Charlie's 2008 Porsche 997 turbo

[cakM3]

Good news, and nice clock.

It will change the look to my dash[emoji41][emoji2940]


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[cakM3]

This morning I got my windshield replaced properly. The Safelite tech who came did a fantastic job replacing the glass and pointed out what the issues were with the previous installer. I watched the whole process of glass removal and how all my interior trim parts were removed and then installed after the new glass install. Not once throughout the entire process was my leather dash touched so I am having a hard time just how this asshat installer managed to hack my OE leather dash...

Carlos my Safelite installer showed me the process and I got to give him a hand installing my glass. I enjoyed doing this and watching him work on my Porsche. I will be using Safelite for all my cars going forward.

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New glass installed...
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Seals are all uniform as they should be...
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My Sport Chrono Clock was popped out of the dash in preparation for the upcoming swap when I swap in my GT2/GT3 Sport Chrono Clock. [emoji41]

The windshield replacement fiasco chapter can now be closed... what an ordeal that has been and I now have everything as it should be with my Porsche....

[fredo]

That's great news, Charlie. My ZHP also needs a new windshield. I'll take the car to the dealer for it. GeorgeH used to work over there, and he told me the installer does a quality job.

[cakM3]

That's great news, Charlie. My ZHP also needs a new windshield. I'll take the car to the dealer for it. GeorgeH used to work over there, and he told me the installer does a quality job.

That's good to hear fredo! :thumbsup

It is safe to say I can finally close the chapter on this windshield replacement nightmare... going forward Safelite will be doing all my windshield replacements...

[fredo]

Mmhh ... he even transferred the red sticker. Next time you should ask Safelite to send Carlos again. :thumbsup

[cakM3]

Mmhh ... he even transferred the red sticker. Next time you should ask Safelite to send Carlos again. :thumbsup

I plan to [emoji41]

[cakM3]

I took my time on Father's Day to give my Porsche a good detailing while the new windshield is still bonding to my car.

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You can see the reflection I’m getting from my detailing...
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I’m now using this product inbetween my paint correcting detailing sessions... it seems to be working very well[emoji1417]

This is the product I’m using that has been providing these stunning results. [emoji41]
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These photos are from my iPhone. No editing of the pictures were made...


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[johnrando]

Beauty

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[cakM3]

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My GT2 Sport Chrono Clock came in this afternoon so when I got home this was the very first thing I focused on. It came with a plastic housing so when I took my OE Sport Chrono clock out of each housing and swapped them over. The clock itself was very easy to take out and install since it was plug and play. I never thought about wanting to do this until I saw this type of clock installed in Jon's Porsche. I loved the contrast between the Sport Chrono clock and the Instrument Cluster gauges and decided I wanted to do the same thing. It did not matter how much this clock cost.. but then when I am working on my cars, I don't care too much how much something costs if I want it...

Everything mounted perfectly as expected and I then tested the functionality of the new part and it worked perfectly.
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So it's another easy mod added to my Porsche using OEM Porsche parts... ;)

[johnrando]

Nice!

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[cakM3]

Yes, this case is wrapped in leather...
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New part for my Porsche's interior arrived in the mail today from @CypherVehicleDesign...

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It did not take me long to get them installed...

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Nice having these quality aluminum door handles instead of the cheaper plastic ones the car comes with...

[orange260z]

Yes, this case is wrapped in leather...
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New part for my Porsche's interior arrived in the mail today from @CypherVehicleDesign...

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It did not take me long to get them installed...

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Nice having these quality aluminum door handles instead of the cheaper plastic ones the car comes with...

Beautiful!!!!! :jealous

[cakM3]

Beautiful!!!!! :jealous

Thanks Ayan! :thumbsup These door handles are solid aluminum and are hand made. I waited a few months for them but the wait was worth it to get these quality parts on my Porsche :cheers

[Pip]

Thanks Ayan! :thumbsup These door handles are solid aluminum and are hand made. I waited a few months for them but the wait was worth it to get these quality parts on my Porsche :cheersI saw this post and was confused because I thought you purchased these a while back but makes sense now. The car is looking great!

My buddy just purchased a Cayenne S so I've had the pleasure of test driving a few plus the Macan. I had never driven a Porsche before so I was extremely happy. I was very impressed with both platforms but give the Macan a higher score simply for the PDK. I can't imagine a manual and how fun it'd be especially in a 911. I'll have to take up a family friend the next time he offers for me to drive one.



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[BADCLOWN]

very nice finish on that, fits the Porsche interior very well

[cakM3]

... I can't imagine a manual and how fun it'd be especially in a 911.

Even more so with a 997 turbo Sean. Every time I take my Porsche out for a drive I can't stop smiling.... this car is wicked fast and very responsive!


very nice finish on that, fits the Porsche interior very well
Thanks Jacob! It was worth the wait to get this part. :cool

[Will]

Those door handles are gorgeous. Looks like they feel fantastic too.

[johnrando]

Those look great!

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[cakM3]

Those door handles are gorgeous. Looks like they feel fantastic too.


Those look great!

Thanks! These door handles are solid and have a great feel to them. I like that they are not plastic door handles. A car of this caliber should have better quality parts inside as well...

[cakM3]

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[cakM3]

I sourced this kit from FCP Euro in preparation for my upcoming Porsche maintenance

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I will source this next then overhaul my brakes

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Having lifetime warranty for these kits brings peace of mind when sourcing “wear” parts which will save money in the long run[emoji41]


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[johnrando]

For sure

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[cakM3]

First time since winter started I pulled my speed sled out to warm her up a bit and enjoy sitting in her… I sure missed being inside her[emoji57]

Took a few daylight pictures of her metal door handles. They look so good adding more quality to an already amazing car[emoji41][emoji1417]
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[johnrando]

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[cakM3]

I got the front rotor/brake refresh kit... just waiting on a few more things before starting maintenance on my Porsche. I will also be taking the front bumper off so that I can replace the failed low tone horn and check my front radiator to make sure everything is good...

[cakM3]

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Jammin to tunes (80’s/90’s) with my bluetooth speaker just chillin in my garage looking at my Porsche at the end of a very productive day is very therapeutic [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16]


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[cakM3]

This afternoon I looked at the Porsche Configurator and built a new Porsche 992 just for kicks and came up with this...

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The color is Shark Blue. It is an $3270 option (D7).

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Interior has Chalk stitching over full black leather interior with ventilated seats.

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This is the car I would build brand new if $200k was not an issue.... unfortunately it is and I am very content to be keeping my 997 turbo instead ;)

[cakM3]

This Saturday will start my maintenance cycle for 2021... I will be refreshing my front brakes on the Porsche then taking off my front bumper to clean off my front radiator and change out my low tone horn and HID fog ballasts... I still have a few more maintenance items to complete on the speed sled as the car is approaching it's 60k mile milestone... still perfect in every way. What an amazing car this is! :)

[cakM3]

The front brakes have been refreshed and I now have to source the rear brake refresh kit so I can complete swapping out my rear rotors, brake pad sensors, brake pads and caliper hardware then I can get the engine oil changed out as well as prepare my car for it's 60k mile service[emoji57]

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I haven't been driving my Porsche as much this car season and have been focusing primarily on my two BMWs this year....


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[johnrando]

Love the gauge pic.

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[cakM3]

Been awhile since I have done anything for my Porsche so I ordered a proper front tow hook license plate bracket :)

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[cakM3]

I put this picture here since it is a Porsche... https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211126/e4f7d5ac478315919ee0de369953edad.jpg
This is my brother's brand new GT3 Porsche. I have always been given the opportunity to drive all his cars until now because I told him I was content to just be a passenger (he did offer to let me drive this car) of this amazing car. To see it and ride it is an experience.
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this is the gauge cluster on the new 992 series Porsche. Below is my 997 series gauge cluster
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A huge change in looks as well as functionality. In comparison, there is so much more tech that goes into his car! I'm still very pleased having my 997 turbo[emoji41]

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[Pip]

I put this picture here since it is a Porsche... https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211126/e4f7d5ac478315919ee0de369953edad.jpg
This is my brother's brand new GT3 Porsche. I have always been given the opportunity to drive all his cars until now because I told him I was content to just be a passenger of this amazing car. To see it and ride it is an experience.



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[cakM3]

I imagine it's an amazing car. Looks beautiful

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Sean, it is an amazing car. To see it in person then ride in it is an experience. The build quality is even better compared to my 997 and the build quality on my Porsche is superb[emoji1417]

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Differences in gauge clusters are seen above. My 997 gauge cluster compared to my brother's 992 gauge cluster on bottom.
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Here is a comparison between the two cars. My Porsche turbo on top and my brother's new GT3 on bottom[emoji41]

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[JPMo]

Absolute dream cars. Both of them

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[cakM3]

Absolute dream cars. Both of them

My brother's GT3 is an amazing car but I could never afford one of those and I'm quite content owning and driving my Porsche turbo... actually I feel lucky to have all the cars I currently own at my garage :)

[johnrando]

Awesome machine, cool you got to drive it.

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[cakM3]

Awesome machine, cool you got to drive it.

I had the opportunity to drive this car, I politely declined. As much as I wanted to, I did not want to ruin it for my 997 turbo... I'm perfectly content with what I have. :) Amazing car though and I was more than happy just to ride in it :thumbsup

[johnrando]

Ah, thx. Riding in it works too!

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[cakM3]

This summer I will be going to Porsche Driving Experience - Atlanta to meet up with my brother and close friends so that I can try out their 992 GT3 Experience. Pictures will be taken and I am quite sure this will be an experience I will treasure. For this upcoming trip I'm planning to drive my Porsche down and it will be something I have wanted to do for quite some time...


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[fredo]

That sounds great ! :thumbsup

[cakM3]

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I purchased this car 6 years ago on today's date with 35k on the odometer. It has been by far the best car I have ever owned and driven. The build quality and engineering has been beyond expectation and this car never fails to bring a wide grin to my face every time I have driven it. For me it is a privilege to own and I look forward to many more years of ownership of this amazing car :cool

[fredo]

Congrats. Happy car anniversary!

[cakM3]

Congrats. Happy car anniversary!

Thanks fredo :thumbsup

[johnrando]

Congrats. Happy car anniversary!+1

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[cakM3]

My Porsche experience continued this week when I spent this week with very close friends in Florida.

I got to go with them to the Porsche Driving Experience this week and got to experience the new 992 GT3 on Porsche's race track in Atlanta, GA. What an experience!!! It was a lot of fun driving a car of this caliber and realizing this car had so much more to put out.

At first I was apprehensive in pushing this car but as the day progressed and I got to practice on several aspects of driving my confidence grew and I found myself pushing the car harder than I had earlier in the day. Then my instructor took me for a ride along and showed me just how much more this car could take. Impressive is all I could say.

I will be back there again next year[emoji41]

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As I sat into the GT3 I was driving, I realized I better get these pictures before starting because while on the track I would not have the opportunity to do so.
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Everything in the cockpit is glass except for the tach. This is the only analog display for the driver. The stereo in this car isn't needed as the engine sounds absolutely amazing!
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So why am I talking about my experiences driving a GT3 in my Porsche Turbo thread? Since returning from this event, I have begun planning several upgrades for my speed sled once I have my BMWs sorted[emoji41] That's why [emoji57]


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[fredo]

This is very cool. First time I see a dash with the "G-Force Max" info. :thumbsup

[johnrando]

a great experience!

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[cakM3]

I have begun the process of obtaining everything needed for me to upgrade my current PCM 2.1 system to PCM 3.0 in my Porsche. It is an extensive upgrade but will be OEM which I prefer for this car.

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I have obtained the new head unit, pictured above, and will be sourcing this module, pictured below, next . . .[emoji41]
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Then in July I will source the HVAC
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and lastly will source the Bose Stereo Amp that is used on the PCM 3.0 setup as my current Bose Amp won't be compatible once I do this upgrade.
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I will also need to rewrite/repin connectors for the new system so it will be a major update for my Porsche. Then once everything has been done I will have to code everything to my VIN w/ desired options for this car. [emoji41]

The current PCM I have in my Porsche looks like this
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[cakM3]

I will be focusing my attention towards my Porsche soon and looking to add a fixed wing (pictured below) to my car. Specifically, looking to get the 997 turbo Aerowing as this was an option for the 997 turbo. I liked the GT2 wing but feel having this Aerowing installed is a much more appropriate upgrade for my car. :cool

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So I'm planning to make the purchase during the "off season" so that I can get the part then send it off to a good reputable body shop to have this part prepped, primed and painted to perfection before mounting it to my Porsche. When I take my Porsche out next season the car should look perfect :cool

[cakM3]

I'm buying a used turbo aero wing from a forum member on Rennlist. I was contacted by this member and given the opportunity to buy his wing so I naturally accepted his offer[emoji41]

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This is my factory turbo wing
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The aero wing was an option available to 997 turbo owners. I know I will love having the "upgraded" wing on my Porsche turbo [emoji41]

Once I have the new wing installed, I will then source the GT2 side skirts to complete the look ;) It is always awesome when a fellow enthusiast reaches out to you to present an awesome opportunity to buy quality parts :thumbsup


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[BADCLOWN]

I like that fixed wing a lot, being a little bit wider fits the shape and look of the body better.

Will that throw any codes since the moving wing won’t work or do you just code it out?

[cakM3]

I like that fixed wing a lot, being a little bit wider fits the shape and look of the body better.

Will that throw any codes since the moving wing won’t work or do you just code it out?

There is a module that developers of E-Ram make that takes care of any error codes with the factory wing removed. I will source this module from them [emoji4]

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[BADCLOWN]

Very cool, always a solution for most car mods or issues these days

[cakM3]

Very cool, always a solution for most car mods or issues these days

I'm glad there are solutions like this still available [emoji41]


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[johnrando]

Pretty awesome!

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[cakM3]

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I have something big coming in for my Porsche in a few days . . . [emoji41]


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[BADCLOWN]

should look sweet once its installed.

I got switched on to the Cayman GT4 a month or two ago, wish I could afford lol.

[cakM3]

should look sweet once its installed.

I got switched on to the Cayman GT4 a month or two ago, wish I could afford lol.

My new Aero Wing will look like this once I get it painted GT Silver and mounted[emoji41]
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[johnrando]

Awesome!

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[cakM3]

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You can see the difference between my factory hydraulically operated wing and my new 997 turbo Aero wing[emoji41]

I like the bigger wing personally . . . and yes it will be painted to match[emoji4]


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[johnrando]

Cool.

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[cakM3]

Porsche will be selling an upgrade to the PCM 2.1 system that is currently in my 997.1 and I am very interested in this product. Installing this product provides perfect Porsche integration, adds wired Car Play and bluetooth streaming of audio from cell phone into the car's stereo.

Below is how it will look installed in the 997.1 Porsche. :cool
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Instead of retrofitting PCM 3.0 as I was originally planning to do, I decided I will be going this route for my Porsche instead. As part of installing this, the problematic Dension setup I currently have will also be removed.

I'm looking forward to getting this when it comes out and have put myself on the waiting list for when it is available for purchase sometime this Spring [emoji41]


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[t.er]

I'm such a fan of how Porsche is releasing something like this to support the older platforms. You do pay $$$ for it but PCCM for 996 and 997 really integrate so seamlessly, would be amazing if something was similarly available for the E46 (I guess the Avant 4 is the closest you can get)

[cakM3]

I'm such a fan of how Porsche is releasing something like this to support the older platforms. You do pay $$$ for it but PCCM for 996 and 997 really integrate so seamlessly, would be amazing if something was similarly available for the E46 (I guess the Avant 4 is the closest you can get)

I couldn't agree more! It is a shame there's nothing like PCCM+ for BMW E46 platform. If you want something that is close regarding looking like the stock Navigation screen then the AVIN 4 is the one to get but in my opinion you want to get the absolute best AVIN 4 head unit that is available. I was very fortunate to get one and for how I use my setup, it does everything I need since I prefer having the OBD2 display up so I have other parameters that I can look at at a glance and have the WAZE app on my iPhone so for my purposes everything works perfectly in my ZHP.

I'm hoping once I have PCCM+ installed in my Porsche everything will be perfect, especially bluetooth streaming from my iPhone.

[cakM3]

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my new full carbon fiber door sills came in for my 997turbo [emoji41] The OE ones were scratched and dinged so it will be nice to get these on to clean up my door sills[emoji4]


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[WOLFN8TR]

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[cakM3]

Thx Gary :thumbsup

[cakM3]

Got the proper tire pressure decals I will need to apply to the driver's side carbon fiber door sill once I have it mounted.

Not looking forward to having to remove the OE door sills but once they are removed and the entire door sill area is cleaned and compounded I can then apply the new carbon fiber door sill to the cleaned surface ensuring good adhesion of the 3M tape. I am planning to do this once I complete necessary maintenance on my ZHP.

My Porsche Aero Wing will be going to the paint/body shop in a few weeks once they can fit my wing in with their schedule. Looking forward to having this part painted so I can mount all the necessary hardware and wiring loom to this part before installing it on my Porsche.

Going from this look
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to this look [emoji41]
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I'm leaning on getting this next for my Porsche. I really want to get the LED Headlights and I will but since Porsche Classic are making these head units available and it is a genuine Porsche part, I would like to upgrade my aged PCM 2.1 system for something more up to date :thumbsup
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Also, as part of installing the Porsche Classic head unit, the problematic Dension setup I currently have will also be removed.

[cakM3]

I got these carbon fiber door sills back in April and here it is mid June and I'm just getting started on installing these . . . the weather has not been cooperating so I decided to start working on getting these door sills installed.

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The OE ones that are on were scratched up and worn so they needed to be replaced. I found a YouTube video of someone removing theirs off their turbo so I watched how they did it. My primary concern was not scratching the paint underneath the taped on door sills. I have found using a heat gun set at high and going over the door sills a few times was more than enough to heat the tape underneath so that I could use the plastic trim remover tool to pry the old door sills enough to get leverage and slowly get them off the car.

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There was some 3M tape residue as you can see in the picture above so I applied some Goo Gone to allow it to soak into the 3M tape before using a plastic razor tool to slowly remove the tape residue.

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It took me several passes using Goo Gone and scraping off the tape before I got all of it off without causing any damage to the paint surface underneath.

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Now to mark off using painters tape where to place the decal on the carbon fiber door sill once mounted. Since these are full length they will cover where the current decals are located so I will have to remove them so that the door sills will have a good base for the tape to adhere to. I have new decals to place in the same area once the door sills are installed.

[cakM3]

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I finished installing the driver's side tonight so I took a few shots.
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Nice to have a factory part installed to add to this amazing car [emoji41]


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My QuickJack 7000 TLX was tested first at my friend's workshop where it has remained in storage then packed in his truck for transport to my Porsche garage where these pictures were taken. I will be placing these under my Porsche and getting my car lifted in preparation for much needed maintenance.

I am looking forward to using this lift on all my cars going forward[emoji41]

These were used on my friend's 993 Porsche only once then stored. I got this for a killer price my friend offered so this is why I have this lift[emoji41]


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[fredo]

Congrats. This will make your projects much easier. :thumbsup

[cakM3]

Congrats. This will make your projects much easier. :thumbsup

They will fredo, looking forward to getting some maintenance items completed on my Porsche. Next car season will be busy again with projects that can now be done with this lift :)

[cakM3]

My Porsche got a new key today [emoji57] A CNC Aluminum custom key from the UK [emoji41]
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[JPMo]

Excellent progress! Bought yours at the best time, these things have gotten seriously expensive!


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[cakM3]

Excellent progress! Bought yours at the best time, these things have gotten seriously expensive!


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I have to agree[emoji1417] The values have gone up a lot since I have purchased mine[emoji4] I may have more planned for my Porsche during the 2024 car season.


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[cakM3]

I started sourcing new front aluminum radiators for my Porsche to install over the winter months. Since my front passenger radiator started leaking, I decided to replace all three since they all have plastic end pieces. New radiator hoses will also be sourced before I begin my Porsche maintenance...

The front driver's side and passenger's side radiator look like this:
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The center radiator looks like this:
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I'm looking forward to putting my Porsche on my Quickjacks to begin this work. I also have updated can-bus ballasts to put in for my xenon fogs and low-tone horn to install as well. This should be fun ;)

[BADCLOWN]

Nothing better than CSF out there, that should help!

[cakM3]

Nothing better than CSF out there, that should help!

Looking forward to installing these radiators.

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They are already getting packed and ready for shipment. :cool

[cakM3]

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Yes . . . I purchased a second Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 this time for my Porsche[emoji57]

I ordered a SanDisk 256GB MicroSD card to put into this dash cam.


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[cakM3]

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Looks like while I am installing my new Garmin dash cam and Rennline phone charger, I will also be integrating the Auto headlight function into my Porsche this Spring. :cool

[cakM3]

My Porsche is set for some much needed maintenance and I have set up delivery to my Porsche Indy shop on the 18th of June where they will have my Porsche for about a month of work which will consist of:

- Full cooling system overhaul (replacement of all rubber hoses, removal of all plastic hoses from engine block and installing metal pipes and pinning them to the motor, and replacement of front 3 radiators for all aluminum CSF radiators)
- 60,000 mile service
- Plug/Coil replacement
- Fuel filter/pump replacement
- GT2 clutch slave cylinder upgrade
- Stage 2.5 clutch
- all associated o-ring replacement from engine
- Fluid changes: AWD transfer case oil, Engine oil, Transmission oil, Diff oil and brake fluid
- replace low tone horn
- install CANBUS ballasts for Xenon fogs
- install RSS motor mounts
- Install TPC/DSC module
- Properly aim my new Morimoto LED XB 992 style headlights
- Refresh my brakes (front and rear)

It is quite the list but when done my Porsche will be good to go and I can begin enjoying it again :)

[cakM3]

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It has been done . . . I made this purchase for my Porsche today with 3-day FedEx delivery. Looking forward to upgrading my Porsche to LED lighting :cool

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[cakM3]

I just purchased this radio upgrade from Porsche Classic as well . . . PCCM+ which brings Apple CarPlay and upgraded electronics to my Porsche

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I will be installing this into my Porsche once it arrives . . . it should not be too difficult to do . . .

[cakM3]

I just ordered the TPC/DSC module this morning . . . adding this will further enhance my PASM suspension when it is installed.

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[cakM3]

I also ordered these RSS motor mounts for my upcoming Porsche maintenance

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Going to install fresh RSS motor mounts in my ride . . .
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Lots going on this year even if I am using shops to help me get things done this summer . . .

[cakM3]

Today I decided to add the following to my upcoming Porsche project for 2024 . . .

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These will go nicely with my new Aero Wing which will also get painted to match my GT Silver paint on my Porsche. Lots getting done for this amazing ride as well.

[cakM3]

Also sourcing these new Brembo Type 3 two-piece rotors for my Porsche . . .
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EDIT: The new type 3 two-piece rotors have been purchased . . .

[BADCLOWN]

Lots of big (beautiful) upgrades, the CF bits are *chefskiss*

[cakM3]

Lots of big (beautiful) upgrades, the CF bits are *chefskiss*

Thanks Jacob!!

I also installed my AeroWing decklid, wiring harness and cooling fan this afternoon so when my Porsche goes in for maintenance this month, I can also have this painted to match[emoji41]
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The wiring harness and cooling fan
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Looking forward to seeing everything wrapped up sometime in July[emoji41]


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Wing has been securely mounted so when I transport my car to the shop for work the paint shop can paint my rear decklid & wing to match. This will add a nice touch to my car[emoji41]


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[cakM3]

This morning I got my new Morimoto Bi-LED headlights installed on my Porsche. Hardest part of this install was running the DRL wiring but after thinking things thru a few minutes, was able to figure out the best way to run them and get everything hooked up.

These headlight assemblies are as close to "plug and play" as you get using aftermarket products. Presents better than OEM lighting and looks very clean.
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[cakM3]

I got a lot done over the past weekend to my Porsche with the installation of the AeroWing and decklid (to be painted GT Silver while car is in the shop), my new Bi-LED Morimoto headlights (to be properly aimed while in the shop) and a list of many other upgrades to include:

- Type 3 Brembo 2-piece rotor upgrades (front/back)
- Rear brake refresh (new pads and brake caliper hardware)
- full cooling system overhaul (new front three aluminum CSF radiators and hoses)
- pinning of cooling pipes to engine block (using aluminum pipes)
- GT2 slave cylinder upgrade
- Stage 2.5 clutch
- full fluid change (engine oil, transmission oil, diff oil, transfer case oil)
- brake fluid flush
- new RSS motor mounts

I still have the following to add once maintenance has been completed:
- Rennline Carbon Fiber intakes for new AeroWing decklid
- Rennline Carbon Fiber intake housing

This weekend I will be upgrading the OE PCM to Porsche Classic PCCM+ system, installing my new TPC/DSC module for my PASM system and finishing the passenger side full carbon fiber door sill installation. Still lots of work to put into my Porsche but this car will also be set up for the rest of the 2024 car season and ready for it's trip to Florida where it will reside this year as well . . .

[cakM3]

Today I ordered a set of GT2RS carbon fiber side vent covers to replace my stock turbo ones. These will look so much better contrasting against my GT Silver paint. Part is made in Germany using vacuum dry carbon fiber material and will look amazing when installed :cool

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This part has been ordered in Matte Carbon Fiber finish and will look amazing when I finally get this part installed on my GT Silver Porsche[emoji41]

[cakM3]

My 2-piece type 3 rotors for my Porsche will be getting delivered today. Looking forward to getting these mounted on my car :)
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I sourced the front and rear set from sharkwerks in California. They were so easy to work with. As for pricing . . . if you want to play, you have to pay as the saying goes . . .
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It will be worth it as these will be the right type of rotors to run on this car. I can then focus on getting GT2 side skirts and then focus on getting the right "aftermarket" wheels for this amazing ride to get the exterior completed :cool

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My Brembo Type 3 two-piece rotors for my Porsche came in[emoji57]

[cakM3]

The Rennline carbon fiber intakes and airbox ordered should be done sometime in July while my Porsche is in the shop getting worked on so I will have them installed when my car is getting put back together[emoji4]

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The airbox
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Yes, I'm adding lots of goodies to my Porsche as I get a lot of work done to it[emoji41]

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also updating to these RSS motor mounts while car is in the shop[emoji57]
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[cakM3]

Before moving to Florida I will be sourcing new GT2 lower trim sills for my Porsche as well. I know I have been making lots of traffic on this project thread lately . . . life is too short not to fulfill my vision for this amazing car :cool

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Once I have relocated to Florida I intend to enjoy driving this car as much as I can giving my BMWs a break for a change . . . :)

EDIT: I just purchased these for my Porsche [emoji57]

[cakM3]

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I'm also updating my Porsche crest with the new 2025 version from Porsche . . .

So the list continues to build as I prepare my Porsche for its Florida trip this fall . . . car goes into the shop on the 2nd for maintenance and upgrades :cool

- Full cooling system overhaul (replacement of all rubber hoses, removal of all plastic hoses from engine block and installing metal pipes and pinning of aluminum cooling pipes to the motor, and replacement of front 3 radiators for all aluminum CSF radiators)
- 60,000 mile service
- Plug/Coil replacement
- Fuel filter/pump replacement
- GT2 clutch slave cylinder upgrade
- Stage 2.5 clutch
- all associated o-ring replacement from engine (replace as necessary)
- Fluid changes: AWD transfer case oil, Engine oil, Transmission oil, Diff oil and brake fluid
- replace low tone horn
- install CANBUS ballasts for Xenon fogs
- install RSS motor mounts
- VTG Actuator clean/grease
- Install TPC/DSC module
- Properly aim my new Morimoto LED XB 992 style headlights
- full Brake service (front and rear) to include installing new Brembo Type 3 two-piece rotors, pads, caliper hardware (for rear brakes) and brake fluid flush
- install PCCM+ entertainment system from Porsche Classic
- install Auto headlight sensor
- install Garmin Dash Cam Mini2 dash cam
- install Rennline iPhone magnetic charger
- mount my new 2025 version Porsche crest on my hood
- Rennline carbon fiber intakes
- Rennline carbon fiber airbox
- GT2RS matte carbon fiber side vents
- Paint rear decklid/wing GT Silver to match my car
- GT2 lower trim sills

Yeah, this list is big and I will be getting this completed so my Porsche is set up the way I want it because life is too damned short not to :)

Once all this work is done, I will be finished with my Porsche for the 2024 car season and I can begin enjoying driving this amazing car before the long drive south . . .

[cakM3]

My GT2 lower side skirts arrive tomorrow, and my Porsche will be taken to the Indy shop where I have lots of work planned for it. Car will be in the shop for about a month while all this work will be getting done to it. Over this time I will drop in to see how work is progressing and taking pics of the progress (yes I will be updating this project thread with pictures taken during the maintenance period). Looking forward to seeing my engine pulled off the car with work being done to it. The Aero Wing and rear decklid will also be painted GT Silver to match my car's paint.

The shop owner had no problem having my new GT2 side skirts installed while my car is on his lift. Lots of changes happening for this amazing car this month.

[cakM3]

My Porsche got put on a flatbed to be taken to my Porsche Indy shop for a bunch of work and upgrades this morning (because my car is not currently registered and has a coolant leak from the front passenger radiator). I got a big list of things to be done to this amazing driver and can't wait till next month when I take delivery of this awesome car and get it registered again. [emoji57]
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Car is at my Indy shop in good hands. Looking forward to updating this project thread with pictures of my car getting worked on.
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There may be more upgrades in store while this car is at the shop getting worked on . . . much more to come[emoji41][emoji1417]

[cakM3]

My GT2 lower side skirt arrived from Sun Coast Porsche Parts this afternoon. The box it came in is entirely too big so I will wrap the side skirts in bubble wrap my Garbino carbon fiber lip came in and take them to the shop where my Porsche is getting worked on. The owner of the shop told me he will be more than happy to install this part for me :) There will be more updates for all of you to enjoy . . .

[cakM3]

I also ordered these spacers so I can poke out the stock wheels just a little bit for a better stance for my ride without creating any performance issues . . .

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It will be nice when my car is finished and all set up. I will be able to really enjoy this car all year especially over the upcoming winter months . . . :)

[orange260z]

Dude, that is a crazy amount of upgrades!!! But if any 997 Turbo deserves it, it's yours.. one of the most perfect examples I've ever seen, my friend! :cheers

[cakM3]

Dude, that is a crazy amount of upgrades!!! But if any 997 Turbo deserves it, it's yours.. one of the most perfect examples I've ever seen, my friend! :cheers

I appreciate it! I have waited too long to do this. A lot have happened to me this year which started all this crazy maintenance/upgrades to all my cars this year. Funny how something happens to you in your life which causes you to change priorities. Anyway there is a reason to all this madness and fury regarding maintaining and upgrading all my cars this year . . .

In this case I have put my Porsche away for the past two years because I did not want to exceed the 60k mile mark on my odometer . . . well with recent events happening to me, I came to a conclusion F*** it, not saving my car for anyone anymore or worrying about the resale value due to mileage. I'm going to start enjoying my Porsche for what it is and start driving the heck out of it and mod it to suit my tastes which is what I have started doing. Life is too freaking short and this has everything to do with why I have been so busy setting all my cars up recently.

And . . . you have personally seen my Porsche turbo Ayan ;)

[cakM3]

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Car is on the lift so the work I'm planning to have done will begin very soon [emoji57]

It will be nice to drop by occasionally to see how work on my car is progressing. More pictures will be taken as my project begins [emoji41]

[cakM3]

Found out two of my struts are leaking so I'm replacing all my PASM suspension for the Bilstein Damptronic Coilover setup for my ride . . .

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I just purchased this kit today and having it sent directly to my indy shop so once they receive this package they can begin installing it and getting my car corner balanced. The car is getting lots of work done on it and when complete will be amazing to drive. My wallet is not looking forward to the amount of money it will cost me but in the end the car will be set up the way I want it and I won't have to do anything to this car for many years to come. Hurt once and enjoy driving for years . . . that's how I'm looking at this.

[cakM3]

So far in my current maintenance upgrade period, the Brembo Type 3 two-piece rotors (built by Sharkwerks) have been installed with full brake service being performed as soon as the stainless steel brake lines are installed . . .
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In the background you can see my motor which has been removed for upgrading as soon as parts arrive . . .
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These two-piece rotors look right at home on my Porsche. This is something I have been wanting to do for quite a long time but at $4k per set was what has stopped me until this year . . .

The CSF Aluminum radiators have also been installed because the front passenger radiator started leaking coolant. Since I was replacing one radiator I figured I might as well replace all three front radiator for the aluminum performance ones. The coolant hoses were checked sat so they won't be changed saving me some money there . . .
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It is nice getting my Porsche all the maintenance and upgrades as well as making it more bulletproof so I can enjoy many years of troublefree miles with this amazing car. There will be more updates to follow on this project thread for sure . . . :cool

[BADCLOWN]

It’s going to be a night and day experience in that thing

[cakM3]

It’s going to be a night and day experience in that thing

It sure is . . . I want to make sure all maintenance is up to date on this speed sled and that the cooling system is complete and bulletproof then add plenty of "while you're there" items to complete the maintenance. I did find the GUIBO was seriously cracked all over when I inspected it and my mechanic confirmed it would be replaced. Also found a cracked boot on the front passenger CV joint so I had that replaced as well. :)

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The motor mounts . . . new on the left and old on the right.
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all the hoses for the cooling system on the engine will also be replaced
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new GUIBO
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found a broken boot on the front passenger CV joint that was replaced
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[jdauria]

Went through a bunch of pages. Hey Charlie! We met almost a decade ago down in Northern VA when you drove down from Rhode Island. This is Jon :)

[cakM3]

Went through a bunch of pages. Hey Charlie! We met almost a decade ago down in Northern VA when you drove down from Rhode Island. This is Jon :)

Hi Jon! As you can see . . . I have been very busy this year getting all three of my cars ready for their new home in Florida. Lots going on :)

[jdauria]

Hi Jon! As you can see . . . I have been very busy this year getting all three of my cars ready for their new home in Florida. Lots going on :)

What part of FL? I just moved here almost 2 years ago as well :)

[cakM3]

What part of FL? I just moved here almost 2 years ago as well :)

Where are you at in Florida?

[jdauria]

Where are you at in Florida?

West Palm Beach

[cakM3]

Jon, I'm much farther north of you. I'm in Palm Coast, it's just north of Daytona Beach[emoji4]


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[cakM3]

My Porsche is nearing the completion of its planned maintenance and upgrade project. A lot of good work have gone into my Porsche recently to get it ready for it’s upcoming road trip to Florida. Along with it’s 60k mile maintenance this car also got the following items done:

- Brembo Type 3 two-piece rotors
- Sharkwerks aluminum cooling pipes to pin to the engine
- Sharkwerks cooling pipe replacement kit for 997.1 turbo engines
- bbi GT2 clutch slave cylinder
- Sharkwerks Stage 2.5 clutch upgrade
- RSS motor mounts
- CSF Aluminum radiators (all three front radiators)
- Morimoto Bi-LED XB headlights
- PCCB+ infotainment upgrade from Porsche Classic
- TPC/DSC PASM module
- cooling system overhaul
- new GUIBO
- new passenger front CV joint
- VTG Actuator cleaning/greasing
- painting of AERO rear deck lid and wing to GT silver

On order from ECS Tunung is my Bilstein Damptronic Coilover kit with a shipping date of 23 Aug to my Porsche mechanic’s shop so I can have this installed just before driving my Porsche to it’s new home��

[cakM3]

For the 997.1 gen turbos, there is a known issue where the plastic pipes that have been epoxied to the engine backs out over time and causes catastrophic coolant loss as the fitting pops out of the block. That is why companies like Sharkwerks came up with a solution to use aluminum pipes that can either be welded or pinned to the block preventing them from ever coming out of the motor.

For my maintenance, I opted for the pinning of my coolant pipes which is getting done this week.
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The pink crap you see on the pipe is the coolant that has been leaking out and dried . . .
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this is what it looks like before the plastic pipes pop out of the motor. I caught mine from coming out just in time. This is serious peace of mind having these plastic cooling pipes replaced for aluminum ones which will then get pinned. I will be able to really enjoy my long road trip home to Florida with my Porsche [emoji57]

My Aero Wing and rear deck have been painted GT Silver to match my car's paint and looks amazing.
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My Porsche is coming together and by next week should be ready for pickup. I am looking forward to taking delivery of my car so I can finally enjoy driving it[emoji41]


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[cakM3]

I have this new style Porsche Hood Crest arriving on Monday to swap in to change things up a bit

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Edit: My new hood crest arrives tomorrow. It will get installed on my hood then :)

[cakM3]

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My Bilstein B16 Damptronic coilovers for my Porsche arrived at my Porsche shop where work is currently being performed. Lots of awesome work have been done during this very in-depth and expensive maintenance period and I know my Porsche will be totally amazing to drive.

I am also getting brand new set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires mounted before having my car taken in for it's safety inspection.

[cakM3]

My Rennline airbox also came in this afternoon after Damien at Rennline sorted thru Pelican Part's fiasco. I got a 10% discount on this part along with shipping costs being waived because some idiot working parts could not tell the difference between a carbon fiber airbox and a much smaller GT3 style control arm.

Anyway . . . I now have the right part minus mounting hardware (I will reuse my OE airbox hardware if I need to). The missing hardware is supposed to be overnighted to me so we'll see if they arrive on time.

I'm supposed to get my Porsche back by the end of this week so we'll see but I am looking forward to taking my car back after having all this work, and upgrades, performed[emoji41]

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It is safe to say all my cars will now have carbon fiber inside their engine bays [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

[John in VA]

Your cars are fortunate to have you as the owner!

[cakM3]

Your cars are fortunate to have you as the owner!

Thanks John!!

I look at it as I am the one who is fortunate to be the owner of these fine cars

[cakM3]

My current Porsche maintenance period is rapidly coming to a close. A lot of work has been put into this car during the past month the car was in the shop getting worked on . . . the summary of work that was done during this maintenance period was a lot but something I have been wanting to get done with my Porsche for quite some time . . .

- Brembo Type 3 two-piece rotor retrofit
- Sharkwerks aluminum cooling pipes to pin to the motor
- Sharkwerks cooling pipe replacement kit for 997.1 turbo
- b.b.i. GT2 clutch slave cylinder upgrade
- Sharkwerks Stage 2.5 clutch upgrade
- engine oil coolers replaced
- new rear main seal
- RSS motor mounts
- CSF Aluminum radiators (all three front radiator replaced)
- Morimoto Bi-LED XB Headlights
- Morimoto DRL wired to fusebox
- PCCM+ infotainment upgrade from Porsche Classic
- full cooling system overhaul
- new GUIBO
- new front passenger CV joint
- VTG Actuator clean and grease
- Auto headlight retrofit
- Full brake service w/ stainless steel brake lines
- engine oil/transmission oil/diff oil/transfer case oil/brake fluid flush
- 7mm/15mm spacers screwed onto rotor seating surfaces
- Bilstein B16 Damptronic (PASM) coilover kit
- TPC/DSC module
- OEM GT2 lower side skirt install
- GT2RS carbon fiber side vent covers
- OEM full carbon fiber door sill install
- Rennline carbon fiber intake ducts for rear decklid
- Rennline carbon fiber airbox
- corner balancing and 4-wheel alignment
- headlight alignment
- turbo badge painted glossy black
- Garmin Dash Cam Mini2 installed
- new Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires (full set)
- Aero Wing/rear decklid painted GT Silver to match my car
- car safety inspected and re-registered

As you can see . . . this was quite the list to accomplish and it took about a month for the shop to get all of this completed. Hopefully my car will be completed today and I should be able to get my car sometime tomorrow morning after the car has been satisfactorily road tested and safety inspected. I'm looking forward to taking posession of my "upgraded" ride. It should be a dream to drive now . . . not that it wasn't before!

[cakM3]

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Project is completed and I got my Porsche back from the shop. They did exceptional work to get my list completed and my car is now ready for it's long road trip to Florida in two weeks. Looking forward to taking this amazing car on this road trip! [emoji41]

[John in VA]

Better take some microfiber towels with you to the cars & coffee meets - they'll be drooling on it!

[cakM3]

Better take some microfiber towels with you to the cars & coffee meets - they'll be drooling on it!

Nice John!!! 😂 Thanks!

[cakM3]

My Porsche got the upgraded headunit from Porsche Classic. PCCM+ [emoji41]

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Having CarPlay and touchscreen really adds to the car[emoji41]

For comparison, here's the OE PCM 2.1 head unit my car "had"
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I also got my Rennline cell phone charger mount installed so my iPhone will get charged while I am driving. [emoji4]

My car is now ready for it's long distance road trip to my new home [emoji57]

[cakM3]

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These are a few pictures taken at the completion of my 2024 Porsche project. These pictures show just a fraction of the work that has been put into my car while getting it ready for next week's change of home port so to speak. After next week my Porsche will reside at my new home in Florida where I will be living. [emoji41]

I will be enjoying my road trip in this amazing car! [emoji16]

EDIT: My Porsche has been coded for fixed wing so it is now set for it's upcoming road trip [emoji57] I completed my trip to Florida and my Porsche performed perfectly as expected. What I really enjoyed was how people would move from the left lane as I would come up on them because they could see my 4-point DRLs and the low profile of my Porsche as I approached allowing me to pass them. The car felt so solid and planted throughout the trip and when I got drenched with a severe downpour as I got into Jacksonville, not once did my car hydroplane. I made it to my new home where my Porsche resides inside the garage parked right next to my ZHP. :)

[cakM3]

I have put in a lot of work and performance upgrades in the last 6 months to prepare my Porsche for its long road trip to Florida and it was money well spent. For 2025 I will be adding a performance tune from Brentuning, a tuner I personally know. Adding this tune will get me close to the 600hp I am looking for with my Porsche. I know as fast as my Porsche already is, adding this tune will bring it to life. Looking forward to doing this soon.

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[cakM3]

I finally got my Porsche's window tinted and love the look. I had 70% UV blue Xpel film put on my windshield and 30% UV black Xpel film put on my side and rear window to achieve this look. It is a necessary addition when living in areas where your car has a lot of sun exposure.

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[cakM3]

Did some detailing work on my Porsche yesterday in preparation for a local car meet I was invited to . . .
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as I was detailing the paint surface I could see this car really needed a good detailing and waxing which I was able to provide. Car looked nice for the car meet.

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The owner of the shop hosting the local area car meet last night was so impressed by my Porsche that he had me park my car inside next to these beautiful blue exotics. As I was backing my Porsche into my spot, I told one of the owner "here comes a peasant" in comparison to the two exotics I was parked next to. Then to my surprise, this beautifully set up GTR was parked in front of my Porsche. There were lots of beautiful cars at this local car meet. Nice to meet a few local enthusiasts last night.

[BADCLOWN]

What is the car parked directly to the left of your car?

[cakM3]

What is the car parked directly to the left of your car?

That purple car is a GTR. :cool

The blue car next to my Porsche is a Factory Five kit car . . .

[cakM3]

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[slater]

My Porsche got the upgraded headunit from Porsche Classic. PCCM+ [emoji41]

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charlie, this looks mega - did you buy this directly from Porsche Classic? any coding required? i want to get this for my dad's 997.

peter

[cakM3]

charlie, this looks mega - did you buy this directly from Porsche Classic? any coding required? i want to get this for my dad's 997.

peter

Peter,

PCCM+ can be purchased thru this link right here:

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I have CarPlay on my PCCM+ headunit and the screen is touchscreen. For the 997 this is one of the best interior upgrades. I also highly recommend getting the bi-LED Morimoto XB headlights as they bring the 997 more up to date. The lighting is amazing and I really love the 4-point DRLs these headlight have. :thumbsup

[cakM3]

Today I added some black alcantara to a few plastic parts that had been scuffed to clean this area of my door jam and mounted my rear facing camera. Something I have been wanting to do for a long time now . . . today was the perfect day for it.[emoji41]

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[Oli77]

Perfect day for that, and gardening (for me).

[cakM3]

Perfect day for that, and gardening (for me).

It was. I started my day by pulling out my Porsche and give it a good, much needed, hand washing which then led me to take on two projects that I have sidelined for quite some time for this car so I made use of the nice day and got those projects finished. I have been waiting awhile to get this done and the car looks so much better and also has added functionality with the rear facing camera setup.

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My M3 will be the next car getting much needed "car spa" treatment very soon . . .

[slater]

that alcantara looks great, charlie! i am looking forward to trying my hand at that.

[cakM3]

that alcantara looks great, charlie! i am looking forward to trying my hand at that.

Passenger side part is not 100% perfect but will pass. Key is making the right sized template then peel off the backing and press on the part. I used my center island in my kitchen to lay the Alcantara wrap on then press on the part to be wrapped and took my time ensuring the complete part was wrapped and looked nice. It is not hard to do and ends up cleaning up the interior look in my opinion. Looking forward to seeing your projects Peter! :thumbsup