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Old 05-30-2012, 06:26 PM
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I just purchased an 08 Carrera. Had an 85 and an 89 a long time ago-
Ready to enjoy the drive again-
Would appreciate comments on upgrades that I should start making to the car, while I start re-educating myself on the worlds greatest sports car
Old 05-30-2012, 08:39 PM
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200 cell cats are probably my favorite upgrade I've done so far. Makes it sound much sportier.
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the cheapest is clear side markers.
SmartKey or smarttop if a cab
sometime of ipod integration dension or tooki
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Thanks
I had the dealership put in the xm $$$$ but really wanted it
Which site for the clear markers and 200 cell cats
Thanks ahain
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Suncoast for clear side markers (like $30) and I have fabspeed cats
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I just installed SiriusXM for $525 total - OEM Porsche SiriusXM box, OEM Porsche wiring harness, aftermarket antenna and antenna adapter. Easy install.
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Wheel gap delete with either springs or better yet coil overs.
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Become a member and send us some pics! Easy options? Gundo Hack on your mufflers, red or yellow seatbelts depending on your brake calipers colours...
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Dectane rear LED lights, Aluminum Pedals.
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in my opinion, if you do not want to do any performance mods, for convinience only you need some unit for BT integration with your phone and ipod - mobridge, tooki, dension, etc.
clear side markers
smarttop(key) is essential if you do not have powerseats option as without it you have no functions for right mirror to 'drop' down when you engage reverse gear, also this unit fixes windows to be one-touch, car honks or beeps when you lock it, it is handy.

performance mods are countless.
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throw an x-51 kit in there, suncoast has a special on it, i believe, sorry i couldn't resist...
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Originally Posted by Hudsondds
200 cell cats are probably my favorite upgrade I've done so far. Makes it sound much sportier.
Chris
any bearing on CPO in doing this?
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Originally Posted by surathdp
Dectane rear LED lights, Aluminum Pedals.
+1 to Dectane rear LED light, completely transform the rear-end look.

Also, a mObridge, Tooki, or Dension Bluetooth/iPod kit.

Last, if you got a nice color, and black/plain center console, contact Eric (bumper plug guy), to get the center console painted exterior body color, they do amazing work, and it will update the interior look.
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You shouldn't have any CPO issues from putting cats on. The dealer installed mine and said it didn't effect the warrantee.
If you have 6 speed I'd get a SSK from Suncoast.
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Thanks all
Starting research with great options


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