USNA12

Gents, I was wondering if anyone of you fine gentlemen can get eyes on a vehicle for me in ATX, and where the best place to get a PPI is?


Also if any of you have a preferred shipper that has good rates, that would be cool too!

USNA12

The vehicle is heavily modified ie. suspension, tune, exhaust, clutch. All to my liking of course, but would rather take it to an Indy that works with specialized performance Turbos vs the dealership. The car has been tracked a few times so looking for excessive wear and tear as well, that a specialized shop owner may have a better eye for.

austx911S

I like TPWS. They are not a performance shop but they are P car specialists and very thorough.

https://www.tpwsinc.com/
512-836-5949

Alternatives that I would consider include ATX Autosport and Moorespeed.

Let me know if you would like me to take a look. I am no mechanic but would be willing to offer my opinion. I would find out all you can about who did the mods.

General Jack

Agree that both ATX Autosport and Moorespeed are reputable, I've done business with both on my old F430 and my current 997.2T.

USNA12

Looks like it is going to Moorespeed, then shortly after a Ceramic Coating and full front/rear flare Xpel treatment!


Also, I have decided against shipping the car. I think a flight to Austin to meet the wonderful owner who has answered all of my questions and been super kind throughout this is in order.


Then a drive east to Pensacola, FL where I went through flight school, up north to Nashville to get some good food, east through Tail of the Dragon and the Biltmore Estate in Ashville, NC...maybe a stop in Charlotte to say hello to a recently single ex-girlfriend and finally to Wilmington, NC area where I am stationed.


About 2000 miles and I have 5 maybe 6 days to do it!

2K7TTMIA

sounds like a great plan. post up some pics along your travels..

saabin

Awesome, sounds like fun! Post pics!

USNA12

Hey man I was going to email you, I actually think I am going to fly into DFW Friday Sept 29th to hangout with my roommate from the Naval Academy then head to Austin Sunday. I will let you know, it would be great to meet you and see your Porsche!

USNA12

sir just PM'd you back! Email is the best way to get ahold of me, sorry for not responding to your VERY generous offer earlier

thxbuff2001

That would be a good road trip. Getting to know the car and meet old friends.

A TT is one of the best GT cars Ived owned and a 2000 mile trip is just for it.

Dodaleca

Yeah it sounds like one helluva shakedown drive to find out everything about your new car!


Have a safe and fun trip.

USNA12

Just trying to find some areas where I can open it up and see how the Turbos react in real work conditions under varying loads.


Also looked up what VTGs actually are and will be doing a write up of how VTGs are the exact same concept as the turbine engines of my helicopter, changing the angle of the inlet guide vanes to allow for less or more airflow, providing high torque outputs at low rpm

4ocious

The Mezger is N/A in a 997.2. The 2009 997.1 was the last of Mezger 3.6L engines in a TT.

TT Surgeon

I'd get a shop very familiar with the mods to look at it without question.
Memories, I failed the Navy eye (color blind) test badly, even with the corpsman trying to 'help' me. Med school was option #2....flight school beats the crap outta surgical residency anytime.
GL with car and trip back!

Phil T

What's up "Jarhead".......so hopefully this is the one. You've been on the hunt for a good amount of time so fingers crossed for you partner. And as we like to say......post pictures or it didn't happen........Phil