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Old 04-20-2013, 02:58 AM
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Originally Posted by f4 plt
Here's mine modded with a purpose. Ordered the '09C2S with PDK, Adaptive sport seats, Limited slip, PASM etc. I wanted a great road car that I could still play with at autocrosses if I choose.

I have improved the brake feel by adding the GT3 master cylinder and stainless steel brake lines. The third radiator mod provides better cooling in our Texas heat. Forged Champion wheels are stronger and much lighter than the OPEM wheels, thus unsprung weight is reduced. I have the sport chrono software without the sport chrono wart. Springs and sway bars are changed out to GT3 bars ( Tarret racing drop links) and sport PASM springs which also allow a more aggressive alignment. The Sharkwerks third muffler by pass pipes reduce rear weight by over 10 lbs and provide a better sound with no drone. Sport bucket seats are more supportive on my back than the Adaptive sport seats and significantly reduce vehicle weight. An Odessy lightweight battery reduces weight up high and forward.

Cosmetically clear corner lights and tinted windows, did I mention it is warm in Texas. The car remains a comfortable road car and corners MUCH better. With but 33,000 miles on the clock it is a keeper for a long time.



Good looking C2S. All I've done to mine is a Tubi exhaust. Will prob. get a B&M shifter and some new wheels from Tom at Champion when I get new tires, will try the Michelins, try something different from the Pilot Sports.

I'm pretty happy with my very lightly optioned C2S. The Tubi made it sound the way it should. You're not going to add a bunch of h.p, so...
Old 04-21-2013, 02:22 AM
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Originally Posted by mzn50
Ok Ynot.. I give..
CF cupholder trim.. Carbon Fibre cup holder Trim?

Pic please...!!
Finally got around taking some pics.



Old 04-21-2013, 06:25 AM
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I feel almost ashamed to post here compared to some of you guys but here it goes..

Engine/Exhaust
Billet Aluminum gas and Fluids cap set (maxispeed)
AWE Cross X Pipe
AWE Full Exhaust
AWE Black Chrome Tips

Interior
GT2 carbon fiber seats (came with the car but an upgrade to me!)
Heavy Duty Black Carpet Mats
Black Satin Custom painted center console and PDK trip (Thanks Eric@Bumperplugs)
OEM Black & Aluminum PDK Shifter and e-brake set (Suncoast)
OEM Black Crested Porsche Center Console Lid (Suncoast)
Escort 9500xi Hardwire install
Front trunk protector
Front trunk liner

Exterior
Silver Porsche Hood Crest (Eric@Bumperplugs)
Euro side marker lights
Xpel full front clear bra (hood/bumper/fenders/mirrors)
BBS CH-R 19" Wheels
Black & Silver Porsche Wheel Caps

Okay Sooo...what am I missing here? I am sure someone can point out a few things to spend some of my hard earned $$ on and help stimulate the economy some more!

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Old 04-21-2013, 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by f4 plt
Here's mine modded with a purpose. Ordered the '09C2S with PDK, Adaptive sport seats, Limited slip, PASM etc. I wanted a great road car that I could still play with at autocrosses if I choose.

I have improved the brake feel by adding the GT3 master cylinder and stainless steel brake lines. The third radiator mod provides better cooling in our Texas heat. Forged Champion wheels are stronger and much lighter than the OPEM wheels, thus unsprung weight is reduced. I have the sport chrono software without the sport chrono wart. Springs and sway bars are changed out to GT3 bars ( Tarret racing drop links) and sport PASM springs which also allow a more aggressive alignment. The Sharkwerks third muffler by pass pipes reduce rear weight by over 10 lbs and provide a better sound with no drone. Sport bucket seats are more supportive on my back than the Adaptive sport seats and significantly reduce vehicle weight. An Odessy lightweight battery reduces weight up high and forward.

Cosmetically clear corner lights and tinted windows, did I mention it is warm in Texas. The car remains a comfortable road car and corners MUCH better. With but 33,000 miles on the clock it is a keeper for a long time.
Nice car...I miss chatting with you at Porsche of SA and Harris Hill on those PCA Driving days..Remember me? Flt Surg w/the 09 C4S!
Old 04-21-2013, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Chris from Cali




How did you get your Front Plate installed like that??? I like that option better than my Tow Hook option. I actually would install mine permanently they way you did, it looks great compared to the factory setting.
Old 04-21-2013, 01:37 PM
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Ynot..
Great pics.. Gives a good idea..
So was is a big job.. Both The Cup holder..and hand break ?
Or dealer job..?

Thanks for posting..

Matt
Old 04-21-2013, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by mzn50
Ynot..
Great pics.. Gives a good idea..
So was is a big job.. Both The Cup holder..and hand break ?
Or dealer job..?

Thanks for posting..

Matt
Easy job, cup holder is two T25 screws, go to macarbon's website and it'll show you how to remove it. Rotec comes with the whole trim and cupholder so it's easy to replace. Macarbon has the option to buy the trim only and you have to pry it off, seems kinda dangerous. Hand brake just pulls out after you take the end cap off. Both are easy to do, nothing too complicated.
Old 04-21-2013, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by mdrobc1213
Okay Sooo...what am I missing here? I am sure someone can point out a few things to spend some of my hard earned $$ on and help stimulate the economy some more!
Almost identical to my car except I don't see an upgraded steering wheel mentioned. One of my favorite mods.

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Old 04-22-2013, 09:33 PM
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Great thread with excellent mods and great ideas! subscribed.
Old 04-23-2013, 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by mdrobc1213
Nice car...I miss chatting with you at Porsche of SA and Harris Hill on those PCA Driving days..Remember me? Flt Surg w/the 09 C4S!
Yes I do, where are you know?
Old 04-23-2013, 02:41 PM
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Nice cars on here.
Here is my list. Saving for wheels and suspension (new house next week put a crimp on mods)
Aluminum pedal set
DCT New custom wheel
Tint
B & M SSK
K & N Intake
Fister mod exhaust
Getty Wing
Getty front spoiler
Black stone guards
Carbon fiber interior bits
Dension Bluetooth/Ipod
Black Chrome dual tips(ridiculously expensive for what they are)
Clear side markers

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Old 04-23-2013, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Mspeedster
My mods have concentrated mainly on my interior.
- Leather rear center console & upgraded armrest
- DCT thicker leather/carbon sport wheel
- Carbon shift **** and dash trim
- Leather inner mirror triangles & ignition key surround by Exclusive Option
Have the following on order:
- Porsche OEM Leather dash defroster vents and leather door handle spears

That should complete my leather upgrades for now.

Only other mod is a Fister Exhaust, which I truly love. Oh, and clear side markers. The sight, touch and smell of my leather upgrades, combined with the sound of the exhaust, makes the 911 that much more a delight to 4 out of my 5 senses.

Will probably do a set of wheels next.




thanks god i don't have a gray interiro mine is black but i do wish i had a nice brown like yours.. just makes it unique
Old 04-23-2013, 08:31 PM
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Wow, there are some serious mods with this crew!
I've kept the mods pretty basic so far:
- Techart lowering springs
- Passport 9500ci custom install
- Alpine head unit to replace PCM; gets me Bluetooth, aud/vid, nav
- Custom speaker install with acoustic tiles in door panels, new amp etc... to replace the Bose setup
- Das Shield frunk protector

On order:
- Michelin super sports
- Nutek forged rims

Future:
- Gundo
- ECU
- Intake
Old 04-23-2013, 11:53 PM
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Great mods you guys got there!

My C2S is still undergoing an evolution as time allows:

Exterior:
OEM GT3 Front Bumper
Misha's GT3 Rear Bumper Replica for Quad Exhausts
Misha's Ducktail V1
997 Speedster Rear Stone Guards
KI Studio's GT3 Motorsports Vinyl Graphic
KI Studio Black Headlight Trim Ring
Dectane LED Rears
Rottec LED DRL/Fogs

Interior:
Various Leather Parts from Exclusive Options, Suncoast, & Sunset Import
DCT Leather with Red Stitching Steering Wheel
Boxster Speedster's Shifter with Red Numbering
OEM "Porsche" Aluminum Handbrake
Flloyd's "Porsche" Rear Shelf/Frunk carpet in red lettering
Das Shield Frunk Liner

Engine/Exhaust:
VF-Engineering S/C with a 3.6 Pulley
IPD Plenum
X-51 Headers
Tubi Mufflers
AWE Black Chrome Tips
Porsche RS Engine Mounts

Drivetrain:
Aasco LWFW
Sach's High Performance Sprung Disk/Pressure Plate

Suspension:
Bilstein Damptronics

Wheels:
Kinesis 19"

Brakes/Rotors:
Giro Discs

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Old 04-24-2013, 01:50 AM
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Originally Posted by porka
thanks god i don't have a gray interiro mine is black but i do wish i had a nice brown like yours.. just makes it unique
Thanks! Having a black exterior, a black interior would be the natural choice for many. But I do agree that the brown interior makes it more unique and bit more special to me, since black cars are pretty common. That's why I've focused mainly on interior mod upgrades.


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