sharkster

This gorgeous Agate Grey metallic (a new color for 2012) Carrera S came into us straight from the dealership. The owner of the car has flown with SharkWerks several times before and so it came straight off the truck and landed here at the Shark Tank for a complete TechArt conversion (the first one in the US) from head to tail. A full aerokit including the Type II rear wing, the forged Type III wheels and spring kit are just some of the goodies for this conversion.

In she comes:


12 years of difference, 991 vs the 996:


Off with those heavier stock wheels (more on that later):


The suspension is quite different in the rear-end vs the outgoing 997.2 but the springs are relatively easy to get to:


The TechArt Lowering Spring kit ready to go on:


The front springs installed:


Rears also installed:


The TechArt Type III wheels are ready to go with factory TPMS installed and tires mounted. A nice weight saving of 4 pounds in the front and 6 pounds per corner in the rear from TechArt's forged wheels comes in handy:


And here we have a few of the TechArt aero goodies freshly baked in Agate Grey:



The front grill add-on inserts give the car an aggressive look but there's a fair amount of modification that needs to be done:


Being installed:


Also for the front is a multi-layered Type 1 front lip the start of which you can see here:


Almost finished:


Over to the rear end and the start of the disassembly:



The TechArt Type II rear wing sports a good few parts before it's affixed. You can have it in two positions but the base goes first:



Relocating the third brake light:


Attaching the wing blade and the "higher" mode risers/supports:



A rear shot without the rear diffuser:


And now with the TechArt rear diffuser installed:


The chrome dual TechArt tips were added to finish things off:


Over to the sides now and the new TechArt side skirt kit which utilizes factory-style hardware and an extra lower mounting support piece:


And installed:


Now over to the interior, along with a TechArt pedal kit we set about changing the steering wheel and installing shifter paddles:


The flat-bottom custom alcantara TechArt wheel vs the factory:


Installed:


Notice the stitching:


A quick 5hp additive!


A side view of the TechArt Formula III wheels:


The front end is accessorized with the TechArt Headlight trims including covers and light washers:


And then the TechArt mirror trims:


And now ready for a few beauty shots:


TechArt's version of the 991 in the flesh:


Big bottom!


Side profile:



And more:



The front:



Ready to go home until next time when the TechArt Sport exhaust arrives...

neanicu

I don't normally like mods but this is pure art! Unbelivable looking!!! I just love it! Everything works,not too much,not too little...just perfect!
Great job!

Keadog

Those wheels are stunning!
Like the exhaust tips too.
Obviously high quality craftsmanship.
Kudos.

Carcam

Beautiful- well done! How does the lowering springs affect the ride quality? Thanks.

solomonschris

I only opened this thread to criticize. I mean who are they to improve on Porsche. I don't think for a moment that what they have to offer in an improvement in top speed potential. It is a really nice artistic improvement, both in terms of body and wheels. I resent his. After all, buying the newest, at great expense, should give one a pass on having to gild the rose. Nice work, none the less....the bastards!

sharkster

Hehe thanks and actually the only aero stuff we ever do is either Porsche factory or indeed TechArt, precisely because the latter actually does wind-tunnel testing at the very same university/facility as Porsche:


Thank you and actually it's a very compliant ride. TechArt develops their springs with Eibach but for many years they've figured out a nice balance in conjunction with the PASM. Stay away from anything H&R...
Danke very much!
Aw thanks! I'm digging this one too. I think in the rear it looks more like a 911 now and less Aston....

CarManDSL

What is the cost of all those mods so far?

sharkster

But in all seriousness we have the pricing listed for the TechArt parts here:
http://sharkwerks.com/products.php?m...e=Aerodynamics

Installation, paint etc.. would vary depending upon what are you're in and who you would use I'd guess?

luv2race

Looks great, tempting but holding out for the GT3.

sharkster

Cheers and she'll be getting a few more goodies shortly, which I'll post. GT3 should look pretty trick when uncamo'd.

PS Nice color in the avatar obviously:P

luv2race

Thanks, took me a long time to find the right one....18k original miles, factory aero kit, sport seats, and sunroof delete.

Looking forward to following the rest of the build. Looks great so far. Too bad you guys are on the wrong coast.

theporscheguy

Very nicely done.