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Old 11-07-2012, 12:04 AM
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Wink Atlas Grey Shark GT3 gets some goodies

This rare (only ever seen one before?) Atlas Grey (I love the way the color changes in different light) 2007 997 GT3 came into us for a few track-aimed goodies. Along with a SharkWerks exhaust and EVOMSit software for improved response/power we also enabled left-foot braking. In the rear we tightened things up some with the RSS Engine mounts, Dog-bones and Toe-steer kit as well as the split-RS style adjustable Tarmac Lower Control Arms.

In she comes with a few toys waiting to get installed...


Off with the bumper!


On with the SharkWerks exhaust for better sound and a decent 16 pound weight saving off the toosh:



And just because they look more psycho we added our larger 88mm ceramic coated tips:


The factory control arms with their neoprene mushy bushes!


That's more like it. The lower control arm is no replaced with an RS split-style control arm and solid thrust arm bushes and inner monoballs. Upper arms are also replaced and a bump-steer correction kit installed with lock out plates:


Also in the rear we replace the rather sloppy factory engine mounts with semi-solid RSS Engine mounts:


With 996 GT3 European bucket seats installed the Shark Werks Fire Extinguisher kit slots in place:


Ready to go to track also outfitted with Toyo 888's, Brembo Type III Rotors, a TC Design Roll bar etc...

Old 11-07-2012, 12:17 AM
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Nice upgrades and a beauty of a color!

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Old 11-07-2012, 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Marshy
Nice upgrades and a beauty of a color!

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Cheers Geoff! You don't often see Atlas on any 911 and I have to say my camera and lack of skills with one don't do the color any justice. It's pretty snazzy though in person!
Old 11-07-2012, 01:20 AM
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had same color on my previous C2S. very unique color and looks great on GT3
Old 11-07-2012, 02:15 AM
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can you make the RSS engine mount to replace PDEM?
Old 11-07-2012, 02:52 AM
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Very nice, thanks for sharing.

Yes, there are very few Altas Grey GT3's around. And yes, the color is very mesmerizing in person, it is hard to find pictures to do it justice.

Here's mine .2 Altas Grey.





Old 11-07-2012, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by sharkster
Cheers Geoff! You don't often see Atlas on any 911 and I have to say my camera and lack of skills with one don't do the color any justice. It's pretty snazzy though in person!
Yes, Atlas is such a beautiful color and I can never get it on my camera as well. Looking great!
Old 11-07-2012, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by axhoaxho

Yes, there are very few Altas Grey GT3's around.

absolutely lovely.

atlas grey is one of the all time great Porsche colours .. it has a tinge of blue in certain lights.

was your atlas grey GT3 paint to sample?
Old 11-07-2012, 02:59 PM
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I think I also see an RS aluminum pulley to balance a lwfw that must have been put on earlier - good call my the owner - red loctite that baby in there
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One of my favorite colors on a 911. Gorgeous!
Old 11-07-2012, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by sfo
absolutely lovely.

atlas grey is one of the all time great Porsche colours .. it has a tinge of blue in certain lights.

was your atlas grey GT3 paint to sample?
Thanks. It was not PTS, but one of the special colors that were available when ordering the car.
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Originally Posted by axhoaxho
Very nice, thanks for sharing.

Yes, there are very few Altas Grey GT3's around. And yes, the color is very mesmerizing in person, it is hard to find pictures to do it justice.

Here's mine .2 Altas Grey.





I didn't know they offered atlas grey on .2 or did you do PTS? Either way, love the color - probably my favorite grey for a 911, much more than either Meteor grey and especially more than the new Agate grey.
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Here are a few of my Atlas: Black, grey and blue in different lights.


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Great color and nice mods!
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Originally Posted by sharkster
Cheers Geoff! You don't often see Atlas on any 911 and I have to say my camera and lack of skills with one don't do the color any justice. It's pretty snazzy though in person!
what's up with BlueFin?

and Kermit?


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