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07-28-2013, 01:41 PM

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A few updates to my List

It's been a busy mod month. The bold items below are a few of the mods we've installed or have on hand and are TBI(to be installed). Very much enjoying the car and some of the new cosmetic bits.

Engine:
- Complete exhaust system swap manufactured by M&M and distributed to the US by FVD. Includes 200 cell cats, long race pipes, cans, and tips using 70mm vs. 63.5mm stock pipes. http://www.fvd.us/us/en/Porsche-0/99...ps_4x90mm.html
- FVD ECU tune http://www.fvd.us/us/en/Porsche-0/99..._FastLoad.html
- IPD Competition Plenum and GT3 Throttle Body and DIY (note that the DIY was for the Standard Plenum but it's a similar procedure for the Comp Plenum) http://www.ipdplenums.com/index.php?...&id=4&Itemid=7
- EVOMS Intake http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...ow-intake.html
- FVD extended oil pan/baffle and DIY... http://www.fvd.us/us/en/Porsche-0/99...otorsport.html
- Porsche Skid plate http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...=CarreraSSport
- Porsche 3rd Radiator, Grill Mesh and DIY... http://www.suncoastparts.com/product//SKU9971TRK.html

Interior:
- Porsche Pedals http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...InteriorPedals
- GT3Tek Pedals TBI
http://www.gt3tek.com/products/fast.htm
- B&M Short Shift Kit https://www.bumperplugs.com/index.ph...product_id=112
- deviated red belts and DIYhttp://www.suncoastparts.com/product...ode=997S_Seats
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...l#post10578755
- deviated guards red chrono face gauge and DIY...
http://www.fvd.us/us/en/Porsche-0/99...uards_Red.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...ace-gauge.html
- deviated guards red instrumentation face gauges TBI
http://www.fvd.us/us/en/Porsche-0/99...__Shifter.html
- Leather Visors and DIY... http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...e=997S_Leather
- x97 shifter (sans hand brake)
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product//X97997.html
- Self Dimming Mirrors TBI

Exterior:
- Door Plug https://www.bumperplugs.com/index.ph...gory&path=1_12
- Clear Signal Light https://www.bumperplugs.com/index.ph...gory&path=2_27
- GT3Tek Front Lip TBI

Brakes:
- Stainless Steel Brake Line http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...9%2C%20Each%20

Wheels:
- color crested center caps http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...97S_CenterCaps
- Porsche Spare Tire http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...ry_Code=997int
- Champion RS 129's wheels mounted with MPSS

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07-28-2013, 03:46 PM

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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.

Since my previous update, I got the following mods done:

- OEM Sport Classic "Fuchs" wheels
- OEM Leather defroster vents
- OEM Leather door pull spears
- OEM Carbon door sills

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07-28-2013, 05:20 PM

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I'm a big fan of brown leather... nice interior!

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07-28-2013, 07:26 PM

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I'm a big fan of brown leather... nice interior!

Thanks!
Red and black is a favorite of mine as well, two of my previous sports cars were that color combo. Next, you need to do your dash pod dial gauges in red to complete the look!

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07-28-2013, 07:42 PM

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Very true... I have the red gauges on hand. I just need a free weekend to install them.

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07-29-2013, 02:40 PM

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This is a great thread USMC. Nothing wrong with having a 'modsession' with your 997!

It's also a great way to see how each of you have personalized your cars in all areas from interior pieces to drivetrain - good stuff indeed!

Keep up the mods & pictures of your hard work! Mark/Pelican Parts

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07-29-2013, 04:08 PM

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What lip are y'all using for the stock 997.1 bumpers. Where to buy?

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07-29-2013, 08:32 PM

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Your ride is awesome USMC DS01. IMHO, all you now need is a upgraded center console. The stock one is crap, where porsche chinzed. Not a mod guy but I'm gonna change this out for sure.

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07-29-2013, 09:13 PM

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cvtbenhogan, thank you sir. She's a labor of love... I've enjoyed every moment of modding and driving her. Have to agree with you re the center console. I want so badly to get the Porsche leather version... but at $3K+ for the factory leather version I may have to ebay a kidney.

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07-29-2013, 11:11 PM

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The leather center console was my first mod. The price of admission is high for the OEM leather piece, but well worth it for me. Let me tempt you and your kidney with a pic.

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07-29-2013, 11:33 PM

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Wow... that would complete my lady in red. Now who wants to trade for guns n ammo. Haha.

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07-29-2013, 11:46 PM

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Mspeedster- is that a console from porsche? Beautiful!

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07-30-2013, 01:52 AM

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Thanks, yes it's Porsche OEM.

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07-30-2013, 08:03 AM

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USMC, Great job so far on the mods, I would get your console painted red by Eric.
Mspeedster,
You may have the nicest interior I have ever seen on a 911. Nicely done