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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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I've caught the mod bug in just the few weeks I've owned the car. Just detailed the wheel wells and calipers and put the new wheels on today. man they do stick out a lot more, but only rubbed when i was on it turning and hit a pretty big bump. may have to roll the fenders though...ugh. So far other than the typical "new to me" owner stuff like oil change and brake fluid flush, collant flush, 4 wheel alignment etc...I've added Evo DV's, a CD changer, Artic Silver horseshoe trim around the radio/climate to match the center console which is also A.S, new pedals, guage trim rings (which nicely match all the artic silver stuff), a silver middle taillight red led thing and color matched bumperettes. The power mods will have to wait till next year. Heres a few pics for those interested...






 
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Nicely done....in good taste. I've had myself innoculated against the mod bug...but you need to get booster shots once in a while, especially when being exposed to the mod squad here.
 
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Thanks Chuck... saw a thread somewhere where you said you purchased some new wheels yourself...what did you go with?
I know this is kind of boring for some but once you start...I'm pretty happy with how it's turning out...a few interior pics as well...



 
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Welome to TT ownership. Great cars! If you want to protect your bank acount stay away from ride and drives in modded TT's. Theres no return!!!!!!
Are those Techarts or copies?
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Looking good mate.
 
Old Nov 3, 2007 | 07:41 PM
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They are the genuine Techarts with Michelin PS2's all around...I just used the Porsche center caps I had from my 928 laying around....the 315/25/19 rears really look like monsters on the car.
 
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RG: The carbon and the grey interior are a nice combination. They compliment each other....the only downside is that you'll be looking for more carbon mods.... I hope you have more self discipline that I did....

I ended up buying the CCW wheels that I saw posted by Carrera Mike in one of his threads....also bought them with the Michelin PS II tires on them.
 
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Chuck, if my short time w/the car so far is any indication it appears I have little self disipline. I already have my eye on a FVD flash and maybe a sport steering wheel.....maybe an exhaust...maybe a....
 
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I think the carbon steering wheel would be a great add-on because it jumps out at you and is a focal point in the interior. Next would be a really great exhaust system...you already have some power, even if it's not as much as you'd ultimately like....but the exhaust lives right behind you, and provided it's a well designed and built one....you'll find it is a constant source of audible pleasure....in my case I bought the Europipe and according to propaganda, picked up 20HP, but in a 450 HP car, it's lost as an insignificant figure in the grand scheme of things and becomes a butt-dyno enhancement...and yet another source of psychological pleasure.

The rest of the mods can come as funds and your tastes (along with external influences) permit.
 
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Looking Good Nice Wheels
 
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that is one bad *** ride!

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Nice car all around- love the wheels; those are the only ones I would consider over the stock turbo's; enjoy
 
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What yo really want is the proto 650 Kit with the Europipe ;-)
 
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These are the two steering wheels I'm thinking of...opinions??



 
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Does anyone have one of these FVD wheels on their car? I'm concerned that the smaller size will block the guages...
 


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