Lowtush

I just wanted to introduce myself. I just bought a 05 SY 996 GT3. which should be delivered tomorrow. Car is clean I did an ecu dump before buying. my previous toys were 2 Elises and a Exige. I'm excited about having handling and power versus just handling.

The car does have a roll cage which I'm told is not oem. I'm hoping you guys might be able to help identify the brand. In anticipation I've also bought smoked side markers and fab speed muffler bypass.

I'm not looking to hold onto the car for long before getting into a 997 but in the short time I'm going to own it what other mods do you recommend I do? Is there an aftermarket end plate for the wing?

Thanks
Kevin

996FLT6

If not for long convert it all to stock and resell everything else. U got pics of bar? Mike

996FLT6

Is it running stock wing now? What endplate? If stock only oem that's plug and play is oem wing and rs wing which u buy 4 and 8 degree shims to adjust angle. Mike

Lowtush

I'll have pics soon once delivery is taken. It is running the stock wing just like the one in your pic. Where would I go to get a rs wing? The car is also equipped with the oem race seats and harnesses.

ltcjmramos

I have the RS wing (carbon fiber), which I bought several years ago for $2K. Last I saw, they are going for $7-8K!! If you're not thinking of keeping it, why spend the $?

tlarocque

Can't wait to see pics. Congrats! Fabspeed muffler bypass = LOUD!

Enjoy the new car. Track often.

996FLT6

Muff bypass is way too loud for street and u lose low end trq. Does it come with the stock muffs? Mike

Serge944

Just drive an enjoy. The car doesn't need anything. It's a pretty good package from the factory.

It's easy to get carried away, ask me how I know?

Lowtush

Yup it comes with stock mufflers. I've read that the bypass is a novelty item. I had my first lotus decatted and it was incredibly loud. I figure this isn't gonna be too bad.

I don't mind spending the money because I'll return it to stock and sell the parts.

You guys have any tips for me driving wise? Anything I should becareful with? I understand this car has no traction control which my exige didn't have either.

FFaust

Join your local PCA and go to a DE or two. The Porsche guys will help you with the dynamics of a rear-engined car... just different, not scary.

Only advice driving-wise, is be respectful, smooth, and gradual in your approach. Learn to drive the car, and it will reward you tremendously.

mooty

had elise and exige as well.
gt3 much harder to drive.
do not lift
slow in fast out.

911SLOW

^

Lowtush

Ahh I'm familiar with lift. It was a huge issue with the lotus but that can be used to your advantage

aussie jimmy

car is 1000x better drive than the lotus.
enjoy your new passion.

Lowtush

Good I'm glad to hear it. Not that I had any issues with the lotus. I would love to own both.