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Old 04-17-2016, 10:31 PM
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Default 996C4S to 997S

Just wanting to say hi and show a few mandatory first post pics of my new ride - a 2008 997S with 33000 miles. Bought the car last week in Dallas, Texas and drove it home 2000 miles to Kennewick, WA. It was a great road-trip, taking in eight States which included a few mountain passes...the car performed flawlessly. I have just sold my 996 C4S, which was a great car, and am now looking forward to enjoying this newer model. First mod done - had the wheels refinished in a gunmetal color...
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Old 04-17-2016, 10:36 PM
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Car looks fantastic. Congrats
Old 04-17-2016, 10:45 PM
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Congratulations!

Beautiful car
Old 04-17-2016, 11:09 PM
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Great looking car. It's gonna enjoy all that cool air up in the PNW, after roasting in our Texas summers...T
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Awesome looking car, congrats. I have the same wheels on my C4S. How did you refinish the wheels, paint or powdercoat? Mine are OEM silver, but yours looks especially nice with your white car.
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The wheels were painted. James at Autofocus Rims here in Washington did a great job. I was undecided whether to go paint or powdercoat but opted for paint because that's how they come from the factory.
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she's a beaut, congrats
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Looks great - congratulations!!!
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Awesome! More pics from the trip please!
Old 04-18-2016, 08:59 AM
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Congrats!
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So white, so clean. Congrats.
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Congrats. The white looks sharp. How does it compare to the 996?
Old 04-18-2016, 10:51 AM
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Nice. Go buy some mesh grills to cover up the front radiators....they take a beating with road debris, leaves, bugs, cigarette butts, and small mammals.....hitting them.
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Really like the white 911's....it's a very crisp look. Enjoy it!
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Beauty! Next cheap mod...clear side marker light covers


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