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genpop3 08-16-2013 05:28 PM

Carrara White 991 - Mod Diary
 
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Hey Guys!


7/30/2013
Finalized my transaction. Did some research here and wanted to get springs and spacers right away.


8/5/2013
Got my Carrara White delivered :) Car looked low enough; wheel gap wasn't atrocious.

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ine=1376711953



8/10/2013
Decided to hold off on springs and spacers. Instead went cosmetic route. Ordered:
Clear Reflectors - $62.71
Clear Tail Lights - $518.95
Black Tint Film - $9.95 (I originally wanted the smoked reflector pre-cut kit, but why spend more for more work. I discovered getting an entire roll is cheaper and also easier to install.)
X-ACTO Knife - $4.77 -


8/13/2013
clear reflectors arrived and installed; followed this DIY on youtube:

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ine=1376711953



8/15/2013
tint film arrived; followed eBay auction instructions; installed

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ine=1376711953

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ine=1376711953




8/20/2013
Got my Clear Tail Lights today!

I tried following this post for the installation. It didn't help me @_@. So here is my 991 Clear Tail Light Installation DIY ...it worked for me:

Unboxed the Tail Lights
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ine=1377047332




Raise the Rear Spoiler. Pop up The Cap with a Flathead. Do the same for the right side.
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ine=1377047332




You Will Need a T25 to Unscrew These Two TorX Screws
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ine=1377047332




Not Enough Room for Regular ScrewDriver so I Assembled This Wrench Tool - It Did the Job
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ine=1377047332




After You Unscrew Both Bolts, Just Pull Tail Light Towards You and It Comes Right Off
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ine=1377047332




Repeat Process for Right Tail Light
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ine=1377047332




All Set!
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ine=1377047332





8/22/2013 - Polished Quad Tips ordered from Fabspeed. Got the best price direct from David@Fabspeed.


9/06/2013

Got my Fabspeed polished tips.

To take off my 991 stock tips, I used an E12 reverse torx socket. You can get a set here:

Alternatively:


Originally Posted by Compukidd (Post 3931453)
...
You could have used a 10mm 6 point wrench to remove the 991 stock tip. You didnt have to spend the $ on the torx set. The Fabspeed tips use a 13mm wrench. I'm sure you know that part now. All the best!

Here's the result:

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ine=1378543708



10/13/2013

Saw Brooklyn991's thread here
Home Depot
Plastidip - $5.95 + tax
Painters Tape - $3.50 or something

eBay 911 Badge - waited for my eBay bucks to kick in and got this one from the UK because the other one in the U.S.had numbers individually taped so I'd had to line it up manually. Also the UK is cheaper.


https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ine=1381791929


https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ine=1381791929

bccars 08-16-2013 07:58 PM

I love your car .. color and wheels .. but I'm not entirely unbiased offcourse ;-)

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...0128805-30466/

j080808 08-16-2013 08:19 PM

My car is a duplicate of yours, plus I bought from PP. Who is your salesman?

Foscam cameras, I use the same, but my wap isn't in the garage.

You need some of these

genpop3 08-16-2013 09:56 PM

Question for both of you as fellow Carrara White brothers: would you guys get Chrome or Black Chrome Quad Tips from Fabspeed? I am leaning towards Black Chrome but worried it'll just disappear under the black diffuser.






Originally Posted by bccars (Post 3917982)
I love your car .. color and wheels .. but I'm not entirely unbiased offcourse ;-)

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...0128805-30466/

Are your wheels Platinum Satin as well? They look much darker and better on your car!





Originally Posted by j080808 (Post 3917997)
My car is a duplicate of yours, plus I bought from PP. Who is your salesman?

Foscam cameras, I use the same, but my wap isn't in the garage.

You need some of these Amazon.com: IPCW CWB-194CA Chrome/Amber Mini Waffle Mount 194 Bulb - Pair: Automotive


Ah nice, I was waiting to make use Amazon $5 of $25 Promotion. Thanks!

My Sales Rep is the one and only Keith Beitter, Internet Sales Manager. If Park Place keeps it up, I'm never getting a car locally ever again; the price difference is crazy.

Keith also provided great service :)

bccars 08-19-2013 06:08 AM


Originally Posted by AoshichanX (Post 3918036)
Question for both of you as fellow Carrara White brothers: would you guys get Chrome or Black Chrome Quad Tips from Fabspeed? I am leaning towards Black Chrome but worried it'll just disappear under the black diffuser.

I think I'd go the regular chrome route, exactly because of the worry you expressed.




Originally Posted by AoshichanX (Post 3918036)
Are your wheels Platinum Satin as well? They look much darker and better on your car!

Yes they are Platinum Silk Gloss. Pic was taken inside, with lousy lighting. That's why they appear darker.

genpop3 08-20-2013 07:08 PM

7 Attachment(s)
Got my Clear Tail Lights today!

I tried following this post for the installation. It didn't help me @_@. So here is my 991 Clear Tail Light Installation DIY ...it worked for me:

Unboxed the Tail Lights
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ine=1377047332




Raise the Rear Spoiler. Pop up The Cap with a Flathead. Do the same for the right side.
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ine=1377047332




You Will Need a T25 to Unscrew These Two TorX Screws
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ine=1377047332




Not Enough Room for Regular ScrewDriver so I Assembled This Wrench Tool - It Did the Job
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ine=1377047332




After You Unscrew Both Bolts, Just Pull Tail Light Towards You and It Comes Right Off
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ine=1377047332




Repeat Process for Right Tail Light
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ine=1377047332




All Set!
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ine=1377047332

bccars 08-21-2013 07:18 AM

Do you like the clear lenses over the stock red ones on your white baby ?

ECS Tuning - Porsche 08-21-2013 10:03 AM

Looking good ;) Are you also tinting the windows?

genpop3 08-23-2013 06:50 PM

8/22/2013 - Polished Quad Tips ordered from Fabspeed :)



Originally Posted by bccars (Post 3921064)
Do you like the clear lenses over the stock red ones on your white baby ?

I love it! Highly recommended on Carrara White. A bit reminiscent of Aston Martin tail light.



Originally Posted by ECS Tuning - Porsche (Post 3921188)
Looking good ;) Are you also tinting the windows?

Thanks!

That would set off the contrast nicely and also complement the rear tinted reflectors. But the look is a bit too aggressive for me haha.

empunker 08-23-2013 07:17 PM

Looking good. A set of black wheels with a polished lip would be the perfect complement.

Chiboy 08-24-2013 08:00 AM


Originally Posted by AoshichanX (Post 3918036)
My Sales Rep is the one and only Keith Beitter, Internet Sales Manager. If Park Place keeps it up, I'm never getting a car locally ever again; the price difference is crazy.

Keith also provided great service :)

Can you PM me with the % discount you received? I am going to order a lightly optioned (probably White!) 991 this winter if I can't find a good deal on a used one and would consider going outside Chicagoland if it made sense.

Beautiful car, needless to say....:)

Vic55 08-24-2013 12:13 PM

Love the clears--- can you disclose the price? (sorry if you did and I missed it)

Edit: I have a 4s so the center would be red still- that would look odd wouldnt it??

PorscheCrazy 08-24-2013 12:35 PM


Originally Posted by Vic55 (Post 3923501)
Love the clears--- can you disclose the price? (sorry if you did and I missed it)

Edit: I have a 4s so the center would be red still- that would look odd wouldnt it??

Yeah, I don't think it would look good that way . . .

kosmo69 08-24-2013 02:09 PM

Looking good.
How about front spoiler lip and
Sharkwerks bypass exhaust?!

genpop3 08-24-2013 06:36 PM


Originally Posted by Chiboy (Post 3923366)
Can you PM me with the % discount you received? I am going to order a lightly optioned (probably White!) 991 this winter if I can't find a good deal on a used one and would consider going outside Chicagoland if it made sense.

Beautiful car, needless to say....:)

Sure I'll PM you. You should aim for last few days of the month, so it's coming up!





Originally Posted by Vic55 (Post 3923501)
Love the clears--- can you disclose the price? (sorry if you did and I missed it)

Edit: I have a 4s so the center would be red still- that would look odd wouldnt it??

Hey Vic55,

I did post it but no biggie at all. Here it is again (click blue link): Clear Tail Lights - $518.95 shipping included from Florida

I would tint out the center red portion as well otherwise I think it would look a bit mismatched haha





Originally Posted by kosmo69 (Post 3923548)
Looking good.
How about front spoiler lip and
Sharkwerks bypass exhaust?!

I'm definitely thinking about a front spoiler lip but then I'd be tempted to lower the car. I really love not having to angle any more, I find myself going to a lot more places lmao. Previously, I'd avoid going to places if the entryway were too steep or if the streets had too many bumps/potholes. That's no way to live hilarious

As for the exhaust not sure about installing it on a leased car haha


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