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Old 04-26-2009, 01:54 AM
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Below are mk1 prices but obviously mk2 prices will be slightly higher:

RS rear decklid €5,103
Rear spoiler (not carbon) €2,565
Front apron €1,165
Front splitter €190
Wheels €2,733
Front uprights €2,194 pair
Front anti-roll bar €290

I wonder why the decklid costs so much if it's not made of carbon?
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I wonder why anyone will convert mk1 to mk2....
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Originally Posted by Targa Tim
I wonder why anyone will convert mk1 to mk2....
+1

The 997.1 gt3 is a phenomenal car in its own right... If money were no object, it would be better spent improving its performance-brakes, suspension etc... not its look ...

I can only speak for myself but if I had gotten my hands on a new 997.1 gt3 a couple years ago, I wouldn't be tempted to convert it in looks or otherwise... I'd be ecstatic with what I have.
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How much for the 3.8 swap?
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Originally Posted by ZBB0730
How much for the 3.8 swap?
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Same here. I understand to improve its performance but cosmetics? Besides the GT3.1 is better looking
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I love the looks of both the MKI and MKII and do not understand why someone would ruin a MKI to be a pouser and try to make it look like a MKII. Each model is great in it's own right!
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Originally Posted by 911rox
+1

The 997.1 gt3 is a phenomenal car in its own right... If money were no object, it would be better spent improving its performance-brakes, suspension etc... not its look ...

I can only speak for myself but if I had gotten my hands on a new 997.1 gt3 a couple years ago, I wouldn't be tempted to convert it in looks or otherwise... I'd be ecstatic with what I have.
Originally Posted by zizu
Same here. I understand to improve its performance but cosmetics? Besides the GT3.1 is better looking
Originally Posted by mdrums
I love the looks of both the MKI and MKII and do not understand why someone would ruin a MKI to be a pouser and try to make it look like a MKII. Each model is great in it's own right!
Most of those changes are functional, aero dynamically speaking. Don't know the motive but it can be justified. However with added aero (read: drag) you would be slower hence the need for Porsche to stick the 3.8 power plant in it...

Just my $.10
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Originally Posted by mdrums
I love the looks of both the MKI and MKII and do not understand why someone would ruin a MKI to be a pouser and try to make it look like a MKII. Each model is great in it's own right!


to try and make a 997.1 look like a 997.2 does nothing for the car or resale.

now, adding 997.1 RS parts to a 997.1 GT3 is alright in my books.

ever see the 996 gt3 made to look like a 997RS? i almost vomited.
these "updated" cars look like salvage title cars built by teenager bodyshops.
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The best way to convert is to sell the 3.6L 997.1 GT3 and buy the 3.8L 997.2 GT3.

Regards,
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Originally Posted by axhoaxho
The best way to convert is to sell the 3.6L 997.1 GT3 and buy the 3.8L 997.2 GT3.

Regards,
ha bravo. +1
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Originally Posted by axhoaxho
The best way to convert is to sell the 3.6L 997.1 GT3 and buy the 3.8L 997.2 GT3.

Regards,

correct.
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Originally Posted by axhoaxho
The best way to convert is to sell the 3.6L 997.1 GT3 and buy the 3.8L 997.2 GT3.

Regards,
Bingo!
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Originally Posted by axhoaxho
The best way to convert is to sell the 3.6L 997.1 GT3 and buy the 3.8L 997.2 GT3.

Regards,
+1

However, if I keep my Mk1, I would consider upgrading the brakes to those of the Mk2 next time I change discs. The difference in price has to be negligible.


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