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How can i know if my car is an X-50 or a standard 996 turbo?

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Old 07-04-2009, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by gt2buyer
the option sticker is just that, it list the option. If it not on the sticker most likely someone modded it with upgraded IC and turbo. Colorado are you the original owner?

No, I am not the original owner, but I have the original window sticker and options list that came with the car when it was purchased new.

The X-50 pkg is on the list and on the window sticker, but not on the sticker under the trunk.

I've head of this with other X-50 owners as well.
 
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Originally Posted by ColoradoSilver
No, I am not the original owner, but I have the original window sticker and options list that came with the car when it was purchased new.

The X-50 pkg is on the list and on the window sticker, but not on the sticker under the trunk.

I've head of this with other X-50 owners as well.

hmmmm... VERY strange.
 
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hmmmm... VERY strange.
Odd. If it's a factory option, why would it NOT be on the sticker? Seems someone along the way, like the ORIGINAL owner, would've questioned that when bought new or everyone after that, especially if it was sold and advertised as an X50 car?
 
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Maybe a dealer installed option? Sounds a little more complicated than a dealer would tackle, but maybe?
 
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Originally Posted by Q8-996TT
Hello Guys,
I really need help i would like to know if my 996 turbo is a x-50 or a standard 996, how can i know? the car is a 2004, the tips are x-50 style it came from the dealer like this. Performance wise now in the summer in Kuwait "Desert climate it hits .8bar and after i reach 300km/h and hit the gas again it hits 0.9bar with a steady 0.8 it was around 36 degrees celcius. In winter when its below 20 degree it hits 1.0 bar. this performance figures confused me because reviews say it only hits .7, people told me if i lift the car on and look at the turbos it will show thats written K-24? is this real? i really need help regarding this issue because i want to get a re-flash so i must tell the dealer about my turbos to get the right tune. i will really appreciate your help. THANKS

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Originally Posted by raineycd
Maybe a dealer installed option? Sounds a little more complicated than a dealer would tackle, but maybe?
Yea, I doubt a dealer would install different turbos and intercoolers, let alone the software difference. I think a person buying the car new would know enough to just order the X50 option up front.
 
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Good idea, kind of nice thing to have, I glanced at the website but did not see a price, is it reasonable?
 
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Originally Posted by DJM
Good idea, kind of nice thing to have, I glanced at the website but did not see a price, is it reasonable?
There is a *.pdf at the link I provided. It has the cost breakdown.
The document they send you is very nice and suitable for framing if you are so inclined.
 
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There is a *.pdf at the link I provided. It has the cost breakdown.
The document they send you is very nice and suitable for framing if you are so inclined.

Thanks I will check it out, mind be kind of cool to frame and hang in the garage.
 
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Maybe the hood was replaced...
 
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Originally Posted by seth_horwitz
I've got it marked on the sticker under the hood, but my X50 has never hit .9 bar. I don't believe any stock X50s do that.
Yes mine did when it was stock and occasionally when it was very cool out..
The hood sticker,,,and look closely at the inner coolers thru the rear vent because they are slightly different.
 
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engine number m96.50S
 
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If the car has a ridiculous amount of turbo lag, it is an X50

I know, mine is.

My E55 is so much snappier (OK, supercharger)
 
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Originally Posted by tscales
If the car has a ridiculous amount of turbo lag, it is an X50
i remember that ... pedal down.... wait for it.... booooSSSTT
 


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