TriplBlack996TT's first post - Just picked up my new whip . . . my first Porsche!!
#31
01-09-2008, 08:36 PM
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beautiful car.
Before you go with xenon look bulbs investigate an hid retrofit it will run around $300 you can find less. With this HID kit you get real HID lighting not just a look a like bulb.
I tried many bulbs in my car before I got the HID kit.
I bought my set from board sponsor Imagine Auto. Ask for Jearamy.
Before you go with xenon look bulbs investigate an hid retrofit it will run around $300 you can find less. With this HID kit you get real HID lighting not just a look a like bulb.
I tried many bulbs in my car before I got the HID kit.
I bought my set from board sponsor Imagine Auto. Ask for Jearamy.
lol good call! but i would never use retro bulbs - for example i swapped out the entire halogen foglight system in my m3 to use real HID - if it came to it i'd spend the $$ no problem as real HID is just that much better as it seems you know from experience . . . i'm just looking for bright white side blinker bulbs as i HATE yellow
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01-09-2008, 08:41 PM
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Rep Power: 21 Congrats. I remember that day very vividly, I'll never forget it. Most of us grew up dreaming about this reality. Trust me the car will be much faster when you get the hang of it. Coming from the M3, the depress clutch, wait 1/2 sec shift method will work wonders. You already know what to do do. This car is in every way superior to the M3, but be prepared to miss the M3 when it's gone. The M3 and Miata are unbelievably memorable cars. Most people here will agree.
Enjoy. These cars are bulletproof otherwise and 700 reliable HP is only a few K$ away.
Enjoy. These cars are bulletproof otherwise and 700 reliable HP is only a few K$ away.
Very well put my friend!!
I'll agree as i'll miss my m3 always (except for during 3rd gear highway pulls in the 996 - i can't think about anything except "holy sh^t!")
#33
01-09-2008, 08:52 PM
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Rep Power: 21 The idea i was trying to explain was that i love the look of the 997 side air intake vents that feed the turbos - i just think the vent divider makes it look more aggressive when compared to the 996 simply having an open intake vent. I'm considering swapping them but then again perhaps i should keep all exterior mods true to the 996 . . . this is what i'm wrestling with as i'm nowhere near a decision yet
installing today the Kenwood dnx1700 with nav/cd/DVD/ipod/bluetooth/sirius/backup camera (built into the black license plate frame) - i'll take pictures of the inside when i get my newly ordered pedals in (from Ultimate Pedals) as well as my custom black and yellow embroidered mats (from HW Accessories LLC)
I'll be at cars and coffee this weekend in Irvine if any of you are around socal
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01-09-2008, 09:08 PM
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01-09-2008, 11:45 PM
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LOL!! i know i know the curse of the car guy - i took out an extra 5k to play with right off the bat after the initial purchase - she'll be right where i want her (sans GT2 wing and bumper) by next week . . . the rear turbo badge and tail/side lights look siiick completely blacked out too . . . did that yesterday . . .
did that yesterday . . .
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01-10-2008, 08:28 AM
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Thank you for your post! Where did you pick up your gt2 wing /bumper?? and for what price? Techart wants over 10k for like pieces (even tho they're worth the $$) your whip looks great!
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