Modified 997s

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I recently purchased a 997.1 GT3. Nice but used condition, no over revs, no accidents and 112k km so no garage queen. She's LHD as I'm out in Abu Dhabi. Got for a great price, so perfect for a project car and lots and lots of usage, road and track...... seems to be very little interest in modifying such cars on PH so this might be a bit of a niche thread, but would be nice if any others who are not shy about modding wish to contribute.

Here is the base car:

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Collection day was a happy day....

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On her way from Dubai to Abu Dhabi ready for the work to begin....

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BBS LM's went straight on....

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Carpeted storage space? Not really needed....

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And who needs an interior anyway.... those multi function comfort spec seats will have to go..... : ))

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AyBee said:

Think I prefer the original wheels What's the plan for the car?

I have lots a plans and plan to keep posting as each stage unfolds. Most of the parts have arrived so just a question of workshop time. Some of the items are:

Akrapovic exhaust
EVOMS headers + fast flow cats
Carbon inner door panels
Carbon roof
Half roll cage
Plexi glass all round
Recaro seats
Short shifter plus cables
ECU remap
KW Clubsport suspension
Brembo 380mm brake conversion front and rear (!!)
Ducktail (yes dont't like the wing and aware of its purpose)
Modern stereo (keeping that luxury) plus just two JL Audio C5 speakers
Plus some other goodies but I need to keep some surprises.

I will post each as it is fitted : ))

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Fast Bug said:

One of the best looking wheels made!

Thank you, I couldn't agree more. I just love them. They used to sit on my old Carrera and probably looked even better given the red centre caps:

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Very useful. I was crawling about in the back of my 996 last night, plotting to remove the rear sound box and wondering a.) if the two bolt brackets I could see were standard and b.) what was underneath all the sound insulation!

Nice motor. A white car is a great base for some race inspired graphics:

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You read my mind. Materials for my graphocs already ordered and having custom made : ) but that will be towards the end of the build.

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Digga said:

Very useful. I was crawling about in the back of my 996 last night, plotting to remove the rear sound box and wondering a.) if the two bolt brackets I could see were standard and b.) what was underneath all the sound insulation!

Let me know if you need any close up pics, I can happily take and post for you

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MrVert said:

God your old red Carrera looks bloody marvellous!

Been thinking about a set of Fuchs or BBS and a ducktail for mine.....just looks so right!

Thank you! Yes she was a beauty. A few more pics below

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MrVert said:

God your old red Carrera looks bloody marvellous!

Been thinking about a set of Fuchs or BBS and a ducktail for mine.....just looks so right!

Actually by pure chance, she is currently resting on my friend's (who is about to start a big 997.1 C2 build, will post pics of that here also) brand new Fuchs 19". Car is sitting higher as the suspension since changed but helps you see the difference. Both options look great I think

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But perhaps red not the best suiting colour for Fuchs. His is dark grey so will look perfect

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Filibuster said:

Good man!

Love the ducktail and wanted to propose one just before you posted it yourself.
Which one are you using RPM (carbon fibre) or a fiberglas one?
This will be an epic build!

Its a fibreglass one from Design911 being taken from my old Carerra. To be honest the quality wasn't top notch and needed a lot of prep. Fit on left side was never perfect either but we will work with it for now and perhaps add to future shopping list to change.i just love the ducktail look though.....

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CarreraLightweightRacing said:

Sounds an interesting project M32GER. I have an Akrapovic on mine but it might also be worth your while to consider a Kline Inconel625. For reference, here is how the Akrapovic sounds on mine:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCCuX-x03Mg&li...
Do you have a company out in Dubai who does remapping? Also the roof is quite an undertaking so you really are getting serious with this car.
Good luck

He he yep my guy is most worried about the roof. He tried to convince me not to do it but I was having none of it and it is leaving Germany tomorrow I believe..... this car will never be an investment car, I plan to thoroughly enjoy it in every possible way so this is the opportunity to go hardcore : ))

Thanks for the tip on the exhaust. But mine arrived last week and is sitting pretty: