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What did you do to your 997 today?

Old 04-16-2024, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by smrpr
Two design styles side by side blocky vs smooth lines. How do you like the new M2? I haven't got used to that front bumper yet, the previous model was perfection for me.
@smrpr Im not a big fan of the blocky front-end. The look from the side or rear is pretty. Much prefer the lines of the 997.

It does have a fantastic drivetrain and the interior and tech is really nice in the car, plus a simple app installed on your phone and you can change a ton of drive options/interior options.

Its nice and very quick out of the box, but not something I want. Id much rather throw 70K at an older 911 than a new BMW, slower, older tech but I feel, a better, more organic driving experience.







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Old 04-16-2024, 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Graufuchs
Went for a drive with a friend.

Sweet. Are those BBS Rev7s on yours?
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Originally Posted by Graufuchs

Those wheels were on my car I think. Do you know the model name of them?


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Originally Posted by BRN9121
Those wheels were on my car I think. Do you know the model name of them?

ther similar to CH-R’s, could be RS-GT’s. Hard to tell photo is blurry
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BBS CH-Rs with the stainless steel lip protectors removed.

The M2 has BBS LMs.
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Originally Posted by Graufuchs
BBS CH-Rs with the stainless steel lip protectors removed.

The M2 has BBS LMs.
that piece comes off? I had mine powder coated and went right over the polished lip… sadly


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^ Yes, BBS CH-R's rim protectors can be replaced / removed and are held in place with very strong automotive adhesive tape. Apparently it is essential to drink coffee first.

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Yes, 3m tape secures them. I removed the adhesive with an eraser wheel once the SS lip was removed.
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Originally Posted by GT3twenty10
that piece comes off? I had mine powder coated and went right over the polished lip… sadly
From that picture it looks like they removed them.

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Originally Posted by MauritsK
^ Yes, BBS CH-R's rim protectors can be replaced / removed and are held in place with very strong automotive adhesive tape. Apparently it is essential to drink coffee first. this clip
had no idea… cheesy way to polish a lip (appearance)
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Originally Posted by GT3twenty10
had no idea… cheesy way to polish a lip (appearance)
It is not meant as such: it is meant as a replaceable protector against minor curbing. You can also buy them in other colours, such as black.
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Originally Posted by MauritsK
It is not meant as such: it is meant as a replaceable protector against minor curbing. You can also buy them in other colours, such as black.
got it.. I suppose that’s a great idea
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I installed the microphone that came with my Mr12Volt Bluetooth module under the steering column cover.




This was of course only one part of the install. I had initially placed the Mr12Volt module in the frunk, hooked up to the CD changer wiring, but this is not a convenient location for getting the mic connected. I did not feel the desire for removing the PCM and tapping into wires (no 12V socket in the passenger foot-well on European cars), so I decided to move the Bluetooth module to under the right seat and hook it up to the phone module wiring. This required removal of the passenger seat to allow me to lift up the carpet, get a fish tape underneath, and pull the mic wire from the center console to under the seat. A quick internet search turned up the wiring diagram for the phone module connector and everything is working fine. I considered designing and 3D printing a mounting bracket for the original phone module bracket, but decided that some foam wrapped around the module would be sufficient for now to keep it from rattling.
I also found a €1 coin under the seat, bringing the total of money found inside the car to €1,05. So far the hopes of finding bundles of bills in a car owned by a lawyer for many years have gone unfulfilled.


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Originally Posted by TobyW
(no 12V socket in the passenger foot-well on European cars)
Please explain. Using mine all the time.
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