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02-24-2009, 10:57 AM
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02-24-2009, 01:56 PM
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Hey guys, thanks for all the really positive comments. I'm looking forward to years of fun with both the car, and here at the forum. Overall, I like the idea of keeping the car looking understated, almost minimalist while still giving it some individualistic character. I'm torn over things like: window tinting, rear aero wings, and red calipers. They all look great on OTHER people's cars and I get tempted to update mine every now and again. Just not sure how they would change the "understated" look.
So, my upcoming upgrades will be things that improve function rather than form. I may see what's involved with updating the headlights, upgrading to PSS9, and updating the stereo system (no, I don't mean the exhaust...that's fine) .
Here's photos with some Strosek custom mirrors that were powder coated to match the wheels and exhaust but they don't fit the look I want. So it's now back to wearing the original stock mirrors.
So, my upcoming upgrades will be things that improve function rather than form. I may see what's involved with updating the headlights, upgrading to PSS9, and updating the stereo system (no, I don't mean the exhaust...that's fine) .
Here's photos with some Strosek custom mirrors that were powder coated to match the wheels and exhaust but they don't fit the look I want. So it's now back to wearing the original stock mirrors.
02-24-2009, 03:00 PM
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Why don't you put the rear GT-Flares on the rear bumper to complete the line from front to rear? I see a lot of cars without those but in fact I think the lines flow better and even give the car a "visually" wider stand. In any case, your car looks great, congrat and enjoy her... Cheers,
02-24-2009, 03:41 PM
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Thanks, 3rd radiator is another idea I hadn't thought of yet. But since I live right on the coast where it's almost always cool and I don't do any track days (yet), it wouldn't be doing much. I may temporarily paint the front bumper center cavity black to cover the silver. I'm hoping that might help hide it a little. Eventually I may install a small elliptical panel (carbon fiber?) to fill the small center cavity. Not sure yet.
With a service coming up next week I expect to blow all my "upgrades" savings to replace my Michelin PS in the rear with new rubber, which means an alignment. The car will likely also need front brakes and possibly a new spring seat (slight noise over certain bumps) at front right. I drive the car VERY hard pretty much every time I drive it.
My current biggest complaint (if you can call it that) is that at speed the car starts to feel a little "bouncy" over bumps or pavement changes in the road. I am wondering if changing to a PSS9 set up will help dampen things and feel as sure footed as everyone else seems to describe. I drive 90-120mph every day so this is troubling. I also wonder if it could be the aerodynamics of having the GT3 front bumper without the rear wing. I've read so many different threads with various combos of aero kits, but I didn't really see anything that answered this. Thanks for any advice.
With a service coming up next week I expect to blow all my "upgrades" savings to replace my Michelin PS in the rear with new rubber, which means an alignment. The car will likely also need front brakes and possibly a new spring seat (slight noise over certain bumps) at front right. I drive the car VERY hard pretty much every time I drive it.
My current biggest complaint (if you can call it that) is that at speed the car starts to feel a little "bouncy" over bumps or pavement changes in the road. I am wondering if changing to a PSS9 set up will help dampen things and feel as sure footed as everyone else seems to describe. I drive 90-120mph every day so this is troubling. I also wonder if it could be the aerodynamics of having the GT3 front bumper without the rear wing. I've read so many different threads with various combos of aero kits, but I didn't really see anything that answered this. Thanks for any advice.
02-24-2009, 11:49 PM
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Amberectomy teatment....yes Doctor, I concur. Thanks Tim. 3rd brake lights will also be swapped for clear (or smoked) as well.
Today my right headlight low beam is dim...very dim. But Hi-beam works fine. Hopefully it isn't the switch. I'll start the troubleshooting this weekend.
Today my right headlight low beam is dim...very dim. But Hi-beam works fine. Hopefully it isn't the switch. I'll start the troubleshooting this weekend.