More simple newbie questions

[RupertClark]

Hello all

I have just bought a 1999 Carrera 2 Coupe (996) which I pick up on Wednesday.

As I used this site / forum to help me find the right car I have a couple of questions to ask you all.

Firstly does the 996 need to use Super unleaded (98) or standard unleaded (or both)

Secondly, I only drove it once but remember the stereo being nothing special. Are there any upgrades that most people go for (ie what size are the speakers / amp etc)

Lastly I went for the tiptronic as my previous car was an auto Lexus which was much better in traffic, but I was wondering what the real difference in performance is (every site says something different)

I look forward to hearing from you soon (and getting the car)

Rupert


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[noony]

Greetings Rupert and congratulations on your purchase. Super unleaded is preferable as it will give better performance over standard. As u say, if you are in traffic daily then of course tiptronic is best, and only loses a few tenths of a second in the 0-60 sprint. Can't help you with the stereo!

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[RupertClark]

Many thanks Noony

Another quoestion I have is regarding the tyres. The car has 18" Turbo alloys with the Continental tyres. Where is the best / cheapest place to get these (or another make if preferred). I know there are other posts on this but none acutally have an answer. One post said that they called qwik fit out for a good price, but didn't say if everyone could get this deal.

Thanks again

Rupert


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[noony]

Thats what Im here for, but James knows a lot more than me. I think the continental tyres are meant to be, ahem, crap, the generally favoured tyres are the pzeros and bridgestone so3s.

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[noony]

THe continentals however are for comfort I think(??) so they may suit your driving style better?

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