New 997.1 owner
#1
New 997.1 owner
Hello!
New to 911 turbo ownership so thought I’d pop a post up and say hello!
I’ve recently picked up an 08 turbo which I’m in love with, the deal with the wife was that if she was to get a new house I got the car, seems fair to me.
The car will mostly be used as a toy, I’m a member at a private race track so it’ll get to stretch it’s legs on a regular basis. The car has had roughly $15k of preventative maintenance done it on the previous owner with receipts to back that up.
Im fortune enough that I have a race shop at my disposal, so next are a few performance mods. I have an existing relationship with AMS, so have been considering their Alpha 9 package. However, I don’t want to a) compromise on drivability, this isn’t going to be a 1/4 mile car, and b) I don’t want the car just to live in the workshop or be continually worried about it throwing a rod!
Are these things really okay with that big of a hp number? I’m thinking 650 at the wheels with around 600 ftlbs of torque would be plenty of the odd evening backroad blast or a few laps at the race track.
I’d welcome any opinions!
Pics attached. She goes in for a full paint correction, ceramic coating and clear bra on Tuesday.
New to 911 turbo ownership so thought I’d pop a post up and say hello!
I’ve recently picked up an 08 turbo which I’m in love with, the deal with the wife was that if she was to get a new house I got the car, seems fair to me.
The car will mostly be used as a toy, I’m a member at a private race track so it’ll get to stretch it’s legs on a regular basis. The car has had roughly $15k of preventative maintenance done it on the previous owner with receipts to back that up.
Im fortune enough that I have a race shop at my disposal, so next are a few performance mods. I have an existing relationship with AMS, so have been considering their Alpha 9 package. However, I don’t want to a) compromise on drivability, this isn’t going to be a 1/4 mile car, and b) I don’t want the car just to live in the workshop or be continually worried about it throwing a rod!
Are these things really okay with that big of a hp number? I’m thinking 650 at the wheels with around 600 ftlbs of torque would be plenty of the odd evening backroad blast or a few laps at the race track.
I’d welcome any opinions!
Pics attached. She goes in for a full paint correction, ceramic coating and clear bra on Tuesday.
#3
Do you have a link to the thread?
#4
Sure, right here:
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-turb...-ppi-help.html
I don't think it was listed for very long so I think you did well to scoop it up quickly.
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-turb...-ppi-help.html
I don't think it was listed for very long so I think you did well to scoop it up quickly.
#7
Mystery solved I think! Had a quick google of the europipe followed by sticking my head under the car and it matches exactly. Dilemma over, thanks!
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#9
I’m not overly well versed on the aftermarket world of street cars. I run a business specializing in historic Motorsport, (www.eramotorsport.com) and I myself currently race in historic championships, so this is a little outside of my norm!
Heres a couple of pics from recent races
#11
Hello!
New to 911 turbo ownership so thought I’d pop a post up and say hello!
I’ve recently picked up an 08 turbo which I’m in love with, the deal with the wife was that if she was to get a new house I got the car, seems fair to me.
The car will mostly be used as a toy, I’m a member at a private race track so it’ll get to stretch it’s legs on a regular basis. The car has had roughly $15k of preventative maintenance done it on the previous owner with receipts to back that up.
Im fortune enough that I have a race shop at my disposal, so next are a few performance mods. I have an existing relationship with AMS, so have been considering their Alpha 9 package. However, I don’t want to a) compromise on drivability, this isn’t going to be a 1/4 mile car, and b) I don’t want the car just to live in the workshop or be continually worried about it throwing a rod!
Are these things really okay with that big of a hp number? I’m thinking 650 at the wheels with around 600 ftlbs of torque would be plenty of the odd evening backroad blast or a few laps at the race track.
I’d welcome any opinions!
New to 911 turbo ownership so thought I’d pop a post up and say hello!
I’ve recently picked up an 08 turbo which I’m in love with, the deal with the wife was that if she was to get a new house I got the car, seems fair to me.
The car will mostly be used as a toy, I’m a member at a private race track so it’ll get to stretch it’s legs on a regular basis. The car has had roughly $15k of preventative maintenance done it on the previous owner with receipts to back that up.
Im fortune enough that I have a race shop at my disposal, so next are a few performance mods. I have an existing relationship with AMS, so have been considering their Alpha 9 package. However, I don’t want to a) compromise on drivability, this isn’t going to be a 1/4 mile car, and b) I don’t want the car just to live in the workshop or be continually worried about it throwing a rod!
Are these things really okay with that big of a hp number? I’m thinking 650 at the wheels with around 600 ftlbs of torque would be plenty of the odd evening backroad blast or a few laps at the race track.
I’d welcome any opinions!
Here is the link to my thread to see what I have installed..may help you for modding your 997TT. Hopefully the link works. Again, welcome and Congrats..
Click here
#12
Welcome and congratulations. I also have connections with AMS and a Performance Shop for my 2007 TT, named BloodyHell. I have the AMS 9 kit minus the turbos..now I know that doesn't make the kit, but with their intercoolers and other goodies, I am right around 640whp.
Here is the link to my thread to see what I have installed..may help you for modding your 997TT. Hopefully the link works. Again, welcome and Congrats..
Click here
Here is the link to my thread to see what I have installed..may help you for modding your 997TT. Hopefully the link works. Again, welcome and Congrats..
Click here
#13
Yes. I will complete the kit and eventually get the turbos...but having my current set up is satisfying enough. Plus I just purchased new wheels/tires, new suspension, new clutch and new rotors/pads. Should be installed in the next two weeks. Of course I will update my thread with pics of everything mentioned. Stay Tuned. Perhaps we can make our purchases from AMS at the same time and receive a sale price..LOL..
#15
Welcome to the board and a big congratulations on your gorgeous purchase!
Tuned right these things can handle 700+awhp all day long, as mine has for over 6yrs and I drive it "full" all of the time.(aka no low setting garbage).
If I had to get one package for this platform it would be the AMS Alpha 9 package period! It looks like it was designed from the factory like that and it makes great overall power. It is truly a work of art!
Love your profession BTW, must be nice!
Hope you enjoy our 997.1 T for many years as mine had treated me great for over 6...just rock solid.
Thanks
Bobby Ali
Tuned right these things can handle 700+awhp all day long, as mine has for over 6yrs and I drive it "full" all of the time.(aka no low setting garbage).
If I had to get one package for this platform it would be the AMS Alpha 9 package period! It looks like it was designed from the factory like that and it makes great overall power. It is truly a work of art!
Love your profession BTW, must be nice!
Hope you enjoy our 997.1 T for many years as mine had treated me great for over 6...just rock solid.
Thanks
Bobby Ali