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Old 01-05-2011 | 11:33 PM
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There are numerous options for covers that make our headlights look round but no mods to convert round lights that look like ours. The market speaks.
Old 01-05-2011 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Wellardmac
A lot of character is built into the headlights of a car. I can identify a car in the dark from the headlights. In the case of the 997/Beetle headlights I don't know if I'm looking at a Porsche or a VW and I think that's a real shame.
But hasn't it always been like that? Isn't it supposed to be like that?

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Old 01-06-2011 | 01:45 AM
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I was walking towards my car from the front with the suns glare pouring off it and it sure looked like it wasn't a 911. Looked almost like a vw. Scared me looking at it. Really tried hard to see where the glare caused the optical illusion but maybe it wasn't.
Old 01-06-2011 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by chsu74
Installing 200 cell cat X pipe would solve your exhaust sound issue. PSE switch would be able to keep the sound at bay when you want it quiet. I have heard Ferd's setup and its perfect.
forgive my ignorance - but can you (or anyone) explain this a little more in depth? of certain interest....or it's a trip to Sharkwerks, or something
Old 01-07-2011 | 12:15 AM
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^ Its replacing stock Cats with FVD's 200 cell X-pipe. Just a bolt on mod with excellent aural results. Some hp and tq gain but not enough to write home about.
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Originally Posted by pissedpuppy
forgive my ignorance - but can you (or anyone) explain this a little more in depth? of certain interest....or it's a trip to Sharkwerks, or something
Guessing its a cut out switch that allows bypassing or not so you get loud or standard noise for what the exhaust has installed.
Old 01-14-2011 | 01:00 AM
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Originally Posted by pissedpuppy
forgive my ignorance - but can you (or anyone) explain this a little more in depth? of certain interest....or it's a trip to Sharkwerks, or something
Haha bring it! We've got your Mexico blue twin here next week:P
http://sharkwerks.com/porsche/997-gt...0c-wheels.html
Old 01-14-2011 | 09:19 PM
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Haha bring it! We've got your Mexico blue twin here next week:P
http://sharkwerks.com/porsche/997-gt...0c-wheels.html
Alex,

Did the owner choose the offset on the P40 rear wheels of the Mex. Blue GT3? The rears appear to extend past the fender well. Maybe it is the angle of the pics.
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Originally Posted by gota911
Alex,

Did the owner choose the offset on the P40 rear wheels of the Mex. Blue GT3? The rears appear to extend past the fender well. Maybe it is the angle of the pics.
Ah those pix were taken before the suspension had settled (fresh off the lift) so it's right on the edge but not beyond
Old 01-14-2011 | 10:32 PM
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Default Wow, they do look alike!

Until Willardmac's comment, I didn't see it, but now I do! Man, that is crazy similar! Thanks for making me love my 996 even more!

But your car is beautiful dude! Totally gorgeous! I've always loved that "tropical blue" color, congrats man!

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Old 01-14-2011 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by pissedpuppy
forgive my ignorance - but can you (or anyone) explain this a little more in depth? of certain interest....or it's a trip to Sharkwerks, or something
Here's the link... https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...s-and-vid.html

Alex, that gt3 is perfect, that would be my dream setup.
Old 01-15-2011 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by sharkster
Ah those pix were taken before the suspension had settled (fresh off the lift) so it's right on the edge but not beyond
sharkster - check your pm please



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