Porsche 996 (996.2) Carrera 4 Cabriolet - The Basics
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- čas přidán 16. 02. 2021
- Hello! I am sorry it has taken me so long to post another video. In this video you will find basic information on the 2002 Porsche Carrera 4 Cabriolet (996.2), fun facts, and interesting things about my (stock) car.
*Note: Max torque is 273 ft-lb (I think I said 373).
I am new to Porsche ownership, owning a classic car, daily driving a 20-year old car, and driving a manual. I am certainly learning as I go, but I love this car and will try to pass along what I know! I'm also sorry for the shakiness and tangents, I didn't have my coffee yet haha.
Some things I forgot: It has programable memory seats/mirrors for different drivers (and keys) too. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Thank you - this is without question the most comprehensive video of this car on CZcams!
oh wow, that means a lot! Thank you!
I will have my 996.2 delivered next week. Looking forward to the ownership and learning from all these videos.
Congratulations! I hope you love it! I’d you have questions, the 996 community is a special one and happy to help! Enjoy the ride :)
Thanks for the video.. Very informative.. I have a 2003 c4 and love driving it in the winter.. Last week it was at - 32°C..and it ran perfect
Yeesh! That's cold! But they really are so impressive in the winter. Operate smoothly in any temperature or weather. Very safe and composed in winter conditions with proper winter tires :) I'm glad you drive yours year round too!
I love this video and learned so much!! I own an Porsche 996 Millennium Edition and thought I knew everything about them, clearly not! Keep making great videos!
Oh I LOVE the Millennium Edition! Such a special color inside and out! Every time one pops up on PCA or auction I have to stop myself haha. One of my all time favorites! Thank you for your kind comments, I appreciate it :)
Very nice and informative video
Thanks!
Fantastic video. Great job
Thank you! So glad you liked it!
Molto bello il restyling, con il primo motore vtec di Porsche!!
Great video! The 997 short shift kit is a great upgrade that is compatible with the 996.
Thank you! I'll look into that!
I LOVE THIS VIDEO
Thank you :)
Nice video .
Maybe a different spec in UK , in my 2003 cab the top opens and closes on one push of the facia switch rather than needing to hold it on throughout the operation. Also I can raise and lower the top when moving at up to 30 mph. One of the big surprises was the benefit of using the windstop , its amazing , hardly any buffeting . Great car, definitely a keeper.
Wow, that's so cool! I often wish I could put the top up or down at low speeds like the newer ones, but I don't mind pulling over. That's awesome! And absolutely, very grateful for the windscreen. It changes the cabriolet experience quite a bit! Not that its rough without it, its just so quiet and serene with it - lets you really hear that flat six! :)
You have an aftermarket one touch kit. Pretty common mod my 2004 Boxster and 2004 C4S both hold to open and close and both modded for single press
I recently inherited my dads 2002 carrera 4 with 1300 miles. I remember when he got it when I was in 11th grade. This video gives me some insight.
Oh wow, what an amazing story! I’m so glad you get to share this car with your dad. These are really special cars, and I hope you make lots of fond memories!
@@arcticmetro363 thanks. Have you done the IMS bearing swap? I recently did mine.
@@TechnoloG84 I did! I did it shortly after we bought the car. Original IMS at 70k miles looked good, but peace of mind is nice!
You say umm so much where it distracts me lol.
Great video, very informative. Thank you
I know, I’m sorry! I’m working on it 🤦♀️ Thank you for bearing with me and watching though! ❤️
Could you please show how you move the spoiler? It was too dark to see...
Thank you very much for this video. It shows great things about this lovely car!
Ah yes! I know it was dark in there, I'm sorry! I'll shoot a new one in the next month or so and show that :) Its by the dead pedal though, a little bit up and its a tiny switch. Just press and hold it for a few seconds and it'll put the spoiler up :)
I believe the lowering of the top from the key fob is the result of an aftermarket module. Can you also lower your top from a slow roll without the parking brake being engaged?
Its actually not aftermarket, at least according to our Porsche dealership. I think there is an aftermarket module that will let you lower the top while driving less than a certain speed, which my car can't do. I've heard there's differences in US vs European cars with respect to lowing the top while rolling though!
Great video! A couple questions - why do you need to lock the car to prevent the battery from draining? And why not use the parking brake? Just to prevent cable stretch or is there something else involved too?
Thank you! Great questions, and I actually don't know the detailed answer. I just know when we first got the car we didn't drive it for many 10 days, left it unlocked, and the battery was dead. Porsche told us to make sure the car was locked. Since then, I haven't had an issue. As for the parking brake, they told us it would save the brake, so I'm guessing it has to do with cable stretch, but again, I'm not actually sure. Wish I had better answers for you!
@@arcticmetro363 I had the same issue with the battery, but I never thought to try locking it - just put it on a battery tender. Wonder what the underlying is? Heh, 996 mysteries. Thanks again!
@@arcticmetro363 I found that if you do not lock the car the cluster or potentially some interior lights will remain active.
I didn’t realize that the 996 doesn’t have an oil temp gauge. In Georgia it never really gets too cold and my 997 oil temp is still cold when my water temp is up. I don’t take it above 3k until the oil temp where it needs to be. I’m guessing around 15 minutes of driving. I wonder if bore scoring occurs on cars in colder climates where the car is thrashed before the oil temp is up. I’m actually looking at a 99 c4 in the same color combo tiptronic for my wife. Thanks for the video, I learned stuff I hadn’t heard before. The car I’m looking at has the hard top option so it’s cool you gave the info on the car having to have those latches from the factory. Is the stand you have it on from the factory as well? Is it heavy?
I wish it had an oil temp gauge too! It's helpful to know water temp, but I wish I could have both. The 99s are fun! Lighter and a little more old school (in a good way!). The hard top is handy in winter or rainy climates, but it IS heavy. A two person job, but heavier than I always expect. The stand I believe is factory. The stand is very light. I'll have to get a picture of it. Similar to PVC pipe in diameter and thickness (but it's smooth), just a bit heavier and has wheels. Never had an issue with it and very grateful to have a stand!
Nice video :)
My silver 996.2 cab also have different shade of silver on the front bumper same ason your car ... Is it from factory or its been poorly repainted by previous owner?
to my knowledge the bumper hasn't been repainted. There is a clear bra on it that may impact color, but that's an interesting question. I'd like to think its factory, but without a paint meter I really can't say.
Lets hope its just a tricky angle that makes it look darker 😉
Also on my Car I cant open roof with a key from a distance.. Its working only if I put the key in door lock and turn it right and hold... Wish i could do it without sticking key in.... Any suggestions? 🙂
@@arturassuksta8837 I think it has to do with the key battery? I’ve noticed my range with unlocking and putting the top down has decreased a little with time.
Thank you 😉
How reliable is this car besides the IMS bearing?
Very. I daily it in all conditions and it does amazing. The only two things I’ve had to replace are air oil separator and secondary air pump. My preemptive replacement LN Engineering IMS actually went bad, so had to replace that and clutch assembly but it was all covered under warranty.
I promise anyone I could scare the shit outa you in my 996.2 c4 around my local B roads as I scare myself sometimes but that’s why I love it
They're just the best! Can't drive this car without it putting a smile on your face! :)
Ahhhh.....but the 997! is but perfect.
Oh, it is! I'll make videos here for it too :)
Finally made some videos for it! :)
PLEASE be careful. Starting the car with the garage closed is a bad, bad idea.
Not if you've had enough....
1998 was still 993. 1999 year one 996 water cooled - OK? ok.
No, actually. There were a few examples of 996 made in 1997. First full production year was 1998. This is information straight from Porsche Newsroom. I do my research. Maybe you should too before making an ass of yourself in CZcams comments. OK? Ok.