996 Turbo / GT2 Turbo discussion on previous model 2000-2005 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo and 911 GT2.

WAS UPGRADING your 996TT really worth the $$$$$?

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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 09:03 PM
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So which shop is it?
Fine, well damm, that's so cost efficient That's cheap for all of that, compared to my $12k sc kit
 
Old Apr 4, 2006 | 10:03 PM
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Sounds like a great deal if from a reputable source. Car will be reliable but not covered by a warranty.
I also like the one step at a time. It also depends on what YOU want out of the car. I also agree, exhaust and flash my be enough for you, especially if you just drive the car on the street....how fast can ya go?

Wait till the warranty is up then take your time and enjoy each step!!

then take that car to the track and really see what it can do safely and legally
 
Old Apr 4, 2006 | 10:38 PM
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Will I be more inclined to speed?- dude you already have a lightening fast car think what it will be modded- Will I get more tickets- uhhmmm after around 160 mph I think you need a get out of jail card.
 
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6600$ ONLY?!? :|

What a ****ing STEAL!!!
 
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Bottom line is that I doubt anybody here regrets modding the engine!! I sure don't.
 
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Do it. Just don't keep track of how much money you are dumping into it, it'll keep you much happier.
 
Old Apr 9, 2006 | 12:01 AM
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Well, I did it and I'm VERY happy. I actually paid $7600 which I think was a good deal. I deal with figures all day and forgot what it actually said on the estimate. I'm also glad I did it now rather than later. You only live once and I plan on keeping the car for a while. So at 550-560hp, it will be sufficient to keep me happy for a while. One thing is I hope I dont encounter one of you guys with even more HP & torque on your turbos. Thats where the upgrade itch comes into play which I want to avoid like the plague...lol

Anyways, its fantastic! I love the trembling of my ear drums and the landscape around me jittering when you hit the gas hard.

By the way, TheSpeed Gallery in Studio City CA did the job and Sam & Dan were fantastic. He called several times way after hours to check on me which was really nice. They even waited an hour after closing for me to get the car so I could enjoy it and sleep at night soundly ( I couldnt sleep last night waiting for the car to be ready).
 

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Old Apr 9, 2006 | 04:29 AM
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good to hear the good news... SAm is a good guy...
 
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Old Apr 9, 2006 | 04:31 AM
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thanks bro. nice talking to you on the phone. you really know your ****!
 
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hey NP..... whats it boosting... liek in 3rd or 4rht gear?
 
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Old Apr 9, 2006 | 10:52 AM
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Congratulations Girth . . . Sam and Dan (Speed Gallery) are stand-up guys and they do good work. Enjoy!!!

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Sam went out of his way many times for me as well.
 
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Was it worth it? Hell yes, how else was I going to bend my rods, kill my tranny and/or lift my heads? I mean come on!!!
 
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Was it worth it? Hell yes, how else was I going to bend my rods, kill my tranny and/or lift my heads? I mean come on!!!


Oh well Alex, we've all had our fair share of prob's/experience/hardships but fun outcomes in heavy modding, would i do it again? Umm, yea, i am! LOL
 
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Im on my 4th tuning kit
 
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