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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 04:24 PM
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So I bought what was close to my dream car in March of '07:


First AutoX with temp tag still on:


After 18 months, some changes. Big Ovals, HIDs, MY02 wheels, MY02 Steering wheel, RS shifter, aluminum gauge rings, Bilstien HDs, M030 suspension, WEVO solid engine mounts, window tint, steering rack brace, spotless wheel wells and undercarriage, Euro turbo front bumper, Turbo S brake ducts and fogs. That's all I can remember right now except the biggie: 11,000 miles of pure fun driving. The only unscheduled maintenance was a clutch slave cylinder $225. She's going to turn over 130,000 miles in the next couple of weeks...



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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 04:27 PM
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Looks great. Very nice mods that are tasteful without being over the top. I love the white 911's with tinted windows.
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 04:27 PM
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Wow - looks *fantastic*!

Which brake ducts did you go with? (ie: who did you buy them from?)
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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Brake ducts are MA Shaw. Got them from Vortex Motorsports. Thanks for the complements!
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 04:53 PM
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Looks great, Rick. Got any other pics of it next to your other ride?
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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I love white 993's and this one is especially beautiful. Great to see you're enjoying it!
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by bbs993tt
Looks great, Rick. Got any other pics of it next to your other ride?
Workin' on it. We've been so busy, there's never one on the ground to pose it with.
I still owe you a ride!
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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Anytime! Just give me a shout. Next time you're here in the 900 I wouldn't mind getting some pics of my car next to it.
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Rick: Great pics. Love the front end.
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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wow. what a beauty!
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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Looks great and did you powdercoat the calipers?
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Cactus
Looks great and did you powdercoat the calipers?
$16 Duplicolor Caliper Paint kit from autozone and $5 Porsche logo stickers from Suncoast Motorsports.
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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You've given me an 18 month milestone to hit!
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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Great pics!
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 11:12 PM
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You totally transformed that car and it looks SO much better. It's amazing how clear corners and a new front bumper look change the car for the positive.

Great job.
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