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Old 03-18-2016, 11:54 AM
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Great thread. Engine mods too early for me. I believe the engine could use some breather but the sound is untouchable in my opinion. Sounds way better than my GT3 with sharkwerk bypass. The scoops are nice but I'm not crazy about them to get through the hassle. Love the front lid. I am going to ask my dealer to order and install it for me.
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@arsxs04 I don't think people have the cahones to drill into their super expensive Spyder top for the wing install.
As for the chin spoiler look at the images above to Pete C's post
Old 03-18-2016, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Fadi1
Great thread. Engine mods too early for me. I believe the engine could use some breather but the sound is untouchable in my opinion. Sounds way better than my GT3 with sharkwerk bypass. The scoops are nice but I'm not crazy about them to get through the hassle. Love the front lid. I am going to ask my dealer to order and install it for me.
get the headers.. trust me... just spend the $ and get them. no ecu change, no cel, no issues.. and just as quiet with PSE off. but the mid-range torque change you get is transformative... and the sound with PSE on is... unbelievable. it's not just LOUD... it's musical.. like trumpets sounding in unison.

removing or adding them is also a very quick job.
Old 03-18-2016, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by GTautoDesign
@arsxs04 I don't think people have the cahones to drill into their super expensive Spyder top for the wing install.
As for the chin spoiler look at the images above to Pete C's post
Nothing some bondo and a little touch up paint can't fix! lol
Old 03-18-2016, 04:49 PM
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I don't think that rear lid could handle a wing because isn't the lid made of aluminum?
Old 03-18-2016, 05:54 PM
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Ready to pull the trigger on headers just would appreciate some feedback on the few Manufactures out there on figment , cel issues , performance/sound

Fvd, fapspeed , car graphic
Old 03-18-2016, 05:57 PM
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Was up at DeMan Motorsports today (they built my Cayman and service my RS). For the ultimate Spyder mod they will do a 4.0L "enhancement" for the car. They've got a GT4 built with the 4L and it is wicked. Checked out the dyno and the thing makes nutty power...410 or something to the wheels. More than my 997.2 RS that's for sure. For $20k it could be well worthwhile as the ultimate Spyder mod. FYI, it is stroke not bore.
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Originally Posted by Ddesimone17
Ready to pull the trigger on headers just would appreciate some feedback on the few Manufactures out there on figment , cel issues , performance/sound

Fvd, fapspeed , car graphic
I will be posting up a review I received today from a client of mine named Stephen with a GT4 on the Sport Headers. CAlexio has good feedback earlier in this thread for you to reference as well. I'm shoot you over a PM directly, and I would be thrilled to work with you
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Old 03-18-2016, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Fadi1
Great thread. Engine mods too early for me. I believe the engine could use some breather but the sound is untouchable in my opinion. Sounds way better than my GT3 with sharkwerk bypass. The scoops are nice but I'm not crazy about them to get through the hassle. Love the front lid. I am going to ask my dealer to order and install it for me.
I'm with you. Aside from $100 worth of clear side markers, I don't think I'm going to do a single mod to my Spyder. It is just so perfect in stock form. But everybody has different tastes. I do love to see what people think up though.
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Originally Posted by Pete C
The dealer did the install and said it was pretty easy. The main lip snapped in like normal along with the vertical pieces. They had to add a few screws on the under tray. No other mods needed.
It's worth the small cost. I'm doing some other cool stuff as well. I'll post more pictures when its completed.
Thank you! Do you think you can ask them for the part number for the vertical pieces? I can't find a parts diagram with them. I have a GT4 lip on the way.
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Go to suncoast under exterior trim they have all 3 pieces
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Originally Posted by Ddesimone17
Go to suncoast under exterior trim they have all 3 pieces
Thanks! I wasn't sure if those were the right pieces since they didn't have a part number, but called and they are, so ordered. $42 each + $15 shipping.
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Originally Posted by kitwetzler
Thank you! Do you think you can ask them for the part number for the vertical pieces? I can't find a parts diagram with them. I have a GT4 lip on the way.
Suncoast has those and the part number if you hit them up
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Originally Posted by Fabspeed Motorsport
I will be posting up a review I received today from a client of mine named Stephen with a GT4 on the Sport Headers. CAlexio has good feedback earlier in this thread for you to reference as well. I'm shoot you over a PM directly, and I would be thrilled to work with you


Can you pm me when you get one in house. I live about 20 min away and would love to hear one in person. A Spyder or gt4.
Old 03-20-2016, 08:59 AM
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Installed lpd plenum and 82 mm throttle body yesterday very straightforward just a cramped project plus uploaded Cobb stage 1 map

Also FYI For those concerned about warranty , LA downtown Porsche dealer sent a new spyder to Bbi to do same upgrades plus suspension.

Anyhow it took a leisurely 3 hours

If anyone needs help trying to this feel free to pm me

Now looking to purchase some manifolds and will tackle that install next to complete upgrades
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