"Newbie Post"
12-20-2009, 08:27 AM
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"Newbie Post"
Hello all...
I'm one of those guys thats been lurking in the shadows...
for quite some time now...
1996 C4S
70K miles
and here's the slope i've ridden...
GMG signature WC GT wheels
18X9 fronts (17.8 lbs.)
18X12 rears (22.8 lbs.)
KW V3 coilovers
Factory ROW turbo sways
ANDIAL strut brace
Getty Design carbon fiber bonnet (with factory RS hood prop)
...also worth mentioning, I used the hood crest sticker used on the 996GT3 RS
Getty Design carbon fiber decklid
Getty Design carbon fiber RS style wing
Factory front Euro bumper
Factory Turbo-S spoiler
aftermarket ‘Turbo-S’ ducts (hella lights soon to be installed!)
Pilot HIDs
Factory Motorsound airbox (with K&N filter)
“Hollowed” mufflers (with “big ovals”)
Factory RS fan pulley
Factory RS heater bypass tube
ANDIAL LWF
ANDIAL 2 degree timing block
Cobra Misano seats
Appbiz RS door panels
Factory RS shift ****
Ultimate Pedals
Rear foglights (with factory switch)
Passenger side parked windshield wipers
Factory euro horns
...Items stored in my attic, not in my car: spare, pump, jack, trunk carpet, windshield washer system, rear seats, fancy factory floormats...
I'm one of those guys thats been lurking in the shadows...
for quite some time now...
1996 C4S
70K miles
and here's the slope i've ridden...
GMG signature WC GT wheels
18X9 fronts (17.8 lbs.)
18X12 rears (22.8 lbs.)
KW V3 coilovers
Factory ROW turbo sways
ANDIAL strut brace
Getty Design carbon fiber bonnet (with factory RS hood prop)
...also worth mentioning, I used the hood crest sticker used on the 996GT3 RS
Getty Design carbon fiber decklid
Getty Design carbon fiber RS style wing
Factory front Euro bumper
Factory Turbo-S spoiler
aftermarket ‘Turbo-S’ ducts (hella lights soon to be installed!)
Pilot HIDs
Factory Motorsound airbox (with K&N filter)
“Hollowed” mufflers (with “big ovals”)
Factory RS fan pulley
Factory RS heater bypass tube
ANDIAL LWF
ANDIAL 2 degree timing block
Cobra Misano seats
Appbiz RS door panels
Factory RS shift ****
Ultimate Pedals
Rear foglights (with factory switch)
Passenger side parked windshield wipers
Factory euro horns
...Items stored in my attic, not in my car: spare, pump, jack, trunk carpet, windshield washer system, rear seats, fancy factory floormats...
12-20-2009, 01:35 PM
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Great car, man seems like ever time I look there's a another awesome 993 to look at.
Please post more pics
I noticed you have your wipers on the passenger side of the windshield. I really like that, was it hard to do and does it make a big difference, I have seen the DIY on the web but have never really heard thoughts on this mod.
Cheers,
Geoff
Please post more pics
I noticed you have your wipers on the passenger side of the windshield. I really like that, was it hard to do and does it make a big difference, I have seen the DIY on the web but have never really heard thoughts on this mod.
Cheers,
Geoff
12-20-2009, 03:56 PM
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VERY nice car, glad you finally "came out." I know why you've been lurking. You wanted to get way down the slope (which you have) before the CFO found out what you were doing!!!
12-20-2009, 04:08 PM
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Thank you!
SO the short story is... My Dad's owned this car from around '01... previously 1 owner, low miles, never driven in the rain, blah,blah...Then I became a technician for a small company called Andial
so I started doing some small mods here and there for my dad... then fast fwd, about 3 years ago he wanted to sell it! I said absolutely NOT!!! After a little negotiating... I purchased the car from him (for an undisclosed amount) and took delivery... I did a big fat cannonball onto the slippery slope because now I could do all the stuff I'VE always wanted to!! So even though I've got a little more aggresive style then my dad he's always VERY jealous when I visit!!!
SO the short story is... My Dad's owned this car from around '01... previously 1 owner, low miles, never driven in the rain, blah,blah...Then I became a technician for a small company called Andial
so I started doing some small mods here and there for my dad... then fast fwd, about 3 years ago he wanted to sell it! I said absolutely NOT!!! After a little negotiating... I purchased the car from him (for an undisclosed amount) and took delivery... I did a big fat cannonball onto the slippery slope because now I could do all the stuff I'VE always wanted to!! So even though I've got a little more aggresive style then my dad he's always VERY jealous when I visit!!!
12-20-2009, 04:33 PM
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I looove the Misanos, They are a little firm but that's what I wanted right?
At first I installed them with the supplied "sliders" but like with most
aftermarket seats, I felt about an half inch too high... So I noticed the adapter,
which is between the seat sliders and chassis, can bolt directly to the seat... so
I test fit them knowing they would be basically bolted down in place.. and
what do you know, the position is perfect for me!! (5'10" 160lbs)...
(and of course the seat back is still adjustable)... they feel just right...
very supportive bolstering...
As for the radio... I feel like most rennlisters, I'm kinda torn... I don't use the
radio!!! but do I delete it??? right now it runs on the back speakers because
I haven't done the RS carpet kit yet... which replaces the back panel and
speakers... AND I don't want to cut the door panels!! AND I usually only use
the radio when my girlfriend rides with me... soooo... moooost likely,
when I install the carpet kit I'll delete it
12-20-2009, 04:48 PM
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Great car, man seems like ever time I look there's a another awesome 993 to look at.
Please post more pics
I noticed you have your wipers on the passenger side of the windshield. I really like that, was it hard to do and does it make a big difference, I have seen the DIY on the web but have never really heard thoughts on this mod.
Cheers,
Geoff
Please post more pics
I noticed you have your wipers on the passenger side of the windshield. I really like that, was it hard to do and does it make a big difference, I have seen the DIY on the web but have never really heard thoughts on this mod.
Cheers,
Geoff
I did it a while back, it is a little difficult but if you can handle a wrench it's
not impossible
Just take your time... I love being able to look down the hood while I drive... especially when it's clean and shiny!! I say try it!!!