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Old 11-23-2021, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Joec500
I think Sport Mirrors would make for a nice touch. But looks great!
I agree! That has been on my to-do list. I've been trying to find a used complete set but it's hard. I might have to pull the trigger on the Suncoast kit but i was trying to avoid taking mine apart. Thanks
Old 11-23-2021, 07:16 PM
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Awesome work... Honestly I'm kinda shocked that we are in the 992 era already and nobody in the aftermarket scene has made a 3D-991.2-style tail light lens for the 991.1 (removing the need to do a bumper as well)... It's so much prettier, I'm sure there is a market, and yet....
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Originally Posted by Greg D.
Awesome work... Honestly I'm kinda shocked that we are in the 992 era already and nobody in the aftermarket scene has made a 3D-991.2-style tail light lens for the 991.1 (removing the need to do a bumper as well)... It's so much prettier, I'm sure there is a market, and yet....
Thank you. and yes you may be on to a great idea.
Old 11-29-2021, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by flsupraguy

I just bought a 991.1 targa because I always loved the targa look and I wanted a naturally aspirated engine. I took out the OEM front grill because I prefer the GT3 type look and made my own ($$$). Next steps are GT3RS sideskirts, GT3 Style front lip, GT3 wheels, and possibly a GT3 rear bumper/exhaust. I know I'll never get the money back but cars are mostly my only hobby. I started with nothing and worked hard for what I have so why not enjoy it?
To the OP....love your attitude with all the flak! Car looks amazing and like that you used OEM parts instead of aftermarket which in one regards is about the same...either way it's all you and who cares what anyone says.

To FLSUPRAGUY what did you do to create the middle opening? Guessing you trimmed out the blank? What tools did you use, etc...
Old 11-29-2021, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by BMWDEMON
To the OP....love your attitude with all the flak! Car looks amazing and like that you used OEM parts instead of aftermarket which in one regards is about the same...either way it's all you and who cares what anyone says.

To FLSUPRAGUY what did you do to create the middle opening? Guessing you trimmed out the blank? What tools did you use, etc...
Thanks. Life is too short, do what you want (my butchered Wilde quote). I ordered an oem front grill and took a dremel to the "slats" that go horizontal. I then took jb weld and sanded down everything till it was smooth then finished everything over with high end 3m spray paint/primer.
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Here's a recent pic not to thread hijack. Might go gt3 front and rear bumper next. I de-badged the rear bumper, stock is too long "Porsche Targa 4 GTS bla bla bla bla bla"




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Old 11-29-2021, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by JuanK20
Rather than making new thread's i'll just keep making updates here.

Here is a November update. I went back to dark wheels, I feel like black wheels make the car look a bit more aggressive and less "show". The wheels are Advan GT. Here are some Non-iPhone pics finally:






That looks incredible! I love the Advan wheels too.
Now you just need to contact RR Racing to get a supercharger bolted on there and get your 500hp.
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Juan the car looks great. What size rims are you running?
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Originally Posted by BMWDEMON
To the OP....love your attitude with all the flak! Car looks amazing and like that you used OEM parts instead of aftermarket which in one regards is about the same...either way it's all you and who cares what anyone says.
Thank you! And it’s all good. I expected some kind of flak from the grumps on here. These guys lose sleep if they see anyone change anything other than oil. So it’s only right they go into a panic when they see a build like this lol.

Originally Posted by flsupraguy
Here's a recent pic not to thread hijack. Might go gt3 front and rear bumper next. I de-badged the rear bumper, stock is too long "Porsche Targa 4 GTS bla bla bla bla bla"

No worries. This is the right way to thread jack. Car looks amazing. GT3 bumpers would look killer!

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That looks incredible! I love the Advan wheels too.
Now you just need to contact RR Racing to get a supercharger bolted on there and get your 500hp.
Thank you! That would be amazing but a that price point I rather just sell this and buy a 911 Turbo.

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Juan the car looks great. What size rims are you running?
Thank you. All the wheels I’ve ran so far have been 20’s.
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Old 11-30-2021, 10:46 AM
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Always meant to chime in here and offer my compliments to the OP for creating such a beautiful car! I like the Advan wheels too, but I must say my personal preference is those 997 3 piece wheels you had on for the gas station pics - man, the car looks so crisp in those pictures. I hope I don't start any **** by saying this, but I think you have the best looking GT3 I've ever seen!
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Originally Posted by Pb Pedis
Always meant to chime in here and offer my compliments to the OP for creating such a beautiful car! I like the Advan wheels too, but I must say my personal preference is those 997 3 piece wheels you had on for the gas station pics - man, the car looks so crisp in those pictures. I hope I don't start any **** by saying this, but I think you have the best looking GT3 I've ever seen!
Trouble maker I see what you did there lol. Thank you! I appreciate it.
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First Frankencar conversion on here that actually looks good. Well done.
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looks great were did you purchase sideskirts?
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juan, can you please post a high-ish-res crop of this pic in landscape format?

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it will make a great background pic
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Old 11-30-2021, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Archimedes
First Frankencar conversion on here that actually looks good. Well done.
Thank you!

Originally Posted by zabuch
looks great were did you purchase sideskirts?
You can purchase them from the dealer. They're less than $400 for the set.

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Just remember that if you have a Narrow-body you'll have to modify them a little to make them fit.

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juan, can you please post a high-ish-res crop of this pic in landscape format?

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it will make a great background pic
That's a big compliment. Thank you. I just PM'd you some Hi Res versions.
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