Freddworks - 996 C2 OEM+ build

Hi! My name is Fredrik and I'm from Sweden. I got my first 911 April 1st 2023 after I've sold my S2000 that I had totally rebuilt from stock So i'm starting with a summarise for the last three months And the last picture of it before it was exported to Finland Its a 2000 C2 manual with OEM aerokit, when I bought the previous owner had fitted some �hlins R/T coilovers After the 3.5 hour drive back home and a detail it looked like this: First modification I did was a swapping out the old PCM to a PCCM+ Love it! Had som parts on order that I wanted to get around to directly Swapping out the OEM shifter for a Numeric and changing the tail pipes back to OEM instead of the fake turbolooks During the install: After: And swapping out the window bezel for a brand new one, definitely freshens up the car Ordered a 996.2 Aerokit wing that's currently being painted Then my wheels finally arrived! Kinesis Motorsport 3pcs forged 8.5/11 18" with Michelin PS2 tires due to long delivery times on PS4S After that I removed the old phone holder and got a cup holder and the center console cubby from Rendition Due to a crack on my air box I found a 997 box on the local junkyard for cheap so I decided to swap it out with a KN airfilter and the resonans delete Really cleans up the "engine bay" And today I swapped out the old hand brake handle for a OEM carbon one that I found for a killer deal To this: Other then that I just drive it and enjoy it I'll keep this thread updated with new modifications and other fun stuff If you want to follow me on instagram its 996works Current spec: Engine and transmission Rennline Tunable semi solid mounts 997 Airbox KN Panel filter do88 resonator delete kit Porsche sport exhaust system (according to previous owner) Numeric shifter Chassie & Wheels andBrakes: �hlins R/T coilovers Kinesis Motorsport K20 18" 8.5/11" Michelin PS2 tires Exterior: OEM Aerokit 996.2 Aero wing (being painted) 996.2 Cup lip (not yet fitted) LED number plate lights Interior: Alcantara interior roof lining Extended leather PCCM+ Function F1rst shift **** Nappa leather shift boot OEM Carbon handbrake cover LED interior light conversion Have great day!

Looks good. The mk2 wing on a mk1 car looks pretty good and it will be much better then the current wing... enjoy the miles(km) of smiles.

Freddworks - Welcome to the forum! From the looks of your old S2000, you are far from finished with your personal transformation of the Porsche. I’d like your perceptions comparing the two after you’ve driven some km in the 996. The Kinesis wheels are beautiful. I also swapped out the “Carrera” spoiler for a Ruf and also aero kit II spoiler. I found the smaller spoiler less effective.

Absolutely a stunning ride enjoy it’s in the right hands

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Thanks for the warm welcome! Thanks! I've always liked the .2 wing! Thanks! After three months of ownership, they actually feel quite similar both cars has analog driving feel, but the Porsche has a more premium feeling overall. I'll get back to you on that after my first track day in the 996 Thank you! Next up is seats, anybody has recommendations for reclinable seats? My dog needs access to the rear seats The car will bee 95% road driven but the OEM electric seats isn't up to par for a track day

The best options if you like OEM+ are apprently 997 seats, there is a compromise when you switch to the newer seats, as they have Airbags in the bolsters which will not be connected or necessary as the 996 has door airbags. my thinking is well if i get recaros they wont have airbags in them either... I have yet to install mine, but i went for a 997 seat with as many manual controls as possible, in doing that you probably save a little bit of weight.

+1 for the 997 hardbacks. They aren�t great for track, but they sure are better than the sport 996 or stock 996 seats.

I dig what you've got going on with your 996, looks awesome and its going to ride minty with the Ohlins. I dig the S2K more though, the buyer got a very cool, tastefully modified example.

For seats my friend put the NRG seats in his Mustange. He still uses his 3 point belts for now and really like how they hold him in place. The nice thing about our cars is the seats r super easy to swap out. Just grab a set of seat belt buckles from a junk yard and some brackets and u r all set.

Boxster/Cayman seats fit too and can be significantly less expensive.

Id look at a set of Recaro Sportster CS's if you need the seatback adjustability. I love the pole positions in my 993 but impossible to get in the back!

Nice ride! Would fitting a fixed back driver's seat like recaro pole position while.keeping the stock passenger's seat to give your dog access to the rear seat work for you?

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Thanks for the info! Got the hardbacks! Thanks! The S2k was great, but I wanted something different, I've built and tracked Hondas for almost 15 years now. Time to learn a new platform Thanks for the input! They where definitely on the list of seats, couldn't find someone in Europe who had a set in stock though Well, that would probably be the best idea, but my ADHD would go nuts with having missmatched seats, the PP seats a my favourite bucket and they look good in everything! I decided to go for the OEM+ and threw out an ad that I was looking for 997 seats. And I was offered these, they are nog sitting in my office waiting for me to fit them They are 997 GT3 sportseats with black leather and alacantara with the Porsche shield and matching color stitching that I have in the car and now for the most important part in a build thread, pictures!

^^^^ You will not be disappointed with those bad boys.

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Thanks, I'm very happy with them! New weekend, time for a new modification! Thanks a lot for the recommendations for seats, super happy and impressed how low you can sit now! Old comfort seats: Passenger side in: Both fitted and working properly: And just picture of it!

^^^^ Top marks!

Looking Very Sharp.

Such a nice build! Super clean looking. How much of a difference did the Numeric shifter make?

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It made a huge difference compared to the stock, there's no guessing game when shifting and from the longest throw I've ever experienced to a more "sporty" one. So small modification this weekend, I decided to remove the rear wiper. First I would never use due to risk of scratching the glass and second I ruins the lines of the car Before: After:

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Good call. My car came with 'wiper delete' option, and I've never missed having a wiper there. Great car Fred!

Car looks great brother.

Interesting, I like the rear wiper especially in the snow... But I have a cab with w hardtop so its not to be... We get enough rain in Oregon its a worth it item here..

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Thanks! A good coat of RainX or similar will has a better effect then the wiper in my opinion. And for winter the Volvo works perfect Oh, I got my hands on a .2 rear bumper witch I feel will look great with the wing, since it's getting painted tomorrow I had time to slip in the bumper which was brand new! At the painter: Did some minor upgrades today, decided it was time to swap out the oem speakers for some better ones. Found this tip here on Rennlist with these adaptors. Everything fit perfect and it took about 30mins to all speakers. 15 of them felt like the screw closest to the windscreen Removed: Adapters fitted the frame: And speakers: And if someone is interested in the products, this is what I got: Adapters: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115812481735 Wire adapters: (no need to cut in the oem harness) PC2-805 Speakers: Pioneer TS-G1020F https://www.pioneer-car.eu/eur/products/ts-g1020f Happy with the end result, the oem speakers had seen better days and this was definitely a cost worthy upgrade!

Fyi, u will need the longer mk2 tailpipes or u will melt the bumper.

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Thanks for the heads up! there's some aftermarket tips on the car now that doesn't really fit that good with the .1 bumper, so hopefully they will better with the .2 And it's painted! I know what I'm doing after work today!

This is a mk1 bumper with mk2 tips. I know its the opposite of what u have but u can see they r about 2" longer. Second bumper is the mk2. Also i just remembered i had to use the mk2 muffler heat shield support and rear heat sheild parts The bottom of the bumper screw holes r in a diferent spot. Im sure i could have modified the mk1 stuff to work but i had the mk2 parts from my donor and it was a lot easier. Im sure the parts would be cheap from a recycler like DC Auto.

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Thanks again! I really appreciate it. I'm going to look into the heat shield and the tips again. Got the rear wing on at least! Looks so much better in my opinion compared to the old one, color match is perfect and I'm super happy with the end result! And of course it started raining like crazy so didn't take her out, but here's some pictures from inside the garage

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Test fitted the bumper and you're correct! I've sourced some second hand heat shields, no luck on the tips yet though - the ones I have might work okey but I'm probably going to source another set! Thanks for the heads up and info On other news, took the old girl out for a nice drive and then to a local cars and coffee Love the new profile of the car! My car and my friends 997 Turbo/GT2 clone And some random pictures from the cars and coffee

Small update today, got something fun in the mail from Rennline! Old grab handels that was starting to show its age Brand new in carbon, makes the interior just a bit better than before. Fitment was 100% and very happy with the carbon finish

So I'm basically just enjoying the car so no real updates until the winter season Swapped out the leather shift boot for a alcantara one to match the seats Got my hands on a blank cover since the 997 seats isn't heated. Looks a lot cleaner And new tail pipes and new heat shields has arrived to do the mark 2 rear bumper. So doing that that later this week

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Looking sharp!

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Thanks A minor but yet very pleasing upgrade to the interior. Reupholstered the armrest in alcantara to match the seats and the new shift boot During: Final result: And fitted back into the car, super happy with the result and quite happy with it since I don't have any prior experience

Nicely done! I also have the PCCM+ and ended up hiding the box behind HVAC and storage box. It looks a bit cleaner. I also used a wireless AA / Carplay transmitter hidden back there so now I can just throw my phone in the shelve and it all works seamlessly.

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which adapter for wireless CarPlay are you using?

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I've been happy with this one, although I'm using it with AndroidAuto - Amazon Amazon

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Nice. Where did you source your cover? I imagine it would be hard to sew for yourself but some people do it.

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Thanks! I sourced it from Redlinegoods Took the girl out for a nice two hour drive today, fall is here and soon we will have snow. Might as well drive it as much as possible

Very nicely done. Everything is so tasteful, those 997 seats look great.

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Thanks! OEM+ is my goal The seats are great, definitely on of my favourite upgrades so far. Better seating position and everything Did some minor interior upgrades today, got some alu rings for the cluster. Great upgrade and makes the interior feel just a little bit more premium Before, all black After: Ties in the pedals, handels and even the cupholder:

It all just looks so good! Nice work on the cosmetics. People usually go overboard and show how bad (imo) their style is lol. You absolutely nailed it.

Where/what seller did you get those rings from? -Tom

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Thanks! OEM+ is the way to go! I got them here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/222333394066

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The ones you show above - is that the matte/brushed finish? -Tom

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It is! Can't have posts without pictures so here's another one

Had a fun day out with some friends and we ended up taking some pictures Three generations of wings One 997.1 Turbo/GT2 clone, my C2 and a GT3

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Is that GT Silver, or Polar Silver, on the turbo? The others are Arctic silver right? What a sexy trio. Suits you sir!

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Thanks! I'm not sure but I'll ask him! Correct the 996s are Arctic silver Yesterday I got my Rennline Carbon mirror covers, had to fit them immediately And today I left her to get a new windshield and seals due to a big stone chip and crack! Looks so good outside and with the new "mirrors"

Picked her up from the local Porsche dealer with a brad new windscreen and seals, I knew my old one was bad but damn that made a huge difference. Kinda missing the banner but really like the clean look without it And a picture from today when I drove her home Oh, and I finally decided on a steering wheel! Should hopefully arrive soon, will pair it with a works bell short hub

Winter season is upon us here in Sweden, last wash and drive for 2023. First season with the 911 and I love it! It's defiantly a different feeling compared to my old S2k but yet familiar. Both have that analog drivers car feeling Foam party in October? Out in the sun: Wheels cleaned: And parked up for the winter:

Very nice. I usually can make it to mid dec before they brine the roads here. One day ill get to your country to explore the sites.

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First snow has arrived so the 996 will sleep until march-april depending on the weather. My local Porsche dealer had a shift boot with the trim ring that they had laying around and they asked if I was interested, snagged it up for pennies I'm waiting on a new Alcantara shift boot from redline die to a warranty and fitment issue on the old one. But the trim ring really adds to the interior!

So had some time over and decided to start the rear bumper conversion Thanks for all the info from here, I had the mark 2 heat shields and tailpipes, license plate lights and harness, so everything went back together without any issues Swapped the heat shields: Bumper on: And I got an oem shift **** with the shift boot so I decided to try that, love it. That's staying in the car!

Found this great tip here on Rennlist to swap over the GT3 seat belt adjuster, since mine had a annoying vibrating sound I decided to the mod. Part number: 9968035410001C The swap is super easy and takes about 5 minutes Old big bulky over engineered one: The old over engineered in pieces: New GT3 slim one:

Subtle touches make the biggest differences.

Thanks for the pics of the gauge ring install and the seller. I purchased a set and here are the before and after pics: Very much appreciated. -Tom

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Totally agree! No problems! Happy to help Got something awesome in the mail today Now, thats a nice box Pictures does not make this steering wheel justice. Now I need to fit it and wait until next year to drive it....

That would look great on my gaurds red car. Send it over and ill get some nice photos and return it promptly....i promise .

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Talk about looking out, I mean it's better that it gets used then sitting in the garage waiting for spring to arrive? And if anyone is in the market for one, here's where I bought it Teile.com / Partnr: PCG34708420

Fit the steering wheel today! Super happy with the looks and initial feel Fitted: Now to decide which horn button to run... OEM: Blacked out:

I have the regular Momo version of the wheel and personally, I like the color crest on mine. Excuse the wide angle distortion!

Since the winter season is here I continued with some interior modifications I have a real soft spot for carbon interiors. Luckily for me I found a new in box OEM carbon stereo surround that I had to get. Looks so much nicer than the oem plastic one. And I'm going to do a modification that I've always wanted to to but never got around to, coloured seat belts! New OEM belts in red will look so good! Hopefully I'll find the time to swap them in tomorrow And last but not least, needed an interior upgrade at the home office!

Got the seat belts in, wow they made a huge difference! Super happy with the result And a new license plate frame, I'm such a nerd...

Car just keeps looking better and better! Love the red belts!

The splash of red and splash of carbon is a great combo. Should update your stitching too to match the steering wheel, lots of pain as that may be

Looks fantastic. Wish I would�ve done the seat belts before the cage install.

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Thanks bro The seat belts really kicked the whole interior up a notch! Haha, yeah the thought has crossed my mind... Yeah the cage will not do you any favours when swapping them, since you need to pry out the side panel a bit. But they are worth getting so you can do it whenever you have a couple of spare hours Got a package from Rennline today, was missing the carbon armrests to finalise the door cards Before After And a overview picture of the office:

So something came up, I decided that with the momo wheel it was a little bit to much race car and not the sports car it is. So I found a T96 steering wheel in black leather and alcantara with red stiching and a red band Looks way more OEM+ which I prefer on this car. Only four more months until next season! The steering wheel The interior:

Love that new wheel! Dang your interior looks fantastic. Keep us, or selfishly me, updated!

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Thanks! There's some more upgrades in the pipeline Since we have around -17 degrees here in Sweden currently the 996 is just chilling in the garage First real modification of 2024, got a killer deal on a Tequipment roll over bar that I had to get Since I probably need to take the car outside to fit it I decided I would try it out with my play seat

Small but fun update, details matter Had a small crack in my old key case so I decided to upgrade to a Tequipment Looks way nicer then the old one

Forgot about this, decided to try a discreet logo on the side just to break up all the silver Super happy with this

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I'm not usually a fan of graphics but this is so subtle and tastefully done. Nice!

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I love that key case!

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Thank you! Thanks! Looks way better than the old black plastic one! Some more small updates, new set of OEM side markers since the old ones had some sun cracks and are +20 years old And a extremely useful modification, Tequipment gas cap... Looks good though! And since it still winter over here I found a good deal on a indoor cover so I snagged that up

So I decided I needed to get som more carbon in the interior! Got a center console from DB Carbon and fitted it today Old vs new: And the office: Unfortunately winter is till here so no driving yet! But I got to pick up my new Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid AWD, 405hp, perfect daily New XC60 vs old XC60 I have some more track prep in the pipe line and keep you updated as parts arrive

Love it! We have very similar taste and I�ll be doing the red belts on mine, though it has a gray interior with all the carbon bits.

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Thanks! Red seat belts always looks good! Yeah the carbon really improves the interior, there is definitely room for improvement compared to my original spec It's almost been a year since I bought it now and the interior has had som upgrades To this:

Time to do some preventative upgrades before I take her out to the track My FVD X51 oil pan showed up, really impressed with the quality Next parts I'm waiting for is Girodiscs 340 rotors

Man I love this car. Beautiful interior. OEM+ indeed

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If you can log oil pressure, definitely keep an eye on it. I also ordered Girodisc 340/325 rotors, you're gonna love them. Not that I'm taking my car to the track before it's got a UIDS on it but the hat opens up so many options for futureproof rotor replacements.

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Thanks a lot I'm still waiting on my brakes to show up... But I found a good looking gurney flap for the wing so I placed a order via Joe Toth Should hopefully arrive before the season starts here, we are expecting more snow this weekend...

love the upgrades!

So yesterday spring arrived and I took the first drive of the year! I don't think I've been more exited to take a car out of hibernation ever and a interior shot Loving the interior right now! And today we have snow... so back to sleep

So the day started with a drive to my local Porsche specialist for its annual service and get the FVD X51 oil pan installed Lovely weather we are having ... The car passed all their tests with flying colors and they were impressed with the overall condition of it. Super happy about that! Oil pan installed:

Update from a cold Sweden! My brakes finally arrived, now I need to find the time and fit them! Finally a day without snow or rain (so far). So the day started like almost every day with the Porsche. At the gas station. Took a drive down to my friends paint shop who has fixed the small blemished and painted my gurney flap At the paint shop: And then we fitted it, very happy with the end result and my idea of painting it half silver and black to give it that oem+ feeling And then I took a long drive home

A sunny Tuesday and a half day at work, took the 911 for a nice long drive. Can't get over how good it looks! That's some good fitment That side profile though

Sir - You’ve got it pretty close to perfect. Kudos. Wise moves made. Tough to leave it in the garage? Spend spare moments thinking of how to make time to drive the car? Always pondering the best way to keep the wheels clean? Check the weather to plan your next car wash session? Fun to have a car that stirs so much emotion. I never thought my 996 would catch my eye over and over and over…and that’s just one pass-by. Every time. Now you’ve got the car pretty close to your initial vision. You’ll be feeling symptoms of “now what can I improve? fever kick in soon.

Half day at work to go drive your car?! Sir, you had my attention, but now have my respect

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Your engine cover has a wing that has a big wing that has a little wing 😅

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Thanks for the kind words! Yes on all questions ... Well I did place an order for a preventative macitence part today! Haha, thanks! Everybody knows that all good things comes in threes Small update, I know it's not an issue but I don't like how the temp slowly creeps up when sitting in traffic. So I placed an order for a FVD Center radiator kit That should take care of that. The side radiators a clean and fairly new. And then I took her to the local dealar for a software update on my PCCM+

Did they charge you for the PCCM+ update? Mine needs one since it does the trip reset randomly. Otherwise works well.

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Nope, free of charge since it's still under the two year warranty Oh I forgot that placed an order for these a while back, delivery sometimes this summer Happy to get rid of the black plastic in favour of carbon

Weekend and suns out, that means it was time to drive! And that always gives the oppertunity to snap some photos So happy with this car, still puts the biggest smile on my face when I drive it! Outside my local dealer

This thing is gorgeous and the styling is incredible. Also love the mighty car mods flag!

Love the pics bro!

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Thanks a lot! MCM are the best YouTubers! Thanks bro! Small update, but I now have wireless CarPlay Driving into the weekend Those hips don't lie even for a NB car

Nothing really to update, my center radiator kit from FVD has arrived. Now I need to prioritise my time to get all the parts I having laying around on the car Visited a local Cars and Coffee, aways a good time My friends beautiful 997.1 Turbo / GT2 clone And a beauty shot of the wing and gurney flap Love driving this thing

Instead of a Cars and Coffe I visited a local Parking an Pizza party Quite fun, the weather was super warm for being here in Sweden so the turn out wasn't a big as they had hoped, great fun and good pizza! Crazy hot rod 997 Turbo, Honda Integra Type R and a Silvia S15 spec R

Went to another local cars and coffee! Super nice event at a local Porsche specialist Now that's a brake upgrade Wow. 997 with TE37s And of course a picture of my love by someone who's not a iPhone photograph

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Wheel fitment, stance and choice is perfect. Love your car. Looks fast standing still.

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Thanks a lot Took the old girl out for a nice drive after work yesterday

No real updates, enjoying the car to much to even start to fit my parts... But now I'm off work for the four weeks so I should be able to find some spare time Other then that, passed our MOT inspection with flying colors so it's good to go for all of next year Just driving around Ordered a new gauge face for the rev counter, I'll give some feedback when it been delivered and fitted. Made this a special order since I wanted a bit more OEM+ but still something different

No real updates, but I fitted a new window banner!

The weekend has started! First stop, gas station... don't forget to go out for a drive And a better picture of the banner:

Long time no update I've been enjoying just driving but I got around to fit my FVD X51 center radiator kit! Should help keeping the old girl running cool on track

Shots are top notch! I like the editing as well.

Moved the pictures to this page: First batch from my friend, these are just the rollers! Photo and edit IG: blackview.media

Bro the pics look amazing!

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Thanks bro! Finally decided to prioritise my time an upgrade the front brakes New spec: FVD braided brake lines Girodisc BBK 340mm EBC yellostuff 997 GT3 air guides Air guides fitted: Fitted, and yes the calipers will be repainted during the winter Fills out the wheels way better then oem

Had som time to spare, fitted my carbon side vents Really ties the interior together!

Summer returned here in Sweden, so what better excuse to get out and just drive Side profile shot on point! And the new brakes really fill out the wheels now And a picture of the office:

No real updates, just driving and enjoying it Here's a picture from today

What a gorgeous car, those wheels fit perfectly!

This is easily one of the highest quality 996 builds i've seen on these forums. You are the man!

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Thank you so much Thanks bro! Next problem is to figure out what to do next... A short video of how the car sounds, love it! You Tube And some pictures of course

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You have done a beautiful job with the car. Appreciate your attention to detail. If you havent already, its time for the UAOS Track and a new water pump. Better oil processing and no need for broken plastic fan bits.

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Thank you so much! I have the FVD X51 baffle on the car right now, seems to work pretty well. Reg the waterpump, that's a good idea to look into, any specific pump you recommend?

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Unfortunately the FvD x51 baffle is a good looking piece, but it doesn't do anything to fix a poorly designed oem AOS system that can't even process oil at factory recomended oil levels, forget about adding a small 0.5qt FVD sump or a large 2qt LN deep sump on your M96. You are just asking for problems with exhaust smoking, hydralock, oil leaks, coolant leaks, intermix, vacuum leaks, etc. Easy long term fix with UAOS Track. Go with the oem water pump. Replace every 5 years regardless if you want too or not. You don't want one to fail. Head and cylinder cracking is the result.

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Ah yes, for some reason my brain thought you meant the UIDS... I've been looking at the UAOS as well, doesn't seem to be super easy to get a hold of in Sweden/Europe though. The engine is new since 2019 and only done 25000 km since, are the water pumps so sensitive?

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Yes. Think about it for a second. You have a brand new engine and just spent a fortune on making the car pretty. Why would you want to skimp on an AOS and water pump to easily and cheaply protect the engine?

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Can't argue with that. And I'm always for a modification that keeps the car on the road. Thanks for the feedback!

Beautiful car, I love everything you�ve done. I just picked up my own 996 last month and have new rims/tires/audio system on the way, but one thing I can�t get over is my terribly ugly aftermarket cup holder the last owner had installed. Then, I saw yours and felt great envy. It�s perfect. Can you tell me what make/model it is and how it is installed?

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Thanks a lot! The cup holder is from Rendition on Etsy Super easy to fit, you swap out one of the covers on the center console and it just snaps in. The sun is still shining here in Sweden so might as well enjoy it. Had to get a new MAF due to the old one starting to act up. Some pictures from today

Not real updates, still winter here in Sweden. But I've gathered some parts for the upcoming season The pile, some new new and some from last year that didn't get fitted Wasptech 200 catted X-pipe

Hey Fred, I'm looking at the Wasptech system too. Did you get the full system or just the cats?

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I just got the catted Xpipe, fitment is okey. Still winter over here so haven't started it yet. I've ordered some service parts as new water pump, thermostat, belts and pulleys just to keep everything up to date. Exhaust update: All gone: And fitted: I got a good deal for a IPD plenum so might as well try it. Can't be worse than the 25 year old plastic bit Debated it quickly with @TheChunkNorris and he's happy with it

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The induction sounds are really pleasant.

Small OEM+ upgrade today! Decided I wanted to confirm if the 997 seats where a bolt in affair in the 996 since I wanted the rear seats to match the front seats Found a super clean set from the junkyard and this is the result Old seats: New seats: And "matching" the front seats, Im going to have them retrimmed with Alcantara so get that perfect match

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I like your build! I have a 996.2 c2 and looking for a wiper delete kit. What kit did you order?

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Thanks! No special kit just went to the hard ware kit and found a good grommet that fit the hole, I've seen bumper plugs selling color coded if you are in the US. Unfortunately the shipping cost was crazy so went diy instead

Thanks for the answer! All the solutions I have found too have been too expensive for a small plate. Will look for other options. Thanks, and keep up the interesting posts!

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No problems! I'll check if have any more so I can send you the measurements Spring is upon us, so I had to start her with the new xpipe! Sound so good You Tube

Spring is finally here! Started the day wit the first of many stops at the gas station...

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Sounds good! And what mufflers did you have again? Let us know if you notice any low end torque loss.

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Your 996 is looking great, worth the effort! FWIW, I have the same set of wheels you have in the background leaning against the wall. I bought a set that were used for "driving events". not perfect. However, diligent cleaning and polishing got them up to about 90%, really good, but not perfect. I wanted an "open look" wheel, 5-spokes, P or BBS, C4S sizes 8x18 + 11x18. I like them because the show the great looking brakes and calipers of 996 C4S. Whatever, choose wheels you like. Just something of interest. Sent PM to you. cheers YMMV

So did the annual service is done: Belt, pulleys, tensioner, new water pump and thermostat installed. No play in the old one but better safe then sorry Got a quick clip of the new exhaust setup, super happy with it! You Tube

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Perfect! What mufflers again?

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The video title says "PSE" which is the OEM valved Porsche Sport Exhaust.

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Missed that, thanks.

Tidy! How did the exhaust note change with the wasptech 200 Cell X pipe, Shave any weight?

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Thanks! It's a completely different tone from it, sounds like a different car No real updates, just driving and enjoying it From today:

The car will be on display at my local Porsche dealer here in Sweden to celebrate Porsche Sweden 75th anniversary All clean and looks so good in the show room! And I got this delivered today

Looks great! Just realized, you have a .2 rear bumper?

Thanks! Yep, swapped over to a .2 rear bumper and all the heat shields that you need - prefer the look of it Some more pictures of the car at the dealership

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Crazy how similar our cars are going to end up unintentionally. I'm planning the x2 rear bumper as well, but because I have the .2 side skirts. My Apex wheels are very similar to yours. Also have the GT3 front bumper, and am lowered. I remember when I first saw your car on IG I was both in love and disappointed, haha. For the same reasons. It's exactly the look I had planned and was neat to see it in real life, outside of my imagination, but disappointed that it's basically already been done. At least you are in a different country. Love your car man!

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Sounds like we are both going for the OEM+ look Thank you so much, always fun to hear like minded people appreciate the car Picked up the car today, they even put it in the delivery room just for fun. Perfect opportunity to picture that first delivery back in 2000

Had some minutes over so swapped in the new shift ****, feels super nice! Thanks @TheChunkNorris for the idea! Im going to re-trim the shift boot in Alcantara when I do the rear seats

Your interior inspired me to pull the trigger on the PCCM+. Should arrive by end of month. Did you tuck your USB box behind the lower console? Really not a fan of having that taking up valuable storage space, especially when it serves no utility other than running a single cord. Thanks!

Wow, your car keeps getting much more spectacular! Keep up the great work. I love it!

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Looks great bro.

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Thank you for much! Glad my car can inspire others to update theirs! I have it tucked behind the carpet on the passenger side. I had it in the "recommended" spot before and like you said, I takes way to much space Thank you! Thanks bro! Continuing on the refreshing journey Decided to take on one of the last eye sores on the exterior, my crusty old third brake light Old: It just fell apart when I removed it... New OEM freshness

First Cars and Coffee for the season Great collection of cars Translates to: this part identifies as dark gray

My friend shot som really beautiful shots from last weekend, way nicer then my iPhone pictures

A day off from work resulted in going out for a drive while we are remodelling the kitchen... And then I decided I needed some more carbon, so I placed and order for a carbon bezel ​​​​​​​

Small summer update Some minor tweaks like head light washer delete and got my rear windows tinted Last picture without the tint And freshly tinted

Currently just enjoying the summer drives And freshly washed

Looks like lot's of bugs lost their lives on your bumper. Always a great thing to see!

Can't go wrong with a ice cream run Someone is excited Mission accomplished

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it looks great. where did you source the cupholder?

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I got it from Rendition on Etsy Some pictures from yesterday

Thanks!

So I got myself a Sony Alpha 7 III with the 28-70 lens and a polarised filter, time to let the old iPhone rest and learn something new Here's some of the shots that I took when I was out the other day Still playing around a lot and testing what seems to work for me

Fantastic!

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I particularly like this shot! I don't know what it is about the parking garages and that lighting but tends to work well for car shoots!

A tripod or a faster lens will help out those low-light shots, the overall feel is great but more light in lets you have more contrast and clarity without needing sharpening/clarity in post.

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Thank you so much! Yeah, I figured I'm going to need a tripod! Thank you for the feedback I got my rear window replaced with new seals (cheaper then just the seals for some reason) And got I re-tinted. while we were at it, decided to try a light smoke film on the rear indicators to match the oem smoke side makers. Very happy with the result

I figured the more pictures I take then some of them should turn out good Here's my latest attempt

One more from yesterday

The sun is still shining here in Sweden, so here's some more pictures

Porsche Club Sweden had a evening event a MB Motorsport where I live so I decided to tag a long They had some stations so we could walk around an ask questions and gave some basic info on general maintenance, chassis settings and so on. Fun evening! Here's just som pictures I took

No upgrades except refuelling Took some more pictures though Trying out some different ways to edit to! Enjoy

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Your car looks great and I love your wheels. What are the specs and who makes them? Thanks !

Damn that car is beautiful sir!

Realy nice upgrades!!!! Love it all, need update on the rev-counter :-)

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Thanks! They are Kineis Motorsport K20 18x8.5 and 18x11 Thank you so much! Haha thanks! I got the last missing piece in the mail today for that project Some pictures from today:

From yesterday, maybe the last drive of 2025... Time to gather some new parts for next year

Since they started salting the roads already the 911 is tucked away in the garage. Sat in car and was trying to figure out what I wanted to upgrade during the winter, said and done. Placed and order with DB Carbon for the following parts The dome light cover: And the ignition surround:

My car�s PO had those installed. The map light cover always makes me laugh.

Car parts are the best parts! Design911 had some good deals so here's what I'm waiting for Other than that, we have winter and snow.... Aasco lightweight flywheel DesignTek exhaust headers: And a titanium stud kit:

Good call on the ti stud kit! Have been thinking of doing that as well at some point. I have mufflers from DesgnTek and the quality was quite good with nice welds. Pretty sure it might be made by TopGear. Look forward to hearing how they sound!

Really want to see how those titanium studs look installed. 😃

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I'll get some proper pictures when I install everything! Santa came early this year!

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They will look like this.

Try the old hot rodder trick: Spray them down with WD-40 just before you start it for first time. I did it on my MC - I think it helped. Looks good either way...

Might reconsider that flywheel.... supposedly the LWFW has been linked to crankshaft failures.

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Agreed! I only recently bought my 99. These photos make me drool. All I've done so far is having it repainted (same color). I'm not enamored with red, but I'm want to keep it pretty much stock. It's my retirement gift to myself. The clear coat was peeling off all over looking pretty snarky, but due to that I picked it up for a song. Interior is spotless though including the frunk interior. I do want to get new interior door handles though. The originals look terrible with the silver worn through to gray plastic over 80%. I'm retired now, so give me a few years before I can bring mine up to the same level of refinement. But awesome doesn't come close to describing what you have accomplished. Absolutely gorgeous and tastefully done.

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Hell yeah! That or I might try induction heating! Interesting, haven't really seen any confirmed cases of just that. This flywheel was recommended by a well renowned Porsche builder here in Sweden. Its worth a shot Thank you so much for the kind words. Seems like you have a good plan ahead then. Might be time to start documenting it here on rennlist? The new clutch disc with torsion springs function as a vibration damper between the engine and gearbox. Partnumber for those who are interested: 99611601534

I hope everyone had a great Christmas and new years Weather update from Sweden: And I ordered a new carbon front lip! and I found some Alcantara CXX b-pillar covers

Nothing really to update, still freezing cold here in Sweden so I haven't started with the modifications yet... But I found a brand new old stock set of the extended carbon sills, had to get them

�Cept it�s not a GT3 right�? doh! Sorry, I couldn�t help myself�

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Correct! and will be adding -ish on them

fair enough!

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Or refinish could include new (or no) graphic. You�ve done pretty great so far.

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Yeah, I might do that to In other news, my car has been featured and got the cover of the official Swedish Porsche Club printed magazine It's printed in 6000 ex for all members and partners! And they chose to use photos that I've taken and edited! Super proud of myself The cover: And the feature:

Congrats! That's very cool and special

I thought yours was/is green? The one in the photos looks silver�

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Thank you! I received the printed copy today Nope, it's always been silver, the green one posted earlier was from the seller of the front lip

Spring is around the corner so time to start to fit some parts First off, carbon ignition surround And then I swapped out my old leather B-pillar covers for a set of oem CXX optioned alcantara Before: After:

Sweden is slowly waking up after the winter. And my front lip has arrived!! Really looking forward to fit it! And per usual, a visit to the gas station

Small modification, but it's all in details Found a leather covered fuse box cover on eBay. Top notch quality and reasonable priced Side by side And fitted

A morning drive and some photos

Summer is here, no real updates. Had it in for its annual service and then changed spak plugs, tubes and went with upgraded coil packs just in case. And now I'm just driving and enjoying it Some pictures from today:

Where�s the lip? It doesn�t look like you�ve put it on yet - the car looks great though!

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Haven't had time to fit it yet Had it refinished with new clear coat to get the matching glossy finish But will be on the top of my list when I start my summer vacation! Some more pictures from the other day

I have a lot of parts to fit but I've just been driving it lately Ive racked up +2000 miles this summer so far, such a great car! And some pictures from yesterday

Since its raining for the first time in weeks I decided I needed to fit at least one carbon piece I had laying around And I picture of the office

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That's an absolute beauty! Good luck with her!!