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The drop on your car looks PERFECT!! CONGRATS! Can you share more details on the Techart springs? fitment, ride, installation, etc...
Thanks, JESM.
Thanks! My buddies shop in Nashville (Open Road Tuning) helped me order them for about what they’re priced online and got me a discount on installing them. I previously had H&R springs on my 997 and they started fine, rode a bit harsh on our rough roads, but did eventually sag after a couple of years.
The ride on the Techarts are surprisingly good for the drop and feel much closer to stock than I expected. It noticably tucked the front wheels a bit even after an alignment. If I wasn’t ordering wheels it would need 12mm spacers on the front to get the fronts about the same placement in the fender wells as the rear. The springs didn’t come with instructions and I found a mention on a Rennlist post about some clip or height settings on the rear that varied per 911 model that got me concerned. After an email to Techart they emailed me back the instructions and there was indeed a mention of this and I passed the instructions on to the installer. If anyone needs the install instructions I’m sure I can get them uploaded.
Nice! I also have a Guards red base 991.2 that I’ve had for a couple months and done some mods on. Techart springs, clear side markers, color matched headlight washers from BumperPlugs, SOUL high flow cats, Fabspeed X-pipe, and Fabspeed matte black tips. Got a set of dark brushed black BC Forged monoblock wheels on order. I’ll have to look into that OEM Carrerra T front lip.
I’ve done some road trips and Tail of the Dragon on the new exhaust setup and while I love the increased sound, HP, and exhaust note mine definately drones at highway speeds in the 70-90 mph range. I’ve heard SOUL is working on an options for the non PSE guys but not sure on a timeframe on it.
Perfect stance, have to look into the techart springs.
Way too many choices for wheels! Which HRE's did you go with? I'm really liking Classic 300. They've been done countless times, but look so good to me.
I was looking at the Fabspeed Xpipe as it seems they're the only company offering a piece like this for the base non-pse guys like us. However with poor past experience with them as a company I'm a little hesitant. Your plan is to go full straight thru? I semi-daily this so don't want it to be too too roudy haha! My benz was loud, but zero drone or anything.
Congratulations on your new 911, she's a beauty.
The beauty of the HRE Classic 300's is that they are custom built from scratch to your options so that you can spec them in a finish that would make your set very unique to what many others have done before. I've already got some ideas that would help set yours apart.
iPE also offers an X-pipe for non-PSE guys. They sell a rear diffuser that is rather modest in price that converts your rear section from the dual pipes on either side to the center exit look.
And oh yea, we carry TechArt as well so we can bundle all this together and get you max discounts across the board.
I found the stock non-PSE exhaust to be very quite as well. I swapped the stock muffler for a Fabspeed X-pipe; that made a dramatic experience. Next is to do headers and cat-bypass to up the Rowdiness a bit and prep for tune.
In regards to tune, still waiting on more user data on stage 2 before jumping on board. That said, looking at either Fabspeed or AIM Performance for that.
Wheels lol; I got the same wheels as you right now. Ordered some HREs; I'll post pictures once I have them mounted in spring. Tons of choices like you said.
Enjoy the ride and have fun!
Aatish check out Hydra Motorworks in Florida, they are a fantastic tuning option for the 991.2. Tell Bobby I said hi thumbup:
Originally Posted by mistaacme
Way too many choices for wheels! Which HRE's did you go with? I'm really liking Classic 300. They've been done countless times, but look so good to me.
I was looking at the Fabspeed Xpipe as it seems they're the only company offering a piece like this for the base non-pse guys like us. However with poor past experience with them as a company I'm a little hesitant. Your plan is to go full straight thru? I semi-daily this so don't want it to be too too roudy haha! My benz was loud, but zero drone or anything.
We should have a 991.2 Non-PSE in January for our X-Pipe development. If you happen to be local to us, you should come join the party
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All parts ordered and car was dropped off at AUTOcouture Motoring in NJ to complete. Had my buddy Sam at United Collision paint the OEM rear wing and key for me. Both places highly recommended!
Ended up going with the SOUL cat bypass, DME Tuning Flash tune, Ohlins R/T coilovers and 20" HRE Classic 300's.
Drop-off and update pics from ACM, more to follow.
Some teasers sent over by the shop. The suspension has been installed, dialed in and aligned, SOUL bypass installed along with DME S2 flash, and the OEM goodies installed. Now just waiting on the HRE wheels
Front looks the same as PASM. From where did you get the rear spoiler? WANT.
Might be same as on the GTS too. Not really sure, but for $235 totally worth the upgrade. I got all my parts with the car as the dealer matched/beat all of Suncoast’s prices on their website.
12-15-2018, 01:15 AM
