1999 Advantages
05-14-2013, 08:58 PM
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LordVicious,
There was an option package in 1999 with traction control items, but it was not not standard. In order to get the very desirable LSD, one had to order a package - Option Code P72 - Traction Control with ABD and Limited Slip - $1,215.
ICECLAM, look at your option code sticker under the front lip of the trunk lid (hopefully still there) to see if you show P72 among the option codes there. Or, if not, hopefully you have the original Owners Manual and the Maintenance book. Inside one of those you will find the exact same sticker listing the option codes on your car.
And if you have Code P95, then you have hit the option code jackpot...
There was an option package in 1999 with traction control items, but it was not not standard. In order to get the very desirable LSD, one had to order a package - Option Code P72 - Traction Control with ABD and Limited Slip - $1,215.
ICECLAM, look at your option code sticker under the front lip of the trunk lid (hopefully still there) to see if you show P72 among the option codes there. Or, if not, hopefully you have the original Owners Manual and the Maintenance book. Inside one of those you will find the exact same sticker listing the option codes on your car.
And if you have Code P95, then you have hit the option code jackpot...
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05-15-2013, 02:28 AM
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From the Rennlist 996 FAQ:
I did a write up in this 996 FAQ way back in 1999.
"I have recently heard that one of the PAG factory machines had a fault up until April 99 that may have resulted in sub-standard casings and the resulting overheating problem. This is entirely unsubstantiated at present but if true would mean that cars built before April 99 will not all suffer from this problem. This has certainly been borne out by my own experience and that of others who have older cars but who have never experienced this unfortunate ailment."
Doesn't this support the theory that the early '99's don't have the issue with cracking heads as mentioned earlier in this post. My '99 was built in March 1998 and from what I've read and been told the first couple of thousand built were the best made of all the 996. My car really does run just the way it did when it was new.
I did a write up in this 996 FAQ way back in 1999.
"I have recently heard that one of the PAG factory machines had a fault up until April 99 that may have resulted in sub-standard casings and the resulting overheating problem. This is entirely unsubstantiated at present but if true would mean that cars built before April 99 will not all suffer from this problem. This has certainly been borne out by my own experience and that of others who have older cars but who have never experienced this unfortunate ailment."
Doesn't this support the theory that the early '99's don't have the issue with cracking heads as mentioned earlier in this post. My '99 was built in March 1998 and from what I've read and been told the first couple of thousand built were the best made of all the 996. My car really does run just the way it did when it was new.
. No problems.
05-15-2013, 02:12 PM
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You are right, 1999 C2's didn't have PSM because they weren't drive by wire. The three option codes are the following:
M220 - Locking differential 40%
M222 - Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
M224 - Automatic limited slip differential
05-15-2013, 10:48 PM
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From the Rennlist 996 FAQ:
I did a write up in this 996 FAQ way back in 1999.
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My '99 was built in March 1998 and from what I've read and been told the first couple of thousand built were the best made of all the 996. My car really does run just the way it did when it was new.
I did a write up in this 996 FAQ way back in 1999.
[I][B]
My '99 was built in March 1998 and from what I've read and been told the first couple of thousand built were the best made of all the 996. My car really does run just the way it did when it was new.
Ok, who is going to start the "oldest 996 thread" pull out your VIN numbers....
05-16-2013, 02:52 PM
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I don't have P72 or P95. Just 222 TC, 224 Active Brake Diff and 220 Locking Diff as Cosmo Kramer said. I just reread that the factory updates were Feb '99. Interesting...
05-16-2013, 06:19 PM
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Dual row bearing is better than single row but don't take that to mean permanent. A serviceable bearing should be replaced and waiting longer to do it increases the possibility of contamination from degradation of the bearings. Either go with the LNE ceramic bearings or simply stick with the lower priced IMBs for some fresh bearings but don't be penny wise pound foolish to save a few hundred bucks on delaying until the clutch is replaced.
Also, 3.4 engines are also prone to cylinder wall cracking if (allegedly) the car was driven old lady style...short shifting, low miles. Another cost-cutting gift from Porsche.
Also, 3.4 engines are also prone to cylinder wall cracking if (allegedly) the car was driven old lady style...short shifting, low miles. Another cost-cutting gift from Porsche.
04-26-2014, 12:14 AM
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Awesome Thread! Purchased my Early 99' 996 about a month ago. Just stumbled upon it when looking at a 2005 Boxster S. My 996 was parked in the back, not detailed, but I kept looking back at it for some reason...
Anyway, Early 99' with the Amber Lights, Full Leather interior, Ocean Blue on Space Gray, WPOAA2994XS622937
It's my toy and DE car..It's been a blast so far..Just had a local shop do the Fister D Mod for me..
Thanks for all your info!
Ken
Anyway, Early 99' with the Amber Lights, Full Leather interior, Ocean Blue on Space Gray, WPOAA2994XS622937
It's my toy and DE car..It's been a blast so far..Just had a local shop do the Fister D Mod for me..
Thanks for all your info!
Ken