Out of the closet with my 993 mods
04-04-2005 | 08:52 PM
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Out of the closet with my 993 mods
Thought I'd share all my recent 993 mods with the group. I've been busy with her lately and can't wipe the grin off of my face with how she's turned out.
When I picked up this 25k mile gem in South Beach nearly 2 years ago, I thought I'd just enjoy her as is and rack up the miles. Well, I grew tired of the Lexus-style cashmere supple leather, the dinky 17" wheels, the 4X4 ride height, the floaty stock handling and the so-so body. So, like any self-respecting Porsche owner, I decided to rip her apart and make her the way I wanted her.
Following is a list of mods I've done to her and a few pics before and after.
Interior:
Black 8-way power sport seats
Black rear seats, trim and center console
New black german carpet
RS shift ****
RS America door panels
New stereo (still sounds like crap)
Cup holder in center console
Black floor mats
Exterior:
New India Red paint with clear coat
RS Splitters
Turbo S ducts with lights
Remove black bumperettes and fill holes
Clear euro side lamps
New headlights
New windshield
Exhaust:
Fabspeed Maxflow exhaust with chrome tips
Suspension & Brakes:
H&R springs
Bilstein HD shocks
Lowered, aligned and corner balanced (by Darren at West End)
996 18" lightweight 5 spoke wheels on new Contis
New center caps and lugs
New pads and rotors
What a difference the mods have made to the car. She no longer feels like a well-heeled Lexus, but much more like the down and dirty '84 Cab I used to own.
Before pic shown first, then afters.
When I picked up this 25k mile gem in South Beach nearly 2 years ago, I thought I'd just enjoy her as is and rack up the miles. Well, I grew tired of the Lexus-style cashmere supple leather, the dinky 17" wheels, the 4X4 ride height, the floaty stock handling and the so-so body. So, like any self-respecting Porsche owner, I decided to rip her apart and make her the way I wanted her.
Following is a list of mods I've done to her and a few pics before and after.
Interior:
Black 8-way power sport seats
Black rear seats, trim and center console
New black german carpet
RS shift ****
RS America door panels
New stereo (still sounds like crap)
Cup holder in center console
Black floor mats
Exterior:
New India Red paint with clear coat
RS Splitters
Turbo S ducts with lights
Remove black bumperettes and fill holes
Clear euro side lamps
New headlights
New windshield
Exhaust:
Fabspeed Maxflow exhaust with chrome tips
Suspension & Brakes:
H&R springs
Bilstein HD shocks
Lowered, aligned and corner balanced (by Darren at West End)
996 18" lightweight 5 spoke wheels on new Contis
New center caps and lugs
New pads and rotors
What a difference the mods have made to the car. She no longer feels like a well-heeled Lexus, but much more like the down and dirty '84 Cab I used to own.
Before pic shown first, then afters.
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04-04-2005 | 08:58 PM
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From: yorba linda, ca
Wow Richard, you sure have been up to no good
Look outstanding!! You going to stop-by Long Beach GP and say hi? Look forward to some bench racing!!
Didnt have the heart to say 'is that all youve done'
Look outstanding!! You going to stop-by Long Beach GP and say hi? Look forward to some bench racing!!Didnt have the heart to say 'is that all youve done'
