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Hey guys, it took 5 years but I finally was able to realize my dream of owning an Agate Grey 991. After today, I think I am probably done for a little bit unless I find a deal on a Vorsteiner Diffuser and Painted Reflectors.
07/14/2018
Finalized transaction
07/16/2018
Led Sidemarkers.
07/19/2018
Tag Motorsports changed the price of it's painted reflectors by 40% overnight while the items were in my cart. Turned me off so I thought this would be a nice DIY. Bought the cheapest Vinyl Wrap w/ Prime from Amazon. Like $10 or something.
07/23/2018
Graco Affix Youth Booster Seat with Latch System, Grapeade was $37 on Prime Day...
07/24/2018
Can't believe I had to remove the entire rear bumper just for the center reflector strip. As a quick run-through, all you need is a wrench, T25 bit, and a 8MM socket. 3 screws under each the wheel wells. 4 screws under diffuser. I think 3(?) screws under the wing.Remove the tail light (one screw) and there will be another silver screw to remove. So around 17 screws including tail lights to remove rear bumper. Then use the 8MM socket wrench to remove the ridiculous 6 nuts holding down the center reflector from the bottom. Also, my grey key cover and keychain arrived.
07/25/2018
Went to the Post Office and my PASM Front Lip arrived. Just installed it in the parking lot. It snaps right off, no tools necessary.
07/27/2018
This took much longer than removing the rear bumper for the clear tail lights. Went through two bottles of diluted ONR as clay lube. So exhausting I fumbled the last 5 yards and just stuck it on and now it's off-center forever lmao
07/30/2018
First time vinyl wrapping interior trim pieces. Inexperience really showed hahaha. Didn't end up opening the knife set or squeegee so get to return those items and get my money back, haha. Come up!
I was hoping the CF Vinyl would look more matte and "dry carbon" than it did. Oh well. And I initially I wanted a vinyl faux leather look that also had a textured, soft, felt touch, I know that type of vinyl exists since I have that skin for my phone, but it wasn't available for Prime so I was like F it.
The trim all popped up extremely easily with a trim removal tool with the exception of the Cup Holder Trim. Don't yank it out like the MAcarbon directions advise. There are two clips you have to remove and then it will slide out super easy. Just slip in a thin, flat plastic pry tool to each of the clips. You can reference my pictures for more details, pretty self-explanatory.
Finished result at the end. My job was like a 5/10. If a professional did it, I would prefer the look to the CF in my 458.
Open cup holder. Open glove box.
A slightly thinner, flat, plastic pry tool would be perfect than the one shown.
Left side slides right out. Repeat for Right Side.
The two clip holes.
08/03/2018
Took a gamble and ordered a set of Exhaust Tips from Taiwan. I think these are the rebranded NHP Exhaust Tips. I was hoping these new Tips would have more of a push-up bra effect--make the tips look tighter, closer, and fuller under the diffuser. Instead, I think I just got a brighter bra. Should have looked into the actual diameter of the OEM tips vs these new ones.
Fresh from Taiwan. Listed for $399, frequently on sale for $359, offered $300, they countered, I just decided to come up to $340 and they accepted.
Nice job! What did you do about the silver door trim? I'd love to see a DIY where someone either did a wrap or took donor CF trim pieces and SWAPPED them. The only ones I've seen are a cover over job which I'm not keen to do.
Looks amazing! But I think if you wrap the reflectors with same body color, they will look even nicer.
Next mod, wheels? Or aero kit?
Thank you! and I agree the reflectors would look way better with a body matched color! I actually really love these Carrera Classic Wheels. I really wanted them on my base 991 that I had in 2013 but back then I was just fortunate enough to be able to drive a 991 at all and couldn't be picky hahaha
Originally Posted by zoiks
Very nice!
Thank you!!
Originally Posted by daberlin
Nice job! What did you do about the silver door trim? I'd love to see a DIY where someone either did a wrap or took donor CF trim pieces and SWAPPED them. The only ones I've seen are a cover over job which I'm not keen to do.
Thank you! Haha nothing done about the silver door trim or the center air vent trim! Definitely would be interesting but I take a Minimum Viable Product vs Diminishing Returns approach to these DIYs hahahaha.
I got it from eBay, but I think can do one better, I can give you the source! Lmao seller didn't even bother removing the packing slip. So here is the how much my seller paid and the manufacturer's info. Even selling to me at $340, you can see they are stilling making quite a nice margin.
Originally Posted by RobC4sX51
You (nicely) made it your own! Enjoy and drive it every chance you get in good health.
Really like the tips! Remind me of the factory chrome option for the 981 pse (991.1 pse does not have an OEM equivalent, unfortunately). Speaking of that, the 991.1 PSE tips are SUPPOSEDLY special (they call it a “unique nozzle design” on the marketing literature) - any difference in sound or fitment with these? Let us know, thanks! -Dom
Nicely done! Especially the clear tail lights, looks so clean! Do this 4S have PSE? If so, make that NA 3.8 engine scream with an AWE switchpath exhaust! I highly recommend it.
08-04-2018, 03:18 AM
991.1 Agate Grey C4S - Mod Diary
