I am very much looking forward to seeing your cars end results of the most recent wave of mods.... and thanks for posting... I would start a new thread when your done as well showcasing your 09 with the mod list etc.... Nothing better to me on this forum then to see a boring stock car go to something unique and different. Thanks for posting and keeping us updated and congrats on the new Targa, fun classic.....Look forward to the pics!!!!

Yrralis1, I watch all the GTboard races and love what they put out and agree the Turbo vs other none turbo P cars is just amazing to see.... we all know the S is no slouch but to see it get completely embarrassed like that shows just how much juice the turbo has. I have a none S 997, so the results would be even worse! I would love for them to release a 997 SC car vs a 997s none supercahrged car and then vs a Turbo.... I know the turbo would still walk a SC car but just curious as to by how much...

 

I went from an 04 GT3 with a cup car suspension to an 06 Cab (loaded) and a 70RS clone track car. I can honestly say that I don't regret the decision to make the change. The GT3 was not a great street car, especially after the suspension change, and $ signs would flash in my brain every time the car got a little loose at the track.

It amazed me how much I liked the cab in sport mode. I smile every time I see or drive a GT3, but 18 months later I still think that I did the right thing. BTW, my daily driver is a 4.2 Q7.

 

.2 GT3s can not have rear seats added as the factory lessened the metal (structural integrity) under the rear compartment -from 2 layers of under belly to one, I believe. Anyway, rear seats on a .2 3 would not be a good idea.

 

I've been silent on providing updates to my journey from the GT3 to the 997.2S. I still owe a review and sound clips of my incredible Cargraphic side mufflers coupled with the Sharkwerks bypass -- truly an amazing sound for what this car is.

I was also in the market for a set of aftermarket wheels. That transaction did not work out, so I sought a different solution. I took a risk here, and for me, it paid off as I love the outcome. I know this look is not for everyone -- that's for sure -- but I think it sets this car apart.

I had my stock rims powder coated a semi-gloss black with a semi-gloss guards red trim. I think the pics below fairly well represent what it looks like in person, but the colors are more pronounced in person. These will be complemented shortly with Guards Red seatbelts.

 

Car looks great. Looking forward to those sound clips!

 

I can understand the journey you are on. I have done similar things in the past, just not with Porsche's. Your 997 looks great and the 87' Carrera is a fantastic pick up. That car is a keeper.

 

I've a friend that went from an '08 Boxster, to an '08 C2 cab., to an '08 C2S coupe, to an '08 Turbo, back to an '08 C2S coupe, to an '08 C2S cab., and then to an '09 Boxster. Other DD cars were also bought and sold during this time, including a Cayenne and Cayenne GTS. He couldn't make up his mind, never gave too much thought as to what he was doing, and so was never satisfied. He lost so much that he is now in a Boxster instead of a 911.

J

 

^^^that's a sucky outcome for sure.

It takes patience and astute decisions on the buy side.

I described this process in detail in another thread. In short, don't buy a car on emotion. Search nationally and buy from a seller that was not in "heavy" on the car but very motivated to sell. Then drive until you want to move on. On the sell side, use a professional broker so that the sale is retail, not dealer trade in. This is where patience pays off. As long as you don't need to sell quickly, you should be good. I'd you live in a state where you pay sales tax only on the delta then buying another car for the same price won't incur sales tax. Then take the delta in your buy versa sell price. Divide that by the months you had the car. If you do this right, this effective monthly cost should be much less than if you leased the car. So you don't actually lose money if the effective monthly cost of the transaction is leas than a lease and you get the benefit if not having a 36 month or greater comittment. That's how it's worked for me each time.

Sounds as if your friend didn't follow this strategy. If you buy and sell on emotion you can lose big bucks very quickly. I wish tour friend a swift financial recovery.

 

As part of my documentation to the journey from GT3 to 997.2S, I did mention that the '10 GT3 was my 2nd favorite car of all times that I had. As previously stated, the 1997 Lotus Esprit (turbo standard) was my #1 favorite car. Arguably off topic, below is a pic of my then Lotus (which is actually a pic of a pic as I did not have a digital camera back in '97).