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^ Its replacing stock Cats with FVD's 200 cell X-pipe.
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well, I've had the 997.1 C2S for a few weeks now and while I haven't driven it like it were stolen just yet, here are a few things for comparison sake
997S hp - well, it's a 3.8L and is a bit quicker, of course it gets the nod
997S shifter - I have no reason to believe it isn't stock but it's WAY better/shorter
997S suspension - yeah it's a bit lower and is a bit tighter, gets a slight edge (it's a scraper up front, no f-cars or lambos for SF streets)
997S seats - sport seats, man they cradle you, way better
997S color - love mexico blue, though guards red on the 996 looks great-push
997S interior - it is much better, but there's still a fair bit of plasticy crap
997S steering wheel - alcantara (a $1K option....seriously???) love it!
996 PSE - gets the nod over 997 PSE, not sure why, I'm a little bummed
996 headlights (shape) over 997!! I said it and stand by it
997S headlights (Xenon)
996 interior door latch over 997 - by a mile (I know, nit-picking)
997S gearing - seems far taller and this thing goes like a scalded dog
997S brakes (think the S actually gets Turbo brakes)
'02 996 C2 guards red, 41K miles for SOLD (SF) $26K
Every time I see your avatar pic, I'm green (blue?) with envy. That paint color / wheel color combo and the retro carrera stickering along the side are just a phenomenal combo.
How do I get into your will?
sorry - it isn't listed yet. though it should be.
my indy has a detail guy that I had work his magic. indy has an interested party (while charging me $200/month storage)....if it doesn't hit soon, it gets photogrpahed tomorrow and put up on craigslist (at minimum) for what I hope is a local sale
additionally, probably cars.com
any suggestions?
Installing 200 cell cat X pipe would solve your exhaust sound issue. PSE switch would be able to keep the sound at bay when you want it quiet. I have heard Ferd's setup and its perfect.
I always thought that the 996 headlights deviated too much from the classic 911design, but in a way it makes me feel better owning a 996 knowing that there are P-car fans out there that think they look better than the original design.
A lot of character is built into the headlights of a car. I can identify a car in the dark from the headlights. In the case of the 997/Beetle headlights I don't know if I'm looking at a Porsche or a VW and I think that's a real shame.
I was walking towards my car from the front with the suns glare pouring off it and it sure looked like it wasn't a 911. Looked almost like a vw. Scared me looking at it. Really tried hard to see where the glare caused the optical illusion but maybe it wasn't.
^ Its replacing stock Cats with FVD's 200 cell X-pipe. Just a bolt on mod with excellent aural results. Some hp and tq gain but not enough to write home about.
Alex,
Did the owner choose the offset on the P40 rear wheels of the Mex. Blue GT3? The rears appear to extend past the fender well. Maybe it is the angle of the pics.
Until Willardmac's comment, I didn't see it, but now I do! Man, that is crazy similar! Thanks for making me love my 996 even more!
But your car is beautiful dude! Totally gorgeous! I've always loved that "tropical blue" color, congrats man!
Beetle on the left, 997 on the right...
