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Old 07-26-2006, 09:14 AM   #1
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Default My Porsche 996 C2 - First modifications done

so, finally i found some time to take some shots with the modifications i've made at the beginning of june.

first modification: mounted the mk1 sideskirts

second modification: the mk2 wing in the back

the decision which wing to take took a while. first i thought to take the mk1 version to complete the gt3 mk1 look. on the other hand i had a good offer for a mk2 version in which i personally prefere. after a few photoshops and some weeks passing by i bought this one and sent all the stuff with the car into the garage.

i really like the result, the look is great. and it's really impressive how much downforce more you get when going faster den 150 km/h. i could test that on the anneau du rhin racing course in mid june and on the german autobahn 2 weeks ago when i drove back home from the airport.

the next things i'd like to do are lowering the car for a few cm and new rims. i haven't decided yet which ones to take. and finally it should get another exhaust system, maybe fabspeed ore something similar, it has to be loud! we'll see...

here are the pics. looking forward to read your thoughts about the mods.





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Old 07-26-2006, 09:24 AM   #2
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I feel the wing doesn't fit with a "standard" C2. Body should be wider at the back IMO. But the car itself remains wicked, you're a lucky guy being able to drive this beauty around...
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Old 07-26-2006, 09:28 AM   #3
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Spoiler looks good to me!

Do you also have the GT3-frontbumper? Can't really see on the pics as it's too sunny here.
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Old 07-26-2006, 09:41 AM   #4
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Looking good! And I hope you'll get some nice BBS LM wheels
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Old 07-26-2006, 09:43 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by LotusGT1
I feel the wing doesn't fit with a "standard" C2. Body should be wider at the back IMO. But the car itself remains wicked, you're a lucky guy being able to drive this beauty around...
Correct me if I am wrong, but the "standard" C2 is the same as the GT3 body. Only the C4S, Turbo, GT2 had the wider bodies on the 996.

I think it looks great! And it is functional too!!!
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Old 07-26-2006, 09:46 AM   #6
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Originally Posted by LotusGT1
Body should be wider at the back IMO
only the Turbo, GT2 and C4S have the wider body at the back. but if you send me some money i'll drive immediately to gemballa for a extra wide body kit


Originally Posted by MartijnGizmo
Do you also have the GT3-frontbumper?
yes, got the GT3 Frontbumper
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Old 07-26-2006, 09:49 AM   #7
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Looks great, some new wheels will definately complete the look.

Modding your car is definately an enjoyable thing, slowing working towards your ultimate vision for your car.

How many kms/miles have you done in it now? Any major probs?
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Old 07-26-2006, 09:51 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by pzgren
Originally Posted by LotusGT1
Body should be wider at the back IMO
only the Turbo, GT2 and C4S have the wider body at the back. but if you send me some money i'll drive immediately to gemballa for a extra wide body kit
I know, Therefore I think the spoiler only fits for those versions

Anyway, any idea what rims you're going to get?
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Old 07-26-2006, 10:13 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by LotusGT1
I know, Therefore I think the spoiler only fits for those versions
You do know that the GT3 also has the small bodystyle?
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Old 07-26-2006, 10:25 AM   #10
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Originally Posted by LotusGT1
Anyway, any idea what rims you're going to get?
hmm... it's really difficult. i thought about black techart formula wheels but they're so fu***ing expensive... maybe BBS LM. i really don't know yet. i've made some photoshops at home with different wheels. maybe i'll post them here in the near future for a poll...

Originally Posted by Dingo
How many kms/miles have you done in it now? Any major probs?
Since i bought it last december i made about 14000km. i didn't had any problems with it now. made a little service in june when changed the summer tires but just the standard things.

i guess i'll write soon a little report about it, like TT did with the C4 tip
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Old 07-26-2006, 10:27 AM   #11
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Originally Posted by MartijnGizmo
Originally Posted by LotusGT1
I know, Therefore I think the spoiler only fits for those versions
You do know that the GT3 also has the small bodystyle?
Yes, don't like the look of the 2nd. generation spoiler either
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Old 07-26-2006, 10:54 AM   #12
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So the wing isn't considered rice then?
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Old 07-26-2006, 03:35 PM   #13
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Originally Posted by RC45
So the wing isn't considered rice then?
Not if it's a factory part?

Agreed though the 2nd Gen spoiler looks out of place on a 1st gen GT3. Also you planning on doing wheels as a mod because the turbo twist look wheels just aren't flowing with the GT3 way of things...

Eh..either way nice. Mine will be stock until PSE actually becomes a retrofit for the 987S.
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Old 07-26-2006, 03:40 PM   #14
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Switch the wheels and it will look even better
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Old 07-26-2006, 05:33 PM   #15
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Nice - just need the GT3 cup wheels now 8)
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