Conversion TIME 996--->997/996 Turbo Facelift
#31
07-23-2013, 09:23 PM
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Las Vegas
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Do you have any more pics of the rear bumper? Also what is your opinion on the fitment. I know people bend the ends in to fit but I assume the rear middle will be somewhat bowed out and not fully seated against the inner bumper beam?
#32
07-23-2013, 09:30 PM
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 110
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Fixed wing for 996 turbo decklid was my choice since I wanted to keep the stock airbox.
You mentioned in your other post that you did not cut/trim the top, did you have to trim the sides? Do you have any close up pics of your customized latch setup?
#33
07-23-2013, 10:26 PM
Great idea! Looks outstanding. The Turbo deck lids/wing assemblies are easier to find and coming down in $$$. Nice OEM upgrade.
You mentioned in your other post that you did not cut/trim the top, did you have to trim the sides? Do you have any close up pics of your customized latch setup?
You mentioned in your other post that you did not cut/trim the top, did you have to trim the sides? Do you have any close up pics of your customized latch setup?
#34
07-24-2013, 10:27 AM
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Location: Bellevue, Washington
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Wow! The conversion looks very good. I've been thinking abt a conversion for my 99 996 as well. Been on the sitting on the fence for ages regarding it though.
#36
07-26-2013, 08:14 AM
Out of commission due to a serious back injury, just recently got back on my feet. Currently driving!
Car progress is as follows;
-Fenders welded in place and fitted.
-Hood in place
-Headlights in place and rewired using existing plug
-Side markers
-Front Bumper fitted with LED's, Fogs, & Grills
-996 Turbo rear bumper in place
-c4s exhaust pipes and tips
To be completed
-Turbo 996 rear decklid OEM with hydraulics
-Turbo 997 rear Wing OEM (larger, wider than 996)
-Turbo 997 mirrors
-GT2 Side skirts
-body/prep/paint stock silver
19" RPK-065 or Roderick RW5 wheels & 305/30 & 235/35's. Still undecided on the wheels. Open to suggestions/experiences/etc.
Included a few pics:
Car progress is as follows;
-Fenders welded in place and fitted.
-Hood in place
-Headlights in place and rewired using existing plug
-Side markers
-Front Bumper fitted with LED's, Fogs, & Grills
-996 Turbo rear bumper in place
-c4s exhaust pipes and tips
To be completed
-Turbo 996 rear decklid OEM with hydraulics
-Turbo 997 rear Wing OEM (larger, wider than 996)
-Turbo 997 mirrors
-GT2 Side skirts
-body/prep/paint stock silver
19" RPK-065 or Roderick RW5 wheels & 305/30 & 235/35's. Still undecided on the wheels. Open to suggestions/experiences/etc.
Included a few pics:
#37
07-29-2013, 01:18 PM
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Location: Westerly, Rhode Island
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If you don't mind me asking, what did the full conversion cost from start to end? Minus the rear parts.
#38
07-29-2013, 05:35 PM
See:
996 TWIN TURBO TRUNK TO NARROW BODY C2 HOW TO FIT PORSCHE 911 TURBO WING TO NARROW BODY C2
at:
http://996trunk.blogspot.com/
996 TWIN TURBO TRUNK TO NARROW BODY C2 HOW TO FIT PORSCHE 911 TURBO WING TO NARROW BODY C2
at:
http://996trunk.blogspot.com/
I was told it is the top end that is long. I am dying to add a spoiler to my C2 and the ones I like seem to always be made for the turbo.
#39
07-29-2013, 07:05 PM
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 110
Rep Power: 16
If you don't mind me asking, what did the full conversion cost from start to end? Minus the rear parts.
#40
07-29-2013, 07:10 PM
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 110
Rep Power: 16
So it is the bottom of the deck lid that gets cut/shaved down?
#41
07-30-2013, 02:33 PM
I cut only the bottom (about 2" strip or so) Take a few progressive cuts with test fit and using masking tape to draw your line to match the bumper curve. Play around with the hinges bolt down and to the decklid to get best fit.
Last edited by B8_RDC; 03-25-2014 at 07:55 PM.
#42
07-30-2013, 02:58 PM
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#44
09-03-2016, 09:26 AM
nice progress, i bought my kit from the worrest kit seller ever (wicked motor works).after waitting one year for delivery they sent me dented/repaired hood ,blue color used front bumper ,dented repaired fenders, wrong gas tank lid and a lot of missing parts like (head light.wrong hood hings...etc
wicked motor works parts are all repaired junk yards parts.
i have two questions, i hope you are still availible :
1- what did you do to revise 996tt and use for 997tt head lights washer ?
2-how to connect the 997 fog lights into 996 tt head lights harness ?
thanks
wicked motor works parts are all repaired junk yards parts.
i have two questions, i hope you are still availible :
1- what did you do to revise 996tt and use for 997tt head lights washer ?
2-how to connect the 997 fog lights into 996 tt head lights harness ?
thanks
#45
09-06-2016, 11:39 PM
nice progress, i bought my kit from the worrest kit seller ever (wicked motor works).after waitting one year for delivery they sent me dented/repaired hood ,blue color used front bumper ,dented repaired fenders, wrong gas tank lid and a lot of missing parts like (head light.wrong hood hings...etc
wicked motor works parts are all repaired junk yards parts.
i have two questions, i hope you are still availible :
1- what did you do to revise 996tt and use for 997tt head lights washer ?
2-how to connect the 997 fog lights into 996 tt head lights harness ?
thanks
wicked motor works parts are all repaired junk yards parts.
i have two questions, i hope you are still availible :
1- what did you do to revise 996tt and use for 997tt head lights washer ?
2-how to connect the 997 fog lights into 996 tt head lights harness ?
thanks
Some old details I had saved on the comp regarding the HL. Sorry to hear wicked is junk. I had an online disagreement with them and decided against talking to them again.
