preelude

The 911 was also treated to a full detail, paint correction and ceramic coating just before being put away. It is now parked for the winter and I will be posting a few mod updates soon. Photos with a couple friends (997.1: @Dubber 996.2: @Flat6collective ) right after the paint correction (Photos taken at dubber's place:

monochrom3

Nice build, thread, and pictures!

in searching for similar headlights, I’m only seeing them for .1 models. Did you use those or did you fine some for .2?

preelude

Thanks, the base H.I.D. (Bi-Xenon) headlights are the same for 997.1 and 997.2. As long as you don't have the adaptive headlights on your 911 they should work, but make sure you order the bi-xenon model (there are halogen versions available for the .1). Search "997 D2S Headlights" on eBay.

preelude

https://www.ebay.com/itm/26535331162...AAAOSwGodhYeq8

Keep in mind that you will have to swap over the leveling motors, ballasts and HID bulbs from your OE headlights.

Busta Rib

Are these the same lights (https://www.ebay.com/itm/-/113490005...=media%3Dmedia)? They are about $300 US less expensive than the ones you posted. All the aftermarket headlights I've seen like these have the caveat that they are not for cars with stock HID lights. But I assume that is why the motors, ballasts, and bulbs need to be swapped. Is it a fairly easy swap? I'm considering doing the same. I have a .2 car without dynamic lights. Thanks in advance.

preelude

These look the same. They make 2 versions, one is for Bi-Xenon (HID) and one is for Halogen. The ones in this link are the Bi-Xenon (HID) version, you typically have to swap all the stuff over in any aftermarket headlight. OE quality bulbs, ballasts and leveling motors would be another $600-1000 so they don't include them, especially since the OE headlights already have them.

850tgul

Dubber has a nice garage! Looks like another OG fan.

fayraree

Absolutely brilliant thread! Great idea and you’re inspiring me to do the same! Sound is absolutely amazing, tasteful mods with perfect stance, gorgeous rims and cool headlights. Thank you for sharing and congratulations on having a perfect looking car.

also, you’re a fellow Canuck so I’m not surprised

Khloesdad

If you add a bed and toilet that would be my home.

edgecrusher29

Awesome build and great pictures! It was awesome to see the evolution of the car from purchase to now.

Dubber

Whats next on the list of improvements?

Happy2th

I have been following your 997.2 progression. You have done the mods very tastefully.
I have a 2011 Platinum silver base cabriolet, just found a hard top for the winter and midsummer, it gets very hot in Texas. I had the hard top painted Platinum Silver, so it matches.
my question to you is about tires. You’re using the Falkens, but t said that you may change to the Michelin 4S. I’m getting ready to get new tires and I’m on the fence between those two.
My suspension is stock, I use my car as a daily, with an occasional trip to the track.
Love your photos too…

Sunshine trim

With its winter cap

preelude

Thanks, I read great things about the FK510 and wanted to try them since there was significant savings versus the PS4S. I've been really happy with them and will likely get another set when the time comes, they grip well, are smooth and quiet. I am sure that the PS4S is a better tire at the limit, but the FK510 is perfect for the type of driving I do.

preelude

Thank you!

For sure, he has an amazing setup

Thanks

I have a small update to post for now, I'll do so soon. I'd like to focus on the interior next (steering wheel, seats, adding some leather pieces, etc.), and one day I hope to build a 4.2L or 4.3L motor

BananaCo

Sweet ride! I follow your IG account as well - so clean and timeless.

May I ask the specs of your wheel and tires setup? Offsets etc? They look absolutely spot on.