It started with an email.
Chris, a passionate 996 driver from the United Kingdom, contacted us with a specific plan: he wanted to have his engine rebuilt. Performance optimization, more power, more performance – that was his goal. But at Werk 96, every transformation begins with a question: "What do you use your car for? What is your goal?"
What followed was more than just a consultation. It was an exchange. Trust. Passion. In several conversations via email and telephone, we got to know Chris and his ideas. It quickly became clear: what he was really looking for wasn't just more power. It was an upgrade in feeling. More driving pleasure, more control, a stronger connection to the car. Less distance, more unity.
Instead of a major engine overhaul, we decided together: We'll start with what has proven successful for 996 drivers and always generates enthusiasm – the factory 96 Drivers Setup.
The setup:
Chris' 996 received a fully customized package consisting of:
Factory 96 chassis
Werk 96 Sport Brake
GT3 throttle body
Shortened gearshift travel
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Precision package for the chassis
Chris arrived in Stuttgart on Sunday. And his trip was far more than just a service. We welcomed him personally, organized accommodation, accompanied him into the city, visited the Porsche Museum with him, and explored our network of workshop partners. He met our specialists and saw how his 996 was elevated to new dimensions – not just technically, but emotionally as well.
His wife joined him on Wednesday. And on Thursday, the adventure continued: Mountain Run. A multi-day, winding drive through the Dolomites. Chris came along – in a freshly transformed 996. New dynamics, new precision, new confidence. And a feeling that defies description.
After 3,542 kilometers, Chris returned home. Overwhelmed, happy, and deeply connected to his car – and to us.
He wrote to us: "I felt from the very beginning that I had best friends who are also experts in the 996. Total trust from the first email."
Chris's journey has only just begun. Next step: engine, interior, further personalization.
And of course, his place for the next Mountain Run is already secured.
What remains?
This story exemplifies what Werk 96 stands for: not just optimizing cars, but connecting people. Creating emotions. Redefining driving pleasure. And doing it with heart, mind, and passion.
Thank you, Chris. For your trust. For your journey. And for your friendship.
