Continued installation of third radiator.





Next up building custom grills and putting it all back together.

 

Leatherique the front seats.

 

Installed the side bolster protectors I ordered from YseanY.

I didn't take pictures but you can see them here:

https://rennlist.com/forums/997-gt2-...rotectors.html

He does black or charcoal grey. Charcoal grey was a very good match with my stone grey sport bucket seats.

 

Changed spark plugs, put on gundo mufflers and took her for a drive....

 

pulled off cover to take a peek




quick color check of 997.s oem silver grills vs cobalt blue




leather/stitching comparison test for aftermarket sea blue centre console+steering column

 

Took Red down to see the water on a winter day. The homes on the other side ~ the barrier island were destroyed by the ocean during Sandy' s wrath 10/30/13 and rebuilt.

 

Switched the rear emblem from the painted one it came with (basalt black) to a "titanium" colored one (darker brushed silver).

 

The new rear emblem looks much better!

 

Gemballa steering wheel w/ Paddle shift!

 

funky!

 

New "Carrerra S" floor mats from Lloyd Mats. Much plusher and the quality is excellent. The old ones said, "Porsche." Well, like, duh.

 

Oil change and spark plugs. End of warranty inspection
4 yrs and 41k miles. Still totally in love and happy
Sure, I'd love a 991 S targa or cab. But NOT worth my car plus barrel of cash

 

Just failed at trying to match interior SEM Color Coat paint to my armrest trim strips and just failed at an eBay touch-up paint match to my Lapis Blue. Re-orders in place, money back in one case. The SEM paint color choice was my fault.

Yeah I hear ya. Even a newer 997 is just too much money vs. the benefits. The difference between what I'd like to have (2011, 2012 997.2-S full leather PDK) vs. the car I own (997.1-S Tip) is $30k easy - and I'd likely get a car with more miles. Add the sweat equity in my car - no, she's 90% there. Not worth it! Makes me love my car that much more.

 

Clear bra installation at ClearbraNJ in Red Bank, NJ. Can't even see it!

 

+1000. Can you polish and/or wax that film? What's the typical care and feeding of a full bra?

I'm investigating at least a front end bra. Years from now, I'd like to think my car will still polish down like I like it ...