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Old 08-13-2017 | 11:49 PM
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Orange looks really great imo. Leave it alone...

(When I decided to buy my 3RS I really wanted a low mileage mint Orange RS, but I decided for a .2 based a few recommendations and ended up with Carrera white.)
Old 08-14-2017 | 02:13 AM
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Originally Posted by FLT6SPD
What happen with the radio delete? PCM create problems? I want to remove because sticky *****. I thought about peeling the noise insulation from the carpet though, but thought it was diminishing returns.



Thanks for the nod on the voltphreaks, I will try one out.
IF only the sticky ***** is the problem, I read elsewhere on here the other week to use rubbing alcohol

tried it myself, 100% satisfied with the result - not even the slightest bit of sticky feel. I also agree with the extra shelf space comment
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Old 08-14-2017 | 02:19 AM
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New ***** are like 10 bucks. Simple fix
Old 08-14-2017 | 06:38 PM
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Nice build thread, I need to take some weight out of my fatty. So far I have Recaros replacing factory sofas, CCW wheels, but added back OEM back half cage.
Old 08-15-2017 | 04:05 PM
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good to see you went with orange wheels
Old 08-15-2017 | 06:13 PM
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This is a great thread, sweet build, keep up the good work!
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Have not updated this in a while, it's been 2 years in this config and thinking of a change. Silver/black? Silver/red? Complete color change (wrap)?












Old 12-16-2018 | 07:08 PM
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Loved the orange, but my vote is black. You will enjoy it after the orange. Classy..
Old 12-16-2018 | 10:41 PM
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Black graphics would look great. I'd love to see a wrap... ruby, mexico, or an amazing old color like Aquamarine
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FLT6SPD, I think that your cars is perfect as it sits.
(I see that you sold your E30/M3 I still have mine after almost 30 years. They are the closest BMW to a 997GT car )
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If you make a change at all do black. Such a classic look!
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Yes, unfortunately running out of room for storage, so that one and the 997 cab where the two that had to go. I keep one or two tucked away at my work but do not like when customers start looking and asking, also a boat there to so not a good look.

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FLT6SPD, I think that your cars is perfect as it sits.
(I see that you sold your E30/M3 I still have mine after almost 30 years. They are the closest BMW to a 997GT car )
Old 12-31-2018 | 08:01 PM
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Yes, unfortunately running out of room for storage, so that one and the 997 cab where the two that had to go. I keep one or two tucked away at my work but do not like when customers start looking and asking, also a boat there to so not a good look.
I totally understand! And happy new year to you.
I took this photo just for you: a) The M3 is actually on Ohlins and yet it sits so much taller than the 997 b) I just realized that I need to hang pictures/posters on the "north end" of my shop...too busy...
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That M3 is great! Sterling Silver or Nagaro, I'm loosing touch with my M3 colors? As you know the 997 is perfect size, definitely a high point for 911 I would leave it uncovered, no posters needed...

Happy New Year to you as well!!
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I totally understand! And happy new year to you.
I took this photo just for you: a) The M3 is actually on Ohlins and yet it sits so much taller than the 997 b) I just realized that I need to hang pictures/posters on the "north end" of my shop...too busy...
Old 01-01-2019 | 09:03 PM
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Lachsilber metallic with cardinal red interior. It only 8,000 miles on the clock; why? I bought a new one in '88 and wrecked it in '89. And then I bought this one and never drove it since I had to make 2 car loans for one good one.... Lots of grey hair between then and now...

...Sorry...back to the normal programming to lightweight the GT3RS: CF hood(?); I have it on my GT2RS and it looks awesome and it is way lighter than the aluminum GT hood.


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