Using A/C keeps the compressor lubricated and system pressurised which is good. Keeping it ON all the time however builds up the condensation in the system. It’s good to switch it OFF 2 min before stopping the engine to let the humid air out of the vents and flush the condenser. I’ve got C2 variorum 993 from 1996, great car, it’s a definite keeper Front lights originate from 959 design I suppose. Regards !
Nice. I've a 1996 993 C2 iris blue metallic, 66,000 miles, 6-speed manny tranny, varioram, LSD. No CEL, no oil leaks. Multi-show full-concours winner. I do my own maintenance. I'm never selling it.
Immobilizer can be unlocked by putting the key in ON position and pressed the alarm button once. You can save yourself from locking and unlocking the car. I had my car for 2 years and only learnt about this trick from another RUclips comment recently! Hope to share it with other 993 owners
Just a note for the owner. The glove box closure isn't just that way, it's adjustable. It's a bit of a pain to adjust, but there is a screw to loosen it up right next to the little hoop that it closes onto. You can then push the hoop in to snug up the closure, and retighten the screw. Be careful not to over-tighten it though, as it is easy to strip (ask me how I know) and then you have to order a replacement piece that is a real pain to replace. There are 2 screws at that location, only one affects the closure, but sadly I forget which one. Should be pretty easy to figure it out though. Also, when it comes to the limits of the 993, they are VASTLY higher than your 74.5. I recently did a road trip in mine on Goodyear Eagle F1s, and was able to very nearly keep pace with a friend whose Miata RF used to hold the record around the Nürburgring for that model. He was running DOT legal race tires, and on some of the tightest, most technical roads I've ever seen down in Sardinia, he could just barely pull away in some of the tightest sections. The rear-end grip of the 993 is much more reliable than the older 911s due to the multilink suspension design. I've only ever had it bite me once, and it was due to an inaccurate tire pressure gauge that saw me put 47 PSI in the rear tires without knowing it. As long as the tires are good, the alignment is correct, and your tire pressures are correct, it's very difficult to put a foot wrong in a 993. Also, mine is a C2, so I can't even get as much tire on the back as you can. It's running 265s currently.
my buddy said thank you! He is going to work on it this weekend. It was bugging him for a while so you solved his problem. Much appreciated. I love the Porsche community.
Beautiful car and I've lusted after one since they were on the show room floor in '97. One of the most beautiful 911's ever and those headlights are stunning. BTY ' 95 I believe was the last year of OBD1 and can be identified by the '95 only basket handle. Interesting to find out the 996 was 160lbs lighter (a whole Dr. Kyle lighter!). Nice to hear individual, honest reactions. Thanks
I love my 992 GT3 Manual Touring - however , I miss my 98 C2S. I work for a living - no bottomless checkbook. It’s the 2nd car I would add to my garage if I had the coin.
Great video, I have a 993 1997 with variorum that produces 285 hp ( targa). I wish to put the short shifter soon.
sounds like a great car!
Using A/C keeps the compressor lubricated and system pressurised which is good. Keeping it ON all the time however builds up the condensation in the system. It’s good to switch it OFF 2 min before stopping the engine to let the humid air out of the vents and flush the condenser. I’ve got C2 variorum 993 from 1996, great car, it’s a definite keeper Front lights originate from 959 design I suppose. Regards !
Great tip!
You hit the 993 HVAC on the nose @t.s. '96 993. .. The '98 C2S I'd spec from new goes to the grave with me. ..
Nice.
I've a 1996 993 C2 iris blue metallic, 66,000 miles, 6-speed manny tranny, varioram, LSD. No CEL, no oil leaks. Multi-show full-concours winner. I do my own maintenance. I'm never selling it.
Sounds like. gem!!
Is it for sale?
…jk
@SojournItaly You guyz are a riot!
Immobilizer can be unlocked by putting the key in ON position and pressed the alarm button once. You can save yourself from locking and unlocking the car. I had my car for 2 years and only learnt about this trick from another RUclips comment recently! Hope to share it with other 993 owners
Great tip! Thanks so much. It is crazy what we can learn from YT comments =)
Just a note for the owner. The glove box closure isn't just that way, it's adjustable. It's a bit of a pain to adjust, but there is a screw to loosen it up right next to the little hoop that it closes onto. You can then push the hoop in to snug up the closure, and retighten the screw. Be careful not to over-tighten it though, as it is easy to strip (ask me how I know) and then you have to order a replacement piece that is a real pain to replace. There are 2 screws at that location, only one affects the closure, but sadly I forget which one. Should be pretty easy to figure it out though.
Also, when it comes to the limits of the 993, they are VASTLY higher than your 74.5. I recently did a road trip in mine on Goodyear Eagle F1s, and was able to very nearly keep pace with a friend whose Miata RF used to hold the record around the Nürburgring for that model. He was running DOT legal race tires, and on some of the tightest, most technical roads I've ever seen down in Sardinia, he could just barely pull away in some of the tightest sections.
The rear-end grip of the 993 is much more reliable than the older 911s due to the multilink suspension design. I've only ever had it bite me once, and it was due to an inaccurate tire pressure gauge that saw me put 47 PSI in the rear tires without knowing it. As long as the tires are good, the alignment is correct, and your tire pressures are correct, it's very difficult to put a foot wrong in a 993. Also, mine is a C2, so I can't even get as much tire on the back as you can. It's running 265s currently.
my buddy said thank you! He is going to work on it this weekend. It was bugging him for a while so you solved his problem. Much appreciated. I love the Porsche community.
Beautiful
You Need to hear the closing of the door, that’s the best door sound ever
Zell am See near Salzburg Austria 😊
Thats a BINGO ,........ I've been there! .. Beautiful .. Cheers, Vail, Colorado
I have a 1997 C2 and I love it.
Great video, thanks for sharing 🙌
thanks for watching!
Beautiful car and I've lusted after one since they were on the show room floor in '97. One of the most beautiful 911's ever and those headlights are stunning. BTY ' 95 I believe was the last year of OBD1 and can be identified by the '95 only basket handle. Interesting to find out the 996 was 160lbs lighter (a whole Dr. Kyle lighter!). Nice to hear individual, honest reactions. Thanks
Best wishes from Germany and from my 1996 993 Cabriolet VarioRam in silver (US-Model)
Does not matter you don’t know much about the car, fact is you’ve got a Porsche 993 and that’s cool 🤙🏾
Love my 993 C4s. Don't get to drive it much.
Great car!
I love my 992 GT3 Manual Touring - however , I miss my 98 C2S. I work for a living - no bottomless checkbook. It’s the 2nd car I would add to my garage if I had the coin.
I think later 1996s did have wide body C4S with Variorum, correct?
Only a dentist would include “doctor” on a on YT video for a car.
Agreed. .. "He's not a real doctor, he is a dentist" .. Hangover movie....
Didn’t show the engine ….