New to Carpokes

[Keitho64]

Hello,

While I am new to Carpokes, I have been with the 911 world since 1999. I had a 1969 911T until 2017. It had been converted to a 930 clone some time in the early 80’s. I bought it in a series of boxes, built it into an IROC clone and enjoyed driving it for 15 years.

After I sold it I wanted something a bit more refined and picked up a 2000 996 C2 in 2019. It does have the M030 sport suspension and factory sport exhaust. I even found my preferred color in Ocen Metallic with Grey interior. This was a color combination I have always loved.

Since purchasing the car, I replaced the front lower control arms and tuning forks to eliminate the dreaded front end squeak. Upon removal of the control arms I found the ball joints we the actual cause of the squeak. Lo and behold the steering response was quickly elevated to something I was expecting.

I have put about 8,000 miles on it since the purchase and the only modification I made was to install a modern Apple Car Play radio. I did not go with the Porsche Classic but instead went with a Pioneer unit. I am very happy with the finished product as it looks like it came that way.

Next item planned is to install a pair of Recarro seats that were in my 1969. I am also contemplating installing a pair of 200 cell cats. This is somewhat out of necessity as the front O2 sensors need to be replaced. So while I am in there … I figure the cat upgrade to be a wise choice.

Two other bucket list items I have are to install an Aero kit and coil overs once the suspension needs some work.

The car is strictly for road use, as I am not much of a track junkie, however I will say my road use falls into the ‘spirited’ driving category.

I enjoy doing all the maintenance on the car myself. I find some solace in working on the car.

I definitely fit the label of Petrol Head. In addition to the 911 I have an old Chevrolet Corvair and modern Pontiac GTO. It is always fun driving them back-to-back as they all present a thrill when I drive them, albeit totally different driving experiences. The Corvair is a bit of a resto mod, still flat 6 air cooled. The GTO has quite a few suspension mods and handles amazingly well for a big heavy car.

All of this leads me to a couple of questions specific to the 996:

Have any of you installed 200 cell cats? If so, was there much of a difference in sound? I would like a little more volume from the exhaust, but not overbearing.

Have any of you installed Recarro seats with sliders? If so, did that raise the seat up too much? I have read where the seats can put you up higher than stock.

Glad to be part of the forum and contributing where I can.

[blueline]

Great cars, great pics, great story!!

I cannot answer your specific questions but I imagine others will be able to offer some insight.

Meanwhile, welcome to Carpokes!

PS - just so your intro to Carpokes gets seen by more of us, feel free to post a version of your story & pics to the "New Member Check-In" thread or the "New Member Welcome" sub-forum.

https://www.carpokes.com/viewtopic.php?t=48

https://www.carpokes.com/viewforum.php?f=23

[Keitho64]

Thanks for the tip, I missed the New member section.

[P_Coastal]

Hello,

While I am new to Carpokes, I have been with the 911 world since 1999. I had a 1969 911T until 2017. It had been converted to a 930 clone some time in the early 80’s. I bought it in a series of boxes, built it into an IROC cloned and enjoyed driving it for 15 years.

After I sold it I wanted something a bit more refined and picked up a 2000 996 C2 in 2019. It does have the M030 sport suspension and factory sport exhaust. I even found my preferred color in Ocen Metallic with Grey interior. This was a color combination I have always loved.

Since purchasing the car, I replaced the front lower control arms and tuning forks to eliminate the dreaded front end squeak. Upon removal of the control arms I found the ball joints we the actual cause of the squeak. Lo and behold the steering response was quickly elevated to something I was expecting.

I have put about 8,000 miles on it since the purchase and the only modification I made was to install a modern Apple Car Play radio. I did not go with the Porsche Classic but instead went with a Pioneer unit. I am very happy with the finished product as it looks like it came that way.

Next item planned is to install a pair of Recarro seats that were in my 1969. I am also contemplating installing a pair of 200 cell cats. This is somewhat out of necessity as the front O2 sensors need to be replaced. So while I am in there … I figure the cat upgrade to be a wise choice.

Two other bucket list items I have are to install an Aero kit and coil overs once the suspension needs some work.

The car is strictly for road use, as I am not much of a track junkie, however I will say my road use falls into the ‘spirited’ driving category.

I enjoy doing all the maintenance on the car myself. I find some solace in working on the car.

I definitely fit the label of Petrol Head. In addition to the 911 I have an old Chevrolet Corvair and modern Pontiac GTO. It is always fun driving them back-to-back as they all present a thrill when I drive them, albeit totally different driving experiences. The Corvair is a bit of a resto mod, still flat 6 air cooled. The GTO has quite a few suspension mods and handles amazingly well for a big heavy car.

All of this leads me to a couple of questions specific to the 996:

Have any of you installed 200 cell cats? If so, was there much of a difference in sound? I would like a little more volume from the exhaust, but not overbearing.

Have any of you installed Recarro seats with sliders? If so, did that raise the seat up too much? I have read where the seats can put you up higher than stock.

Glad to be part of the forum and contributing where I can.

I am no help on the questions, but welcome aboard !

[Tom]

Welcome aboard Keith. Your car-guy bona fides have been reviewed and accepted! You'll fit right in here. Suggest you start separate threads with your questions about the cat and seats, with descriptive titles that will draw attention from those who may have some insights on those subjects...

[Larry C]

Keith,
Thanks for joining Carpokes!
Best,
Larry