New stable mate for the turbo!
#1
New stable mate for the turbo!
So about 2 months ago, i picked up a CPO cayenne turbo in the hopes of turning it into my tow rig for my 911.
After looking for awhile and having a purchase or two slip through my hands, I got lucky enough to find this one in CT and shipped it down to Texas.
So far i am loving the car and i have been busy putting my touches on it. My wheels are on order and can't wait till they arrive!
I like to keep track of my progression threads so i will likely be adding pics as i go along.
Enjoy!
Pics from the dealer:
When she arrived after the long trip:
First weekend full exterior detail and ceramic coating, swapped all interior and exterior lights to LEDs and changed the emblem:
results:
Next was the install of the tow hitch module and hitch itself. I read a lot and was able to piece together all of the parts for about $400 or so vs. the actual kit for $1000+ - very happy with the results and it wasn't too difficult honestly...
Next up was the install of the Blackvue dash cam and Valentine radar. I really like the blackvue camera as i have the same 2 channel camera system on my 911 and it has been great. Very easy to use, great picture and reasonably priced.
I also tinted the windows:
Next up was the rebadging of the rear of the vehicle - i always thought the rear looked too cluttered and figured i'd use this opportunity to also swap to black badges:
Here she is as she sits tucked in next to her sister:
Next mods are changing the rear lights to GTS tails, installing the black lower tailgate trim, Porsche tow hook cover and electrical hookup sometime this week.
Then i plan to wrap the window trim gloss black along with the roof rails and wait till my Brixton wheels show up. After that, she should be set and exactly the way i want it for awhile until i can decide on an exhaust set-up.
After looking for awhile and having a purchase or two slip through my hands, I got lucky enough to find this one in CT and shipped it down to Texas.
So far i am loving the car and i have been busy putting my touches on it. My wheels are on order and can't wait till they arrive!
I like to keep track of my progression threads so i will likely be adding pics as i go along.
Enjoy!
Pics from the dealer:
When she arrived after the long trip:
First weekend full exterior detail and ceramic coating, swapped all interior and exterior lights to LEDs and changed the emblem:
results:
Next was the install of the tow hitch module and hitch itself. I read a lot and was able to piece together all of the parts for about $400 or so vs. the actual kit for $1000+ - very happy with the results and it wasn't too difficult honestly...
Next up was the install of the Blackvue dash cam and Valentine radar. I really like the blackvue camera as i have the same 2 channel camera system on my 911 and it has been great. Very easy to use, great picture and reasonably priced.
I also tinted the windows:
Next up was the rebadging of the rear of the vehicle - i always thought the rear looked too cluttered and figured i'd use this opportunity to also swap to black badges:
Here she is as she sits tucked in next to her sister:
Next mods are changing the rear lights to GTS tails, installing the black lower tailgate trim, Porsche tow hook cover and electrical hookup sometime this week.
Then i plan to wrap the window trim gloss black along with the roof rails and wait till my Brixton wheels show up. After that, she should be set and exactly the way i want it for awhile until i can decide on an exhaust set-up.
#5
The OEM silver was starting to bubble, so i just removed it and went with the gloss black instead. Removing the stock one isn't bad with a heat gun, a finger nail and then some goo gone to get the residual double sided tape off.
Suncoast has it here: http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...295501041.html
#7
So about 2 months ago, i picked up a CPO cayenne turbo in the hopes of turning it into my tow rig for my 911.
After looking for awhile and having a purchase or two slip through my hands, I got lucky enough to find this one in CT and shipped it down to Texas.
So far i am loving the car and i have been busy putting my touches on it. My wheels are on order and can't wait till they arrive!
I like to keep track of my progression threads so i will likely be adding pics as i go along.
Enjoy!
Pics from the dealer:
When she arrived after the long trip:
First weekend full exterior detail and ceramic coating, swapped all interior and exterior lights to LEDs and changed the emblem:
results:
Next was the install of the tow hitch module and hitch itself. I read a lot and was able to piece together all of the parts for about $400 or so vs. the actual kit for $1000+ - very happy with the results and it wasn't too difficult honestly...
Next up was the install of the Blackvue dash cam and Valentine radar. I really like the blackvue camera as i have the same 2 channel camera system on my 911 and it has been great. Very easy to use, great picture and reasonably priced.
I also tinted the windows:
Next up was the rebadging of the rear of the vehicle - i always thought the rear looked too cluttered and figured i'd use this opportunity to also swap to black badges:
Here she is as she sits tucked in next to her sister:
Next mods are changing the rear lights to GTS tails, installing the black lower tailgate trim, Porsche tow hook cover and electrical hookup sometime this week.
Then i plan to wrap the window trim gloss black along with the roof rails and wait till my Brixton wheels show up. After that, she should be set and exactly the way i want it for awhile until i can decide on an exhaust set-up.
After looking for awhile and having a purchase or two slip through my hands, I got lucky enough to find this one in CT and shipped it down to Texas.
So far i am loving the car and i have been busy putting my touches on it. My wheels are on order and can't wait till they arrive!
I like to keep track of my progression threads so i will likely be adding pics as i go along.
Enjoy!
Pics from the dealer:
When she arrived after the long trip:
First weekend full exterior detail and ceramic coating, swapped all interior and exterior lights to LEDs and changed the emblem:
results:
Next was the install of the tow hitch module and hitch itself. I read a lot and was able to piece together all of the parts for about $400 or so vs. the actual kit for $1000+ - very happy with the results and it wasn't too difficult honestly...
Next up was the install of the Blackvue dash cam and Valentine radar. I really like the blackvue camera as i have the same 2 channel camera system on my 911 and it has been great. Very easy to use, great picture and reasonably priced.
I also tinted the windows:
Next up was the rebadging of the rear of the vehicle - i always thought the rear looked too cluttered and figured i'd use this opportunity to also swap to black badges:
Here she is as she sits tucked in next to her sister:
Next mods are changing the rear lights to GTS tails, installing the black lower tailgate trim, Porsche tow hook cover and electrical hookup sometime this week.
Then i plan to wrap the window trim gloss black along with the roof rails and wait till my Brixton wheels show up. After that, she should be set and exactly the way i want it for awhile until i can decide on an exhaust set-up.
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#8
Yes I do. Once the new wheels come in (likely late September) I'll be looking to sell as i don't have room in my garage.
I'd prefer to sell as a full set-up/wheels tires/tpms - but the wheels are actually winter tires since the car was purchased from up north so i may consider dismounting if i can find a buyer for both....
#9
I dropped my car off to have the window trim wrapped in gloss black and have the rear lower reflectors tinted as well. Should have it back tomorrow afternoon.
Also, I received a package today from my friends at ECS. Will be test fitting these up over the weekend and installing if all goes well.
Also, I received a package today from my friends at ECS. Will be test fitting these up over the weekend and installing if all goes well.
#11
Thanks!
Here are some pics from the gloss black wrapping:
This is almost finished - you can see the rear window is still chrome - good comparison pic.
Tinted the rear reflectors to match the OEM GTS tails - the pic makes it look darker than it is:
finished product:
Good comparison - i really like it, such a small item but i think it makes a huge difference.
before:
after:
Here are some pics from the gloss black wrapping:
This is almost finished - you can see the rear window is still chrome - good comparison pic.
Tinted the rear reflectors to match the OEM GTS tails - the pic makes it look darker than it is:
finished product:
Good comparison - i really like it, such a small item but i think it makes a huge difference.
before:
after:
Last edited by Kricci; 08-26-2016 at 09:12 PM.
#13
And once he does that - he's gotta do the bump strips on the running boards.. then get all black wheels.
It never ends.
BTW - OP - if you want a swap with some gloss-black Porsche sport rims, with slightly curbed silver edges, just let me know..
#14
Yep, good eye - that will be done very soon - the shop that did the trim didn't want to do it so i found a different one for the roof rails.
I am planning on removing the running boards completely actually - not big fan of them. Just been looking to find OEM side skirts at a decent price.
My wheels should be here in the next 2 weeks- they aren't black, but they are darker/gunmetalish color. I think it should tie everything together nicely.
In the meantime, some A-hole decided he'd help me modify my car on Friday night:
Luckily, i had put on a few coats of ceramic coating when i bought it and i attribute that to help keeping it from getting to the metal. After some time with a few compounds/polishes and my Flex polisher, I was able to make it mostly disappear. It is still there, but much less noticeable.
My wheels should be here in the next 2 weeks- they aren't black, but they are darker/gunmetalish color. I think it should tie everything together nicely.
In the meantime, some A-hole decided he'd help me modify my car on Friday night:
Luckily, i had put on a few coats of ceramic coating when i bought it and i attribute that to help keeping it from getting to the metal. After some time with a few compounds/polishes and my Flex polisher, I was able to make it mostly disappear. It is still there, but much less noticeable.
Last edited by Kricci; 08-28-2016 at 05:13 PM.