What did you do to your 997 today?
12-10-2018, 04:06 PM
#7681
Yeah, after reading people's responses, I think I'll definitely add the Function First **** to my cables/shifter upgrade package (once they're back in stock next spring 
). I'd love to keep it OEM but I'm not big on the design of that X97 ****, particularly for the price. I wish the BFI one had an option to not have their logo on it, too.
). I'd love to keep it OEM but I'm not big on the design of that X97 ****, particularly for the price. I wish the BFI one had an option to not have their logo on it, too.
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12-11-2018, 08:36 PM
#7682
Three Wheelin'
New emblem after buffing out all the scratches.
12-12-2018, 12:47 AM
#7685
Personally, I think this is a good thing for these rear wheels to be tucked a little to keep the snow and gravel off the painted side of the rear quarter, but you could easily make a case for a 7-15mm rear spacer.
And to the others posting their swap over to winter tires lately...
Good to see some others who know how to have a good time.
12-12-2018, 10:43 AM
#7686
Rennlist Member
Yes, They are the BBS SR with the rear in the 10" width for a 265/40 sottozero rear tire. I did not add spacers. They are tucked a little under the rear fender, but seem to be the same profile under the front fender as my factory 19"s. I've now had several drives on the wheel and tire combo on snow and am very satisfied with their performance. I think that the paint on the wheels will hold up well and is easy to clean.
Personally, I think this is a good thing for these rear wheels to be tucked a little to keep the snow and gravel off the painted side of the rear quarter, but you could easily make a case for a 7-15mm rear spacer.
And to the others posting their swap over to winter tires lately... Good to see some others who know how to have a good time.
Personally, I think this is a good thing for these rear wheels to be tucked a little to keep the snow and gravel off the painted side of the rear quarter, but you could easily make a case for a 7-15mm rear spacer.
And to the others posting their swap over to winter tires lately...
Good to see some others who know how to have a good time.Do you find the 265 rear limits your performance vs a 295? Or is the winter tread compound really the limiting factor?
How do you keep the 911 clean(ish)? Just use automatic car washes during the winter?
12-12-2018, 10:59 AM
#7687
Thanks, I've been eyeing those for about a month but couldn't decide if it would fit/look funny and/or need spacers on my Targa 4S. We don't always get as much snow as you guys do here in Idaho, depends on the winter, but the temps get far too cold for my summer tires.
Do you find the 265 rear limits your performance vs a 295? Or is the winter tread compound really the limiting factor?
How do you keep the 911 clean(ish)? Just use automatic car washes during the winter?
Do you find the 265 rear limits your performance vs a 295? Or is the winter tread compound really the limiting factor?
How do you keep the 911 clean(ish)? Just use automatic car washes during the winter?
I use one of the multi-stall pay car washes and do not use their brush, or if it is a warm day soap bucket and my little pressure washer on the driveway at home.
Last edited by GoldenGorilla; 12-12-2018 at 11:34 AM.
12-14-2018, 03:06 PM
#7690
12-14-2018, 04:50 PM
#7691
12-14-2018, 05:05 PM
#7692
Gundo hack done. The gundo version I did was 2" pipe to muffler (PSE copy I believe) and not pipe to pipe. Pipe to muffler really shines in 3rd 4th gear full throttle and I think pipe to pipe adds more throughout. Drove her home with some spirited driving. At idle and 1st and 2nd not much different than stock which I expected. I am happy. Money well spent I suppose. Just another piece of the puzzle. Next I might get an x-pipe with 200 cell cats and maybe do the pipe to pipe addition.
12-15-2018, 03:41 PM
#7694
Three Wheelin'
Beautiful day in the Pineywoods of Deep East Texas. 60’s and not a cloud in the sky with a light breeze. Sloan needed a bath so here she is. Now to go for a Spirited drive! Life is good.
12-15-2018, 07:37 PM
#7695
Drifting
Gundo hack done. The gundo version I did was 2" pipe to muffler (PSE copy I believe) and not pipe to pipe. Pipe to muffler really shines in 3rd 4th gear full throttle and I think pipe to pipe adds more throughout. Drove her home with some spirited driving. At idle and 1st and 2nd not much different than stock which I expected. I am happy. Money well spent I suppose. Just another piece of the puzzle. Next I might get an x-pipe with 200 cell cats and maybe do the pipe to pipe addition.
Sloan? TMI!!!