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JBauer 06-20-2017 08:34 AM

Any tastful Mod ideas?
 
I've finished the mods, things I wanted to do to my car already. I need a project.

Things I've done:

Painted the calipers
Cleaned headlights, used Sylvania kit, very nice.
New Velcro for my top strap.
Ducktail spoiler
Mesh for sport bar.
Painted bumperettes.
Clear side marker lens.
Cleaned everything.

Ideas?

Thanks

algiorda 06-20-2017 08:42 AM

Mesh for front air ducts, LED Interior lights, LED Tail lights, new exhaust, new sound system, refurbish interior, and on and on...

j.fro 06-20-2017 08:46 AM

Lowering springs to ROW M030 level.
Stock there's waaay too much wheel gap.

boxxster 06-20-2017 09:00 AM

-test pipes / cat bypass pipes
-short shifter (997 or bens)

rick3000 06-20-2017 09:04 AM

Some of my favorite, non-performance mods:
-Deamber
-Bumper Plugs
-Spoiler Sticker
-LED Running Lights
-Intermittent Wipers
-Dash Spoiler Switch
-OBC Switch
-Rear Speakers
You can see all of my mods on my site.

Nine8Six 06-20-2017 09:29 AM

Thread highjack time lolll
 
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^ Floor Mat's Special Edition Plate (Anodized aluminum, SS screws)


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^ SkyBreaker ~ Illuminated Wind Deflector (custom etched w/ intensity LED controller)


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^ GT3 Style Center Caps for Porsche wheels


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^ CGT Syyle Center caps for Porsche wheels


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^ Porsche Centric Infortainment and telemetry System (Coming soon!)


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^ Turismo Series Bi-Xenon Projectors for 986 and 996


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^ GT2 front bumper, cf lip, TA style skirt, ADV1 wheels, 997 side mirrors, FVD side scoop, NHP full header/200cells/muffler performance kit, ROW030 suspension and new links. Oh, a eBay wing... not sure what its called

:D

tommy583 06-20-2017 09:41 AM

I wouldn't change your rear lights to LED since you already have the red and clear ones. I would get the chrome bulbs that light up yellow to get rid of the amber color you see when they are off. I would however think about upgrading the headlights with Fred's projectors in the future.

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Nine8Six 06-20-2017 09:45 AM

Can't believe you didn;t mentioned about that NEW deep black top canvas, Tommy. Imo that is one "tasteful mod" I'd do in an instant.

JBauer 06-20-2017 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Nine8Six (Post 541430)



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^ GT3 Style Center Caps for Porsche wheels


I REALLY REALLY want a set of those but I've read they are unavailable. If I'm wrong please let me know. :)

The Radium King 06-20-2017 10:00 AM

hey fred - can you make a shift gate that clips in place of the oem shift boot?

morgal48 06-20-2017 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBauer (Post 541443)
I REALLY REALLY want a set of those but I've read they are unavailable. If I'm wrong please let me know. :)

Member jaykay has, or did have, them for sale in the Parts for Sale section here. $185/set.

Nine8Six 06-20-2017 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBauer (Post 541443)
I REALLY REALLY want a set of those but I've read they are unavailable. If I'm wrong please let me know. :)

Those are gone yea, Could to do another run of those but man, it takes the whole shop for weeks. We'll see... not before 2~3 months for sure though. Those machines are currently set-up at 0.05mm daily atm so can't touch any of that until they've finished what they are doing :/

Wish us luck man

Nine8Six 06-20-2017 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Radium King (Post 541445)
hey fred - can you make a shift gate that clips in place of the oem shift boot?

Did Ben not do this for you guys already? I'll ask where he is at... if it comes to do 5s and 6s gates. Could be a fun project I admit

agrennan 06-20-2017 10:52 AM

Fred, he started messing with it, and I know got as far as a prototype, but not sure where he left off. He mentioned several times how the odd shape (rectangular stock) of the shift lever would make the gate look a little odd (or at least different than what most people expect).

I say go for it!

PaulE 06-20-2017 11:08 AM

J Bauer, if your car doesn't have the on board computer I suggest you buy a stalk and get PDwight's cable. It is a nice addition. If you don't have cruise control you can add that too.

Another thing that isn't an upgrade is to pull the front bumper and clean out all the accumulated debris from the ductwork and in between the a/c condenser and radiator on both sides. While you're in there, make sure both the high and low note horns are working. You can really only replace them when the bumper cover is off, they are near the passenger side radiator. If you want to upgrade your horns you can do that. And you need to have to bumper pulled to do a proper job of adding mesh to the air inlets on the 03 and 04 models.

Finally you should look into and think about re-routing your emergency front trunk release cable from hidden behind the passenger side headlight to behind the bumper cover cutout for the tow hook. That way you can get into the frunk if the car has a dead battery and you can't plug a battery tender into your cigarette lighter. The 03 and 04 cars have an electric trunk release mechanism.

Nine8Six 06-20-2017 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by agrennan (Post 541456)

I say go for it!

Thanks for the details, I'll check with him before cracking on anything in that area.

Could complement a knob I already have in my 'fun' folder LOL

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Nine8Six 06-20-2017 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaulE (Post 541459)
get PDwight's cable.

+1 this

last one, "steering wheel". as heavy and thick as you can find. Day and night driving experience on this little roadster. In fact, top 1 Best Mod I could have possibly made was this:

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Fintro11 06-20-2017 11:18 AM

Bens short shifter !!!

JBauer 06-20-2017 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nine8Six (Post 541462)
+1 this

last one, "steering wheel". as heavy and thick as you can find. Day and night driving experience on this little roadster. In fact, top 1 Best Mod I could have possibly made was this:

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1381469734.jpg

Oh that is nice. Expensive?

BRAN 06-20-2017 11:36 AM

how about Fred's DLR solution for the clear corners? Oh...there isn't one yet?
I could imagine, there is a market for such a solution ;)

:D


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