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Like I said on 911UK, the 'A' is black, as we know. I am wondering if the D and E refer to the different types of leather. Mine is AD also, which has smooth leather. Is your smooth or ruffled? Anyone out there with AE? Having said that, my C2 was SP (Savannah & smooth) so it might not be that.
 
Ring your opc with your chassis no. and they will tell you all the option codes for your car,I too had the 996 book for xmas
done the same thing but found not all the codes in the book are listed,opc exeter listed all for free.
 
Not sure if you're referring to Adrian Streather's book.....if so, this lists AE as "black sports seats" (as opposed to comfort seats).
My interior is EG.....but I've been unable to trace a reference to this (my interior is metropole leather sports seats but the same book lists this as EU).

OPC is the best option.....
 
I too used Adrian Streathers Book and another list of Option codes on one of the many Porsche Options sites. I managed to decode all of mine except for X46 and X98 which I have been unable to find anywhere. Adrian thinks they might be to do with the instrument cluster and the exterior around the front bumper respectively although both those areas look pretty standard to me, albeit my instrument cowl and instruments are all black with no silver edging or trim.

An 'L' in front of the body colour code stands for Leckerei or paint which all paint codes should start with. Mine is L6B4 which is for the water based seal grey metallic and the Interior is AH which is full black leather.

Only other code I have not ceciphered is the final 09991 at the end of the VIN options. Any ideas please.

DRDT

MY03 996 C2 Tip Coupe.

 
Another benefit of PCGB membership. [;)] [;)]

Option codes from the 996 FAQ (Members Only) page:

X46 - Tiptronic Lever in Aluminium/Leather
X98 - Handbrake Lever in Aluminium/Leather

09991 means you have options specified from the Exclusive range (the above are two of those)
 
ORIGINAL: andyjwhit

Hi to everyone, I am pleased to join the club having purchased a tidy 996 over Christmas... having a few problems nailing own the optional extras, so if anybody can shed any light would be much appreciated, the service book/vehicle identification states the following Optional equipment

1) C16, any ideas what this is??
2) 014 (This I believe to be the sports package, 10mm lower suspension, traction control, 40% LSD and sports seats)
3) 030 (sports type chassis? would this be stiffer anti roll bars??)
4) 220 (Locking diff so part of 014?)
5) 222 (ASR so part of 014?)
6) 224 (LSD so part of 014?)
7) 234 ?? cant find anything on this?
8) 375/376 part of 014
9) 408 (18" techno wheels, although the car came with standard 17" wheels, so I assume the offset is the same??)
10) 424 CD compartment
11) 490 (MY 01 sound system)


Given the state if UK roads the ride handeling is very good, tyre noise is a bit hit or miss largley depends on road surface, car is on Bridgestones, but cant wait to take over to Austria in the summer, also fancy a trip round
Silverstone as per this months car magazine so wondered if anyone has atteneded driving school? Thanks in advance!

Bst

Andy
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I thought 30 was the part code for the 'sports suspension', i.e. 10mm lower, new slightly thicker anti roll bars.
 
1. C16 - UK Spec
2. 014 - Correct
3. 030 - Sports Suspension (Chris is right)
4. 220 - Locking differential (40%)
5. 222 - Traction control system
6. 224 - ABD (Active Brake Differential)
7. 234 - Change of tyre manufacturer at production (not customer selectable)
8. 375 - Clutch lining without asbestos
9. 376 - Painted sport seat, back
10 408 - 18in Techno wheel (996)
11. 424 - Correct
12. 490 - Hi-fi sound system up to MY 2001 inclusive



 
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Andy!

375 is Sports Seat (Left) on a 996.

I don't think 220 LSD was part of the 014 package - it certainly wasn't on my C2. Nice option to have.

From the Members Only FAQ section: https://www.porscheclubgb.com/legacy/clientftp/Register/996/faq_996_option_codes.pdf

 
Hi Guys, thanks for clearing that up, just nice to know what you are actually driving!
For the tyres, thought it would have come with bridgestones as factory stanard, currently on Bridgestone Potenza S-02A's which seem pretty good to me, anyone have any experience with these, good, bad or indifferent??
 
ORIGINAL: Rodney Naghar

1. C16 - UK Spec
2. 014 - Correct
3. 030 - Sports Suspension (Chris is right)
4. 220 - Locking differential (40%)
5. 222 - Traction control system
6. 224 - ABD (Active Brake Differential)
7. 234 - Change of tyre manufacturer at production (not customer selectable)
8. 375 - Clutch lining without asbestos
9. 376 - Painted sport seat, back
10 408 - 18in Techno wheel (996)
11. 424 - Correct
12. 490 - Hi-fi sound system up to MY 2001 inclusive
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I'm sure ive read somewhere that the lsd is a very rare option to have on a normal carerra.
 
I've got those Bridgestones my Summer wheels and they seem ok. Had some Michelins before and not a huge difference. Mine has the diff and sports suspension too.
 
Thanks guys, LSD is nice to have and I think the Bridgestones seem good, given that the roads are still a bit greasy cold, so cant wait for summer and some nice dry warm tarmac!

does anyone have any idea if the 17 inch and 18 inch rims have the same offset?

Thanks!
 
Another article fom the Member' section: https://www.porscheclubgb.com/legacy/clientftp/Register/996/faq_tyres_porsche_feb_2011.pdf
 
Hi Richard, thats great thanks, looking at the RO the 17" wheels are FA 55mm, RA 55mm, the 18" wheels have FA 50 and RA 65, so I guess the question is if the car came with 18" wheels and now has 17" wheels, how does that effect the geometry, or should the car be put back onto 18"? Thanks!

bst

Andy
 
The hubs are in the same position, no matter what wheels are fitted, so the alignment geometry won't change. Because of the different wheel widths for 17" and 18" wheels, the offsets need to be differet, so that the outer faces are in roughly the same position in the wheel arch.

The ride is softer on 17" wheels, as the tyre has a deeper sidewall, and the tyres are considerably cheaper, but there is a greater level of grip with 18", and it looks more impressive with the extra width.
 
Thanks Richard, ride is firm enough with sports pack and sports chassis so think I will stick with the softer 17" set up and just enjoy the car, if I lived in Germany I would go for the 18" as the roads are so much better!

Bst

Andy
 
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