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Old 08-09-2014, 04:24 PM   #1
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What small mods made the biggest improvement?

1...Bluetooth stereo. Your entire library right there, wireless.

2...Velcro stick down pads under floor mats. Pads welded in place. Great fix.

3...Rattle patrol. Not a sound. Silent.

Yous?

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Old 08-09-2014, 04:40 PM   #3
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Old 08-09-2014, 04:40 PM   #4
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1. New headunit with bluetooth streaming, now I can enjoy modern connectivity in my old Boxster that some very new cars don't even have.

2. HID Retrofit, dramatically improved the look and night time driving performance, this mod is not very small, but still small compared to many others.
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Old 08-09-2014, 04:54 PM   #5
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Old 08-09-2014, 05:08 PM   #6
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If I had that I could reset my CELs in real-time!

Looks fantastic. Must be great for navi use.
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Old 08-09-2014, 06:50 PM   #7
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Old 08-09-2014, 07:03 PM   #8
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I'm sure my couplings are leaking. Great mod, great sound.

The UD pulley actually gave me HP I could feel.
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Old 08-09-2014, 08:10 PM   #9
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1. Modified steering wheel.... great feel & looks.
2. '03 top.... glass window.
3. FD Motorsport exhaust... great sound.

Number 1.....

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Old 08-09-2014, 08:31 PM   #10
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1. Modified steering wheel.... great feel & looks.
2. '03 top.... glass window.
3. FD Motorsport exhaust... great sound.

Number 1.....

I Like that, tell me more about it please
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Old 08-10-2014, 04:48 AM   #13
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new hood with glass window
new head unit with bluetooth, sd card etc
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Old 08-10-2014, 04:48 AM   #14
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2nd on the steering wheel, for all the same reasons.
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Old 08-10-2014, 05:59 AM   #15
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For those of us not in Apple's orbit ---- anyone put an Android tablet in the dash?
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Old 08-10-2014, 06:29 AM   #16
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+1 on the auto top
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Old 08-10-2014, 06:45 AM   #17
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I Like that, tell me more about it please
I had it done by www.carsdream.com in Poland. Here is a thread I started on Rennlist when I had it done with photos comparing the old one and the new one. It cost me about $225 back in April 2011.

Another Wheel Modified in Poland - This Time a 3-Spoke (Photos) - Rennlist Discussion Forums
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Old 08-10-2014, 07:00 AM   #18
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These guys here for steering wheel mods:

DCT MOTOR SPORTS www.dctms.com Porsche carbon alcantara leather sport steering wheels
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225$ sounds a lot better than 750$
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Super cool ! Good job.

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