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Old 01-15-2018, 11:26 AM
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I currently have a 991.1 GTS and thinking about a 991.1 GT3. I love the R and would have a GT3 in touring spec if I was lucky enough to order new (which I am not). I assume, some sort of under back diffuser to keep things balanced and a rear lid with perhaps a manually operated rear deck spoiler would be possible ?
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The transmission will be a challenge
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The transmission will be a challenge

It's been done before
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Yep. Doesn't mean it's easy / cost effective / or not a challenge.
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Originally Posted by STG
It's been done before
True but better off paying an ADM on a Touring car.....
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Originally Posted by -eztrader-
Yep. Doesn't mean it's easy / cost effective / or not a challenge.

I know. Was joking

I'm waiting for a Touring Cabriolet
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If serious (and without opinion on why you would want too) perhaps consider spending the money on your GTS or get a GTS.2 with buckets and do the decals, change wheels, change the interior things, inserts etc.. your can change ? What your suggesting does't sound easy.
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Hi guys, not a real 'copy' including most or all details, more a GT3 without rear wing.

I did have a 964 RS for 10 years, with very little negative feedback from other motorists or pedestrians. I borrowed a lovely yellow 993 RSR for a weekend many years ago, very nearly ended up in a physical confrontation. I was called W***er by a pedestrian at the traffic lights this was the third unprovoked insult over 3 days and I had a bit of a sense of humour failure ! It put me off driving something too 'flashy' and heavily winged cars.
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Don't fear the wing. Wear it with pride.
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I would be concerned about the non existent wiring for the spoiler operation. Could be costly.

This could be a $6K+ project overall. That's even with finding a used rear spoiler.
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Replace the wing with a 991.1 sport design ducktail maybe?
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The grills alone aren't cheap.
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Ouch $3k for the grill ! I wonder what a white car with a black spoiler might look like
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Whats the added cost of a PDK to 6sp swap for a 991.1 GT3? I know its been done to a .1 RS, I wonder if its any easier/cheaper for the non RS....
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Don't fear the wing. Wear it with pride.


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