bwoodry

Marc:

Well done..

Car looks great,, wheels are just right,, !!

Bob

H964

YOU NAILED IT , BRAVO

Mike Lowry

very nice Marc!Very impressive list and a job well done,Those classic 911 lines still can't ever be beat,964's are the best and you got it right!!!!!


Mike

TJN

marc,beautiful job! whats the story on the wheels, last photo vs. the straight 5 spokes on the earlier photos? tjn/vk
Thanks to all for the help and suggestions over the last few months.

While I may not be the farthest one down that slippey slope, I suspect I may be one of the ones sliding down the fastest.

Marc
p.s. Did I mention the 18" (8" and 10") lightweight MY02 996 wheels?


Done Since December

Bodywork/Cosmetic
install silver front Porsche hood crest
replace front hood shocks
install H4 headlights & high-power relays
touch-up paint on rear spoiler edge
remove rear "Carrera 4" emblem
replace front trunk floor plugs
re-paint front wing struts
touch-up right rear wheel arch
install front protection bar
re-paint front underbody retaining strap
re-paint front floor pan
undercoat front floor pan
install new horns & brackets
detail front wheelwells
support falling engine foam
install front lowering license holder
clean & paint front & centre undertrays
replace fuel pump cover
replace transmission cover
aim headlights

Interior
replace driver's window switch
replace driver's door pocket cover & support block
install front Infinity Reference speakers
install rear Infinity Reference speakers
replace turn signal assembly
install Porsche GT steering wheel & silver crest
install PDAS light in dashboard
replace driver's window regulator & channel
install steering wheel spacer
replace cracked dashboard gauge glass & gasket
install offset tachometer
install Alpine head-unit, XM receiver & iPod adapter

Engine/Exhaust
replace cylinder head temperature sensor
replace oil level sender & gasket
replace oil level sender cover
install high flow catalytic converter
replace all cat. heat shields
install primary muffler bypass (cup pipe)
remove G-pipe and re-install secondary muffler
install oxygen sensor heat shield
replace battery ground strap
clean ISV
polish & paint exhaust tip
replace battery (Optima Red Top 75/35)

Suspension
install H&R Performance coil-overs
install rear tie-down tabs
replace upper suspension mounts
install TRG 22 mm rear sway bar & drop links
install TRG 25 mm front sway bar & drop links
set ride height to Euro RS specifications
replace alloy lug nuts
install 18" wheels (8" & 10") with rear 15 mm FVD spacers

Brakes
install front 993TT Big Red brakes
install rear stainless steel brake lines
re-paint rear calipers
replace rear caliper bleeder valves
install rear brake titanium backing plates
bleed brakes
replace front & rear brake shields

.....and I threw in a shot from last year for comparison. [/QUOTE]

Marc Shaw

Thanks for all the kudos guys.

To answer a few questions:


No, I did not have a lift - it just went 24" up on axle stands in December and stayed there until a few days ago.

I did liked the Denison alot but.......a curious 2 year old son and a proprietary hard-drive carrier unit for a discontinued car head unit is not a good combo.
Good thing he is a cute boy.

Sadly, a front plate is law here but it ruins the lines of the car. I did not want to give them any reason to stop me so I adapted that one for the 964 as it was originally made for the 993 - see here.


Oh yeah - I am booked in for 6 DE's this summer (a total of 14 days). I'll put on the 17" Twist wheels for the DE's to keep the 18" wheels looking pretty.


That huge black hole is in my wallet!


I put Michelin Pilot Sport's (N2) on. I have the same thing on the 17" Twist wheels so can't compare.
Once the tires on the 17" rims wear out at the track, I'll switch from 205 to 225 on the front and maybe try MPSC's.


That is the photo from last year I threw in for comparison (mentioned in the last line of my original post).


Yeah - I figured someone would bring that up.


Marc

puma1824

Very nice...awesome job

Eggplant Cab

Marc, great job. One question. The fog lamps are HID?

a964man

Marc, great job, did you upgrade the master cylinder and brake booster, i have just done this mod, what's your pedal feel like?

hawk911

Marc, as they say:

Smokin

Marc... You did an awesome job. All the countless nights have paid off. Now you have a new used car!

Gary R.

Beautiful car Marc, congratulations on a job well done!

kgorman

Wow! really nice work Marc. Question though, why did you put the secondary muffler back on and then go cup pipe?

Marc Shaw

I am going on the advice of Geoff (Red rooster) who knows a heck of a lot more than I do about tuning a car.

He recommended the cup pipe over the g-pipe as the primary muffler is apparently much more restrictive than the secondary muffler and will give more of a performance improvement.

I hope he does not mind me posting his comments here.

Marc

Marc Shaw

No, I did not upgrade the m/c or change the p/v either.
I plan to do both next winter when I put the Big Reds in the rear too.

I have not driven the car hard yet (waiting on that alignment first) but the pedal does feel a little "softer" - modulation remains excellent, however.

Marc

garrett376

Why are you planning to upgrade the master cylinder? What are you looking to improve, as it's probably quite expensive to do?