GT2

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unclepezza

789 posts

142 months

Sunday 30th March 2014
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Well after the long winter the GT2 has come out of hibernation, and I've had the chance to fit some of the parts I've been collecting over the last couple of years namely the carbon fibre exterior pack that was fitted to the Mk2 car and I finally pulled the trigger on the wheels as I got offered a set that I couldn't pass on. Thanks for the offers via PH on sets of fronts but the rears were proving elusive!

I've kept all the old parts so the car can be returned back to standard spec if need be, but I have ended up with a spare arctic silver blade spoiler I'm looking to sell if anyone is looking for one, drop me a PM.

Consul said it would like a new car and I think he is right, looking forward to meeting up at various events this year. I just couldn't find mk2 when I was looking to buy my car so really pleased with the visual outcome.




KAL

356 posts

186 months

Sunday 30th March 2014
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I didn't think yours could look much better as std, I was so wrong it looks stunning
Where did you find the rears !

PTT

664 posts

120 months

Sunday 30th March 2014
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Nice, like the wheels.

goldsbd

134 posts

204 months

Sunday 30th March 2014
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Looks fantastic, love the 996 GT2, almost bought one a few years ago myself.

Tonksie355

92 posts

174 months

Sunday 30th March 2014
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That does look fantastic, the mk2 wheels give it a different visual appeal, did think about trying to find a set for my mk1, but could only find the odd front.

unclepezza

789 posts

142 months

Sunday 30th March 2014
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goldsbd said:
Looks fantastic, love the 996 GT2, almost bought one a few years ago myself.
couple more for you:








this was the inspiration:





Edited by unclepezza on Tuesday 1st April 11:25

goldsbd

134 posts

204 months

Sunday 30th March 2014
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Yeah, brilliant, love all the carbon bits, would like, mirrors and side intakes, also love an RS bonnet, maybe some of those little aero things on the front bumper too, I reckon I can do it for around £8k in total, can do the front lip as drive angle just a little too steep! :-(.

Have plenty of time to do the bits so no rush,even if it takes the next 2 or 3 years to get the bits, all the carbon bits in black will nicely contrast the white, you should get the side intakes too! :-)

unclepezza

789 posts

142 months

Sunday 30th March 2014
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goldsbd said:
Yeah, brilliant, love all the carbon bits, would like, mirrors and side intakes, also love an RS bonnet, maybe some of those little aero things on the front bumper too, I reckon I can do it for around £8k in total, can do the front lip as drive angle just a little too steep! :-(.

Have plenty of time to do the bits so no rush,even if it takes the next 2 or 3 years to get the bits, all the carbon bits in black will nicely contrast the white, you should get the side intakes too! :-)
This car sold in Nth America earlier in the year. Had the exterior carbon pieces retro fitted by the previous owner.


KAL

356 posts

186 months

Monday 31st March 2014
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I didn't think yours could look much better as std, I was so wrong it looks stunning
Where did you find the rears !

KAL

356 posts

186 months

Monday 31st March 2014
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I didn't think yours could look much better as std, I was so wrong it looks stunning
Where did you find the rears !

unclepezza

789 posts

142 months

Wednesday 2nd April 2014
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Cleaning and prep now completed, finally had a chance to have all the wheels off and give the wheel arches a spruce up and clean the 12 years of dirt off. Was pleasantly surprised to find no corrosion despite no sealer on the GT cars. Used most of the products that ClarkePB used on his GT3, namely autosmart tardis and a degreaser, then applied some bilt hamer dynawax UC which is a clear spray on wax and anti corrosion product to offer some future protection.




consul

924 posts

159 months

Wednesday 2nd April 2014
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PTT said:
and mine at Gmund in Austria
Lovely !

consul

924 posts

159 months

Wednesday 2nd April 2014
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996GT2 said:
I drive through Esher quite a bit, sure that's not mine? smile

Have you ever driven through the dip at the main traffic lights in Esher in your GT2? I always avoid it, my R Class scrapes along there, I reckon it would take the front end off the GT2!


Haven't seen your car out for a bit, saw an epic looking gen 2 RS in grey/red on the weekend on the Queen's Road bow
Hi smile

Yep, I know the dip you mean. I always take the slip road past Knight Frank, my car would take a chunk out of the road if I went via the hairdressers on the corner.
I decided to freshen the whole suspension at CG, so all the top mounts, Shocks and track rods are off the car. Im really missing the car now but it made sense just to
keep things in order.

consul

924 posts

159 months

Wednesday 2nd April 2014
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IMI A said:
Nice 997 GT2 for sale here. Unfortunately its had 3 ignitions in RR 5 about 100 hours ago. Car looks lovely though. I wouldn't have thought its possible to have 3 ignitions in RR 5 - might be a glitch but at £100k they're asking all the money for this one. What does the PH massive think is a fair price on basis car drives well and all panels original? 5 owners.

http://www.jzmporsche.com/porsche-for-sale/911/997...
JZM I think have sold this car a couple of times now. Seems like a tidy car the last time I saw it at there showroom.

consul

924 posts

159 months

Wednesday 2nd April 2014
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unclepezza said:
Well after the long winter the GT2 has come out of hibernation, and I've had the chance to fit some of the parts I've been collecting over the last couple of years namely the carbon fibre exterior pack that was fitted to the Mk2 car and I finally pulled the trigger on the wheels as I got offered a set that I couldn't pass on. Thanks for the offers via PH on sets of fronts but the rears were proving elusive!

I've kept all the old parts so the car can be returned back to standard spec if need be, but I have ended up with a spare arctic silver blade spoiler I'm looking to sell if anyone is looking for one, drop me a PM.

Consul said it would like a new car and I think he is right, looking forward to meeting up at various events this year. I just couldn't find mk2 when I was looking to buy my car so really pleased with the visual outcome.



OOOHHHHHHH YESSSSSSSS ! Now thats what Im talking about, for a moment there I forgot that I own one and just had a mental block of just how HARD thats looks !
New car ! Period

consul

924 posts

159 months

Wednesday 2nd April 2014
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unclepezza said:
couple more for you:








this was the inspiration:





Edited by unclepezza on Tuesday 1st April 11:25
This has got to be one of the best looking Porsches ever made along side the 993 RS Big wing version.

consul

924 posts

159 months

Wednesday 2nd April 2014
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Spotted this in Dubai last week. Sat a mile up in the air and had the side skirts colour coded. Had to embarrass the wife by taking photos smile

The way they drive out there, I am shocked that this has not joined the Super car casualty list. The Arabs truly have a death wish.

Als911

331 posts

197 months

Wednesday 2nd April 2014
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Looking at these pics just reminds me how great the GT2 looks, awesome machines.
Can't wait to get mine out of its hibernation bubble in the next few weeks. :-)

consul

924 posts

159 months

Thursday 3rd April 2014
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Als911 said:
Looking at these pics just reminds me how great the GT2 looks, awesome machines.
Can't wait to get mine out of its hibernation bubble in the next few weeks. :-)

996GT2

2,649 posts

209 months

Monday 14th April 2014
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A few of us GT2 owners will be at the PH Ace Cafe meet tonight, be great to have a few more there if you can make it.