911 turbo

[neil a]

I recently had the car in at MV Turbos a local garage to me (the owner has a 996 GT2) for a Durametric data log and alignment.
After fitting the plenum I wanted to check the fueling was still safe, which it is still running 1.1 bar.
John the owner took a few pics while it was in for his webpage.

Sadly Ive now had to go back to work so will be missing the Porsche OC trackday at Knockhill , and also the V- Max event

 

[Martin.]

That looks awesome in those recent pics!!

 

[cat171]

That is one damn sweet car!

 

[neil a]

Picked up a cheap spare centre console this week and had it painted yesterday so that is the interior now finished , unless i can pick up a cheap GT2/GT3 rear carpet.

 

[Jekyll]

I don't get the hate, I love how it looks on the splits with seal grey centres. I prefer it over the standard wheels. To me, the standards look boring and too simple for a car that looks this aggressive.

IMO if course.

 

[neil a]

Few recent changes to the interior

I went for a 997 gt3 shifter, and managed to join it to the 996 gaiter to keep the alcantara/leather theme going.

And today i added a set of leather/alcantara GT3/GT2 style seats , at the same time i removed the rear carpets and added some sound deadening underneath to quieten the cabin a little.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Thats just stunning mate!

 

[AdDaMan]

Properly epic.

 

[Gus]

Those new seats are stunning. Probably less comfortable but look so fresh! The leather sagging slightly on the old drivers seat was the only thing letting it down and now it looks amazing. Nice cage and carbon wing mirrors too.

 

[Cub.]

Lovely car.

 

[Martin.]

Few recent changes to the interior

I went for a 997 gt3 shifter, and managed to join it to the 996 gaiter to keep the alcantara/leather theme going.

And today i added a set of leather/alcantara GT3/GT2 style seats , at the same time i removed the rear carpets and added some sound deadening underneath to quieten the cabin a little.

Love the GT3 gear stick. Is it just the stick or the whole linkage too? How much did it cost if you don't mind me asking. PM me if you wish. It's something I'd like to do to mine too

Loving those seats also, are they the carbon fibre? Are they from a GT car?

 

[Alex_225]

Epic car and looks in fantastic condition!

 

[Advikaz]

Absolute weapon!

 

[SOHROB]

Lovely car and some great touches, gt2 wheels would look the nuts

 

[Advikaz]

What kind of power is this matey?

 

[neil a]

I already had the 997 gt3 shift mechanism fitted so , the gear knob was a simple change out.
The seats are carbon fibre copies of the 996 GT2/ GT3 seats , would of loved genuine seats but they are getting harder to find and prices are getting stupid at over £3500 second hand.

I would like to have a set of gt2 wheels but the 18's don't fit over the brakes.

Its never been on the rollers but with the recent map change now running 1.2 bar I would think around 570bhp.
With hybrid turbos , injectors along with the rest of the mods i have it should do close to 650 bhp.

 

[StuOwen86]

Awesome car. I think a porker is definitely on my future car wish list some day lol

 

[neil a]

Those new seats are stunning. Probably less comfortable but look so fresh! The leather sagging slightly on the old drivers seat was the only thing letting it down and now it looks amazing. Nice cage and carbon wing mirrors too.

I did a few hours in the car over the weekend and have to say the new seats are actually really comfy , I steamed the original seats before putting them in storage and its tightened up the leather on them .
Im in two minds about painting the plastic sections around the harness holes on the seats and also tempted by some red seat belts.

 

[Fraser.J.]

Neil you hero.

 

[neil a]

Neil you hero.

Did you not find the standard seats a bit narrow when you were in it Fraser ?

 

[neil a]

Had the old girl in for a late winter protection detail last week as my local detailer had a deal on.

Car washed, dried ,de contaminated, DA'd then all paint,glass,wheels sealed.

Sadly no outdoor completed pics as it was both dark and raining buy the time they finished :sad:

 

[Rob]

I love it so much I want to cry. I need a 997 c2s. Now.

(Still think less fussy wheels would be better)

 

[riz]

Lovely.

Is it me or is the front bumper different to normal?

 

[ForceIndia]

Lovely.

Is it me or is the front bumper different to normal?

Gt2

 

[neil a]

Lovely.

Is it me or is the front bumper different to normal?

As ForceIndia said above it is fitted with a GT2 bumper

 

[Rob]

As ForceIndia said above it is fitted with a GT2 bumper

I bet you fecking love owning this, it's like driving a savings account, but with a better interest rate!

 

[Jekyll]

Absolutely love it!

 

[VR46-G@Z]

Bloody lovely car! Awesome machines, and only going to make you money! Win win!!:up:​

 

[neil a]

Thanks I have been lucky in that since I bought the car back prices have went up a bit so probably worth a couple of $$$ more than I paid.
I am looking to maybe send the car down to Nine Excellence to have there 9e30 tuning package which would more than wipe out any money I could make on the car, but long term I have no plans on selling as long as I have a job with oil prices being fecked.

 

[VR46-G@Z]

You only live once ey, why not!!:up:

 

[neil a]

Very true
Ive just booked up for my first track day in it later this year as well , looking forward to it but know I will probably lap slower than i did in my clio lol

 

[Paprika123]

Very true :smile:
Ive just booked up for my first track day in it later this year as well , looking forward to it but know I will probably lap slower than i did in my clio lol

What one did you book on for?

 

[neil a]

Porsche owners club / Glasgow OPC one at knockhill in May.

 

[Martin.]

I'm not a fan of the 996 because of the egg headlights, but your one does look epic. I think the GT2 styling or kit you've got makes a massive difference, it looks awesome and meas as f**k from the rear!

Love the seats and shifter too.

 

[neil a]

Deposit is paid and the car booked in at 9e near London next month to get hybrid turbos, injectors, boost controller, switchable exhaust and a few other changes taking it to 9e30 spec. 0-300kmh in under 30 seconds.

 

[The Russian.]

Cool as f**k

 

[VR46-G@Z]

Wow! Get a video up after the tune up, I need to see that!! :smile::up:

 

[neil a]

Unless

Wow! Get a video up after the tune up, I need to see that!! :smile::up:

Unless I go to a Vmax type event at Brunters or Woodbridge I dont think i will be posting any 180mph runs online :smirk: not saying there wont be any made though..

 

[neil a]

I know a lot of people have a dislike for the LM's on here but I've just agreed to buy a set of these wheels , which again may divide opinion but the LM's will not be going anywhere I will just switch as i fancy .

 

[VR46-G@Z]

They look sweet!!! Your current wheels also look nice but I do like these more!:smile::up: