Ivan J

I've owned my 993 for about 6 years, in which time we've covered about 45k mi. It has always been well cared for; but, left completely original. Several months ago, I gave serious consideration to selling it to make room for an F360. For various reasons, I decided to keep the 993 and update a few things....

1. Fister III exhaust - Love the sound. Was worried that it might be too loud; but, I think it is just right.

2. New exhaust tips - The factory wide-ovals set the standard; but, I couldn't get past the price. After researching all of the alternatives, I ended up with tips from FVD Brombacher. IMO, they fit and look just as good as the overpriced factory wide-ovals. The finish is stainless, and they do not have the hideous rolled edge at the opening.

3. PSS10 suspension kit - I expected a significant improvement, and it was everything that I could have hoped for. Hayden Bros did the installation and alignment (using the motorsport version of the tool that is used to adjust the eccentric). I'm using damping settings of 5 at rear and 3 in front. The ride quality vs handling seems to be a very good compromise for street use.

4. Carrera III 18" wheels - Easy to clean, relatively light, and much better looking than the Cup II wheels.

5. Three-spoke steering wheel. Looks better and more comfortable to grip, except for the feel of the pleather. I plan to have it recovered in leather, I can live with the plastic center portion.

6. Walrod trim-rings for the gauges. I know that some people hate this sort of thing; but, I think that the slim look of Chris' rings is a great look.

7. Replaced the after-market head-unit with a CDR220. I love not having the "modern" flashy display that is enough to induce a seizure. The CDR220 display was modified by Jim Corenman to fix the viewing angle problem.

That is it for now, I did enough damage to my wallet. I still want to install a euro-style front bumper cover with air inlets, and have the grill on the rear spoiler painted to match (Midnight Blue). Here are a few pictures...

u7t2p7

+1 on the mods
-1 on the pics

EMBPilot

nice work man! car looks great

P-daddy

Nice list of mods and the car looks fantastic! Those Carrera 3s look really good on the 993s!
BTW, apply some 303 to your ignition/key surround

EMBPilot

Is there a metal key surround available? How hard is that thing to change out?

I don't get how these things discolor so easily... they are under a panel, behind glass, on cars that see the light of day a fraction of regular cars.

kreeshp

Yes, I use this one:http://www.vertexauto.com/ShowItem/1...0Aluminum.aspx


Very easy swap. Rotate the old one out counterclockwise.

EMBPilot

thank you
http://www.rennline.com/Ignition-Swi...nfo/I27/BLACK/

Jlaa

Nice. The FVDs look great. Jim Corenman's work is the best.

nota_troll

looks great. Those 997 wheels look wonderful on 993s. Are these the FVD tips?


http://www.fvd.net/index.php?VID=256...em=FVD11199300

Ivan J

Yes, those are ones that I have. I painted the inside black with ceramic based header paint.

FLYT993

beautiful, beautiful looking car.

waizone

Looking good. Believe your 996 wheel is wrapped in leather, just may be hard to the touch?

95_993

Very nice update/mods...I am sure it feels just right now

EMBPilot

yes, it might be time to send that wheel out to carsdream in Poland and have them work their magic with it

Rhonda@FVD

Glad we were able to get your sorted on the tips.

Do you do your own detailing? There are countless hours into that paint. Looks Amazing.

Where did you get that license plate frame? Did you have it custom made? I HAVE to get one for my 964.

Really beautiful car.