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Old 12-17-2021, 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Ecosse911
Congrats! I love my GTS which was almost your twin but in the end I decided to go with classic Carrara white

You will love the sound of the soul hi flow cats. I felt the car was too quiet stock and the cat upgrade really let’s it sing. If you want a little more intake or turbo whistle then the BMC filter is a subtle upgrade.

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That was my first choice actually since my other 2 cars are white! I knew if I was getting a GTS I would want the deviated red/black stitching so this one checked all the boxes. A front axle lift would of been nice, but the black plastic splitter isn't expensive to replace every now and then!

I actually picked up a used soul performance sport cats from another member. Hoping to put it on next week!
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Originally Posted by isugoo
I made exact same move, 2012 991.1 C2S launch edition to 2018 GTS. it's same looking car for many but it's truly a different car and still enjoying everyday for past 2+ years. Congrats!
Superior in every way compared to 991.1 C2S!

Even the audio sounds better for some reason in the .2 vs the .1

The only area where it downgraded was the NA sound, but am hoping soul sport cats fixes all that.
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Originally Posted by cladd
I’m debating a .1 vs .2 GTS. What are you feelings on the driving difference?
Much quicker off the line, the low end torque really brings more street ability to the car, where I felt the .1 C2S didn't really shine until you were on the high way. The sound of the NA climbing was intoxicating though and I do miss those sounds from my .1. Hopefully as others have said, soul sport cats really enhances the sound and makes it sound like the older NA but with turbo sounds.

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Originally Posted by 4 Point 0
Congrats. Let the mods begin. 🤣
Can you share which ones have you done to your GTS? What were the TOP mods you felt were a must
Old 12-17-2021, 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Vinh Nguyen
Funny you should mention that!
Paint correction on front end and xpel front end
Ceramic coat entire car
Soul sport cats
Re.XPEL, indeed, do the front clip as mentioned (Hoof, fenders, and front where the grills are) and in addition consider:
  • Back of the mirrors
  • The "A" pillars,
  • A strip across the leading edge of the roof,
  • The rocker panels
  • Expand the coverage of the stone guards: My XPEL guy removes the stock stone guards and adds XPEL with much greater coverag, going high up on the leading edges of the rear fenders.
  • Rear bumper, maybe...
And also consider:
  • Center radiator kit from Suncoast, about $800 delivered, and my shop quotes about 3 hours of labor. On the 991.1, track oil temps dropped more that 20 degrees F, below 250 F: Good stuff for your engine on those hot summer days.

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You are the enabler Martin! I followed you to trade up to .2 GTS

Originally Posted by Martin S.
Re.XPEL, indeed, do the front clip as mentioned (Hoof, fenders, and front where the grills are) and in addition consider:
  • Back of the mirrors
  • The "A" pillars,
  • A strip across the leading edge of the roof,
  • The rocker panels
  • Expand the coverage of the stone guards: My XPEL guy removes the stock stone guards and adds XPEL with much greater coverag, going high up on the leading edges of the rear fenders.
  • Rear bumper, maybe...
And also consider:
  • Center radiator kit from Suncoast, about $800 delivered, and my shop quotes about 3 hours of labor. On the 991.1, track oil temps dropped more that 20 degrees F, below 250 F: Good stuff for your engine on those hot summer days.
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Congrats. I did opposite. Bought a new 991.2 gts camine as well and sold for a 991.1 gts red. Couldn't be happier.
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Originally Posted by flsupraguy
Congrats. I did opposite. Bought a new 991.2 gts camine as well and sold for a 991.1 gts red. Couldn't be happier.
Wanted that NA?
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Originally Posted by Vinh Nguyen
Wanted that NA?
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Originally Posted by Vinh Nguyen
Congrats!!!

I also love my carmine red GTS.
The black exterior bits work really well with this red.

Have the same interior package, and love all the red bits (tach, stitching, etc), contrast between carbon fiber and alcantara (eg, between shifter boot cover and center dash), etc.
And really love how the interior and exterior appearances complement each other.

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