Am I the only one....

[Camibox]

Stock is just fine with me......except the radio which quit working..

[Pup]

Bone stock...

If it coulda been better, it woulda been built that way!

Pup

Is 52 old?

[recycledsixtie]

Originally Posted by Pup

Bone stock...

If it coulda been better, it woulda been built that way!

Pup

Is 52 old?

No 52 is young still. I am 66 and another member has admitted to being 66. Any 70 year olds?

The previous owner did install a Canadian Tire battery which is still going strong.

[Troutman]

Totally stock too. 1999 2.7 Black with red leather. No aircon or other non essentials.

I have to admit I have just bought some of the DEPO rear lights...the clear and red ones but after offering them up I have put them away and will most likely put them on ebay. Too modern for a 99!
I am going to stick with amber for ever!
I totally love this car...42 by the way.

[kjc2050]

Essentially stock... LED tail lights, IMS-G, aluminum pedals, garage door dash button hack, that's about it. I may do something with the headlights, too, but prefer litronics to the eBay LED lights. I really cringe at all the plasti-dipped wheels, decals, wings, Porsche lettering on the trunk, decals on the spoiler, green calipers, double DIN GPS/audio systems, subwoofers, and the like. I'm all for doing what makes you happy, but for my tastes, much of these mods are overdone. Just my $ .02

P.S. Keeping the original tail lights so the car can be returned to stock; will do the same with the headlights if I change them.

[woodsman]

I can't seem to stop trying to improve on stock at every opportunity! I want the best alround performance I can get - the lightest wheels , the most refinement, the quickest acceleration, etc. I THINK a GT2 or GT3 would satisfy me. There must be a lot of us based on the aftermarket support. Nonetheless, I envy those of you who are satisfied with your car the way it came from the factory. I used to drive Hondas but wanted more...that led me to PORSCHE!

PS 52 ain't old but it sure isn't a PUP either ( 47)

[pothole]

Originally Posted by Pup

Bone stock...

If it coulda been better, it woulda been built that way!

If only that were true. Unfortunately, they had to build them one-size-fits-all. And they had to build them to be safe to drive for all kinds of people.

I like my cars to look stock, but usually find the factory suspension settings biased towards comfort and safety.

986s handle well despite that, but the factory settings are pretty conservative. No harm giving them a little tweak.

[Keith Newby]

I'm keeping it absolutely stock and loving it. I'm 66 and have had my fair share of vehicles both two and four wheeled. Some I modified but most I left alone. If you want to maximize resale bone stock is the best way to go.

[southernstar]

I too use only Porsche factory replacement parts, apart from adding a magnetic drain plug and, when the clutch needs replacing, going to an upgraded ceramic IMS bearing. I just ordered from Suncoast a new serpentine belt, air filter, oil filters, replacement dashboard speaker ( I know, not the best but...) and even Porsche Techequipment floormats ( get em while they still have them!).

I believe that these cars will eventually become collectible and, while they will never reach the values of Porsches that were produced in more limited numbers, those that are kept stock and original are bound to eventually do the best.

Brad