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Jan 3, 2016 | 10:15 AM

#16

Byprodriver

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Imo000

^^^^^ The intermediate bearing is not a mod. It's a maintenance item.

MODification = installing non OE parts. LNE IMSB is a improvement over oe part.

Jan 3, 2016 | 03:01 PM

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Imo000

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Byprodriver

MODification = installing non OE parts. LNE IMSB is a improvement over oe part.

So if you change the tires or the air in the tires, it's a mod? How about changing the oil?

Jan 3, 2016 | 03:05 PM

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DTMiller

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Semantic battles are the best battles.

Jan 3, 2016 | 10:11 PM

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white out

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LS swap is best bang for the buck on a n/a 996.

Jan 4, 2016 | 10:01 AM

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Chiamac

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 996_North

Cold air upgrade they call it...aka "$150 orange cap mod ". Just a noisemaker, but I put hockey cards in my spokes as a kid too.

Less than that, got my boot for $30 on ebay when drinking, then another $5 or so for the Home Depot plug.

What helps too is taking out that extra resonator box deal in the airbox. That opens it up a bit more and does help to make the whole system more efficent.

To the OP and to the topic... Not going to mod the suspension yet, but looking to put in a lighter flywheel next summer along with a stage 1 clutch, then depending on money going to put in some open exhaust.

I've always thought that these cars are whatever you want to make of them and that living with those choices is more or less the price of admission of getting something setup how you wanted.

Jan 6, 2016 | 01:57 AM

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white out

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiamac

To the OP and to the topic... Not going to mod the suspension yet, but looking to put in a lighter flywheel next summer along with a stage 1 clutch, then depending on money going to put in some open exhaust.

Do coilovers, even the cheap ones. Rubber top hats/mounts for a more OEM feel and solid tops for a firmer feel. You'll thank me later.

Jan 6, 2016 | 08:37 AM

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peteb3

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Originally Posted by NickHolloman

Anyone have an at least moderately modified 996 non turbo that they drive on the street? Just wondering if and what people have done to them

I have a daily driven 2002 996 C4S, owned for 4 years now
Some mods:

997 GT3 82mm throttle body
IPD 82mm Competition intake plenum
Fabspeed carbon dual snorkel intake
997 Tubi headers
Fabspeed 200 cell x-cats
Tubi mufflers
RSS engine mounts

Ohlins coilovers
OEM top mounts
Tarret GT3 sway bars
Tarret sway bar links
RSS rear dogbones

997 GT3RS short shift
some RUF goodies - shift ****, pedals, floor mats
upgraded stereo and speakers...
RSS rear toe steer arms
Turbo twist hollow spoke 18" wheels

I also diligently maintain the vehicle and keep up with any service requirements - i.e RMS, IMSB, ....

The vehicle has served me very well over the last 4 years as a daily driver, including in our harsh and cold winters, and puts a giant grin on my face every time I start it up and go for a drive

As long as you don't mind spending the $$$, why not modify/personalise

https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...o-journal.html

Jan 6, 2016 | 11:50 AM

#23

joe-1972

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From: Lisle

I try to drive mine as much as I can but when the Salt gets out down in Chicago she goes to sleep for a little while. Shes not a DD but on the weekends shes my go to car.
Here is a list of whats on the car now... some are upgrades... some are just toys:

2001 Factory Aero
Exterior:
GT3 style factory aero kit
Clear side markers
BBS 2-piece factory option wheels

Interior:
GMG Roll bar

Engine:
EVOMS Intake
Performance headers
Fabspeed Cat bypass pipes
B&B Mufflers
X51 oil pan with magnetic drain plug
Third radiator
RSS under drive pulley

Transmission:
Shaft and main seals recently replaced
Shaft bearings recently replaced
2nd gear pop-out fix
OS Giken LSD
New Sachs Clutch
AASCO Light-weight flywheel

Brakes:
StopTech Steel-spun brake lines
Sebro slotted rotors
PFC 08/06 pads

Suspension:
GT3 shocks
Tarret front camber plate / monoball
GT3 sway bars with new bushings
Tarrett drop links front/rear
GT3 ride height, alignment and corner balance
RSS Rear Dog Bones
RSS Rear Toe Steer Kit

Other:
Escort 9500ci integrated radar detector / laser jammers