rosswj67 Posted 10November, 2015 Report Share Posted 10November, 2015 Well, I certainly didn't plan it this way, but a change of circumstances leads me to consider selling "HK993".It's a Hong Kong delivered 1996 C2 in Polar Silver imported to Australia in July this year. It was delivered as a Tiptronic, but has undergone somewhat of a transformation over the past year and a half. Modifications and upgrades include:Walrod trim ringsMotor sound airboxPioneer DEX-P99RS head unit with iPod mounted in glove boxFocal KR2 speakersAudison LrX 2.4 amplifierTiptronic controls on steering wheel wired to stereo volume/trackTurbo S scoops with LEDsG50/21 gearbox with RS ratios, Porsche Motorsports 60/40 LSD and 4:1 final drive ratioBilstein PSS-10'sBig Red turbo brakes with RS rearsTechna fit braided brake linesTurbo front bumperClear turn signalsHeadlight washer deleteTramont Cup 18" wheels with Michelin PS2's in 285/30 and 225/40Stock Cup II 17" wheels painted graphite with Nitto NT01's in 255/40 and 225/45RS adjustable sway barsRS engine mountsRS transmission mountElephant Racing strutElephant Racing bushesLight Weight Flywheel and RS clutchRS Gear leverRS door panels, handles and pullsRS package boxGert's front protection barGoldenrod and SSKT-Light HID lightsT-Led kit throughoutT-Lock central lockingFabspeed X-pipe Sport Cats and tipsCeramic coated headersLakin custom plate bracketsStable Energies fire extinguisher mount and Amerex 1.1kg extinguisherCentre vent phone mount and hardwired chargingRennline screw-in folding tow hookLeather cup holderLeather hand brake coverHeat removedA/C Compressor replaced in 2012Alternator replaced in 2013Steering rack rebuilt in 2014Full glass out respray with all new seals in 2015Conversion from tiptronic to manual with all brand new parts in 2015As purchased in Hong Kong back in 2011:Undergoing rebuild and repaint:Back in Australia:It has approx. 127k km's.I use it as a daily driver and have done since purchasing in 2011 with 93k km's. It has seen 3 outings to the track since being in Australia.Note that due to the deletion of the heat exchangers, pipework, blower etc. it has no heat which could be a consideration, but I didn't intend to drive anywhere that that would cause an issue.I recently serviced it including plugs, Mobil-1 V Twin 20w50, filters, distributors and rotors, lower valve cover gaskets and chain cover grommets, etc. I have the upper valve cover gaskets, but they are dry so not rushing to do them. I also have a full set of hydraulic lifters ready to install should the originals start to get noisy.It has a couple of small leaks, but nothing more than the occasional drip after sitting for an extended period. Valve covers are perfectly dry. Everything else is perfect with a new gearbox, clutch, brakes, suspension, paint....It's located in Sydney - northern beaches.I'm not going to try and guess a price as given that this is an import and modified I'm guessing it won't appeal to everyone. But take a look at the modifications above and you'll see that I have invested a truck load of cash into making my interpretation of a perfect 993.No intention to do the carsales thing yet as I'm not desperate to sell - and in fact if my current situation changes I may not. But if you're a serious buyer and would like more information then please reach out.Thanks,Ross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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edgy Posted 10November, 2015 Report Share Posted 10November, 2015 Hi Ross, It was nice to meat you & your 993 a few months back on the drive to the hunter, I know you have got some history and share very nice story with that car that started in HK.I really urge you to reconsider and I also hope your circumstances turnaround so that you can hang on to it, I doubt you'll ever replace it! Its a peach and I would give my first born to have it (its okay he doesn't read these forums... yet) I recently thought of doing the same.. I was just caught in a moment & changed my mind and Im glad I did.All the best mate. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosswj67 Posted 11November, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 11November, 2015 Thanks for the support edgy! Yes, I hope the situation changes also, but if it doesn't then ...BTW, I thought I should add up the receipts I have from the past 18 months... Probably shouldn't have, but have spent over $75k on the modifications, $20k on importing to Australia.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted 11November, 2015 Report Share Posted 11November, 2015 Never add up the receipts Ross.!Thus is a nicely sorted car. Good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosswj67 Posted 19January, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 19January, 2016 So the time has come to see if it will sell - I'm now officially unemployed, so I need to be realistic about my ability to keep all my toys...Ad has been uploaded to Carsales. Awaiting approval. Decided to pitch it at $135k and see how it goes from there... Obviously way up at the top end for a 993 C2, but there isn't much out there with the modifications this one has...Edited with linkhttp://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-911-Carrera-1996/SSE-AD-3800821 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timr Posted 23August, 2017 Report Share Posted 23August, 2017 Hi Ross,I am keen to explore the Tip to Manual conversion - is there any way I can get in touch to discuss your experiences.ThanksTim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 23August, 2017 Report Share Posted 23August, 2017 Hi Ross,I am keen to explore the Tip to Manual conversion - is there any way I can get in touch to discuss your experiences.ThanksTim @osaka_kid maybe able to help you too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okrasa Kid Posted 23August, 2017 Report Share Posted 23August, 2017 Hi RossThe Kid here!PM me.Happy to have a chat. I converted my 1997 993 C2S from a tipper to a manual ................best thing I ever did completely changed the character of the car.CheersDavid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon02 Posted 29August, 2017 Report Share Posted 29August, 2017 Okrasa Kid, pm sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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