chrism8168
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I am a relatively new 911 owner although I have had a 986 for about 3 years.
I've had my 996 3.4 L C4 Cab for a month now and have enjoyed 500 miles of spirited driving. The car is in excellent condition and relatively low mileage for a 2001 at 36k. The previous owner was doing less than 500 mile pa for the last few years of his ownership.
I have however recently noticed that the suspension is quite harsh and I feel every little bump. I have been told that the 996 can be harsh in comparison to the 997 say, but I think it has become worse in the last 200 or so miles. The handling around corners when I'm "enjoying the car" is however OK . I have also noticed that the power steering seems to be gently 'fighting back" sometimes.
I also find that it smells quite hot when I park up after an extended drive (say– my commuting distance of 35 miles) but the temp gauge is rock steady in the middle. I also noted yesterday that whilst the external weather conditions were light rain and temp of c 20 deg C the climate control system was blowing out chilled air from the dash vents and hot air from the screen vents ?? Is this normal ?
Any help / comments on my niggling issues greatly appreciated.
I've had my 996 3.4 L C4 Cab for a month now and have enjoyed 500 miles of spirited driving. The car is in excellent condition and relatively low mileage for a 2001 at 36k. The previous owner was doing less than 500 mile pa for the last few years of his ownership.
I have however recently noticed that the suspension is quite harsh and I feel every little bump. I have been told that the 996 can be harsh in comparison to the 997 say, but I think it has become worse in the last 200 or so miles. The handling around corners when I'm "enjoying the car" is however OK . I have also noticed that the power steering seems to be gently 'fighting back" sometimes.
I also find that it smells quite hot when I park up after an extended drive (say– my commuting distance of 35 miles) but the temp gauge is rock steady in the middle. I also noted yesterday that whilst the external weather conditions were light rain and temp of c 20 deg C the climate control system was blowing out chilled air from the dash vents and hot air from the screen vents ?? Is this normal ?
Any help / comments on my niggling issues greatly appreciated.
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