fastb4ck

I traded in my 2007 Honda s2000 2 months ago for one of my "dream cars", I'm sure many of us have wanted a 911 since we were young.
The s2000 is one of the most fun cars I've ever driven, it's very engaging and driver focused, the shifter feel is godly.

I was not even planning on buying a 911 yet, it just happened.

I placed my s2000 for sale because I was thinking of getting something else, A local dealer agreed to appraise my car, so I went. The owner ended up giving me a pretty good price for it, but I still wasn't set on selling it to them b/c I could get more if I sold it privately....BUT....there she was, a 2007 997S 6 speed sitting in the showroom, I ended up calling them back and letting him know that I was interested in it.

Pic of the car in the show room:



Went there later that week and did it, I told my wife we needed a car with back seats since we have our first baby on the way lol

Saying goodbye to the s2000 and hello to the 997



I'll be honest, I did miss the s2000 right away, the driving feel, the s2000 felt more raw, louder (road noises, feel, open top), and the buttery transmission....BUT the more I drove the 911, the more I gained appreciation for it, the +115 hp helped too! When you open it up, the noise is wonderful. (the s2000 transmission is still superior), I need to get a short shifter for the 997 eventually.

Went to visit my buddy the same day I got it

Pic next to his RS3



At this point, I've already fell in love with the 911 (as an owner), before I just loved it through pictures and videos. So the modding begins.

New wheels...I drooled over BBS CH-R's every time I would see it on a 997, so I got lucky and found a fellow Porsche guy selling them.



Now, I have a vision for what I want my perfect 911 to look like

Today, I installed an OEM Aerokit bumper



Next? Maybe aerokit wing? Although a ducktail is calling my name as well..

Fisher7508

Beautiful car!

sandwedge

A beauty and I doubt you'll regret the trade as you move along with the mods. As for rawness and loudness, you don't mention exhaust so I assume yours is stock which I agree is on the quiet side. The 997.1 sounds mean as hell with modified side mufflers. Lots of options there. And if that's not enough you can remove the mufflers altogether, get into cats, headers and such and you'll soon approach Harley window rattling territory. Then lowering it with springs or coilovers along with spacers improves the stance and stiffens the ride a bit which may make up for some of the rawness you're missing.

Lastly, if you long for more road noise, get a set of these: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...e&autoModClar=

I just did and can't believe the howling and racket they produce brand new. The Michelin PSS's I've been buying over the years were like a silent whisper in comparison.

coaldrag413

Very nice! I do love those CH-R's.