996 Upgrades

[shipley]

I know I'm brave posting here but I'm chuffed with the look of the car now so am prepared to be flamed

I bought the car last year in standard guise as per below



Since then I've changed the front lights to HIDs, the rears to LEDs, had the exhaust bypass done and finally coloured the wheels.

and I mis-spelled Upgrade in the title !!

Happy now

Edited by shipley on Thursday 12th January 18:36

Edited by shipley on Thursday 12th January 18:37

[keep it lit]

cuffed?

[Moosh]

looks lovely, enjoy and drive it!

[keep it lit]

front hid's yes
rear led's unsure
black 996's defo
do you need a ssk?

nice car btw..

[mollytherocker]

If you are happy with it, then good for you. Its all about personal enjoyment.

I will keep my thoughts to myself.

MTR

[Bill Stein]

keep it lit said:

cuffed?

It's gay 996 fetish talk. Goes on a lot between water cooled 996 owners. So i'm told anyway.

[Ian58]

Looks great ! How about a nice spring and shocks set up ,red callipers would set the wheels off ,nice to see a none purist car for a change

[shipley]

Spelling updated.... Wait til you lot get over 40 and your fingers are fat and your eyesight is failing

Everything (bar the exhaust bypass mod) is reversible so I can return it to 'stock' if and when I want to.

"Keepitlit" what's an SSK ?

Edited by shipley on Thursday 12th January 18:41

[Porkster]

I like it, good for you - make it how you want it!!

I've never been one for tango lights on anything esp, the early 911/boxster lights which look horrible with that orange stripe.

[keep it lit]

shipley said:

"Keepitlit" what's an SSK ?

short shift kit.. I have a spare one, good quality item.

ade

[6C4GTS]

Looks nice.
Previous owner should be shot for the parking sensors - they are awful.
Pick a badge - Carrera or 911 - not both.

[sportsandclassic]

6C4GTS said:

Looks nice.
Previous owner should be shot for the parking sensors - they are awful.
Pick a badge - Carrera or 911 - not both.

Parking sensors are factory fitment.... They were awful!

[g7jhp]

shipley said:

Cosmetically I prefered this, but as long as you're enjoying it that's what matters

[stubbsy996]

sportsandclassic said:

6C4GTS said:

Looks nice.
Previous owner should be shot for the parking sensors - they are awful.
Pick a badge - Carrera or 911 - not both.

Parking sensors are factory fitment.... They were awful!

I agree with you both about the parking sensors. When I was looking to change my 996 I tried to steer clear of cars with them fitted. They just spoil the nice clean lines don't they!

[mollytherocker]

sportsandclassic said:

Parking sensors are factory fitment.... They were awful!

I just couldn't bring myself to buy a car with parking sensors (Or lady park).

When I see them, I just think 'can't drive'.

MTR

[Stevej33]

g7jhp said:

shipley said:

Cosmetically I prefered this, but as long as you're enjoying it that's what matters

I think it looks great!

Smart looking 996 (personally not sure about wheels though...?)

[khushy]

nice wheels!

[sportsandclassic]

Is it just me or do the orange lights really suit an early black 996.... Thought they used to look awful but it has a nice look to it now.

[sticks090460]

Has the spoiler actuator failed..............?

[mollytherocker]

sportsandclassic said:

Is it just me or do the orange lights really suit an early black 996.... Thought they used to look awful but it has a nice look to it now.

Didnt you know Mike, Ambers are the new clears!

Its the future...

MTR