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Old 03-24-2023, 01:11 PM
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Amazing how much our 997's look when lowered just a bit - I've never had coilovers but instead H&R Springs.
Nice wheels!


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Old 03-24-2023, 01:28 PM
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Yeah that chin spoiler is pretty cool. So, where did you get it? I'm tempted.
It's the 991.1 chin spoiler/adapter kit from Emc2Design.
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Old 03-24-2023, 01:40 PM
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Absolutley love those rims. Excellent choice. Beauty of a ride.
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Looks a lot better! Nice upgrade. So the BC coilovers ride like OEM? I've been looking upgrading my Eibach's to coilovers but was wondering if it would retain the similar OEM ride feel. There was a video about the BC's on a 997 install recommending the upgraded pillow mounts. Is that what you have? I also heard upgrading the springs to Swift improves the ride quality too.
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Well done! Love the stance, wheels, and chin spoiler. But I also may be a bit biased as well...
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Originally Posted by DesmoSD
Looks a lot better! Nice upgrade. So the BC coilovers ride like OEM? I've been looking upgrading my Eibach's to coilovers but was wondering if it would retain the similar OEM ride feel. There was a video about the BC's on a 997 install recommending the upgraded pillow mounts. Is that what you have? I also heard upgrading the springs to Swift improves the ride quality too.
The actual ride it self feels similar to oem, a tad bit stiffer and a tad noiser (doesn't bother me). Upgrading to swift springs seems like a popular thing, but I didn't do that and feel like I won't miss it SO FAR, I've only driven it back from the shop after installing so far so might not be the best source yet. I don't have the upgraded pillow mounts, honestly didn't even know that was an option.

If you have a link to the video, send it to me!
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Old 03-24-2023, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ParkerCO997.2
Well done! Love the stance, wheels, and chin spoiler. But I also may be a bit biased as well...
haha, nice set up! Are you in Parker? I actually come to castle rock like 2-3x/yr..likely driving the 911 out there this summer to do a little weekend drive in the mountains with a friend who lives in Castle Rock, he has an orange Evora GT
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Originally Posted by fastb4ck
The actual ride it self feels similar to oem, a tad bit stiffer and a tad noiser (doesn't bother me). Upgrading to swift springs seems like a popular thing, but I didn't do that and feel like I won't miss it SO FAR, I've only driven it back from the shop after installing so far so might not be the best source yet. I don't have the upgraded pillow mounts, honestly didn't even know that was an option.

If you have a link to the video, send it to me!
It was this one. I recall now, it was about using BC camber plates as oppose to using the OEM factory mounts which introduced some noise.

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Originally Posted by DesmoSD
It was this one. I recall now, it was about using BC camber plates as oppose to using the OEM factory mounts which introduced some noise.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt21Aa2OZxw
Ahh yeah, I've seen that one, it does introduce some noise but only at slow speeds it seems and it's fairly minimal/quiet so it doesn't bother me too much. I'll maybe make an update post after some more driving time.
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Old 03-24-2023, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by fastb4ck
haha, nice set up! Are you in Parker? I actually come to castle rock like 2-3x/yr..likely driving the 911 out there this summer to do a little weekend drive in the mountains with a friend who lives in Castle Rock, he has an orange Evora GT
yes, in Parker not far from Castle Rock. Let me know if you make it out with your 997!
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Very sexy!
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so hot!
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Originally Posted by kellen
Looks great! Those original wheels I think are my least favorite, the BBS are a nice upgrade!
Meh, I think the 18” Carrera IVs look great.


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Originally Posted by ATX_Native
Meh, I think the 18” Carrera IVs look great.
I did this after seeing yours and 911Obsessed's car (vinyl wrapping the rear valance)
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Beautiful!! Bravo!!!
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