Hamann 996/997
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05-18-2006 | 05:07 PM
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Hamann 996/997
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/...-996-into-997/
Uber-tuner Hamann has created a conversion kit for the previous-generation Porsche 911 (996) that transforms its appearance to match the current generation (997) model. The conversion kit is available for the 996 series models Carrera, GT3, Carrera 4S as well as the Turbo and GT2. With the new model — the 997 — Porsche reverted back to more classic styling, including round headlights. So in a way, this kit makes an old Porsche look like a newer Porsche, which looks like an even older Porsche. Images after the jump…
More pics at link posted above.
Personally I think this looks hot as hell.
Uber-tuner Hamann has created a conversion kit for the previous-generation Porsche 911 (996) that transforms its appearance to match the current generation (997) model. The conversion kit is available for the 996 series models Carrera, GT3, Carrera 4S as well as the Turbo and GT2. With the new model — the 997 — Porsche reverted back to more classic styling, including round headlights. So in a way, this kit makes an old Porsche look like a newer Porsche, which looks like an even older Porsche. Images after the jump…
More pics at link posted above.
Personally I think this looks hot as hell.
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05-18-2006 | 05:40 PM
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I love some of their trims but I think it is silly to change the headlights. I think the 996 headlights suit the turbo and wish the 997tt had them. The previou 911's were smaller and the round headlights looked good.
love the front but the side and rear ground effects are a little too much.
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05-18-2006 | 09:27 PM
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I may be one of the few? that actually like the looks of the 996?! And if if doesnt make it go faster......well got other stuff to spend my money on for a while!! Car does look great though!!
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05-18-2006 | 11:24 PM
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I prefer 996 look more than a 997 wannabe
They look more like Recaro A8 seats to me
Originally Posted by alevine
Don't the seats look like they are out of a 997? Maybe the car is a 997.
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05-18-2006 | 11:57 PM
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I agree with you, Tom. There is something special and unique about the curves and lines of the 996 Turbo. It has a beautiful character all of it's own. The 997 is attractive in it's own way. To try to mix the two just doesn't work for me.
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05-19-2006 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Super D
As in..."crap, wish I'd seen that earlier"....or "hamann tacks things onto cars and makes them look like crap"? 
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05-19-2006 | 01:29 PM
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But your write up is better lol. Still think it looks butt-ugly, I actually like the 996 design a lot, it was the first Porsche that attracted my attention way back.
But your write up is better lol. Still think it looks butt-ugly, I actually like the 996 design a lot, it was the first Porsche that attracted my attention way back.