1996 Porsche 993 Carrera: Do medium-spicy mods make this one just right? | One-Mile Review

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In this video we drive a medium-spicy 993. What do we mean by that? Long story short, it has many small-to-medium level modifications — anything that enhances the core character of the 993, and nothing that detracts from it or alters it in a significant way. Just check out his mod list below and see for yourself (and watch the video, of course).

ÜnStock Modifications:
Porsche 2002 996 18-inch 5-spoke wheels
Bilstein PSS-9 suspension
Porsche Euro TT anti-roll bars
Porsche RS motor mounts
Porsche RS shift rod
KLA strut bar
Porsche Big Red TT brakes
Recaro A8 seats
Numeric short shifter
Latheworks shift knob
Ultimate Pedals
FVD Atiwe steering wheel
Fabspeed X-pipe with 200 cell cats
Fister stage 2 mufflers
Rennline aluminum upper and lower valve covers
Fresh top end
Lightweight flywheel
RS clutch
MPL clutch slave

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[michaelschneider-]

+1. Ordered a 1998 Carrera S after months of optioning the coupe just right, ,, Took delivery in October of '97 and never turned back.. Vail, Colorado

[stevebarnette]

Absolutely beautiful car. I was confused by your rating system at the end. The cars looks, runs, and sounds amazing, what’s with the 6.5 and 7 ratings? The category of “Daily Driver” should be more about how well COULD you daily drive the car, not SHOULD you daily drive it. And the “Fun Factor” for that location looked like a perfect 10. Even in your own words, the power, weight, and handling were perfect for those canyon roads. Maybe I’m a bit partial, the 993 is my dream car. I’ll trade the owner straight up for my 997 C2S manual. I’d give it 10’s in every category. Love the channel.

[uxyihoi]

Thanks for another cool review of an interesting Porsche. It’s a shame so many people out there are constantly criticizing the content you guys are producing. Not really productive in any way and always comes off like a lot of complaining. Keep up the good work and don’t let the whiners get you down!

[all-flat-engines]

Love my 993 it’s an amazing car, sold a 981 Cayman GTS to get it and never looked back

[MatthewMorseCA]

I think 1MR needs to return to this topic of 993... a modified '96 C2 isn't the real 'original' USA DOT 993 experience, but it is closer to the Zuffenhausen intended experience out of Werks 1, albeit this car looks fun, too! I've driven every 993, owned my '96 4S for 25-years and can tell you it's a different car with the aftermarket improvements. Mine has dramatically changed for the better since updating the US DOT stuff we had to import into a true Euro-spec 4S. There is also dynamically a different feel to the 2WD, AWD, and AWD Turbo, and a totally different feel in coupe, targa and cabriolet. I think a revisit with some 993 Rennlister's brining their full range of 993's out for a 1MR is a great editorial project! And we can even do some in different locations, come to SF Bay Area and I'll happily bring out my 4S for a ride review with some friends and their 993's! Cheers, -M@

[ianhardin]

Probably the closest I'll get to a 993 is living vicariously through the PCA crew's one-mile reviews!

[daveburt]

I've had my 97 for 20 years. It now has a total engine rebuild and almost all the mods of this one except the Numeric short shifter. I have the same wheels and personally I like the way they look on the 993. The Fister Stage 2s sound amazing. I have PSS10s which do run a bit stiffer especially with the 18" wheels. Slower speeds on bumpy roads can be harsh but smooth tight and twisties and the odd track day are a dream. My seats are the rare sport hardbacks so there is no way I'm swapping those. This car will go to my son some day. Just a fantastic car that brings a smile to my face every time I see it in the garage or take her out for a Drive. To quote my friend Ferris "If you have the means I highly recommend you picking one up"

[ivansno.garage]

Very good review Damon.
993 is by far my favourite 911 edition. Have to say though that in my opinion putting 996.1 or 996.2 alloy wheels just doesn't look right but I'm assuming with Turbo brakes required larger wheelset. Period correct 993 alloy look just fine. This is just my opinion and no offence to owner who has a fantastic car. 🎯☘️

[timothyerrington]

I owned a '95 Cab and loved it except for the headlights. The stock halogen lamps were just too weak for spirited nighttime driving on rural backroads (like in a night rally). There's also no practical way to add auxiliary lighting. Could have upgraded to the Litronics but at the time that was very expensive addition.

[M_IkeLeBlanc]

Aw Man!

Now I want a 993! Is that the highest total rating ever earned?

Along with a 356, 914-6, 928 GTS, G-series Targa, 944, 964, 991.2 GT3…. 😳

[elektro]

I love the 18" Carrera wheel on 993s (and 968s)! I would daily drive that for sure (as long as it's not snowing...)

[Sk_GRsti]

I just smoked one in my 08 STI, lovely car tho jolly good show

[ClubbStore]

After complimenting the pedal set several times could you tell us what the owner did to modify?

[TornadoOfSouls]

What would something like this 993 go for in the current marketplace?

[tayne]

What’s going on with the front license plate?

It looks like it fell off and Ray Charles refitted it.

[rodgraff]

Not a fan of the seats or wheels. 996 wheels just don’t look right on a 993.

[flatcroc]

There's absolutely no way this thing drives nicely on those 18s. Why do people buy these cars supposedly for feel and feedback etc and then bolt on these silly fashion spec wheels that remove so much of that. It's so sad!

[fredericauerbach]

Not the best 993 choice, Damon and PCA, to generalize re: 993's. By your own admission you are also not very familiar with these cars and their iterations; the example chosen is far from stock: drive train, shift mechanism, seats, steering wheel, brakes, exhaust, wheels, etc. It's also higher mileage.
I have had a '97 C4S for 10-years that is closer to the way the cars originally came from Zuffenhausen.
Your conclusions are generally correct. But, to do such a review, I suggest driving a 993 example absent the LWFW, Big Red brakes, one with the factory shift mechanism(or with the Rothsport's or FD's kits), stock exhausts, stock steering wheel, and stock or factory option seats, before positing conclusions. Better yet, also drive a wide body with and w/o awd, as some owners note differences in handling. I'd include driving a Tiptronic to get the full flavor before such a review. Driving autocross and on a track would be productive in drawing conclusions, despite the fun twisties of Angeles Crest. I used to live there.

[michaelsavage]

Extremely not functional car. Once owned one of these.