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Old 01-20-2012, 01:31 AM
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So here it is, black on black, 18" wheels, C4, 6 Speed... has the optional hardtop as well.

















Old 01-20-2012, 03:14 AM
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Wow that must have been some hit! It knocked the whole dash, steering wheel and pedals into the passenger's sid.. oh, wait...Never mind.
Nice! Welcome aboard
Old 01-20-2012, 03:18 AM
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Ha ha its funny really, the things I really thought I disliked about the 996 I dont actually mind too much now I own it, like the dash cluster, and the headlights...
Old 01-20-2012, 03:26 AM
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Ha ha its funny really, the things I really thought I disliked about the 996 I dont actually mind too much now I own it, like the dash cluster, and the headlights...
Congrats on the new purchase. Agree I like the earlier headlights more (I've owned both)
Old 01-20-2012, 03:32 AM
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Thanks OZ. The cluster has grown on me, still would like to do a 997 front end conversion, but wont be next week, I think I c an live with it for a while!
Old 01-20-2012, 08:31 AM
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Welcome!
I like the white gauge faces, kinda wish mine had that, nice little contrast on an all black car. I think that maybe a PPI might have been a good call, the would have discovered that the steering wheel and dash was installed incorrectly (as in, on the wrong side).......lol.
Enjoy, she is a looker!
Old 01-20-2012, 08:46 AM
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Your C4 looks great, love the wheels and white guage faces. Those must be negatives, the steering wheel isn't in the correct position. Actually, I'd like to drive with a right hans configuration just to see what it's like. Thanks for the pics, it's beautiful. How far are you from Christschurch?
Old 01-20-2012, 01:35 PM
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Thanks for the kind words!

I live 5 minutes walk from the central city in Christchurch... which is why I am not going to bother with suspension mods lol
Old 01-20-2012, 07:56 PM
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That will be lots of fun in New Zealand's beautiful country side roads! A few years back I drove around several parts of the South Island (a rental car) and loved the roads down there.

My car is very similar to yours, with the steering on the other side: http://www.johnmiranda.com/porsche.htm

Congrats and Enjoy! John
Old 01-20-2012, 08:12 PM
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Congrats and beautiful car. Drive it like you stole it.
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Originally Posted by NZ951
Thanks for the kind words!

I live 5 minutes walk from the central city in Christchurch... which is why I am not going to bother with suspension mods lol
One of my fraternity brothers was from Christchurch back in the late 60's.
Old 01-20-2012, 08:55 PM
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Ewwww ahhhhh nice car. Enjoy the your summer cruising down there. Hiked up Mt Thomas one day for fun and hunting. Awsome scenery you guys have. Would love the see the cars pictures from the coast lines.
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I think its interesting that they moved everything over for right side drive except the emergency brake.
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I love a black on black cab. Great looking wheels, I have the same on my C4. Enjoy it in good health!
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Can't wait to get the front end of my car repainted and the rest of the car properly polished and waxed to look this good!


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