1999 Porsche 986 base model

[ghulamr]

Hi all - this is my first post and my first Porsche. It's got 55,600 original miles, single owner with original IMS bearing. Immaculate condition and the car has won PCA awards a few times.

So far the engine is performing flawlessly, and I am noticing the clutch is kind of tight. Takes some efforts pressing in and the gear engages a little at the top of the movement - getting use to it and actually liking it. What else I've noticed is once the engine oil temperature has reached optimum by driving 5-8 miles, it does not redline as effortlessly as I thought it would. It would go 5K RPM but I feel the engine will tear up if I go past that point.

The ride is rough and with a lot of rattle on bumps. The front tire pressure is 29psi and rear 36psi with new Continental Contact extreme tires. At any speed the bumps are felt rough and the car rattles in the front.

Are these 'normal' observations on a 1999 986 model or you think I need suspension and other parts looked at on the car? Thanks.