185mph and some OVERSTEER | European Roadtrip in Jethro’s-own 1998 Porsche ‘996.3’ 911 Carrera
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ธ.ค. 2023
- The Porsche 911 996 variants, manufactured between 1997 and 2004, often fly under the radar despite their significance. Designed by Pinky Lai as Porsche's first water-cooled 911, it aimed to propel the brand into the modern era. Though sharing some frontal design elements with the Porsche Boxster drew criticism from air-cooled purists, it remained one of the most beloved 911s in history.
Host Jethro Bovingdon of Sports and Exotic Car, presented by Gullwing Motor Cars, stands by the 996 Carrera, owning one for over a decade. Notably, Jethro has transformed his own 996 into an exceptionally track-focused vehicle, a passion shared by many motoring journalists who often modify their cars.
In this episode, Jethro unveils his personal Porsche 996, showcasing its evolution into a highly track-oriented build. Follow along as he guides us through a thrilling journey-from a track day at Circuit De Spa Francorchamps in Belgium to a high-speed blast on Germany's renowned autobahn.
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So little genuinely good car content out there. It's either ego-soaked grandstanding, credulous fluff about supercars and restomods, flowery over written guff or just influencer trash. Thanks, Jethro, this video is a tonic.
‘Influencer trash’ - 5 stars
Yeah, couldn’t care less about another Lamborghini SV whatever that some youtuber got on lease. Much more interested in stupid builds by MCM, AutoAlex or this - affordable stuff that real people want to do.
Thanks for writing a comment that I 100% agree with but would have never have been able to say so succinctly.
I hope the distain for the 996 lives on forever... they are such unbelievably amazing sports cars and I'm happy to have that as our little secret. 996 FTW! 😎
Agreed! It was the best kept secret until these last few years. It has definitely gained some popularity!
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Same here. I hope people keep on bad mouthing them.
So true! I absolutely love mine!
I owned a 2003 996 GT2; yes, the Widowmaker. My favorite car I have ever owned. No electronic nannies, just ABS, and that was it for driver aids. Shockingly fast in the upper gears (1st was just to get moving, 2nd was too short for the boost to really build, but 3rd on up was ballistic.) especially when I had it tuned and put on a sport exhaust with high flow cats.
The handling was problematic, as it was delivered from the factory. They dialed in a ton of front end under-steer, supposedly to stop people crashing it, but all that did was mean that it under-steered, so people wound on more lock, then more lock, and finally when the front tires gripped, it made the rear end LOSE grip instantly, and you went backwards through the nearest hedge!
The fix for the handling issues, was to get the front end working correctly; so dial in some negative camber (about -2 degrees if you could get it) and a tiny amount of toe-out, to make the steering sharper/quicker steering, and get the caster set correctly. Set the ride height to Euro specs, set the rear end to be slightly toed IN (because at track days, the rear end would spread under braking, and set camber at the rear to -1.5. I ended up installing triple adjustable Motons, with remote reservoirs, and went full race specs on the suspension, and ended up running -3 degrees in the front, and -2 in the rear, and changed to 800 lb springs. It made the car unbelievably good on the track; instant turn-in, massive front end grip, limpet-like rear traction, just stunning.
Had to sell it to buy our first house, when I got married.
Thanks for sharing your story!
Been waiting for so long for an update on Jethro’s 996. And it hasn’t disappointed.
Jethro’s first video on his 996 was the main reason I bought mine back in 2001.
Nice to see his passion for the car hasn’t faded.
Can’t wait for the next one!
Yep - the original video is brilliant.
Thanks for watching!
Justice for the 996! It looks curvy in all the right ways, simple, pure, and makes a HELL of a noise.
Oh, and the 996 RSR sounds better than the 991.2 GTE car. Yes that one. Yes, really. Fight me. Bass > Tenor
Man, 186 mph is bonkers. Very well done. Your 996 is my second favorite next to mine.
25 years ago I dropped an mi16 engine into my 309gti. Not quite the same level of engineering required but a similar step change in performance and smiles per mile. Hit 7k in 5th on a long closed road and laughed all the way home. Well done for pursuing your dream and sticking with it no matter what. I've still got my 309gti 👍
One of my favorite automotive journalists. Thanks Jethro
Porsche has this 'habit' of producing vehicles that the market is not immediately ready for and are viewed with disdain by many - and then people realise how wrong they were. Thing of the 944, the 928, and the 996 where people thought they were weird, ugly, etc and avoided. Then the prices bottom out and people snap them up when they realise they are actually unique and amazing vehicles.
At the end of November I had the chance to take my 996.1 on the Phillip Island Grand Prix track for three days - utterly amazing experience and while not Spa is a brilliant way to get to know a car.
I dod not manage to get up to 185 mph - but 137 mph on the original 3.4L non-turbo was fun (albeit coming on to the main strait at +100 mph in a slow controlled 4 wheel drift towards the barriers was interesting) and in the absence of any Autobahn access will need to wait until another time.
The 996 is an under-appreciated vehicle. Something that is so useful as an every day driver, but being able to open up and run down the track on the weekend and at a price point where you don't need to be a millionaire to buy and drive. They are a joy to drive, and will always leave you with a smile on your face.
let Misha Chaudrin do a few laps in your 996 .He said the 996 Manthey is one of his favourite cars and in the video he did in one he hit 166 mph before schwedenkreuz which is a very fast speed to hit . would be amazing to see how your 996 compares .Misha would love your car
Love this idea!!
@@rennstreetpodcast thanks this is the video misha did in a 996 mr th-cam.com/video/pDcB9KwksUA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=vRduYyje3k7ms3Qd
Love love love! My old ‘99 Carrera is proud to have such a brother!
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Love the 996 GT3 buckets
There’s nothing like building and developing your own car. To get near OEM calibration cannot be underestimated, it’s bloody hard to do!
Love jethros 996, the “how” is almost better than the end result. Looking forward to seeing more!
Hats off to Jethro and Litchfield!
Maybe a side by side test with a 996 GT3 next or another heavily modified 996?
Not just why we love Porsche but the iconic 911 in all of it's versions over the years going back to it's inception in the mid 60s!
Already was fan of the 996 GT3 style C2 but now with all those mods it's perfect. Good job Jethro.
Happy I bought my 996 GT3 when they were greatly undervalued. I just knew their time of glory would eventually come. I consider myself extremely fortunate!
Car looks great, pleased for you Jethro! Thanks for the vid.
What a beautiful 996! The color, the aero and the performance upgrades done to make the older car live on with a younger heart are simply brilliant! Can’t wait to see more content! 996 ftw!
Awesome video thanks for sharing
Fantastic video and huge job to bring that altogether. Well done and your recommendation on the 996.2 GT3 is spot on, a genuinely great drivers car, edgy but special.
It’s extremely refreshing to see a a very special neo vintage Porsche build. I’m tired of seeing all the typical reviews on new 911’s. This is a fresh breath of air. Is it me or has been for the past 3-4 years nothing but 250k plus 911’s highlighted and were told how great they are blah blah blah. Also don’t forget the GTS is the sweet spot lol. Anyways beautiful build!
While I agree with you about the sometimes overly covered new 911’s, they really are THAT good! Also, people usually want to know about the latest and greatest. But videos like this are definitely refreshing and welcome 😊🙌 As a 996 owner myself, I love seeing people like Jethro and others push the platform. I myself am in the middle of a very fun and interesting rebuild of my 996tt engine!
Great to see your car again and get the update Jethro! Looking forward to more.
Keep looking at 996s and Jethro's videos certainly aren't making me want one any less!
What a triumph! Congrats! We love seeing this kind of project.
Motoring vidéos are back !
Thanks Jethro !
MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fanstastic. I’ve been looking forward to / hoping a video would be done on the process and finer details of this build.
Bravo.
Fantastic!...awesome performance and real dedication to see that through, most won't comprehend how much work has gone into that.
Definitely need a dry track outing in your true style 👌...cracking job.
Been waiting on thissss!!
Loved this! More with this car please.
Yes, more videos of this please!🙏🏼
congrats Jethro on pursuing your automotive dream project....thanks for taking us along on a one of a kind gem!
Thanks Jethro!
Truely love your work, Jethro. Always a Highlight to see you Review
Always like a Jethrow video ,, up there with the very best journalist’s in the world great work 👍
Quality enthusiast content Jethro, exactly what I enjoy. Love a 996 and long term car ownership stories. More please!
Beautiful! I’ll never have such a fab opportunity, Jethro, but I get the same thrill when I upgrade my mountain bike. The knowledge and sentimentality of the old and the shock of the new.
Awesome video, loved it! Thank you.
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Superb content.
This is great automotive content. A humble old 996 intelligently modified into a true drivers car. Great cinematography and narration. I wouldn't mind more of this. Cheers!
Great content
Been waiting for this video ever since you stated your intention with the car!! Great stuff
Fantastic stuff, more vids on the 996 would be very welcome 👍🏼
I wondered what happened to your 996. I'm glad you still have it and enjoy it.
Brilliant video Jethro.
I remember redoing bout the purchase of the car in Evo magazine back in 2013.
Love to see another video on the car.
I usually visit Spa every year and it almost always rains.
Enjoyed the video. I've been following your progress with the car in evo. Every issue the first thing I check is the our cars section.
Thank you for this video! It definitely was too short! I could’ve watched an hour on this car and roadtrip! As a 996 owner myself, I absolutely love this swap. I’m in the middle of rebuilding my 996tt’s engine. While I’m staying with the Mezger, I’m doing a ton of changes to it including Ductile Cast Iron cylinder sleeves and enlarging to a 3.8 liter. I can’t wait for it to be done!
Spotted ad09. Love the quality of those tyres on track in the dry and on the road in the wet. Fitted them on both my cars now.
Shocking nice motor ❤
I had a 996 x50 turbo flashed and exhaust- suspension stiffened-put out 550 WHP, and was a rocket in both road and track. Loved the car, kept up with or beat any modern supercar. I did sell it to get a 991.2 gt3 only because I wanted a NA car for the track with modern suspension. But wish I could have kept both- the turbo was a joy
Great video
Top car, good video. Make more video’s with the 996. One day I hope to have mine.
Great to see this car again!
Great video , I was wondering what had happened to you 996 , I kept looking for
It in Evo magazine !
Wonderful and truly riveting story and journey, albeit in an abridged form. Nonetheless great account of what makes cars, cars to us especially Porsche ones. Thank you for the share!! Loved it.
Thanks for the support and watching! 😎
I remember your first 996 video! The 996 was, and is, the the 911 I grew up wanting, and eventually owning. I don't think I could ever part with mine. Such a lovely machine; she'll never have a 991 replacement engine LOL but that's quite alright.
LOVE the 996 content….. keep it coming! 🍻
Glad you enjoy it! We appreciate the support. 🙌🙌🙌
So cool!! Fantastic project. The 996 is such a nimble car, it deserves the new 9A1 engine 🤩👍🏻
Remember when you got this jethro Welldone my man!!!
I remember Jethro's 996 from EVO pages, then from Drivetribe video and now this, the "nearly-final" stage... 💪👍
Great video. I remember reading about this car in EVO magazine. 👍🏼
Thanks for watching! What else did you think about it?
I think we would enjoy several more videos featuring this car. A beautiful balance of modified performance and original looks and usability. Doesn’t get much better
These guys built a whole new car. Awesome!
Great content. Had my 99 C4 6 weeks now. Love it. So underrated which makes them great value. Not for long I don’t think 🤔
Nice work 👌🏾
I’ve been kicking around a 991 gt3 engine swap into my 997.1S. Glad to see you guys get everything working
Appreciate it!! Thanks for the support.
I’ve been waiting a long time for this video 🎉 God dam I love gen1 996s and this is the pinnacle 👏👏👏👏
man, I was wondering what happened with Jethro, I was following him many years ago and always wondered where he went, chuffed I've finally found this channel!
Good looking 911. The 9A1 transplant seems like more trouble than it was worth. Cool idea but looked like a ton of work. Enjoyed your video with this car from a few years ago as well. And yes, another video in the future would be appreciated. Enjoy putting more miles on your car!
I never really wanted a 996 before... But I think I need one now
Oh I remember finetuning my Z4M Coupe after a Nurburgring trip, the front got a great rubber lip after feeling the light front end at 270km/h (and added noise insulation) and the trackwork got me to get KWV3 and better brakes/tires.
Love this car. You were unlucky with weather at Spa. I was on the Circuit Days track day the previous day and it was dry. I then went with them to a very wet Nurburgring. I am guessing, from the weather, you actually filmed the autobahn bit before Spa?
Love this car and its storey. Another awesome video from Jethro. I bought my 996 after watching the drive tribe video 5 years ago and I still love the car. Will never sell it....Thanks Jethro....👊💥
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Now that's a unique build
Lovely film. I enjoyed it. Would have loved a longer video with more details of day trip, filling up and more raw experiences.
Agree! And the real question all of us 996 owners have…does he have to turn the pump handle sideways when filling up with petrol!? 😂
Thanks for your suggestion and support!
YES!!! FINALLY!!!!!!
Your porsche looks amazing
It lives!!!!
Interesting project, given the extensive work involved I'm amazed fitting a Mezger 3.6 wasn't deemed easier/better but this is definitely cool to see.
Very, very hard engine to get your hands on.
@@davidbader7807 Then second choice updating the old engine plus more displacement plus heads/cams probably... I'd run out of imagination by the time I'd get to swapping in a 9A1 lol especially if he's happy with 385 BHP.
I’m currently having my 3.4 rebuilt as a 3.8 with forged internals and all the goodies incl. having the heads done by Len Hoffman and I’ll be LUCKY to see 340 at the wheels. It’ll be as close to bulletproof as an M96 can be and it’ll be a $35k rebuild by the time it’s over. I could see why they thought the 9A1 lump might make sense from the outside when it was just dollars-to-dollars (or pounds or euros) for a donor engine and a harness. @jcviggen1
@davidbader7807 Well that'd be a little more power than Jethro's still
@@JCviggen1I suppose so. He kinda yadda yadda’d the mode of failure his OG engine suffered and that might have played a role in his choice of new donor as he’d have had to find a clean enough m96 core to work up to a bigger displacement build.
More please!
Amazing video. thank you very much. How much did you end up spending on the transformation?
Please another video on dry warm track day! Really want to see this thing and how it stacks up against more modern GT3 or even a 996 GT3.
This project is what inspired me to get a 996. Sadly it was totaled by another driver, but I foresee another one in my future with the aero kit and a stout engine build. Thank you for the rundown, gorgeous footage of your car, and wonderful presentation.
That car has awesome top end.
I had a blue 996 C4 aero kit which looked exactly like yours and the engine blew up. I had it repaired and sold it to recoup the costs.
I'm really not sure I should have sold it, such a nice vehicle.
I have had a few sports cars since and somehow settled on a MK1 Audi TT Quattro 😅😮 but it's the best sports car I've had bar the 996 and it certainly wasn't the same cost. Surprisingly capable little shit box 😅
Followed the build through Evo magazine and what a cool story. Love to see it lap the ring ❤
What did you enjoy the most about the story?!
Sweet! What a project. Great timing with the video as I’m taking mine to work, tomorrow 😊 I definitely think we need another video… maybe a lap time😅😅
Whats all done to yours?!
@@hemmingsmotornews a tune and exhaust by Markski Tuning, Bilstein B8 shocks with H&R sport springs, Elephant racing GT3 lower control arms and adjustable toe links, a Titan Motorsports half cage, and 3-piece aluminum forged wheels from Forgeline on Michelin Cup 2s🙂
What a boss car.
Dude awesome concept, im just 2 minutes in but good on you for even attempting this, i look forward to seeing what you’ve done.
That power steering alteration deserves a follow-up. What a chain of events for the 9A1 conversion, those engines are supposed to be bulletproof out of the box.
Very interesting work.
Thanks for the support!
Very impressive top speed!
Absolutely brilliant build! What a car. Is that Ruby Star paintwork?
So cool to see a 996 hitting those numbers on the Autobahn. I recall my Spyder was absolutely deafening, too, at 296 KPH with the top down. Feels like I’ve lost some hearing since 😅
This car gave me a crush on 996 carreras. I still remember the original film on it
That's superb. Would love to see it on the ring, looks made for it.
You never know! 👀
Fantastic car! The thought of doing over 280km/h in my 996 is truly frightening! What a great result for you. I wonder what other engine would be a good candidate to replace the m96?
Yes! Nordschleife time! Amazing build btw... crazy amount of effort to integrate the newer engine.
It really is!
Brilliant , loved the first video in Wales 🏴…. Probably cheaper to buy a 996 gt3 for us folk without the sponsorship ! but still well done 👍 awesome 👏 I get scared doing 100 in my 996 😊x
I had one, 3.4 with coilovers, handled on rails, motor went kaput on track.
In hindsight, could’ve had a 4.0 upgrade rebuild, but went with 996tt.
How is it running now? Do you still have it around?
Finally. Nice
Having heard this car mentioned in numerous podcasts of late, it's great to see it. Never thought I'd say that I'd prefer a 996 to its more modern counterparts, but here I sit...
Its been featured a lot in the magazine aswell.
(Yes, Evo magazine)
Awesome…!!! 👍😊👊💥
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Hey Jethro, I've had KW Clubsports 2 ways before switching to comp, trust me you can get them to be comfortable. KWs are quality dampers and should ne adjusted for use. Write down the oem settings and play around. I've found such a big difference when dialing them down for road use, get them almost all opened up and they'll be a million times less harsh. Also do pay attention to dialing BOTH bump and rebound adjustment at the same time and coherent (almost same %) or you'll have something very harsh.