danny_k

Foudn the correct forum to post this in, so closed out my thread in the 996NA forum...

After lurking for years and finally becoming a RL member a couple months ago I decided to jump ship on BMW M and move to Porsche. This 996TT has good history, low miles (53.5k) and the mods I want, and a good color to boot. Mechanically she is awesome, but the body and interior is going to need some TLC to get back up to my standards.

This car was originally built by a rennlister a couple years ago (about 10k miles ago). Markski provided most the engine parts (and will help me with any re-tuning i may want to do in the future). Suspension is KWv3 and GMG goodies.

Here is a couple pics (last one is after her filthy trip back from out of state) and my to-do list that is in no particular order, and is likely to change day to day. Ill update this thread as she progresses. Suggestions welcome!

**items marked complete have a link to the post with that specific item**

TO DO LIST
1. COMPLETE Headlight restore
2. COMPLETE Front rotors
3. COMPLETE Flush and bleed brakes
4. COMPLETE New Front Lip
5. COMPLETE Paint correction
6. Clean and polish windscreen
7. Full interior clean
8. COMPLETE Underbody/suspension detail
9. Engine detail
10. COMPLETE Spray seat backs
11. COMPLETE Remove sub, amp and secondary batt
12. Remove radar/laser shifter setup
13. Refinish wheels/ new wheels/ new Rs3 or 888 or keep PS2?
14. COMPLETE Front spacers
15. COMPLETE Alignment
16. Install ALP jammers
17. COMPLETE Install RD hardwire
18. COMPLETE Rebuild Calipers
19. COMPLETE High speed vibration
20. COMPLETE Nose respray (previous owner spilled something on it)

"02996ttx50

terrific color, congrats on the car. always wondered about those eyelids as I've never seen them stay "flush". they look good.

sounds like a lot of stuff on that list. btw re tires, lots of difference btw r888 and ps2' that's a fairly wide performance gulf.

if you're staying awd i'd stay with michi's or p zeros.. but plenty of time to revisit that debate... I'm rwd and running r888 rears, but then i like drifting lol

GL and enjoy it!

petron5000

You based in TN?

danny_k

The headlights are painted with automotive paint, not stick on covers. Both inside and out are painted body color. While some may like them, they are not my cup of tea and i have already started getting them back to stock (crap ton of work).

Agreed on the tires, but i hate to toss some good PS2 in the trash when i can go have a few days of fun on them! At the moment i think i am just going to burn up the PS2's, and snag some new treads later this summer.

Nope, down in Atlanta. I visit Nashville relatively frequently (business and family).

996tt350

maybe I'll see it roll through Nashville some time.

let us know how the underbody detail goes

danny_k

Update:
Headlights are as good as i can get them, no perfect but 1 million times better than before in my book. Also first speed wash just to knock the bugs and pollen off her.

"02996ttx50

unfreakinbelievable. nicely done!

( no wonder they looked "flush" ) ha.

napoleon1981

Very nice car, gorgeous color. Welcome

manimal

Not wasting any time, I like it (and agree with you on the painted lights )!

Congrats, and welcome! They are unbelievable cars. Midnight blue is awesome.

RDS928S

Nice job! keep going!

I saw that modded car FS on the web boards. Nice purchase.
Did'nt the seller say it was high 500 hp motor?

Good luck

danny_k

should be 600+.

Tail alpha 28's with supporting fuel and IC upgrades. She's is quick.

NoogaSparrow

Congrats sir, looks like a great car! Love the color

danny_k

Thank you! Mountain drive soon? A few buddies usually run up to the N Ga mountains, should not be an awful drive from chattanooga.

Greenredrocket

Congrats , awesome car.
BTW new to me also is a 996tt 2001 Midnight Blue that is in transit to me (about 5000 mile) from one corner of Australia to the other) so thanks for the to do list. Mine is stock and a tip ( for now and definitely staying that way ( yeah yeah heard that before).

danny_k

Thats a long haul! Congrats going to be an awesome ride. Be sure to post up when she gets there.


Garage shot... oh the headlights are so much better.

Think i am going to hit up that rennkit guy, i need operable aero!