Hi guys:

i Just got a set of coilovers. Can anyone let me know a good place to take the car to get these installed and corner balanced?

I'm in Chicago.

any idea how much this would run?

 

What is a 2002 Turbo S?

 

In 2000, Porsche launched the Turbo version of the Type 996. Like the GT3, the new Turbo engine derived from the 911 GT1 engine and, like its predecessor, featured twin-turbos and now developed 415 PS (309 kW). Also like its predecessor the new Turbo was only available with all wheel drive. A US$17,000 factory option, the X50 package, was available that boosted the engine output to a tidy 450 PS (331 kW) with 620 N·m (457 ft·lbff) of torque across a wide section of the power band. With the X50 package in place the car could make 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 3.8 seconds. This package is named as Turbo S in Europe. Later on toward the end of the 996 life cycle, a 996 Turbo S coupe also returned to the US along with a new debut of the Turbo S Cabriolet boosting even more power— 450 PS (331 kW) and 620 N·m (457 ft·lbff)— than the regular Turbo.

Apparently, the guy i bought the car from got European delivery. A 2002 X50 was called a Turbo S.

 

European delivery is not the same as a european model. With ED they give you a US version and you drive it around then ship it to the USA. If it is a european model, then yes it can be federalized and imported into the USA.

Interestingly, the US "turbo S" includes the X50 plus the PCCBs. Does yours have PCCBs or just the X50?

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just the x50. The car came with the "S" badge. Should i just take it off and make everyone happy?

 

$1500. plus.....but add to the list, set ride height, rake, align.
If you are a Chic Region member, common places are Eurosport, NorthStar, Fisher, others that advertise are Kurts & Scotts. I don't get down that way anymore so someone else can recomend.

 

Just to clarify thinks a Turbo S is a special edition that started production at 2004...So every turbo that is produced before that simply is not an S...
differences between turbo and turbo S are X50 power package,PCCB,and many other (mostly cosmetic)details...a and also a reinforced tranny and different(more strong) clutch disk...not pressure plate,just disk...
so if someone bought a turbo 2002 model with the optional X50 power package it has k24 turbos +intercoolers+flash to 450hp so it performed like a turbo S...but it is not a turbo s...
P.S. I think turbo S has a X73 sport suspension as standard,as well...

 

Nah- we just get excited when there is a car that seems to 'break the rules' on what we thought applied ... like there was a 2005 US car that was a "non-S", but we thought the rule was 'all US 2005s were TurboS'. Seemed to be authentic. Not sure if it added any value!

In your case it might be interesting to hear if it was a European model that was imported... on the other hand, if the prior owner just "S badged' it, no biggie

 

It seems like the prior owner just badged it. Also i highly recommend CPT at Melrose park for your suspension stuff. The owner AL tracks his 996 turbo and Motons and other stuff. Basically its a good shop and has fair prices.

 

maaaaaan, I aint no poser with a 318 and badge the car with "M3" Im gonna dental floss that "S" off. Now i feel like a guido thats posing.

 

Jeff, whats wrong with my m3 hatchback? I'm glad the suspension arrived safe..

 

i just wanted to write down differences between turbo and turbo S...Keep the S...Here in Greece very strange but all our cars write Turbo S...but none is...

 

just for that, im gonna add another "S" "Turbo SS" b*tches!

 

Now thats just going too far

 

but people who DON'T know will think I'm the biggest PIMP.

Seriously though, is it gonna cost me $1500 to put these things in?

Thomas, its out for delivery. Should get them today.