eric523

I just picked up a '996 996 C2 for mostly street but some track duty. I have a dedicated race car but trailering it to the track is a pain and it expensive to run so I wanted something just to get out for a DE here and there and also enjoy on the weekends, So much less expensive than a similar 996TT or GT3... Fully prepped and refreshed with new Bilstein B8 struts, mounts, brakes, fluids, major service with coils, LN oil pan, water pump, coolant tank, oil sep, trans rebuild, clutch/flywheel/IMS, third radiator, GT3 brake ducts, wheel bearings, sway bar links, engine and trans mounts, and some other repairs along with new super sports. It feels like a new car ready to rock at 100k miles. Had a blast at the track last weekend, drove it 450 miles home, and just finished cleaning it up for cars and coffee and a cruise this weekend. There is no substitute...

Slakker

That is awesome. They are so much fun! What tires are you running?

eric523

Mikelly

Yesterday I did a bit of paint correction on mine. I've had mine for two full weeks now? Been able to thrash it a couple times on back roads. I'm just blown away by the lack of weight on this thing. My 996TT and my GT3 both felt so much heavier, and less lively. I really loved the 996Turbo, but it was hugely expensive to track and a greater risk to the pocketbook. I bought mine to DD, but It'll definitely see some track time. I'll buy the oil pan upgrade and a few other bits (GT3 control arms), maybe ditch the 19 inch wheels, but otherwise, I'm very happy with this little car.

Slakker

Mike Murphy

eric523

That was pretty much the goal but a lot of maintenance and repairs came up along the way on this 100k mile example. I dove in a took care of all of them at once instead of replacing as they fail so I can enjoy the long drives and track events without as much worry. Previous owner left me plenty of things to do but the price was right and I knew about most of them going into the deal... OK, and I got carried away with the wheels.

apex32

Thanks for posting, you and I are basically in search of the same exact thing. Well, it appears you have found it already - and I will just benefit from your experience. I have decided to go with the 996 C2 over the 996TT and feel really good about it. I am not sure when I will pull the trigger, but I will take my time and find the right car at the right time.


The car looks great! I am not a big fan of silver anything but your car wears it very well! I think I will also be responsive to the lack of weight, and to be honest, I really don't need the power of the 996TT.. although it is tempting. I'll stay out of trouble easier with the c2

eric523

Thanks, I've heard they are the hot 200tw tire right now. If I was more track focused with this car, that would have likely been the best choice for absolute best lap times at 200tw+. I ran the RE11's when they came out years ago and loved them for a trackable street tire. Really strong outer shoulder that would extend the usable life on the camber challenged cars compared to the michelins.

eric523

I was REALLY close to trading this one in towards a local TT but in the end I couldn't justify double the cost for one that would basically be doing the same thing for me.