Modified 997s

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Digga said:

TB993tt said:

997.1 looks old like a 2000 996 IMO, .2 much sharper especially with the grill in the PU

I must admit, the grill in the rear PU is a lovely detail on the 7.2 GT3. I really love it - for me it just adds that absolute final bit of motorsport icing to the cake. It's probably that, very nearly as much as the 3.8 litre engine, that would tempt me to pay more for a 7.2 over my 7.1.

The .2 above is epic no question and funnily enough is the very car that drove the original inspiration for my build. Only I thought, how about doing my own take on it and actually remove a little bit of the GT3 styling and this was before I had ever heard of a GT3 Touring. But for me, the .1 rear is more beautiful. Simpler in design. But I accept I am probably in the minority there. Each generation seems to add bigger wings and more vents. I think the .1 was the sweetspot visually RS wise. In an ideal world I would have the .1 looks and the .2 engine. So failing that I just need to get the engine to go pop so I can use some man maths and justify a Manthey conversion. Going to take a lot of track days though with a Mezger....

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The .1 also creates the illusion of a wider stance which I like

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TB993tt said:

There is no bad choice, they both look epic

Bang on

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Jim1556 said:

My good friend Richie has just such a car. He's on here as CarreraLightweightRacing, he's also doing a 996 build to be as light as possible but retains useability with GT3 performance... Top stuff!

Great stuff. Please do encourage him to post some pics as I didn't intend this thread to be only about my build. Thought it could be a nice place for anyone interested in modifying 997s (and 996) to share pictures and ideas

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Wow. Now that is a modified and track focussed car. Bet it is an absolute weapon. Enjoyed reading though the entire thread. Shame about the sales process though, seems to have been a real pain. Am building mine as a long long term keeper so fingers crossed won't have to go through as for sure once modified heavily they are much harder to sell. I won't be taking mine quite so far though as it is primarily a road car that will also be used for track days from time to time.

Edited by M32GER on Sunday 14th January 04:57

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CarreraLightweightRacing said:

I think you are taking a good approach to your project m32ger and you'll end up with a fantastic focused 911. Dubai is also a great place to undertake all the work you are having done as the labour rates are very reasonable. Might be a bit loud with the Akra evo race system (No cats). I have the 100cpsi system; with over 3000rpm and 30mins driving then ear defenders are a must.

I think there is a very good chance you are right on the noise front : ) I do have the cats also which can be bolted in pretty quickly so might run cats on the road and the straight pipes only for the track. But will be loud regardless given all the sound proofing is removed and the windows plastic. At least there are no noise restrictions out here on track which is just great. The noise of cars that people bring to track days is hilarious sometimes.

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Cunno said:

M32GER

Enjoying the thread and the updates on the weight saving. I've been in contact with Manthey but unfortunately they only do the door cards for LHD. Could you take a picture of the rear side of the door cards, interested in the area the electric window button sits in the card as this is the only reason I can think9 of which would differ for RHD to LHD.

Many thanks

Jon

Hi Jon, sorry for the delay. Here are the images front and back of the door panel

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Some good progress in recent days on the interior. Very happy with how the seats have turned out. These used to be in my old red 997 C2 but with red backs and red stitching. We tested two different colours for the alcantara and will go with the dark shade for the seat cushions as per the dash (see below) so will change the cushions shortly to match.

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And the dash, or at least part of it, in alcantara with contrast stitch. Decided to delete the chrono clock thing as don't personally see the use of it these days and prefer a cleaner uncluttered look







And a few other interior bits also in alcantara with the contrast stitch where appropriate. Rest should be finished over the coming days

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Harris_I said:

Wow!

Out of curiosity, who did the seats?

Thanks, the upholstery and painting of the smaller items are done in house. Its a friend of mine's workshop called GeTech Motorsport

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dxbtiger said:

Missed this one, interested local observer here.

I live over the road from Dubai Autodrome, would love to see/hear this at full chat once it's built and if you venture away from Yas Island!

I haven't made it down to the Autodrome yet but for sure will plan to once it is ready. I do a lot of my trackdays in my Westfield which is more of a pain to take to Dubai on a trailer but can just drive the GT3 down so will be much easier

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I know almost no one would spec a sunroof for a GT3 in Europe, or at least I wouldn't but down here it is hard to find one without, hence my having to switch it out. The weight saving is pretty good at 24.9lbs (11.3kg) Worth baring in mind for anyone with a track focussed Carerra or other model that has a sunroof.

Edited by M32GER on Monday 15th January 12:10

Edited by M32GER on Thursday 18th January 22:05

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kev.RS said:

How’s the (re-)build going?
Must be nearly there now?

Hi Kev

I have been holding back posting pictures as waiting for a next milestone but I think I can post some soon. I am heading up to the workshop to check tomorrow morning actually.

The lightweight carpet is in, roll cage is painted and waiting to go in, seatbelts have been done in green, dashboard and interior is done and waiting to go in and roof lining also redone with a nice contrast stitch added. Oh and I also took the opportunity to tidy up some more clutter and deleted all the map lights, sun visors etc and very happy with how that has turned out. I don't think the polycarbonate windows are in yet though.

I will take some photos tomorrow and see if any other progress.

Thanks for asking.

Best
Peter

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Harris_I said:

Actually I have found their deletion more of a problem with the low winter sun in the UK! In the UAE you just wear sunnies all day anyway.

That was my thinking also and failing that there is always the forearm....

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Paynewright said:

Any updates / pictures of latest works?

Ian

Hi Ian, sorry for the slow reply. I finally managed to get some pictures of the progress to date. Actually progress has been slowed by a few things:

We are installing new sensors to monitor brake fluid temp, transmission temp, air fuel ratio mix and back ups for oil and water temp/pressure and so had to wait for these to arrive so we could run the wiring before reinstalling the interior. They will then display digitally via the stereo head unit and flash red if exceed a preset range.

Also the green seat belt colour was way off so had to reorder but that has now arrived and installed - still not perfect but the closest we can find for now.

The duck tail is back in the body shop being cut and completely reworked to relocate the cooling vents and fan so aligned to the Mezger engine (ducktail was off a Carrera). Quite a big job and a bit of an oversight on my part. Oh well nothing like paying twice for a spray job : )

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Side mirror triangles in body colour and underside blade in my chosen contrast colour of silver

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The OEM wheels are on for now and wrapped in Trofeos as will be the track wheels until replaced.

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Roll cage and dashboard are now in. The Cargraphic lightweight carpet also although not a perfect fit and we did need to modify in places to close gaps etc. Now done it is say 90% perfect which is good enough since I care more about the weight saving and was even prepared to go for no carpet at one stage. When the seats are back in will look 95%.

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The slightly insane short shifter plus cup cables also in and functioning. Handbrake trim to match the rest of the interior and metal sides painted in same shade of silver as being used elsewhere e.g. rollcage, side decals, side mirror blades.

Edited by M32GER on Wednesday 28th February 17:54

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Seat belts are in. Not the exact green I was looking for but will be okay until if / when I can find the exact match. Rear speaker delete also.

Edited by M32GER on Wednesday 28th February 18:09