over the Christmas period on your frozen British roads, while we swelter in our steaming hot Downunder Christmas. All the best Lee. Cheers Peter
I am not normally a fan of the 996 but I must say I'm liking this little greenie, right down to the Momo, a fine touch to help lift the boring 'not 911' interior. I love the mods you've fitted. Even also love the Fuchs replicas. Fuchs look so good on later cars but 18-19 inch. Leave the 16s for the oldies like mine. Great work Lee
The Fuchs are perfect ! And every sport classic validates the look and value to them on water cooled variants every bit as any air cooled. These are modern classics now.
Using light weight fly with stock clutch is not good idea bcz dual mass flywheel is thier for to absorb vibrations and act like damper. U need different clutch to use with lightweight flywheel
It‘s a very nice 996 MK1 an I think that´s the best interpretation of a typical 911 Legend for watercooled one... your videos are made very interesting and fun to watch. Keep it up and stay healthy. Best regards from germany from 996.1 Driver✌️
Hi Pal, hope you are well, to readers, this might sound "odd", a modification that I would recommend that affects driveability and gear change is to replace the engine mounts with semi solid rennline ones. Massive difference, as the gearchange is cable, with drivetrain now not moving, makes a massive difference. Also change the front gearbox mount. Ball ache to do, but worth it. My car has now finally been completed from its full repaint as well...it is indeed a minter.
My '01 Carrera came with Bilstein suspension and was already lowered to exactly where I would have put it. Also came with the short shift done. The one thing that I have done to it which I think makes a massive difference is fit a sprint booster. Mine is a manual with the e-gas pedal and I never warmed to the throttle response. It just wasn't what I think a Porsche should react like. Little Irish may have a throttle cable so wouldn't need it, but the sprint booster for me has turned out to be a great bang for your buck.
Great video as always. I hope you would consider changing the seats. That's another major interface with the car since you are sitting in it all the time while driving. Recaro seats are good or you can go with the GT3 seats if you want to stick OEM parts. Also Car-Bone makes gorgeous wooden shift knobs for 996 platform. I think it's worth a look.
Bang on the money re: seats and shifters, as I plan to change both next year. The seats are horrendous in a 996, offering zero comfort or lateral hold. I'm looking forward to changing.
Great video Lee , I put Miltek sport silencers on my 4S last year and I’m not really keen on the sound .. a little noisy and not a deep enough sound , wish I’d gone with the Dansk “Sound” now .. louder I know but a deeper sound as apposed a noisy rasp like the Miltek
Cheers Mark! I quite liked Milltek Sport silencers on my 996.2 C4 when I had it, the Dansk 'Sound' version is supposed to be very loud, which put me off, but if that's what you like…!
I've also fitted the PCCM, partly after watching your fitting video (helped convince me), I love it, well worth the money IMHO. I couldn't resist then adding new speakers all round, 6 focals and I've a Bose bass box to add too, it already sounds amazing even without it! I've a function-first gear shifter, engine mounts and short shifter kit to go on next! Also, have you thought of going for a valved exhaust? I think that's going to be next on my list :)
Absolutely love the retro vibe, definitely a clever way to get the retro look with more modern drivability and tech. It’s a tricky balance to get right but you nailed even though I’m not a massive fan of green cars I have to say it all works brilliantly 👍🏻
man i own a 1999 996 convertible and the convertible makes it look so wonky:( it’s SOOOOOOOO GOOD, non convertible, holy fuck, is that the s? or the turbo? or? yeah, just saying dam shits hot
Great mods Lee! The stance of ”Little Irish” is just perfect👍 Personally I would love to see more modifications on the 996 cars out there. As a reference I would argue that the common mods of the 964:s has benefited that platform, and those cars would not be as popular as they are without them.
Loved watching you get this 996 just how you want it , great mods nice retro look , keep the videos coming, it’s inspired me into getting my first Porsche a 996 👍🏻
Love the car and channel! doing a retro build on my 996.1 in Aus and was similarly scandalised by Fuchs not providing centre caps on £2.5k wheels! Thought is was a mistake ... porsche tax 😅
Fabspeed muffler bypass pipes are by far the cheapest and best sounding exhaust mod for a 996. I have them on my '99 carrera- saves around 20 (or so) kilos, adds about 25 whp and 30 torque at the top of the revs. I could not recommend these more, when I show up to car meets people think I'm arriving in a gt3.
Excellent job, Lee, it’s very near to my idea of perfect 911, I just think about a 997.1. A little side note about the audio: the levels between the intro/b-roll and the talking beats are very different, the latter is very muted in comparison. Just a little beat unpleasant when there are scene changes and my soundbar start to scream 😅 Keep up the good work and happy new year
Love the Duck Tail. One mod Id really like to do to my 2000 996 C2. Have you had any issues with law enforcement regarding the visibility of the 3rd brake light not being visible from the rear?
Really nice work on your beautiful 996. A question on your momo installation. When you remove your original porsche steering wheel, the car will give you an airbag light problem. How did you manage to turn that light off?
I would change the colant cap before the tank. Aslo common problem,. Had mine wrongly diagnosed for cracked tank about 8 years ago at a Porsche dealership. Tested changing the cap and it was a lax spring, still no leeks 8 years later...
The Momo Mod 7 wrapped in leather is perfect for street use. The alcantara 996 cup car wheels (no longer made I think?) in street cars mandates gloves to save value at this point. I feel the 996 shift boot feels better in hand compared to a 997 drop in. However, I think you're spot on about the visual aesthetic.
Any issues with the DAB/FM splitter on the PCCM+ unit Lee? My fitter ran into trouble getting DAB reception. Great video. Always a great source of info!
Flawless presentation of 'Little Irish'. Informative, to the point, engaging. Bravo. I subscribed based on the c4s but this was excellent. Out of interest. Do you keep 'LI' indoors or outdoors during winter?
Love this Lee. These cars are made to personalized! It’s all about carefully selecting modifications that actually improve things - whether aesthetically or performance wise. You’ve done a ripping job with it.
Curious about your gorgeous ducktail. I wonder how it handles water/rainwater that enters through the vents/openings. If it rains hard, doesn't it pour into the engine and fan underneath?
Love little Irish and the transformation it has gone through. Amazing job Lee. I was just looking at momo’s website, i don’t see the option for changing the coloring of the momo or the centre strip. Also it looks like you have a leather Porsche logo in the centre. Were these ordered from momo or got it done aftermarket?thank you
Interesting, I just bought a 10/97 built 996 manual RHD ex Sth Africa here in Australia. Same fried eggs on silver, which I love. I notice that I have the same phone aerial on the back of the roof .. and I wondered about having this removed. Do you know if this is drilled through, and if there is a factory plug hole that can be used to fill the hole for when it is removed??? i was quoted about $3000 to remove and repaint the roof....wondering what other options I have here....
Great mod list to your 996 I'm currently in the process of modding my 2003 986 Boxster S I've already fitted a after market short shift kit then I'm looking at fitting some new wheels and exhaust next .
Hi Lee, always enjoy the videos! I've a very well specced 997.2 C2, Manual, i've been thinking about LW flywheel when it's clutch replacement time, has it made much of a difference in your 996?
Thanks Matthew. I think a LWF makes a nice difference, change-ups are quicker, the engine feels sharper. Plus it gives a nice GT3-esque rattle at idle (though non-car people think your car is broken) and doesn't make clutch control difficult around town… I'd say go for it.
Hello, if you had Tiptronic installed but wanted to change the steering wheel and fit one with nice gear changing tabs which one would you go to without fitting something awkward and aftermarket. The thing would be to maintain your car as close as possible as if it had been fitted with it originally. Thank you?
Great and interesting video as always Lee. One observation I’d make on your comment on the baulky nature of your gear shift when cold; I upgraded my shifter to the 997 GT3 unit (Not quite so short as the Porsche “SSK” but usefully slicker than the 996 item but crucially (For me) the GT3 item has metal bearings rather than plastic. Anyway I too found the shift to be problematic when cold until I swapped out the gearbox oil for nice new Millers Nanodrive 75W90. Absolutely transformed the shift and probably one of my best “Bang for the buck” improvements. I also agree on the shifter knob so changed mine for an aluminium finished Rennline item machined from aluminium. I find the spherical “Ball” fits my hand better than the factory item and the unit itself can be adjusted lower down the shifter if preferred so slightly reducing the throw further. I’d recommend it for look and feel though accept some may prefer the “Factory” look. Oh and since this is likely your last video before Christmas, hope you have a great Christmas and that Santa brings something nice for Little Irish!
Great job, the car looks well. For me the biggest change's are the wheels and rear wing.. I love the whole look, probably 1 of the nicest 996's I've seen. Good job m8 👍
Intercoolers on 996 turbo? Necessary when you increase BHP and torque with ECU remap and others mods? Plenums? I've read that they do very little in terms of performance gains.
Stupid question of the PCCM. Ive been using Google Maps on my phone. I do the routes beforehand in the computer and then send them to my phone. But using Google Maps if I miss a corner and take a wrong road the bloody program recalcs a new route and I miss the roads Ive planned to drive. Has happened to me many times (yeah, Im better driver than navigator, hopefully). With the PCCM and its navi can you easily create a driving route that keeps its interim navigation stops without recalculating. I seldom aim to a place but rather want to drive specific B-roads. With Google Maps it it recalcs I can loose the original plan for good. It really pisses me off. Maybe I just do something wrong. But anyway Im also thinking about the PCCM to my 996.
Hey Dude, Like your Videos so far ! Very informative and entertaining . Im looking foreward to get My first 996 Soon 👍🏽 Im Working for Porsche as a Chef in the Porsche Museum in Zuffenhausen . I like That colour on your 996 and really would like to Imagine That Green with a GT3 MK1 Aerokit .. It would Look sooo awesone 🥰 I like your set up also , it has a touch of old school 👍🏽👍🏽 Mixed with top mods ! Great ! Keep up your Good Spirit ..
Thank you for the kind words! Great to know you work at the Museum, I was there last weekend for Sound Nacht. Best wishes and hopefully you'll get that 996 very soon!
Ah, the “Bri-ish” love to speak with superfluous hyperbole. How many times can he say “absolutely” and “perfectly?” Such a beautiful and rare MY99, and kidding aside he does a great job with these videos.
Hi Lee thanks for another great presentation. I love the Fuchs wheels and the side and rear decals - which I will at some stage mirror on my own 1998 C2 (did you do those yourself?). I fitted an Alpine DAB system some time ago (INE-W925R) - mainly for SatNav & Planet Rock (only available via DAB). Focus for me in 2021 will be refurb of the leather seats. Take care - Merry Crimbo and hopefully catch up with further 996 adventures in 2021 - TTFN
Regarding the expansion tank, I saw here that there was a "Technical Service Bulletin" issued for the early 996's regarding the coolant expansion tank: rennlist.com/forums/996-forum/23367-temp-light-blinks-but-temp-is-normal.html#post179501 It seems like a pretty common issue from a quick Google but it doesn't sound like a terribly difficult job on the coupe: www.renntech.org/tutorials/article/44-replacing-the-coolant-reservoir-on-a-my99-996/
I've done two now. Lowering the engine as far as it will go while not removing the nut from the motor mount bolts is required, but not at all difficult using a floor jack. You can go lower too, just watch the coolant hoses.
Thanks for the feedback, yes it does have that GT3-esque rattle, prepare for non-care friends to think your car is broken though if you go for it. Makes me laugh every time I hear it!
Nice video! So you mentioned your 996 shifts funky when the gear box is cold. Have you tried changing your gearbox fluid out? I had a very similar issue with my 997. I change my gear fluid to the OEM Porsche recommend fluid for my 997.1 and wow! It made a massive improvement in my gear box! Mine would shift funky in 1st and 2nd while cold. Now from cold start after the secondary air injection turns off I drive of my driveway to damn near perfect shifts and when the gear box comes up to temp is is buttery smooth! And might I add, it comes up to temp much much faster vs the previous fluid! It was a very simple DIY and made the world of difference! Love your 996 happy motoring!!!!
Love the car and upgrades. I’m looking at buying me first 911- and debating whether to buy a stock 997 c4s, or a 996 and customize over time as you’ve done. Any thoughts/advice?
Another great video Lee! Love the CSR ducktail. It would look perfect on my GTS. Do you have any issue with rain water going places it shouldn’t be? Curious, why do you say new top mounts are a must? Thank you. Keep up the great job!
Thank you kindly. Have to say the duck has been great in the wet(!), in early spring we had a LOT of rain on the UK south coast here and the car hadn't moved for about ten days and was spluttery and jumpy for ten mins but other than that it's been fine. I've not worried about it.
Yeah, the gear knob on those was never pretty. A ‘must do’ job. The next ‘big one’ should be the seats I think. Fabulous car though. It’s really coming together. That colour, Those wheels...
Probably a day late and a dollar short, but lowering the engine is the way to go replacing the expansion tank. Don’t buy the cheap tank, casting flash leaks. I went thru 2, and ended up using adhesive shrink wrap to seal between the hose and tank. Oh, hose clamp tools are a big plus! I can do it in an hour now... lotsa leaks with the cheap tank, lotsa practice!
A lot of nice mods, especially the PCCM. That’s my next mod. I’ve also done the factory short-shift kit, completely agree on that. On the fence about the ducktail, looks natural and must save a huge amount of weight, but not the direction I’d go and it seems to block your third/middle tail light. I wouldn’t have eliminated the airbag, but I agree that the original four-spoke steering wheel needs to be replaced. I swapped in the later three-spoke wheel with the colored crest airbag, and that was a nice upgrade.
Little Irish is one of my favorite 996s. I appreciate how special you have made it.
On my 996 v.1, I have the short shifter, LN IMS fix, 18" Techart Fuchs style black rims, Millie Miglia exhaust, fiberglass duck tail, Rennline aluminum pedals, and intake mod. I'd like to add stiffer sway bars and better shocks but I love my car. It's 23 years old with 136K, I take it to the track and do a lot of autocross and the thing is a beast!
Thanks for the videos for 2020, they've been very entertaining and informative, in what has been a pretty terrible year. I hope you keep safe over the Christmas period on your frozen British roads, while we swelter in our steaming hot Downunder Christmas. All the best Lee. Cheers Peter
Thanks for making these videos. I’m looking at buying a 996 C2 pre 1999 mod in 2021. Look forward to more valuable input
maybe a comparison between all 911.. 996 , 997 etc
I have a 997.1 with a Designtek valvetronic exhaust incl. headers. Great sound and power increase. Happy to meet and share if you’re interested.
Love the fact that your vid is 9mins and 11secs..... Lol maybe it was mentioned earlier but I didn't read through all the comments... 🍻
I am not normally a fan of the 996 but I must say I'm liking this little greenie, right down to the Momo, a fine touch to help lift the boring 'not 911' interior. I love the mods you've fitted. Even also love the Fuchs replicas. Fuchs look so good on later cars but 18-19 inch. Leave the 16s for the oldies like mine. Great work Lee
Cheers Gio! I appreciate your kind words. The wheels I have to add are genuine Fuchs, they're not replicas!
lol boring not 911 interior. Literally every car before had a more boring interior...
The Fuchs are perfect ! And every sport classic validates the look and value to them on water cooled variants every bit as any air cooled.
These are modern classics now.
Yeah definitely not a boring interior, stop all the Porsche hate jeeeez
@@PNoblesGarage 'Porsche hate' l do actually own one, so it's not Porsche hate. It's called criticism Jeeez!!
How about IMS Bearing?
Irish green with the amber lighting, fuchs, and ductail. Perfect old school vibe on a 996. Love it!
Using light weight fly with stock clutch is not good idea bcz dual mass flywheel is thier for to absorb vibrations and act like damper. U need different clutch to use with lightweight flywheel
It‘s a very nice 996 MK1 an I think that´s the best interpretation of a typical 911 Legend for watercooled one...
your videos are made very interesting and fun to watch. Keep it up and stay healthy. Best regards from germany from 996.1 Driver✌️
Great vid! Exactly what I wanted to see to gauge my wish list mods
you've built my dream 996. can you please just keep posting videos of it while i dream of owning one? thanks..
Hi Pal, hope you are well, to readers, this might sound "odd", a modification that I would recommend that affects driveability and gear change is to replace the engine mounts with semi solid rennline ones. Massive difference, as the gearchange is cable, with drivetrain now not moving, makes a massive difference. Also change the front gearbox mount. Ball ache to do, but worth it. My car has now finally been completed from its full repaint as well...it is indeed a minter.
My '01 Carrera came with Bilstein suspension and was already lowered to exactly where I would have put it. Also came with the short shift done. The one thing that I have done to it which I think makes a massive difference is fit a sprint booster. Mine is a manual with the e-gas pedal and I never warmed to the throttle response. It just wasn't what I think a Porsche should react like. Little Irish may have a throttle cable so wouldn't need it, but the sprint booster for me has turned out to be a great bang for your buck.
Great video as always. I hope you would consider changing the seats. That's another major interface with the car since you are sitting in it all the time while driving. Recaro seats are good or you can go with the GT3 seats if you want to stick OEM parts. Also Car-Bone makes gorgeous wooden shift knobs for 996 platform. I think it's worth a look.
Bang on the money re: seats and shifters, as I plan to change both next year. The seats are horrendous in a 996, offering zero comfort or lateral hold. I'm looking forward to changing.
Seats! I love my 996 and have for almost 12 years now, but the seats are just terrible. Looking forward to your research on that topic.
Guys getting those Porsche great driving 996s turning them into individual artforms. Yours is the biz and awesome, what a unique car. Great vid.
Get those black center caps already man! Love the Irish :)
Keep up the good work Lee. My favourite 996 videos.
Thanks Erdal, I appreciate that!
Beautiful car !! Like how you edited the video to 9:11 min
Great video Lee , I put Miltek sport silencers on my 4S last year and I’m not really keen on the sound .. a little noisy and not a deep enough sound , wish I’d gone with the Dansk “Sound” now .. louder I know but a deeper sound as apposed a noisy rasp like the Miltek
Cheers Mark! I quite liked Milltek Sport silencers on my 996.2 C4 when I had it, the Dansk 'Sound' version is supposed to be very loud, which put me off, but if that's what you like…!
I've also fitted the PCCM, partly after watching your fitting video (helped convince me), I love it, well worth the money IMHO. I couldn't resist then adding new speakers all round, 6 focals and I've a Bose bass box to add too, it already sounds amazing even without it! I've a function-first gear shifter, engine mounts and short shifter kit to go on next!
Also, have you thought of going for a valved exhaust? I think that's going to be next on my list :)
Absolutely love the retro vibe, definitely a clever way to get the retro look with more modern drivability and tech. It’s a tricky balance to get right but you nailed even though I’m not a massive fan of green cars I have to say it all works brilliantly 👍🏻
Thank you Kevin! It's not for everyone but it sits on my drive, so that's what counts!
man i own a 1999 996 convertible and the convertible makes it look so wonky:( it’s SOOOOOOOO GOOD, non convertible, holy fuck, is that the s? or the turbo? or? yeah, just saying dam shits hot
Great mods Lee! The stance of ”Little Irish” is just perfect👍 Personally I would love to see more modifications on the 996 cars out there. As a reference I would argue that the common mods of the 964:s has benefited that platform, and those cars would not be as popular as they are without them.
Loved watching you get this 996 just how you want it , great mods nice retro look , keep the videos coming, it’s inspired me into getting my first Porsche a 996 👍🏻
Great info ! Thx for taking us on your journey!
Love the car and channel! doing a retro build on my 996.1 in Aus and was similarly scandalised by Fuchs not providing centre caps on £2.5k wheels! Thought is was a mistake ... porsche tax 😅
Fabspeed muffler bypass pipes are by far the cheapest and best sounding exhaust mod for a 996. I have them on my '99 carrera- saves around 20 (or so) kilos, adds about 25 whp and 30 torque at the top of the revs. I could not recommend these more, when I show up to car meets people think I'm arriving in a gt3.
Excellent job, Lee, it’s very near to my idea of perfect 911, I just think about a 997.1.
A little side note about the audio: the levels between the intro/b-roll and the talking beats are very different, the latter is very muted in comparison. Just a little beat unpleasant when there are scene changes and my soundbar start to scream 😅
Keep up the good work and happy new year
Thanks John! I greatly appreciate the feedback, I'll be working on that in my videos in the coming year. Thank you.
Love the Duck Tail. One mod Id really like to do to my 2000 996 C2. Have you had any issues with law enforcement regarding the visibility of the 3rd brake light not being visible from the rear?
Really nice work on your beautiful 996. A question on your momo installation. When you remove your original porsche steering wheel, the car will give you an airbag light problem. How did you manage to turn that light off?
That momo wheel is fantastic. Makes the whole interior. And it's the one thing you connect with. Great upgrade.
Love the Fuchs wheels ... even more with black/color crest caps! I have a similar set of wheels on my 997.
I would change the colant cap before the tank. Aslo common problem,. Had mine wrongly diagnosed for cracked tank about 8 years ago at a Porsche dealership. Tested changing the cap and it was a lax spring, still no leeks 8 years later...
Appreciate the heads up, unfortunately I changed my cap back in September…
Man your car is so cool, good job on it!
Thanks Romain!
The Momo Mod 7 wrapped in leather is perfect for street use. The alcantara 996 cup car wheels (no longer made I think?) in street cars mandates gloves to save value at this point. I feel the 996 shift boot feels better in hand compared to a 997 drop in. However, I think you're spot on about the visual aesthetic.
Any issues with the DAB/FM splitter on the PCCM+ unit Lee? My fitter ran into trouble getting DAB reception. Great video. Always a great source of info!
Great shout, Rick - I have had trouble getting DAB reception and will investigate further & report back.
Cool mode on your 996!
Flawless presentation of 'Little Irish'. Informative, to the point, engaging. Bravo. I subscribed based on the c4s but this was excellent. Out of interest. Do you keep 'LI' indoors or outdoors during winter?
Thank you kindly! Comments like that make it all worthwhile for me. The 996 is kept outdoors all year round and driven near daily.
Also, FVD has center caps in matte black with silver crests (genuine tequipment)
Love this Lee. These cars are made to personalized! It’s all about carefully selecting modifications that actually improve things - whether aesthetically or performance wise. You’ve done a ripping job with it.
Thanks Andy, I really appreciate your kind words and love your channel as you know.
@@9WERKSTV 🙏🏻right back at you good sir.
Excellent!..im still very keen on the PCCM upgrade...in 2021 and in a post covid world
Wheels and ducktail are perfect !
Curious about your gorgeous ducktail. I wonder how it handles water/rainwater that enters through the vents/openings. If it rains hard, doesn't it pour into the engine and fan underneath?
Love little Irish and the transformation it has gone through. Amazing job Lee. I was just looking at momo’s website, i don’t see the option for changing the coloring of the momo or the centre strip. Also it looks like you have a leather Porsche logo in the centre. Were these ordered from momo or got it done aftermarket?thank you
Very nice car love the ducktail if I may suggest looking into getting adjustable top mounts thanks for good video
Good shout, that! Thank you.
Interesting, I just bought a 10/97 built 996 manual RHD ex Sth Africa here in Australia. Same fried eggs on silver, which I love. I notice that I have the same phone aerial on the back of the roof .. and I wondered about having this removed. Do you know if this is drilled through, and if there is a factory plug hole that can be used to fill the hole for when it is removed??? i was quoted about $3000 to remove and repaint the roof....wondering what other options I have here....
I can't believe you refitted those rusty old bolts in your carbon ducktail!
Great mod list to your 996 I'm currently in the process of modding my 2003 986 Boxster S I've already fitted a after market short shift kit then I'm looking at fitting some new wheels and exhaust next .
Hi Lee, always enjoy the videos! I've a very well specced 997.2 C2, Manual, i've been thinking about LW flywheel when it's clutch replacement time, has it made much of a difference in your 996?
Thanks Matthew. I think a LWF makes a nice difference, change-ups are quicker, the engine feels sharper. Plus it gives a nice GT3-esque rattle at idle (though non-car people think your car is broken) and doesn't make clutch control difficult around town… I'd say go for it.
Hello, if you had Tiptronic installed but wanted to change the steering wheel and fit one with nice gear changing tabs which one would you go to without fitting something awkward and aftermarket. The thing would be to maintain your car as close as possible as if it had been fitted with it originally. Thank you?
Absolutely lovely ❤️ I find the legth of the video really suitable 😁
You did a great job. Love the color.
Hi Lee, loving your work! Question, do you know if you can fit a reversing camera to the new PCCM?
Great and interesting video as always Lee. One observation I’d make on your comment on the baulky nature of your gear shift when cold; I upgraded my shifter to the 997 GT3 unit (Not quite so short as the Porsche “SSK” but usefully slicker than the 996 item but crucially (For me) the GT3 item has metal bearings rather than plastic. Anyway I too found the shift to be problematic when cold until I swapped out the gearbox oil for nice new Millers Nanodrive 75W90. Absolutely transformed the shift and probably one of my best “Bang for the buck” improvements.
I also agree on the shifter knob so changed mine for an aluminium finished Rennline item machined from aluminium. I find the spherical “Ball” fits my hand better than the factory item and the unit itself can be adjusted lower down the shifter if preferred so slightly reducing the throw further. I’d recommend it for look and feel though accept some may prefer the “Factory” look.
Oh and since this is likely your last video before Christmas, hope you have a great Christmas and that Santa brings something nice for Little Irish!
Great Vid. Nice mods. Want coilovers and exhaust on mine.
haven't even watched the video yet but gave thumbs up because video is 9:11 long. noice!
Great job, the car looks well. For me the biggest change's are the wheels and rear wing.. I love the whole look, probably 1 of the nicest 996's I've seen. Good job m8 👍
9:11 mins long? Nice touch 😉
Good spot!
Next one will be 9:96 :-D
I like the duration of this video 😉 Nicely timed 💪🏼🚗💨💨
Intercoolers on 996 turbo? Necessary when you increase BHP and torque with ECU remap and others mods? Plenums? I've read that they do very little in terms of performance gains.
Stupid question of the PCCM. Ive been using Google Maps on my phone. I do the routes beforehand in the computer and then send them to my phone. But using Google Maps if I miss a corner and take a wrong road the bloody program recalcs a new route and I miss the roads Ive planned to drive. Has happened to me many times (yeah, Im better driver than navigator, hopefully).
With the PCCM and its navi can you easily create a driving route that keeps its interim navigation stops without recalculating. I seldom aim to a place but rather want to drive specific B-roads. With Google Maps it it recalcs I can loose the original plan for good. It really pisses me off.
Maybe I just do something wrong. But anyway Im also thinking about the PCCM to my 996.
How about the black side decals?
I’ve been toying with the idea but totally undecided still.
Hey Dude,
Like your Videos so far !
Very informative and entertaining .
Im looking foreward to get My first 996 Soon 👍🏽
Im Working for Porsche as a Chef in the Porsche Museum in Zuffenhausen .
I like That colour on your 996 and really would like to Imagine That Green with a GT3 MK1 Aerokit ..
It would Look sooo awesone 🥰
I like your set up also , it has a touch of old school 👍🏽👍🏽
Mixed with top mods ! Great !
Keep up your Good Spirit ..
Thank you for the kind words! Great to know you work at the Museum, I was there last weekend for Sound Nacht. Best wishes and hopefully you'll get that 996 very soon!
Ah, the “Bri-ish” love to speak with superfluous hyperbole. How many times can he say “absolutely” and “perfectly?”
Such a beautiful and rare MY99, and kidding aside he does a great job with these videos.
Good to hear from you again!
Hi Lee thanks for another great presentation. I love the Fuchs wheels and the side and rear decals - which I will at some stage mirror on my own 1998 C2 (did you do those yourself?). I fitted an Alpine DAB system some time ago (INE-W925R) - mainly for SatNav & Planet Rock (only available via DAB). Focus for me in 2021 will be refurb of the leather seats. Take care - Merry Crimbo and hopefully catch up with further 996 adventures in 2021 - TTFN
Love the color. I never have seen one in person. Does anyone have the production number on that color?
You seen the K997 project?
Very cool swap for 996 and 997
Regarding the expansion tank, I saw here that there was a "Technical Service Bulletin" issued for the early 996's regarding the coolant expansion tank:
rennlist.com/forums/996-forum/23367-temp-light-blinks-but-temp-is-normal.html#post179501
It seems like a pretty common issue from a quick Google but it doesn't sound like a terribly difficult job on the coupe:
www.renntech.org/tutorials/article/44-replacing-the-coolant-reservoir-on-a-my99-996/
Oh wow, really interesting! Thanks, I really appreciate that.
I've done two now. Lowering the engine as far as it will go while not removing the nut from the motor mount bolts is required, but not at all difficult using a floor jack. You can go lower too, just watch the coolant hoses.
Is your 3rd brake light visible for cars behind you?
Where can I get the horn button for that momo steering wheel just ordered mine. Cheers!
U always have pro quality vids and interesting things to say! Keep it up 👍🏻👌🏻
Fantastic mods. Try the gundo hack , save you some quids on the exhaust. 😊
Do you notice the lughtweight flywheel in that it revs quicker in neutral or any other way? Cheers John
Can't rate the Porsche short shifter highly enough, I got so lucky and won one on an ebay auction for £30 a couple years back
What Settings are you you using on your KW V3s bump and rebound for street use . How is the ride vs stock? Cheers
Hi mate what exhaust are thinking of changing to? I looking at doing this to my 2000 3.4 l manual
Could you put in a light between the two rear lights like on the 992 or that concept car you were looking at..Great vid cheers.
I do love a light bar it has to be said…
Not on a narrow-body - at least not with a factory part. That part was made for a wide-body.
Any issues putting it through an MOT having removed the oem airbag steering wheel?
No, though the wheel went on not long after the MOT, so I'll be able to give a proper answer in the coming months!
I would rate the Wheels at 4.5 they look tremendous
Wheels are so subjective I’m not a fan at all
One of the few men who manage to make the 996 a nice looking ride
Have you considered Kline exhaust? Lovely sound and they look good too.
Hi does the lightweight flywheel make any more noise than the stock item i.e. Rattling on tickover thanks for the vid
Thanks for the feedback, yes it does have that GT3-esque rattle, prepare for non-care friends to think your car is broken though if you go for it. Makes me laugh every time I hear it!
Nice video! So you mentioned your 996 shifts funky when the gear box is cold. Have you tried changing your gearbox fluid out?
I had a very similar issue with my 997. I change my gear fluid to the OEM Porsche recommend fluid for my 997.1 and wow!
It made a massive improvement in my gear box! Mine would shift funky in 1st and 2nd while cold. Now from cold start after the secondary air injection turns off I drive of my driveway to damn near perfect shifts and when the gear box comes up to temp is is buttery smooth! And might I add, it comes up to temp much much faster vs the previous fluid! It was a very simple DIY and made the world of difference!
Love your 996 happy motoring!!!!
Yes I changed that around a year ago, it made only a minimal improvement I'm afraid!
Love the car and upgrades. I’m looking at buying me first 911- and debating whether to buy a stock 997 c4s, or a 996 and customize over time as you’ve done. Any thoughts/advice?
When you swapped the steering wheel on your 996, did the hub kit come with resistors for the airbag sensor?
Good question John, I didn't fit the wheel but there's no airbag light on on the dash?
With the upgrade to Momo steering wheel does your horn still work? What hub adapter did you use?
Hi Lee. Where do you find somewhere that can supply the steering wheel with the green insert or did you have that custom done later?
I had that custom done, most specialists will be able to help you with this.
Having seen what happens to people in cars without airbags, I would never delete one.
A 3-spoke 996 wheel is good enough - surely?
Hi Lee, is the short shifter a 996 part or 997? £300 sounds a lot unless it's for the GT3 shifter with metal bushings?
Can I ask , how did you install the steering and does your horn work . Also does your airbag light come on?
Another great video Lee! Love the CSR ducktail. It would look perfect on my GTS. Do you have any issue with rain water going places it shouldn’t be? Curious, why do you say new top mounts are a must? Thank you. Keep up the great job!
Thank you kindly. Have to say the duck has been great in the wet(!), in early spring we had a LOT of rain on the UK south coast here and the car hadn't moved for about ten days and was spluttery and jumpy for ten mins but other than that it's been fine. I've not worried about it.
The wheels look insane
Yeah, the gear knob on those was never pretty. A ‘must do’ job. The next ‘big one’ should be the seats I think. Fabulous car though. It’s really coming together. That colour, Those wheels...
I'm building my 996 3.6 to 3.9 in hartech. excess of 20k am i crazy?
I would love to own an older car and mod it but here in Belgium, cities are all 'going green' banning oldtimers, older diesels etc.