USMC_DS1

My wife calls it a "modsession" but from an early age I've been afflicted with the need to improve, modify, and/or out right build my tools, guns, mountain and roady bikes, PC's, SCUBA gear, house, and my cars to the extent of my DIY capabilities. Much of this began when I started out as a mechanical engineering student with only my own car and roady bike to work on. Add a few tours of duty in the military working on aviation assets and anything on a car seemed fair game afterwards. Another dozen years in product development for the IT industry and I've taken to heart that most/all products brought to market are a compromise of cost, profit, viable market price, target customer base, messaging, and if it's good enough then just ship it. So to me my 997.1 S is a wonderful sports car which Porsche brought to market but it's still a starting point for me to modify towards my own liking... if you're among those of us with the "need to mod" then post how you've customized your Carrera. Below is a listing of what I've done so far and some of the things I'm considering for future projects. Would be great to see what others are doing as well.

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 https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...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

Drive Train:
- under consideration is an LSD when I replace the clutch http://www.fvd.us/us/en/Porsche-0/99...20-80proz.html

Interior:
- Porsche Pedals http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...InteriorPedals
- B&M Short Shift Kit https://www.bumperplugs.com/index.ph...product_id=112
- deviated red belts TBI (to be installed) http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...ode=997S_Seats
- Leather Visors and DIY... http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...e=997S_Leather
- 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

Brakes:
- Stainless Steel Brake Line TBI 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

mzn50

Nice job USMC

Mine is the following.. Im done as it will be overboard if I add anything else..IMHO

on my 911 997.2

All External :
Fully repainted in custom matte black
Werks 1 Carbon front chin spoiler
Werks 1 Carbon rear diffuser
Werks 1 Carbon headlight trim
Black Champion 20” Monolite forged wheels with rear 325 Pirelli P1 tires
H&R lowering springs and lowered by 20mm
TUBI Exhaust with Matching Painted matte black Pipes
Getty Duck Sport - with custom water flow and deflectors
Tinted windows
Tinted Rear Lights
Door Plugs Black

Any more maybe difficult to resell..which Im contemplating.. I only have 7000KM on the car.. time to drive it me thinks !

Matt

joelpirela

This is what I have...

Engine:
X51 Carbon fiber intale
BMC filters
GT3 TB
84mm Plenum
200 Cell X Pipes
X51 Headers
Muffler bypass
997.2 quad pipes

Exterior:
Dectane LED Tail lights
Dectane LED Fog Lights
LED Side markers
Flat Black Hood and Roof
Flat Black Rock Guards
Speed Yellow Calipers
GT3 Bumper vent
Kit Studios Headlight Trim

Interior:
Yellow seat belts
Painted Console
Painted door handle spears
Painted mirror triangles
Painted center dash (PCM bezel, AC, Sport button panels)
Painted Hand brake
Aluminum pedals
Aluminum floor mats
SafeGuard Fire Extinguisher

Carbon fiber:
Long sills
Side panels for center dash
Lid for rear console
Handbrake
Shift ****
Door pulls and pocket lids

Stereo:
Custom iPad Mini Install

Wheels:
Satin Charcoal Ruger Mesh
Porsche Spare wheel

and more!

Ynot

Engine:
TPC turbo
TPC 3rd Radiator

Interior:
CF shift ****
CF ebrake
CF cupholder trim
OEM short shifter

Exterior:
GT3RS front bumper
FVD front bumper grill
Vorsteiner V-GT CF GT3 wing
Vorrsteiner V-GT CF rear bumper
Rotec DRL's
Dectane Rear LED tails
clear side markers
LED license plate bulbs
CF Side mirror cover
iForged swifts
H&R lowering springs
15% 3M tint

probably missed a few more mods.

fastm3

You boys are truly obsessed!

997driver

I bought my 997 the first year it came out and have continually built it to my taste to become the bespoke vehicle that it's become today.

Exterior
Porsche OEM GT3 front bumper
Porsche Motorsports GT3 Cup front lip
Porsche OEM GT3 euro rear bumper
Precision Porsche 997.2 GT3 rear wing
Precision Porsche Dry Carbon Decklid Ducts
RPW Dry Carbon Fiber GT3-R dive planes
Anodized Red Tow Hook
Ventureshield clear bra

6000k hid headlights
Rottec front LED’s
Clear side markers
997.2 LED taillights

Interior
Alcantara dash
Alcantara shift ****/shift boot
Alcantara e-brake handle
piano black center console
carbon fiber arm rest
carbon fiber ignition ring
DCT Motorsport alcantara/carbon fiber steering wheel
Porsche tequipment roll cage
Recaro Sportster CS seats
Rear seat delete

Audio/visual
Pioneer avic z110bt navigation/entertainment unit
Pioneer 4-channel amplifier
Apple 160gb ipod

Engine/transmission
Afterhours mufflers with custom center piping
Borla headers
HJS High Flow Cats
3.5” stainless exhaust tips
IPD ‘Competition’ 82mm plenum
GT3 82mm Throttle Body
Porsche x51 carbon fiber air box
BMC F1 air filters
Porsche X51 Center Radiator
LN Engineering IMS Bearing Upgrade
RSS Pulley
EVOMSit ECU tuning
Sachs Stage 2 Sprung Hub Clutch
AASCO Lightweight Flywheel
Porsche short shift kit

wheels/brakes/suspension
work meister s1 3-piece wheels
19x8.5 front
19x11.5 rear
Falken FK453 tires
235/35/19
295/30/19
JIC/cross coilover suspension
JIC front upper pillowball mounts
RSS Tarmac Series Toe link kit
RSS Tarmac Series Dog Bones
RSS Street Alignment

Chris from Cali

Wow - some seriously modded cars here!

Mine is pretty simple:

HRE P40SC wheels in brushed tinted
Cargraphic exhaust
GT3 front spoiler
H&R springs for PASM

I'd like to do a GT3 front/rear bumper swap (might do 997.2 and add the LEDs), center exit exhaust, and an OEM Sport Classic ducktail. I'd also like to get a set of OEM Sport Bucket seats (I had them in my C4S and loved them). If I follow that plan, it'll all be OEM Porsche parts and look like a million bucks.

mzn50

Ok Ynot.. I give..
CF cupholder trim.. Carbon Fibre cup holder Trim?

Pic please...!!

USMC_DS1

997driver, how do you like the LWFW? I was considering it but my SA(a buddy) thought it would not be preferred for a street car/DD setup like my car. Better for the track.

mzn, +1 on the matte black finish... smaller Radar signature? How's it holding up over time.

BTW, I'm glad you guys posted your mod list. My wife doesn't think that I'm the most obsessive any more and my birthday is next month... hmmm.

Edgy01

I have probably done the least. I was very careful when ordering it (learning off others on Rennlist), thus having most of what I wanted from the beginning.

Euro side marker lights
Hard install of Valentine 1 remotes in front console
X51 exhaust headers (cleaned up inside for better flow)
Added 12VDC plug in the front trunk (for a refrig)
CoComats
Tooki Blue Tooth phone system
Ceramic coated rear exhaust tips
LED front and rear turn signals
Luggage straps (rear)
Front trunk liner
Billet Aluminum gas cap
Custom Front license plate mount
Front end skid plate (ABS)
Magnetic drain plug (swap in periodically)
LED rear license plate lights
Whiter headlight (incandescent) bulbs

7500rpm

USMC_DS1, I will post my mod list later, it's long I did install an LWFW with a heavier duty clutch with damping springs. Performance is great if you want a freer revving engine to match quick shifting. Just don't expect acceleration times to fall much, if at all. Biggest downside is the GT3-like clattering noise at idle and light throttle. My worry of difficulty in moving off standstill was unfounded.

997driver

I like the flywheel. Engine noticeably revs up quicker and feels like weight had been taken off of it. There is some chatter but it's not loud enough to be annoying. Also, difficulty of starting the car from a stop wasn't increased at all, everyday drivability remains.

TommyV44

Very short list:

HRE Wheels
OEM Short Shifter
Tubi Exhaust

Tom

rotesAuto

I like my car for what it is.....but I did need new wheels

Chaos

I just like your avatar...
Side markers, led inside bulbs, tinted windows