AMGfan 997 Porsche 993tt Build
#1
03-18-2012, 06:00 PM
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Florida
Age: 58
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AMGfan 997 Porsche 993tt Build
Picked up the car Friday...so the build starts.
@ pickup it had...
1. FVD muffler bypass
2. ECU tune
3. Turbo S oil cooler
4. Lighter flywheel
5. Bilstein PSS9
6. Fikse 18"s
Plan: I WAS going to go ***** to the wall and do a GT2 conversion but being with the car and looking at it over the weekend...I LOVE the clean lines...so no GT2. I do want to change to the Euro front bumper and rear bumper. I just think it adds to the clean lines. I'm adding the Turbo S chin spoiler just because I personally think the front needs to have a stronger look to match the strong rear.
Like I said, I love the clean lines so I won't go with the Turbo S rear quarters with the ducts. The FVD bypass endpipes are pretty much shot so I will go with Fabspeed versions...they are the closest to stock look.
I'll change to clear lenses and replace the existing front fogs with the Turbo S brake ducts...I love the wheels but I do want to go 305's in the rear so I may need to switch to another set...still mesh look...whether it will be Forgeline, BBS, or Fikse...not yet decided.
Performance upgrades...keeping that quiet for now until I do my due diligence...but hope to match and be just above the Turbo S level power. I don't want to touch internals...at least not right now.
The interior is in damn good shape but I will freshen it up a bit...classy and understated is my goal...but in a personalized way. This is pretty much the mildest build I've been through (so far I've gone through 4...E55, SL65, Suburban, and GTR)...BUT this is very dear to me so it will be done right and with care to the Porsche name.
@ pickup it had...
1. FVD muffler bypass
2. ECU tune
3. Turbo S oil cooler
4. Lighter flywheel
5. Bilstein PSS9
6. Fikse 18"s
Plan: I WAS going to go ***** to the wall and do a GT2 conversion but being with the car and looking at it over the weekend...I LOVE the clean lines...so no GT2. I do want to change to the Euro front bumper and rear bumper. I just think it adds to the clean lines. I'm adding the Turbo S chin spoiler just because I personally think the front needs to have a stronger look to match the strong rear.
Like I said, I love the clean lines so I won't go with the Turbo S rear quarters with the ducts. The FVD bypass endpipes are pretty much shot so I will go with Fabspeed versions...they are the closest to stock look.
I'll change to clear lenses and replace the existing front fogs with the Turbo S brake ducts...I love the wheels but I do want to go 305's in the rear so I may need to switch to another set...still mesh look...whether it will be Forgeline, BBS, or Fikse...not yet decided.
Performance upgrades...keeping that quiet for now until I do my due diligence...but hope to match and be just above the Turbo S level power. I don't want to touch internals...at least not right now.
The interior is in damn good shape but I will freshen it up a bit...classy and understated is my goal...but in a personalized way. This is pretty much the mildest build I've been through (so far I've gone through 4...E55, SL65, Suburban, and GTR)...BUT this is very dear to me so it will be done right and with care to the Porsche name.
Last edited by AMGGTRfan; 03-19-2012 at 03:25 PM.
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#8
04-03-2012, 10:25 AM
Picked up the car Friday...so the build starts.
@ pickup it had...
1. FVD muffler bypass
2. ECU tune
3. Turbo S oil cooler
4. Lighter flywheel
5. Bilstein PSS9
6. Fikse 18"s
Plan: I WAS going to go ***** to the wall and do a GT2 conversion but being with the car and looking at it over the weekend...I LOVE the clean lines...so no GT2. I do want to change to the Euro front bumper and rear bumper. I just think it adds to the clean lines. I'm adding the Turbo S chin spoiler just because I personally think the front needs to have a stronger look to match the strong rear.
Like I said, I love the clean lines so I won't go with the Turbo S rear quarters with the ducts. The FVD bypass endpipes are pretty much shot so I will go with Fabspeed versions...they are the closest to stock look.
I'll change to clear lenses and replace the existing front fogs with the Turbo S brake ducts...I love the wheels but I do want to go 305's in the rear so I may need to switch to another set...still mesh look...whether it will be Forgeline, BBS, or Fikse...not yet decided.
Performance upgrades...keeping that quiet for now until I do my due diligence...but hope to match and be just above the Turbo S level power. I don't want to touch internals...at least not right now.
The interior is in damn good shape but I will freshen it up a bit...classy and understated is my goal...but in a personalized way. This is pretty much the mildest build I've been through (so far I've gone through 4...E55, SL65, Suburban, and GTR)...BUT this is very dear to me so it will be done right and with care to the Porsche name.
@ pickup it had...
1. FVD muffler bypass
2. ECU tune
3. Turbo S oil cooler
4. Lighter flywheel
5. Bilstein PSS9
6. Fikse 18"s
Plan: I WAS going to go ***** to the wall and do a GT2 conversion but being with the car and looking at it over the weekend...I LOVE the clean lines...so no GT2. I do want to change to the Euro front bumper and rear bumper. I just think it adds to the clean lines. I'm adding the Turbo S chin spoiler just because I personally think the front needs to have a stronger look to match the strong rear.
Like I said, I love the clean lines so I won't go with the Turbo S rear quarters with the ducts. The FVD bypass endpipes are pretty much shot so I will go with Fabspeed versions...they are the closest to stock look.
I'll change to clear lenses and replace the existing front fogs with the Turbo S brake ducts...I love the wheels but I do want to go 305's in the rear so I may need to switch to another set...still mesh look...whether it will be Forgeline, BBS, or Fikse...not yet decided.
Performance upgrades...keeping that quiet for now until I do my due diligence...but hope to match and be just above the Turbo S level power. I don't want to touch internals...at least not right now.
The interior is in damn good shape but I will freshen it up a bit...classy and understated is my goal...but in a personalized way. This is pretty much the mildest build I've been through (so far I've gone through 4...E55, SL65, Suburban, and GTR)...BUT this is very dear to me so it will be done right and with care to the Porsche name.
is this Jason's old car? If yes, you got a damm good one. Enjoy her....
Last edited by trinitony; 04-03-2012 at 10:29 AM.
#9
04-04-2012, 10:05 AM
Welcome to club. Wow rarely I ever see a GTR owner jump onto a 993TT. You got good taste bro. Now dump the GTR
Last edited by vincentdds; 04-04-2012 at 10:08 AM.
#11
04-04-2012, 06:16 PM
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Florida
Age: 58
Posts: 221
Rep Power: 32
Variety is the spice of life...as the cliche goes. I've always loved the 993tt body style...not so much the 996. And getting out of grad school and starting out on my own it was the halo car for me.
When I got the means to get one, I jumped at the chance. Its just a different drive...not the fastest but very involving for me. The sound as I move through the gears and the boost hitting...I love it.
The GTR is just my bonkers car. I always wanted one car that was stupid and scary fast but with a bespoke feeling. The interior was just too plain for me with materials just not to my liking...it was good but it could have been better with the right materials. Granted, it isn't to everyone's taste but that is what bespoked is...
The exterior of the GTR is not sexy like the 993tt but mean looking...I wanted that but to the Nth degree...again its not for everyone.
Switzer was the right team for me, though. They were on the same page with respect to power with long term reliability.
As far as the 993tt, it is near perfect for me with respect to looks and power. A great driving car that gets looks from everyone not just from people with testes (a la GTR). Did I say I love the 993tt enough?
Jon
When I got the means to get one, I jumped at the chance. Its just a different drive...not the fastest but very involving for me. The sound as I move through the gears and the boost hitting...I love it.
The GTR is just my bonkers car. I always wanted one car that was stupid and scary fast but with a bespoke feeling. The interior was just too plain for me with materials just not to my liking...it was good but it could have been better with the right materials. Granted, it isn't to everyone's taste but that is what bespoked is...
The exterior of the GTR is not sexy like the 993tt but mean looking...I wanted that but to the Nth degree...again its not for everyone.
Switzer was the right team for me, though. They were on the same page with respect to power with long term reliability.
As far as the 993tt, it is near perfect for me with respect to looks and power. A great driving car that gets looks from everyone not just from people with testes (a la GTR). Did I say I love the 993tt enough?
Jon
#12
04-05-2012, 02:21 PM
Registered User
Jon, Congrats on the clean 993! She is a beauty, but as always all your cars are.
You send the GTR to Switz?
You send the GTR to Switz?
#13
04-05-2012, 02:26 PM
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Florida
Age: 58
Posts: 221
Rep Power: 32
Yup...been there since Feb...supposed to get it back late May...early June.
