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Thats why I went with the larger carbon race wing, you can have it hooked up to the hydraulics but for track use most have it as a fixed wing (are buying it?
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First off make sure you use pinstripe automotive painters tape because the regular thin tape I bought from the hardware store left adhesion on the lens (right at the paint line) and I could not get it of without inevitably damaging the paint!
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Thats why I went with the larger carbon race wing, you can have it hooked up to the hydraulics but for track use most have it as a fixed wing (are buying it?
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First off make sure you use pinstripe automotive painters tape because the regular thin tape I bought from the hardware store left adhesion on the lens (right at the paint line) and I could not get it of without inevitably damaging the paint!
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For anyone trying it, let us know how it worked out!
I thought I'd start a thread on "show your customizing project" to get an idea of what P owners spend their money on and how it looks.
I'll be the first to admit I've got a problem...OK more than one.
But as far as this one is concerned I think it's a good one to have, the addiction to customizing EVERYTHING, first the front than the rear and the interior... oh I forgot about the wheels/spacers and... next week I'm getting the new Techart Gt street side skirts, hahahaha yep I think I'm addict!
That said I think the key is spending the money wisely (well that's my excuse
).
You know bang for your buck and all.
I notice that when P owner paint their center console they never re-upholster the leather inserts/glovebox-lid or sides of the storage bin... I found out why!
There is very few shops that can do it and those whom do specialize in that type of work charge a small fortune!!!
I decided to do it myself and it was remarkable easy and inexpensive (the re-upholstering), anyway here's some pics of the work.
All that's left to do is the doorhandles/lids.
What's your next project?
Cheers,
Sid.
I'm generally one for not doing anything to a factory car, cosmetically (I've modified many cars for track work both for myself and for clients), though I must say what you've done to the front end looks
very
good. I also like the rear, and the wheels work rather well together. I'm however not a fan of the interior.
Okay, I'll bite... Next interior mod up is the double DIN Navi unit (JVC-KW7000, only because it has a detachable display for security). Here are my body mods and interior mods.
Rudy
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As stated in a previous post, I love it when people customize stuff. Especially high end vehicles. It says a lot about the individual and shows their artwork and creativity. Liking everything everyone does is not important, but you can often pick up on a few things that really appeal to you. Customizing is individual expression like photography, painting or sculpting.
+1... I heard a lot of it after I did the body kit (the purists weren't too positive, but that is still okay with me...) and mine is a DD (it started out as a weekend/special occasion car) and it's plenty quick enough stock for my purposes. I don't ever intend to track it (does anyone do that with Cabs???), so performance mods would be a "gee whiz" waste of money on mine - so off on the aesthetic mod route... and not apologetic about it at all...
Rudy
So Rudy let me understand something here. Looking at your P car pics I'm guessing you have an 3.4L 996 C2 Cab with MKII side skirts, C4S rear bumper, Tech art Turbo front bumper, 997 turbo wheels.
What model did you name your car after?
None... or at best "Mine"... I liked these bumper covers better than the stock ones, so those are the ones I got... I like these side rockers, because they don't look as heavy as others, so those are the ones that I got... same with the wheels... These things aren't collector's items, so I don't care if it doesn't meet someone else's "standard". I'm never going to sell it, so I don't care about resale value... it's the dream car of my youth customized to my taste now...
Rudy
Sid,
Thanks! Actually it's a cheat - I wrapped the bolsters in carbon fiber cloth, then coated with polyurethane...
Center console bolsters after finishing.
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Bolsters showing the difference between unfinished and finished. I think the finished pieces look more like solid carbon fiber...
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After the Navi unit I plan on getting the center console and dash pieces painted Arctic Silver to match the exterior... which I think would punch up the CF pieces.
Rudy
WOWWWW!!! that looks ehhhr well amazing!
It's hypnotic... shinyyyy.
Is this done with cloth and clear coated the hell out of or is it actual carbon fiber with resin?
Did you do it yourself or have it done or did you buy it as a package and install after if so where can one get this and how much?
Come on don't be a tease, spill the beans!
I think you're missing the point...
It's like has been stated before, customizing is purely for personal pleasure and to personal tastes.
You're not trying to make it look like anything else that's out there, rather the opposite, best of many different types of models as an expression of your own personal style.
Many custom shops will make one-offs for high end rides making them even more high end.
Think of all the fabricators out there like Techart, Gemballa etc, etc. I dear say a brand new 911 with a full Techart GT street body kit is a sight to behold and is not just a 911 trying to look like something else rather enhanced to such a point it's at the pinnacle of it's potential of personal expression.
It may not be to everyones tastes but everyone who looks at a customized Porsche knows that someone spend a great deal of time, passion and money in the ultimate expression in their love for that car.
That said, it is something you purely do for yourself because every penny spend you'll never see back...but what a ride!
Cheers,
Sid.
OK since the thread is now officially on it's way I would like it to be all things customizing (not just interiors) hence this post on customizing taillight.
I started another thread on this and got a lot of PM's on how it's done but realized really it should part of this thread so here it goes.
I was looking for led taillight for my C4S and have not been able to find any so I decided to black them out but with a clear cutout similar to the clear lens you see on the 2010 997 turbo LED's.
It took me a few tries to get it right.
First off make sure you use pinstripe automotive painters tape because the regular thin tape I bought from the hardware store left adhesion on the lens (right at the paint line) and I could not get it of without inevitably damaging the paint!
However if you do screw up you can just wet sand everything and start over.
1. wet sand the entire lens with 1500 grid.
2. tape off the area you want to remain clear (in my case it's about 60% of the upper lens).
3. spay on 2 fine coats of VHT nite shade.
4. when dry (about 1 hour) wet sand any imperfections or in my case dust!
5. apply 2 thick coats of night shade.
6. hold the taillight unit in your hands and turn it every minute or so (to prevent drips) until it's congealed enough so it stays put (about 2 to 3 min.).
7. after about 2 to 3 hours remove the tape carefully but do not touch the painted surface, it's still very soft!
8. let it dry for 24 hours, then wet sand it LIGHTLY and spay 2 light coats of Dupont acrylic clear-coat.
9. spay 2 thick coats of clear coat (same as step 6) this dries relatively fast (60 to 90 sec.).
10 wait 2 days and finish it of with a glazing compound and or wax.
Now that I've had a few beers
lets address the reduced light output.
there are 4 compartments/sockets in the bottom (red part) of the housing (see picture) please note that the picture does not give an accurate reflection of the actual brightness, in real life they are at least as bright as stock (with the fog lights that is)!.
1. tail light/brake light 21/5 W.
2. tail light 5 W.
3. fog light 21 W.
4. side marker light 5 W.
Normally # 1. 2. and 3. are the nighttime lights.
Needless to say the brightness of these lights have been greatly reduced.
To correct this I used the dormant fog light.
The fog light (which encompass almost the entire corner of the tail light housing) is only functional on the drivers side, the passenger side has a dummy bulb that doesn't actually light up... I replaced this with a functional bulb.
Now that both fog light were functional I had them wired up to the #2 socket.
This means that instead of having the normal combined out put of 15 Watt it is now a more than double 36 Watts.
Also, since the fog light compartment is about 40% of the total surface (of the red lens area) not just has the wattage output been doubled but also the surface which is actually lit!
And since the wiring and fuses are not drawing any more power than they were designed for there are no electrical or fault light issues.
Now time will tell if the cops look at it the same way... so far so good.
OK I hope that answered all the questions I got in your PM's 'cause that was waaaay more typing than this dude's used to.
For anyone trying it, let us know how it worked out!
Who's next?
Cheers guys!
Sid.
All mine is carbon fiber. I bought all of the factory pieces available. Plus I had all the other pieces custom made. The origional part is stripped down and covered w/CF then vacuumed down. Then clear coated. Its how the factory pieces are done.
NICCCCCE !!!
I have to be honest I really wasn't into the black rim thing but I've got to tell ya I'm changing my mind in a big way 'cause those look really really good!
I want, I want, I want...
I have a feeling starting this tread is going to get expensive...
Cheers!
Sid.
Hey ArneeA,
I've gotten a few others that have asked me about it.
For those of you who are thinking of getting this '08 997 GT2 modified bumper there's a version for the 996 MK1 and MK11 you can get it at wicked motor works
http://www.wickedmotorworks.com/contact/
My bumper (just the bumper) cost $3000,- but it's now been reduced to less than $ 2k... go figure!!
So that alone is already a plus!
However there's a few things I want to give you guys a heads up on.
There's a considerable amount of detail body/fiber/putty work to be done to the tow hook plug section, the part where the LED lights hook up to the bumper and the corner where the headlight, fender and bumper meet (the gap there was quite big).
Also keep in mind that on top of the cost of the bumper you still have to pay for the grills, intakes, LED's and the lip...thats about another $1600,- to $2200,-(depending where you get it).
Of course the electrical work screwing around with body work, fitment/installation and paint is another $2000,- extra.
I would highly suggest you stay away from jobber fiberglass lips!!!!!
they are less expensive than the stock GT2 urethane ones but because the bumper sits low you'll tear the sh#t out of it in no time.
Talking about fiberglass, since this is what the bumper is made out of, I would say it's absolutely imperative you have the bumper covered with M3 clear film however since there's no pattern for this Frankenstein bumper available this has to be custom cut on the car... another $850,-
All said though I'm super happy with the look this bumper gives my P. ride.
But I just wanted to give you guys a heads up 'cause there's a lot of hidden costs you wouldn't find out about till you're in it neck deep.
Cheers!
Sid.
Your car looks pretty tough Sid. Was the headlight mod a DIY deal? I really like the look of the front end. I havent done anything to my cab yet other than lose the pumpkins . Looking foward to FisterD exhaust soon. Can't wait to get mine out of the shop and drive the soup out of it.
You guys are animals. In the 2.5 years I've had my car, I've ....... put in the non-smoker's kit.
It does help that my PO did the console delete and GT3 seat.
My car did not come from the factory with an Aero kit, so Techart got the call to fix that.
Also, my car came with full leather everywhere and red stitching everywhere... except for the steering wheel and shifter boot. So, I corrected that with a bid on Ebay.
I know the steering wheel and shifter look gray in the photos but I assure they are dark black like everything else... sunrise at Roebling Road caused the effect.
Techart also supplied the lowering springs and the 14MM wheel spacers all around, as well as the unseen sport muffler. The exhaust tips are original as part of the Aluminum/Stainless package.
I love the red stitching. I just had my steering wheel redone with thicker padding and red stitching. I guess I have a few other items to redo in red stitching.
hey guys,
I'm considering this 997 Tech Art GT street (knock off) rear bumper (made to fit 996 wide-body).
This would be the silver one except I would go with the 3 dimensional cupped air vents and matching 997 tips as seen on the orange car instead of the mesh and 996 turbo tips as seen on the silver one.
What do you guys think of this bumper?!
Cheers,
Sid.
Funnyyyyy!!!!
But as it so happens... I came across a highly technical way to help you with just such a custom project !
I would dare to say I'm concidered somewhat of a pro at this particular technique... so ofcourse it would be my pleasure to give you a hand
Regarding the rear bumper, you have any pics of the one you would suggest?
Remember it has to fit on a 996 (wide-body) though.
Cheers!
Sid.
Hey guys, well I guess most of you are out driving your P's rather than customizing it...
I found some down time to fit a turbo decklid with larger carbon wing to my C4S.
(still have to put the "carrera 4S lettering on it though)
Was told that it couldn't be done...
I did do it but man... that's A CRAP LOAD OF WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No kidding!
That said, I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out!
Cheers.
Yep, I spend over 30K on custom work with this ride, could have bought a 997 turbo
But that's a slippery slope...at the time I almost bought a silver turbo (not the color I wanted though) could not find a black cabrio TT, plus I had to beg and grovel with a judge to keep my licence
So it all seemed like a convergence of element guiding me in a different direction... (probably why I'm over compensating in custom work).
Love the ride of the turbo TOO MUCH...
That said, I absolutely LOVE my customized C4S, she is now my favorite ride (I think my other girls are getting a bit jealous
).
Also, with the 997 GT2 front end, the Techart GT street side skirts, headlight masks, blacked out taillight, red int. ect. this ride is now exactly the way I wanted it, totaly Frankensteined with a little bit of everything.
Mean and sexy!
And I still have my license (for now).
Thanks Rich!
Of course you had to ask that question...the answer is no.
Thats why I went with the larger carbon race wing, you can have it hooked up to the hydraulics but for track use most have it as a fixed wing (are buying it?
).
Real reason for not installing TT Hydraulics is that's it's a crazy job!!!!
Need to replace EVERYTHING (airbox, air intakes, fan, etc. etc.) not worth it $$$
As it was it's already a BIG job that you need a lot of imagination for not to mention a mechanic with good knowledge of the P. computers and hardware!
I'll do write up on it later, with cool tricks to fool the computer and lots of bracket and panel fabrication... Also found a new use for vaseline
Cheers,
Sid.
Ps. thanks for the info on those chrome light bulbs, they really make a HUGE difference!
same thing i was thinking - that's a lot of money you'll never get back and at the end of the day, it still has the m96 engine. the slope is slippery only if you make it out to be that way.
I compare it to a girlfriend/wife who doesn't need a lot of make up vs a girl who needs to spend 4 hrs in front of the mirror before heading out the door. They all have their own merits.
My slope is always slippery!! uhhhhm yeah, that didn't come out right
Look at the pics, do you really think this looks like a stock turbo?
Sure the C4s is the same as the turbo (except for inter cooler intakes and turbo's) but after all the custom work done to my P. I really don't think it looks anything like a stock turbo...WAY BETTER
You mean there's girls who don't...
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Hi everyone!
I just wanted to say that everyone's mods look fantastic! This thread is very inspiring.
Here's a few shots of my Dark Teal Metallic 2003 C2. I just had a Misha GT2M wing and Fabspeed exhaust with Dual Black Chrome tips installed. I LOVE how the car sounds now! I also have a few interior mods (alum. pedals, smoker delete console, cubby hole dash, etc). I'll be painting the interior plastic items the teal body color when I get the stereo done in a few months.
Shout out to the Ron and the team @ Autowerks in Northbrook, IL for doing such a great job on my car. Thanks!
Yea those tips looks awesome!!!
As for the the wing...forget about it, WOWWWW!
I'd like to see some pics of the int. what does a smoke delete look like?
Cheers!
Sid.
Ed, when are you going to install that GT3 vent on your new car??
Tim, I looked up the definition of modification - "Any alteration or improvement that increases the value of percieved value of an item."
So, on a Honda, the air freshener counts. Congrats!
this is just a little bit different question, but i was thinking about putting a bra (black) on the front of my car, but i haven't really seen any 996's with them, is that a no-no or do most people just think they don't look good, could someone give me their opinion?
Yep that's an easy one...
It's sort of like having sex with a fully dressed really hot girl.
You can... but everyone's gonna thinks you're crazy (including her).
Get the 3M clear bra, you can barely see it but it works!!
I've got the front bumper, half hood + fenders, mirrors, front + rear wheel-wells and side skirt done.
I'd post some pics of it but uhm.. well...ya can't see it.
It will cost a bit of $ but it will last a long time.
hope that helps.
Cheers,
Sid.
Whoooow, uhhhhm...yeeeez... OK Johnny well I think this shows why most don't drive around with that on their Porsche's...
That said, in a situation like this it's probably best to use it but for any other... go clear!
Hey, if you guys are looking for that CF-style cloth, check out the e46 M3 forums... Those guys were going to town with that stuff a few months ago... Guys were going completely nuts covering damned near everything with it... Had a few guys do complete write-ups with step-by-step instructions on how to apply it, etc. I'll see if I can track some of those threads down...
2003 c2,gemballa gt lip,factory rear carrera spoiler, factory aero kit side rockers,pss10s,and tarret suspension components,evo motorsport air box, giacc chip, ipd plenum,tubi exhaust and 40th anniversary exhaust tips,3m window tint and paint protection, 2004 anniversary wheels.michilin ps2s,sport seats with matching hard shell backs, bumperplugs matching body color center console and dash surround, alumalook gauge surrounds and rennline pedals and stainless steel indicator cover and fire extingusher mount,solaris bulbs for running lights and turn signals,stop tech stainless steel brake lines and stop tech pads,h and r front and rear sway bar,b and m short shift kit,2004 gt3 euro spec 30 mm drop alignment,oem gt3 brake ducts epoxy painted rotor hats,porsche hood crest in silver......yes ive lost my mind!
My led's are stock 997 turbo/GT2 lights, they are part of the 997 GT2 (modified for 996) front bumper I've got on my ride.
But there's quite a few led strips out there you can install on any car, not the same look but it does do the trick.
Precision Porsche is working on led light that have clear lenses, I'm not sure if they've finished them yet but you should check it out.
Cheers,
Sid.
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