Speed Yellow Porsche 996 Carrera 4S Receives Our Biggest Bill To Date - FGP Prep Book EP26

In episode 26 of FGP Prep Book, we develop a love-hate relationship with a very special, Speed Yellow, 996 Carrera 4S, which puts up a bit of a fight during its comprehensive mechanical refresh.

[@paulmancini9469]

This is my yellow C4S and I asked Luke to get it back to 'factory fresh' as this isn't just my weekend toy but a car I intend to own forever. Luke and Ollie did an amazing job and I couldn't have been happier with the result, it was certainly worth every penny and was ultimately great value for the car I got back. I live around 5-6 hours away from FGP and there are a lot of decent Porsche specialist's a lot closer to me but it just goes to show the trust I have in the guys. Also, the communication over the 4 or so months the car was with Luke was second to none and I was kept updated at every step which is refreshing to say the least. Top guys and highly recommended!!!!

[@thebigfalla1155]

Stunning car mate, enjoy. What a team FGP are top quality 👍🏻

[@rhysthomas1518]

Lovely car mate how much was all the work

[@Lou-f]

4 months?? Was there parts delays from the pandemic? Beautiful car, looked amazing with the lads pressing on.

[@geecars6263]

Your car is absolutely stunning, Paul

[@cornishrider]

Paul absolutely stunning looking car with very tasteful enhancements 👍

[@championcircuitclub]

The authenticity in this video inspires complete trust.

[@chrisH248]

A beautifully refreshed / sorted 996. Love the colour too.

[@steverichards3708]

Perfect social media combo of education, entertainment and promotion of FGP, a case study you guys should lecture! My 996 C4S will be booked in to you later this year for a tickle. 👍🏻They are stunning cars. You’re doing a great job of rehabilitation

[@shorehambeach]

Top Gear eat you heart out. Fantastic episode and superb car 👊

[@bobbydazzler8620]

Best video you’ve ever done 👌🏼 Really enjoyed it Thanks boys

[@st33fie]

Lovely car, the color is stunning! What a great video with all this automotive love

[@shaunbaird6242]

The car looks and sounds amazing!

[@timothybilecki8932]

Cheers to the owner for doing an antiretroviral refresh on the 996. I did something very similar to my 996.2 AeroKit. While the price to do this can get a bit staggering, in the end it’s all worth it!

[@butcherknife59knife46]

Nice ya chaps I myself have a 03 C4S Iris Blue w/ gray interior with the red S on the rear which sets it off It was fun watching you hit the corners and watch you buddy face smile. Around Bend Oregon out!

[@machohogan]

Great video. Love that in yellow

[@slippy1404]

I’ve watched many a KZbin vid on the 996, this is the absolute best one I’ve seen. Absolute cracking job on a stunning C4s. Thumbs down brigade must be jealous Ferrari owners 🤪

[@paulscott4058]

Brilliant video Luke , beautiful car C4S in yellow

[@martinbrown1452]

What a fantastic looking and sounding car.Great driveing on some twisty roads. Made me smile A LOT...... Great video

[@kesterhewett1234]

Impressive stuff. Having been to various different dealers and specialists since taking mine on in 2007 it would be fascinated to see how she got on with FGP. :-)

[@keruamg]

Great work and video. Big fan of the all the quirks in the video too - gives a good feel of all the behind the scenes banter and open culture of the shop.

[@davidblackwell7958]

Top customer ! Good it had a proper shake down after all that work, nice job 👍

[@mikesbikestoyswalkley2232]

Another great video Luke. Interesting, informative and entertaining. It just cements the reason that my car comes to you and will always come to you even though we are over 3 hours apart at Porsche speed!!

[@friendsgreenporsche5234]

Hi Mike. I hope you're making the most of the Millteks we fitted by driving the car like we did this yellow on in the video!

[@anstroth]

Exquisite piece of work and a fine example of true affinity with the heart of the Porsche marque. If I ever get my third Porsche 911 I can’t think of anyone else I would want to work on it although I’m 200 miles away. Thank you and good luck for the future🙂

[@soyabean911]

Great work gents, I know where I'll be bringing my car when it needs some work done to it. 👍

[@anthonydawson2290]

Guys I have been following you for nearly a year. I just landed in Spain from Australia 3 days ago . I’m looking for a 996 or 997 and I’m going to bring it straight to you (when the covid restrictions allows ) for a complete service like you did on this fellas. I would be mad not to . You know your stuff and it’s been a learning lesson for me. Excellent and watch out for a booking from Dr Tony . Cheers .

[@friendsgreenporsche5234]

Hi Dr Tony! It would be our pleasure to look after your car for you. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

[@callelindstrom4789]

Love this channel!

[@TheNorthernmunky]

Wow so much knowledge and care taken when doing the work! Absolutely awesome to watch, great business. Well done lads - Logan

[@bostonaudi]

I did M030 on my C4S, all the street handling you’ll ever need.

[@stevewhite9653]

Fantastic job as always.

[@GT380man]

If that’s not enough to encourage you to get one, I don’t know what would. I WANT ONE!

[@JimZRyd]

Nice job on a beautiful C4S. Love how you also painted the front spoiler and side rockers. Often thought about this for my Polar Silver C4S. Would have liked to heard your thoughts on that decision.

[@KRW628]

I didn't know they still made Right Guard. Oh, and the car is MEGA!!

[@honguenloh4612]

Beautiful Ollie and the beautiful yellow 996!:)

[@dontcallmetravis]

Brilliant work, guys! I hope you two are proud of the quality of car you’ve done!

[@paulsanchez4141]

Excellent wish you guys were in the States

[@davidcollins9350]

Great video lads, well done.

[@GT380man]

This very car was reviewed by JayEmm On Cars. Very positively, with one exception, the MO30 suspension, JayEmm found too stiff for use anywhere other than very smooth roads.

[@mattburford2035]

Great job, fantastic results guys 👍👍

[@roadmantop3769]

Top job, would love to have heard what the customer thought after getting it back 🤛

[@davidcollins9350]

What to the end and you would have seen the customers response

[@cornishrider]

Another fantastic video, great to see your attention to detail and Speed Yellow really does suit this car!

[@amaralshehari9323]

The perfect 996 spec 👌🏼

[@DAShanin]

Awesome job, gents!!

[@fairfaxa]

just watching this video just loving what you Boys have done. I am in Sydney and have a 98 3.4 Carrera Manual ... I was considering what to do with the suspension and you have sold the M030 very well ... no need for Coilovers, it would appear. I have the GT3 steering wheel, and the GT3 series 1 split rims ... so I think M030 it is. I note you used genuine Brakes (or Zimmerman) and the pads are Textar, so they work a treat as well. I have the Gundo hack, which I feel is similar to the yellow car. I all, you've given me a lot of inspiration for my car, in a very comprehensive and entertaining way. Thank you !!! Now, where do I get a FGP t-Shirt, to wear in Sydney, Australia??

[@johng.3906]

Awesome vehicle… great job and very entertaining video. Wish I could find a shop with this kind of care and customer attention in the US. Keep it up guys!

[@I999-g2s]

So nice to see people spending the money to bring these cars up to snuff. Speed yellow is an amazing 996/7 colour.

[@mineshg998]

Another brilliant vid (watched them all) and great insight. I emailed FGP a month or so back re getting some work and upgrades on my 996 C4S but didn’t hear back. A shame. Booked in with another specialist in Herts... Keep them coming.

[@AlexSmith-de2le]

Professional to the core! Nice to see the car being driven how it was intended!

[@MrDemontrigger]

Not that professional in my opinion. Chatting rubbish, let's go pick up some girls and sniff my gym armpits. Didn't look like a test drive to me, more of a 'look at us driving someone else's car for KZbin likes'.

[@AlexSmith-de2le]

@@MrDemontrigger fair comment. Personally I found the work done to be excellent the video very interesting and confidence inspiring. The banter just shows personality, which i don’t feel detracts from their service.

[@MrDemontrigger]

@@AlexSmith-de2le I don't mind the banter in the right context. I just hope this doesn't distract people from using them and their service.

[@friendsgreenporsche5234]

@@MrDemontrigger Hi MrDemontrigger. I'm sorry if some of the comments made in the video offended you. We are not actors, and are certainly not playing up to the camera "for likes". We make these videos simply to show people our work, and like to have fun while we're making them. The moment we stop having a laugh in the videos will be the moment we stop enjoying our work - Which is something I hope will never happen. Thank you for watching.

[@friendsgreenporsche5234]

@@AlexSmith-de2le Alex, we really appreciate your comments and support. Thank you.

[@themadhatter444]

I absolutely must know which stainless steel headers these are. This is the best sounding 996 exhaust on the internet. Which headers/manifold?

[@flomofo1]

Best looking 996!

[@Lou-f]

Yes, yes and Yes!!!

[@garyw1971]

Awesome car 👊👊👊

[@GT380man]

Talk about job satisfaction, Olly!

[@alienking2015]

Great but its always question of money. The guy who own the car got lot of bucks, see the private plate which cost fortune, so he need result I have 911 but can not afford to replace half of the vehicle. Good job gents!

[@csevilla07]

Excellent video Guys! You both are hilarious! My next Porsche defo should be from your stock! 👍🏻

[@wernerdanler2742]

Now that was a good video Luke! It's like you and Ollie are best mates. Paul is so lucky he did not go with the Olins. I just saw Esysman do a video about them. He has them on a 911 and was advised to park it and not drive it even to the shop. They supposedly do separate at the top mount and of course crash the car. Hope to see another video like this soon. Cheers!

[@friendsgreenporsche5234]

Hi Werner, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. We actually discovered the fault with the Ohlins when in contact with them regarding supply of the parts. Hopefully they rectify the issue soon and we can do a video featuring the product and what we make of them!

[@daysofgrace2934]

When I tuned into the video, I thought a pair of rich kids bought a 911 with Daddy's money, now they are gonna spend more of Daddy's money to mod it but I was wrong. Fair play to you guys you putting the hard-work wish you a lot of success for the future. Next time the Boxster needs something I'll head over to you guys...

[@ddaye1969]

Great insight!

[@garysacre5377]

great informative video guys lo ts of food for thought would be interested if you could or would recomend place to get brake callipers refurbed and PSE exhaust re-welded. Regards Gary

[@the1beard]

It's Too low Nice work 👍 Your guys are hilarious too 😂

[@vincentbarnes7839]

Your editing is getting better .

[@petrichor649]

Nice sound

[@armangill9615]

Is this the same one that was on Jay emm?

[@enigmatwist6548]

Are Öhlins worth it for strictly road use? The M030 fitted is too stiff and the car needs a setup with greater compliance to deal with dodgy road surfaces.

[@vincentbarnes7839]

Ollie looked scared lol

[@davidgray5583]

Great vid boys. Spec now near identical to mine. You probably know the relay that controls the PSE puts it on quiet mode between 25 and 45 kph. Meets some Euro noise laws it seems. There is a hack for the relay that truly leaves it open when “open” selected. It’s a 5 min job. So you may offer that to customers ….

[@friendsgreenporsche5234]

Thanks David. If you want to disable the quiet mode between 25-45 (which is MPH) it is easiest to simply disconnect the vacuum lines from the vacuum units.

[@davidgray5583]

That means you can’t have quiet mode at all. This way you get true quiet and true rowdy. Mine sounds very similar to lovely yellow C4S. Anyway. Enjoyed video

[@philnelson2607]

Great vid Luke and nice to see the amount of work Paul had done. In regards to the GT3 short shift kit, was it a big improvement? I was toying with a 997 shifter so would be good to here your view please pal. Could you post the part number up please? Ta 👍🏼

[@poff9345]

I've fitted this on both 996's I've owned. Best option out there. You want the factory 997.2 GT2 & 3RS fitment part: 997.424.010.91, mine has AS00 written after it.. pretty sure that's just batch information

[@davidmartin2957]

Sweet.

[@rhysthomas1518]

Great video

[@johndeltoro2788]

Love the sound of the exhaust system! What is the system? Brand? Parts…

[@friendsgreenporsche5234]

The system is made up of Porsche "PSE" back boxes, which we refurbished, with Top Gear stainless manifolds and standard catalytic converters. Thanks for watching!

[@johndeltoro2788]

@@friendsgreenporsche5234 what is “PSE” back boxes?

[@philnelson2607]

@@friendsgreenporsche5234 I have the PSE on mine but might need to get those stainless manifolds to refine the noise. Cracking job Guys 👌🏼

[@morssdn]

Wouldn't say no to a black FGP T shirt 😀

[@ohnoayotaylo]

@friendsgreenporsche5234 any advice on fitting 996 gt3 seats to a C4S? Is it a straight swap or are there wiring concerns? Thanks!

[@garydilbeck340]

Hello Luke. The pandemic has had far reaching effects. I recently had my rear shocks replaced. The Bilstein B4 were nowhere to be found in the States. Huh? Yeah, none. I opted for the B6 of which 2 were found. 🤬 WTF? Just wanted to share that. Also. Being Porsche, they must have been aware of the short comings of those components. No disrespect to them but, come on man. I’ve owned only Porsche for the past 15 years. 5 different models, and dare I say, there is a common thread amongst them.... everything you just covered. Having said that, I love my Porsche❤️. Ya in ya out? Take good care.

[@mogsyman]

Interesting with all of the money spent on this lovely machine the customer is happy to have different tyres on the front end which I wouldn’t be happy with on a 2WD let alone a 4WD (happy to be corrected if I’m wrong but they have different tread patterns)

[@friendsgreenporsche5234]

Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tyres were fitted to all four corners.

[@mogsyman]

@@friendsgreenporsche5234 Phew…..Thought he’d cut a corner there 😉 Good video and nice car 👍

[@Lou-f]

@@friendsgreenporsche5234 ps2 vs PS4? Much of a difference, loving the PS4 on my gulia

[@marcus7241]

Great video lads. Well done. All that money spent though, and still has Kuhmo tyres.

[@friendsgreenporsche5234]

Hi Marcus 72. This car has Michelin Pilot Sport tyres.

[@marcus7241]

@@friendsgreenporsche5234 Hi, I'm sure I saw in the video that it had Kuhmo on, no doubt you changed them out. Michelin are my favourite. I have pzero on my 996 atm, but will change to ps4 or cup sports next. Keep up the good work!!

[@friendsgreenporsche5234]

@@marcus7241 the “workshop” wheels (19” 997 “Lobster Claw”) have Kumhos on. They go on a car when its wheels are off for refurbishment.

[@marcus7241]

@@friendsgreenporsche5234 Aha! That would explain it then. Sorry to have caused any inconvenience 👍

[@wadehampton4499]

A great video of a really nicely prepared car, full marks to Luke and the crew. Just one thing though.......use of the "F" word is a bit of a no-no, it's not necessary and detracts from the otherwise excellent commentary.

[@orlandocarsandcoffee]

So I just got my first 911, a 2000. Why is it moving all over the road at 120 mph ? Totally on track only.

[@machohogan]

If I get a 911 I’ll bring it to you guys

[@godspeed6315]

I don’t know but somehow the 996 has more lovely rawness engine sound than the 997, I like the mechanical tone about 996’s

[@conorhackett5698]

Yea man.. 996 and gen 1 997 with dfi engine

[@Lou-f]

So c4s they are one of the best looking cars on the road but do you keep the front driveline or take it out?

[@AC-xw5tj]

Great vid gents. Exhaust sounds great. Which system did you put on it?

[@friendsgreenporsche5234]

The system is made up of Porsche "PSE" back boxes, which we refurbished, with Top Gear stainless manifolds and standard catalytic converters. Thanks for watching!

[@mikefranky]

I got stainless manifolds for my 997 from jdm Honda parts in the Us….came in at £140 for the pair delivered!!!….I honestly thought to good to be true but four years on they still going strong and quality and fitment were spot on.Didn’t even have to pay import tax.

[@philnelson2607]

Oh yes I forgot to ask you why you removed the spacers? I’ve had a full suspension overhaul and thought the spacers would give an even better stance. The guys who did it and the geo advised not to put spacers on. Be interested in your views 🤔

[@garrytalbot3456]

Would a heat induction tool have worked on those manifold bolts ?

[@enuclear]

Did I miss it somewhere - how much was the final bill?

[@friendsgreenporsche5234]

Sorry Philip, I don't know whether the customer would want us to disclose that info.

[@isambardchisilwitt1232]

No to the gt3 seats and yellow is a bit marmite but everything else 😍.

[@Olithecabby]

Is it a silly question to ask if all this would have passed an MOT?

[@lukeeboy149]

Ollie is so handsome!

[@colin4892]

No final bill ?

[@robertvanrooyen3889]

Is the centre console delete kit you took out available for sale?

[@christopherfaeth8047]

How many 996/997s do you see have bore score?

[@craigwilliams6734]

Luke, those old discs weren’t that bad? But I guess if you are refurbing wheels & callipers (they looked the nuts BTW) it makes sense!! Good work anyway

[@friendsgreenporsche5234]

Hi Craig. The old discs weren't too "clever"! There's something oh so attractive about a set of new discs peering through freshly refurbished alloys. The refurbished callipers were the cherries on top!

[@christopher1648]

Which company did the calliper re-fresh?

[@mikeblaszczak5346]

How did you source the updated PCM system?

[@subros.]

Wassup boys. It's called RUF like roof. And PorschE not Porsch. 😁 Props for your Bilstein pronunciation tho. 😁 Great videos. Keep it up.

[@friendsgreenporsche5234]

We aren’t German, so we don’t pronounce as such I’m afraid!

[@subros.]

@@friendsgreenporsche5234 thats why i tell you. Now you know. It’s internationally pronounced like that.

[@rigilchrist]

So, the biggest bill to date - how much was it?

[@mikebell1961]

Which Brand did you use to replace the exhaust manifolds???

[@friendsgreenporsche5234]

Hi Mike. They were Top Gear manifolds. To be honest, the different brands of stainless manifold don’t vary in sound too much. They all give some added “rasp” over factory units, though.

[@mikebell1961]

@@friendsgreenporsche5234 Thank you for responding, Although my 2003 is a California car and no real rust issues, the fear of snapping exhaust manifold bolts while removing the exhaust scares the shit out of me. Does it help if the engine is warmed up before trying to remove the bolts or is just luck of the draw either way?

[@RobertSmith-dp3mx]

Does it have odd tyres on the front axle or is it my eyesight ?

[@friendsgreenporsche5234]

It was running Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tyres in all four corners.

[@404040h]

Caps on backwards……that’s a no no.

[@georgefraserr]

my 996 tip is as flat as whiches tit any quick fixes to give it more horse purrs.

[@EtonieE25]

What was the total bill for this job?

[@friendsgreenporsche5234]

Sorry EtonieE, I don't know whether the customer would want us to disclose that info.

[@EtonieE25]

@@friendsgreenporsche5234 Thanks for replying n that’s ok m8 as completely understand 😎 Just doing me homework on refurb costs that’s all or to spend the extra n go for something like the newer version 997.2 uve just sold in the mid £30k’s? Lovin ur videos tho m8 n excellent job showing the punters what ur exactly doing and looking n ur garage costs they seem very reasonable 👍

[@damage98]

Go you Muppet. :)

[@cliffm6566]

With the money spent on this car you could have had a newer 997 in better condition.

[@friendsgreenporsche5234]

But many would prefer this very special 996!

[@Lou-f]

@@friendsgreenporsche5234 agree, cleaner interior and better stance than a 997.

[@Vet2241]

Needs to be lowered just a bit…………..just saying

[@alanwayte432]

Absolutely not

[@friendsgreenporsche5234]

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and not one is wrong!

[@martinboulden3540]

Fantastic video - If you could lose the swearing and the odd childish comments and actions it would be so much more professional.

[@BlainSlackJaw]

Whose dad paid for you to get started doing this?

[@sixcylinders6346]

What an absolutely pathetic comment 🤡