CapnHyaku Posted 29May, 2022 Report Share Posted 29May, 2022 1 hour ago, MFX said: running the cable from the front to the back is a royal pain in the a$$. It is when starting from scratch. But following your trick with the caulking gun tip... Genius. Following that I had it done pretty quick, but with a few nicks and scratches on my hand. MFX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st3ve Posted 29May, 2022 Report Share Posted 29May, 2022 I did a wireless one in my e39 Touring. Looking at running a wire into the roof and through the little plastic wire guides into the tailgate made my head spin. I got a cheapie transmitter/receiver pair from fleabay, powered from the stereo in the dash and reverse light in the tailgate. It works pretty well, very occasional interference or just blank screen, almost always cured by reselecting reverse if I'm really wanting the camera. I'm happy enough with the result based on the drama running a cable would have been in that particular car. But wired is always going to be a better end result. Sherpa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrot01 Posted 4June, 2022 Report Share Posted 4June, 2022 my wife quite likes the 1998-2000 996 tipronic coupes, do they move along well enough? seems they are up over $60k now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 4June, 2022 Report Share Posted 4June, 2022 1 hour ago, Carrot01 said: my wife quite likes the 1998-2000 996 tipronic coupes, do they move along well enough? seems they are up over $60k now Yep, great cars mate. As many know, I used to bag the shit out of auto sports cars, yet once I drove a 996 tip I was hooked. I'd prefer one over a manual, but I'm lazy and have a dicky knee 😁👍 Carrot01 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrot01 Posted 4June, 2022 Report Share Posted 4June, 2022 She has a 2012 merc slk 200 - 1.8t 7 speed auto that she loves - i like it too, but she does love the look of the 996 cheers LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boosh Posted 4June, 2022 Report Share Posted 4June, 2022 45 minutes ago, Carrot01 said: She has a 2012 merc slk 200 - 1.8t 7 speed auto that she loves - i like it too, but she does love the look of the 996 cheers I reckon the 996.2's are the better buy. Nothing wrong with the tiptronic in my opinion. The 996 turbo is particularly good in tip form. I think the they use the predecessor to the SLK's 7 speed. Carrot01 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTY Posted 4June, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 4June, 2022 3 hours ago, Carrot01 said: my wife quite likes the 1998-2000 996 tipronic coupes, do they move along well enough? seems they are up over $60k now They are great cars to own and drive.Tips aren’t for everyone but I love mine and quick enough for any spirited drive. LeeM and Carrot01 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherpa Posted 4June, 2022 Report Share Posted 4June, 2022 4 hours ago, Carrot01 said: my wife quite likes the 1998-2000 996 tipronic coupes, do they move along well enough? seems they are up over $60k now I’ve got an ‘03 tip, because I live in inner Sydney and can’t be fucked rowing gears in traffic. Which is where my daily driven .2 spends 95% of its time. I never thought I’d own an auto sports car, but I’m really happy with it. For all the shit-talk that happens about tips, they’re surprisingly responsive for a gearbox of that vintage. I suspect the extra torque of the 3.6 helps with the tip box too. Carrot01 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrot01 Posted 4June, 2022 Report Share Posted 4June, 2022 bit too difficult to retro fit heated seats to 996's that didnt come with them I assume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luzzo Posted 4June, 2022 Report Share Posted 4June, 2022 23 minutes ago, Carrot01 said: bit too difficult to retro fit heated seats to 996's that didnt come with them I assume? Haven't done this myself, but found some very good info here: https://rennlist.com/forums/996-forum/521224-heated-seats-retrofit-easy-possible.html Carrot01 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiegums Posted 8June, 2022 Report Share Posted 8June, 2022 Whats a white 115k kms 3.4 manual with full books and factory aero kit worth these days? IMS done. Car now sits lower than in photo. DM911, Sherpa, crsedge and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 8June, 2022 Report Share Posted 8June, 2022 7 minutes ago, reggiegums said: Whats a white 115k kms 3.4 manual with full books and factory aero kit worth these days? IMS done. God I love white 996's (almost as good as Speed Yellow). Photo's please. Carrera28 and TwoHeadsTas 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t888 Posted 8June, 2022 Report Share Posted 8June, 2022 11 minutes ago, reggiegums said: Whats a white 115k kms 3.4 manual with full books and factory aero kit worth these days? IMS done. If you're a 996 owner, around $150k and the buyer better hurry. If you're a buyer, well MFX's looked very nicely sorted (albeit higher kms) and I believe went for around $70k. So maybe around $75k assuming good condition, aust delivered, coupe, and on the east coast. I'm not sure what aero kit does for values, that one may be a bit subjective. TwoHeadsTas, sjm, edgy and 3 others 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiegums Posted 8June, 2022 Report Share Posted 8June, 2022 7 minutes ago, Jason E said: God I love white 996's (almost as good as Speed Yellow). Photo's please. Updated. Any news on that thing we were messaging about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 8June, 2022 Report Share Posted 8June, 2022 14 minutes ago, t888 said: If you're a 996 owner, around $150k and the buyer better hurry. If you're a buyer, well MFX's looked very nicely sorted (albeit higher kms) and I believe went for around $70k. So maybe around $75k assuming good condition, aust delivered, coupe, and on the east coast. I'm not sure what aero kit does for values, that one may be a bit subjective. I had the aero kit on mine. I think it looked great. Wish I had've waited 6 months before selling mine, it went far too cheaply. 17 minutes ago, reggiegums said: Updated. Any news on that thing we were messaging about? I'll msg you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 8June, 2022 Report Share Posted 8June, 2022 41 minutes ago, Jason E said: God I love white 996's Think I didn't blink staring at the photo for 20 minutes. This would be pretty close to my ideal 996 👍 I'm thinking $75-80k for the buyer who wants a GT3 but can't afford one@reggiegums TwoHeadsTas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick V Posted 8June, 2022 Report Share Posted 8June, 2022 White ….. meh! Speed yellow …. Meh!! Might as well be silver, black or one of 100 shades of grey! 😁 Jason E and Shedpest 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 8June, 2022 Report Share Posted 8June, 2022 3 hours ago, Jason E said: I had the aero kit on mine. I think it looked great. Wish I had've waited 6 months before selling mine, it went far too cheaply. You shouldn't have sold it at all. Just driven and enjoyed it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 8June, 2022 Report Share Posted 8June, 2022 7 hours ago, Fishcop said: You shouldn't have sold it at all. Just driven and enjoyed it... All this is true.........sigh........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjm Posted 8June, 2022 Report Share Posted 8June, 2022 Great looking car, I would put $79.990 start price then negotiate from there. Maybe I’m biased but an aero kit looks shmick on 996 and 997’s😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiegums Posted 9June, 2022 Report Share Posted 9June, 2022 17 hours ago, LeeM said: Think I didn't blink staring at the photo for 20 minutes. This would be pretty close to my ideal 996 👍 I'm thinking $75-80k for the buyer who wants a GT3 but can't afford one@reggiegums Thanks for the complement and price guide. Very useful. 17 hours ago, t888 said: If you're a 996 owner, around $150k and the buyer better hurry. If you're a buyer, well MFX's looked very nicely sorted (albeit higher kms) and I believe went for around $70k. So maybe around $75k assuming good condition, aust delivered, coupe, and on the east coast. I'm not sure what aero kit does for values, that one may be a bit subjective. Thanks. Did not know about MFX's sale. 7 hours ago, sjm said: Great looking car, I would put $79.990 start price then negotiate from there. Maybe I’m biased but an aero kit looks shmick on 996 and 997’s😁 Thanks for price guidance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 9June, 2022 Report Share Posted 9June, 2022 PM sent yesterday @reggiegums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 9June, 2022 Report Share Posted 9June, 2022 8 minutes ago, reggiegums said: Thanks for the complement and price guide. Very useful. Thanks. Did not know about MFX's sale. Thanks for price guidance. My very tidy speed yellow 2003, tip, aero kit with a few tatsy upgrades etc, 79,000ks sold for 70k approx 8 mths ago in 24hrs so the price should be above there now well & truly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiegums Posted 9June, 2022 Report Share Posted 9June, 2022 1 minute ago, Jason E said: My very tidy speed yellow 2003, tip, aero kit with a few tatsy upgrades etc, 79,000ks sold for 70k approx 8 mths ago in 24hrs so the price should be above there now well & truly. Thanks but yours is the 3.6 with lower kms, this is a 3.4. Manual though. Plenty of silent watchers here i must say..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 9June, 2022 Report Share Posted 9June, 2022 54 minutes ago, reggiegums said: Plenty of silent watchers here i must say..... What? who? where? Me? Noooooo 😉 Dreamr and P-Kay 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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