The clear tails have finally arrived and look amazing. Any 997.2 guys fitted 997.1 front lips or 997.1 techart rear diffuser on Gen 2 bumpers?
I want this to go in for paint by friday but would like to do a lip and rear diffuser. From the sounds of it I still need to order the follow parts and will try and order OEM parts only. I will keep you posted. And provide all the pictures after.

Still need:
new front control unit
Gen 2 Mini Loom
center duct
rad ducts

 

Did you also get a new DFI engine and new suspension (especially the front geometry)? Only then it will be a conversion to a 997.2. Short of that... it's a wannabe.

Save the original parts in good condition, if you ever want to sell the car. Most serious Porsche buyers will prefer a stock car to a 'converted' wannabe.

 

Will be keep all orginal components. Thanks for your opinion but u can keep it to yourself. If wanted to get a new DFI I would lease one like you.

 

Correction: I do not rent a 997.2. I own one.

My opinion has great support among the P-car community. The 997.1 has character. An altered 997.1 is phony. To each his own.

 

Ha ha - I don't think so. Most of your posts here are derogatory and patronizing.

 

He is a legend in his own mind....

 

I know Techart bumper come with the switch to perform the convertion of the rear lights wires

 

I am secure on my own pronouncements as I have been around these cars far longer than most recent arrivals who think they know it all.

In a community who looks down a repainted bumper or a little fender bender... Try to sell a seriously modded 997.1 with not only bolt-on panels but grafted electrical modules and such. Good luck... But you know it all.

 

+1
I never understood what is the point to hang on exterior plastic from other models. If you want a different car - just buy it. plain and simple.

 

Did you have to get new control units for the front DRL LED lights? I am looking for info on the parts needed for a early '08 front and rear light conversion. Suncoast does not seem to be sure about what is needed for the front light conversion.

NR Auto

 

Don't do it!! the 997.1 looks so much better... instant classic.

 

UPDATE:

Front and rear bumper getting painted, waiting for this Plug & Play control harness from Germany for front LED. Hoping to have it done for friday clear tails and all. Will take pics after.



LED Control Harness
http://www.albert-motorsport.de/fahr...ltgeraete.html

 

to each their own. this is no different then slapping on a gt3 wing on. give the guy a break. half the guys on here swapped out their front end for a gt3 front, so we're all poseurs too?

 

C2SKID, I would love to see and hear how it all turns out. Although you have a bunch of clowns here who think it's value added to give their personal opinions in a thread where help/advice is needed, I personally think you are doing something interesting. Additionally, if it turns out to be a successful project, I would be willing to bet many others will follow suit. It's obvious by the number of prior threads on people wanting to add LEDs, it's a topic of interest. Good luck and please do let us know how it all turns out.

 

I understand what you are saying to a certain degree as the "frankenstein 911's" are horrible to look at... but I don't think this project is going to far...

I'd hate to see you at SEMA... I'm sure it'd blow your mind what people are willing to do to their cars, and for how much they are willing to pay to do it... my friend installed curtains and lights in his car... yeah, curtains...

While I wouldn't change a 997.1, I don't think it's horrible if someone does. There 's nothing wrong with the LED look without wanting to spend the extra $$$ to switch to a 997.2. I've always loved the look of LED's, especially with the newer Audis. On the 997.2, i think it gives a modern edge to the otherwise historic 911 silhouette. I'm interested to see how this turns out.

Given the money, some would choose bilsteins, control arms, cats, software, etc. and some would choose body kits, wheels and accessories. To each his own...