I would avoid all the 997.1 3.8 M97 cars. The engine is a time bomb. Bore scoring is very prevalent, plus there is the well known IMSB issue, which are not serviceable on the 2005.5-2008 cars. The only 997.1 I would buy (besides a turbo or GT3) is an early 2005 3.6 Carrera with serviceable IMSB. The car still must be bore scoped, but the 3.6 is much less vulnerable to bore scoring. Replace the IMSB as soon as you buy it.
Hi Richard, if you change the offset of the wheels, it will cause a force moment and increase bump steer and contribute to the feeling of a slightly ‘jiggly’ ride - depending how much you change it
Hi Richard I have had a 2006 997 Carrera S with factory fit GT3 body kit and 19 inch Turbo wheels - I don’t think I have seen a better combination, but I am of course bias…. My only criticism is the ride even with the standard PASM suspension on normal, it can be unsettling on fast bumpy roads. I keep thinking the car is probably better with 18 inch wheels, like my 2006 987 Boxster S. I have had both cars since they were 2 year old and love them both. I will be interested in the suspension choice you make. 🤔 Cheers Steve
I've only 911 I've ever driven was a 997.1 carrera 4s. I wasn't impressed by the power maybe I expected too much. It was only a short drive but the handling felt soo stable and the noise was beautiful can't imagine how a gt3 would feel
Top video I drive this road most days good roads if there empty Look forward to the hever castle meet and the Bewl meet in August My favourite roads round here are from Hawkhurst to rye especially if there’s no one about
Saw this car on CC and thought it looked a good buy, but I’m looking for a convertible having sold my Vantage coupe. Will be interested in seeing how you get on with the 997 and how it compares to the Vantage 👍 …and watch out for the deer on the Bayham road 😆
Hello love the content. Was looking at this car on the auction actually. I think its a good steal. However, only thing I saw your exhaust pipes looked very black. Id double check all is well as its sometimes a tell tail giveaway to an engine issue. Hopefully not but car looks amazing!
Lovely car and great video! Would be interested to know how the buying process on CC went, how the car lived up to the description and what the overall condition is (put on a ramp and get a specialist check over) as I'm curious to compare the value/risk compared to buying from a dealer/Porsche Specialist.
Damn. New engine or did you get rid? I've got a 997.1 that I never seem to drive. It was inspected last year and had clear Bores, leaving it parked probably doesn't help anything
@@matteightytwo I doubled-down and spent more on a new engine than I did on buying the car in the first place. 4.3 litre, titanium rods, forged pistons, Nikasil liners, flow’d heads, longer duration cams and the usual ‘upgrades’ you do when the engine is out. It’s a torque monster now and I use it as often as possible. I’m living that “911 is a usable sports car” concept.
@@Challengetheroad Honestly I think a tidy little wing would be best, I’m not mad on the standard deploying wing when it’s up and the duck is trying a bit too hard. Something else for you to mull over 😉 Will be very interested in which way of you go with the coils, slightly longer and definitely softer, keep the ride hight 👍
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Great cars had 997 Turbo 1.5 and a 997 C2S . Looks a great purchase
I have a 997 turbo and yet my almost favourite car is the early Vantage 4.3. Great video.
I would avoid all the 997.1 3.8 M97 cars. The engine is a time bomb. Bore scoring is very prevalent, plus there is the well known IMSB issue, which are not serviceable on the 2005.5-2008 cars. The only 997.1 I would buy (besides a turbo or GT3) is an early 2005 3.6 Carrera with serviceable IMSB. The car still must be bore scoped, but the 3.6 is much less vulnerable to bore scoring. Replace the IMSB as soon as you buy it.
Great car and can't wait to see your progress with it.
Hi Richard, if you change the offset of the wheels, it will cause a force moment and increase bump steer and contribute to the feeling of a slightly ‘jiggly’ ride - depending how much you change it
The decals on the side are annoyingly off centre 🤔
Annoyingly off anywhere
Hi Richard
I have had a 2006 997 Carrera S with factory fit GT3 body kit and 19 inch Turbo wheels - I don’t think I have seen a better combination, but I am of course bias….
My only criticism is the ride even with the standard PASM suspension on normal, it can be unsettling on fast bumpy roads.
I keep thinking the car is probably better with 18 inch wheels, like my 2006 987 Boxster S.
I have had both cars since they were 2 year old and love them both.
I will be interested in the suspension choice you make. 🤔
Cheers Steve
Thanks Steve, going to enjoy this project and suspension is number one to change
I've only 911 I've ever driven was a 997.1 carrera 4s. I wasn't impressed by the power maybe I expected too much. It was only a short drive but the handling felt soo stable and the noise was beautiful can't imagine how a gt3 would feel
997 Best Porsche 911 EVER, been said before for many good reasons! so will not repeat! unless you want me too!
Gt3 / Turbo brake master cylinder and braided flexi’s sort the progressive brakes.
I will look into this Mike 👍
It’s a straight fit no mods on the 997, 996 I think you have to change the servo. Keep the videos coming!
As you say, pads. They can make a huge difference depending on compound, on any car
996 and 997s are brilliant value at the moment. Love my 996.
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I drive this road most days good roads if there empty
Look forward to the hever castle meet and the Bewl meet in August
My favourite roads round here are from Hawkhurst to rye especially if there’s no one about
Once this has CTR’s touch it’ll be an amazing drivers car, great starting base
Saw this car on CC and thought it looked a good buy, but I’m looking for a convertible having sold my Vantage coupe. Will be interested in seeing how you get on with the 997 and how it compares to the Vantage 👍 …and watch out for the deer on the Bayham road 😆
Very nice indeed other than the decals I’d be happy with it as it is albeit everyone to their own, enjoy 👍
Hello love the content. Was looking at this car on the auction actually. I think its a good steal. However, only thing I saw your exhaust pipes looked very black. Id double check all is well as its sometimes a tell tail giveaway to an engine issue. Hopefully not but car looks amazing!
Also if it's nothing. 2000 grit will clean it up!
Very interested to see how you improve the ride, and wether you can make the Kw's work.
Hey. I’ve a 2006 997 c4S with LED rear lights. I’d swap for the original if you’re interested. Can send you a picture. They are perfect.
Lovely car and great video! Would be interested to know how the buying process on CC went, how the car lived up to the description and what the overall condition is (put on a ramp and get a specialist check over) as I'm curious to compare the value/risk compared to buying from a dealer/Porsche Specialist.
I will add a video on this as bought and sold quite a few on CC now
My 997.1 was a bargain. Beautiful condition, low miles and huge fun.
Then bore-scoring struck…
Damn. New engine or did you get rid? I've got a 997.1 that I never seem to drive. It was inspected last year and had clear Bores, leaving it parked probably doesn't help anything
@@matteightytwo I doubled-down and spent more on a new engine than I did on buying the car in the first place. 4.3 litre, titanium rods, forged pistons, Nikasil liners, flow’d heads, longer duration cams and the usual ‘upgrades’ you do when the engine is out. It’s a torque monster now and I use it as often as possible. I’m living that “911 is a usable sports car” concept.
Its odd but that looks like a wide body with narrow body rear wheels.. I cant explain the weak offsets never seen that bad on a 997
Loose the duck tail 👌🏻
The gts’s got a black instead of silver trim inside, might be worth a look.
Noooo - looks better in person
@@Challengetheroad
Honestly I think a tidy little wing would be best, I’m not mad on the standard deploying wing when it’s up and the duck is trying a bit too hard. Something else for you to mull over 😉
Will be very interested in which way of you go with the coils, slightly longer and definitely softer, keep the ride hight 👍
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I'm fed up of comments from people ridiculing EVs who don't know what they are talking about.
Personally, I drive two top of the range EVs, a Jaguar and a Porsche, their acceleration and handling is fantastic, they look brilliant and they are cheap to run.
They need hardly any maintenance and haven't depreciated since I bought them.
Literally the only criticism I could make of them is sometimes, if I really push them into a corner, they can fly off the track and get stuck under the sofa...
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@@Challengetheroad when you going to stop messing around with these plastic cars and finish the GTFour….?
Slouching driving posture gives the amateur away. Now I understand the philosophy behind the tatty CTR.
Thank you...