The bearings sometimes go on these boxes so replacement for a good used one is not unheard of as rebuild is often over a grand. No big loss as the LSD plates were probably worn out too. You only really miss an LSD on trackdays anyway. Get a new gearbox front bush f you drop it. I'd also recommend a 997/987 shifter mech as a good mid point between the too short shift kits and standard 996.
Check the brake pipes over the gear box and in front of steering rack. Check steering rack pipes (can be replaced cheaply).
Remove plastic sill trims at the rear, flip out the bungs inner and outer that allow access to the sills and cavities and see more rust. See http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=124928&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=100 for mine. Have poke around the chassis going back from the front subframe mounts. The thick underseal gets chipped and traps moisture.
These are 20yrs old, the galv has done its job now! But catch it and liberally apply cavity wax to stave the welder off.
If I see wonky or low tailpipes on a 996 I think "engine mounts". Cheap and easy.
Roll bar I would just get a good used one until you decide....you might go full ohlins on us!
You will notice a difference on the 17s, I had heavy C4 17's on mine and I remember the ride being better than the 18s i got. I have a set of 10 spokes the same as yours to go on next time I need tyres.
Check the brake pipes over the gear box and in front of steering rack. Check steering rack pipes (can be replaced cheaply).
Remove plastic sill trims at the rear, flip out the bungs inner and outer that allow access to the sills and cavities and see more rust. See http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=124928&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=100 for mine. Have poke around the chassis going back from the front subframe mounts. The thick underseal gets chipped and traps moisture.
These are 20yrs old, the galv has done its job now! But catch it and liberally apply cavity wax to stave the welder off.
If I see wonky or low tailpipes on a 996 I think "engine mounts". Cheap and easy.
Roll bar I would just get a good used one until you decide....you might go full ohlins on us!
You will notice a difference on the 17s, I had heavy C4 17's on mine and I remember the ride being better than the 18s i got. I have a set of 10 spokes the same as yours to go on next time I need tyres.