What Should Be My First Mods..... ?
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If you have not taken a high performance driving course then I think your best return on investment would be a good driving course and then some track time so you can truly appreciate the cars potential which is allot more than pushing your right foot down and accelerating as fast as possible.
Originally Posted by ramone
Stock - Black/Tan 996 TT (non X50) with existing Warranty.... (see sig for pics)
This is my Daily Driver
What are some mods that you have found drastically improve the car over stock and should have been there from the factory. Mods where you can't go wrong and everyone agrees is must on the TT; either styling, engine, exhaust, interior, suspension, brakes etc
Keep in mind I have an existing warranty and don't want to viod it just yet
Also, please keep in mind that this is my daily driver and need it to be practical for the street and every day use
Ok, let the suggestions begin..........
This is my Daily Driver
What are some mods that you have found drastically improve the car over stock and should have been there from the factory. Mods where you can't go wrong and everyone agrees is must on the TT; either styling, engine, exhaust, interior, suspension, brakes etc
Keep in mind I have an existing warranty and don't want to viod it just yet
Also, please keep in mind that this is my daily driver and need it to be practical for the street and every day use
Ok, let the suggestions begin..........
Might want to address the suspension as well at some point.
One other thing that HAS to be done is the SSK. Cheap/small but NEEDS to be done. The stock throw is so utterly ****e.
Originally Posted by MrBlonde
Fully adjustable suspension controllable incar that provides racing setups that are more comfortable than OEM.
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Originally Posted by iLLM3
I wouldnt go that far, but suspension is a MUST in any car first! I would stay stg 2 Tarek, it will give you some nice power, i bet it will be enough for you
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Originally Posted by sharkster
Firstly, on these cars you can do some chip tuning, diverter valves and an exhaust. That'll bring it up 500ish and you'll have a lot more fun with the stock turbos that way. I'd say pick an exhaust after you hear a whole bunch and drive inside the car having heard them that way too. Do an exhaust purchase once only- since they're all pretty expensive. Ramon, I don't know the mileage of the car but let's assume it needs some Bosch FR6 plugs. If you're going to change the exhaust then do it at that time.
Might want to address the suspension as well at some point.
One other thing that HAS to be done is the SSK. Cheap/small but NEEDS to be done. The stock throw is so utterly ****e.
Might want to address the suspension as well at some point.
One other thing that HAS to be done is the SSK. Cheap/small but NEEDS to be done. The stock throw is so utterly ****e.
I have some more questions for you if you don't mind...
Please excuse my ignorance because I don't know much about cars but am trying to learn.....:
1) Is there any way for a porsche dealer to know if you've done Chip tuning, or diverter valves ?
2) What are Diver Valves ?
3) What are Bosch FR6 plugs ? And my car is an '03 with 8,500 miles...
4) What is the SSK and what is a "Throw" ?
5) I really want to keep my warranty since I still have 3 years left on it. Is there any way to order the X50 package as an after sale option ? That way I would get an extra 30hp plus a 9ff exhaust (39hp) giving me an increase of 69hp respectively while still being able to keep my warranty. Does this sound like a practical solution ?
Thanks again for the help
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Originally Posted by ajax1964
I've done absolutely everything upto the GT700 kit (640+), and it's not my daily driver - it's my ONLY driver As far as modability/practicality these cars cannot be beat. My advise is go for it all at once...you'll end up replacing less and get a better deal, thereby saving money in the long run. The GT700 is where it starts to get significantly more expensive because internals must be changed.
As far as modability/practicality these cars cannot be beat. My advise is go for it all at once...you'll end up replacing less and get a better deal, thereby saving money in the long run. The GT700 is where it starts to get significantly more expensive because internals must be changed.Thanks
- Tarek
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Originally Posted by ajax1964
Oh, and as far as warranty goes, I think if you do anything other than exhaust/airfilter that may come into question? But hey, that's why I bought a used car for just over half it's original msrp. I'm sure any of the tuners featured on this site will stand by their work. Speed Gallery certainly does.
alot of questions sorry
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Originally Posted by PorscheFanatic
I would do a GT2 front, BBS racing wheels in silver, GT2 wing & yellow calipers.
Isn't that kind of posing...?
That will make my car look like a GT2 when it isn't....
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Originally Posted by MARKSKI
exhaust, bmc filter, Dvs, and program...
and what is a BMC filter ?
As you can tell I don't know much about cars
...but i'm here to learn
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Originally Posted by WOODTSTER
first of all I do not believe ANY ECU/Exhuast give you 100 HP
(but that is another debate).
top mods.
1) Short shift kit (B&M or Porsche) cheap
2) Suspension (I like my Cross JIC for cost/benefit ratio)
3) Europipe Stage 2 quiet
4) ECU (do with exhuast and throw in the silly DV valves)
5) GT3 seats
Now you still have a nice/refined (no drone, not too loud) sports car
that will take on just about anything in ALL AROUND performance.
Good Luck!
Marty K.
(but that is another debate).
top mods.
1) Short shift kit (B&M or Porsche) cheap
2) Suspension (I like my Cross JIC for cost/benefit ratio)
3) Europipe Stage 2 quiet
4) ECU (do with exhuast and throw in the silly DV valves)
5) GT3 seats
Now you still have a nice/refined (no drone, not too loud) sports car
that will take on just about anything in ALL AROUND performance.
Good Luck!
Marty K.
Out of curiousity what do these things look like ? Any pics ?
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Originally Posted by iLLM3
I wouldnt go that far, but suspension is a MUST in any car first! I would stay stg 2 Tarek, it will give you some nice power, i bet it will be enough for you
I hear most of you saying PSS9's are the way to go. Is that right Martin ?
I really can't imagine this car with more power ???
Seriously, its weird when I read you guys running 500+ on these cars, cause its like how can it possibly go any faster and how you would you beable to control a car that drives that fast. Its ***'n nuts
heaven can't wait
Originally Posted by vincentdds
I agree with Martin. Dial in the suspension to your driving style. Once you can handle the car you can handle the addtional power and everything else with better ease.
Originally Posted by ramone
I hear most of you saying PSS9's are the way to go. Is that right Martin ?
I really can't imagine this car with more power ???
Seriously, its weird when I read you guys running 500+ on these cars, cause its like how can it possibly go any faster and how you would you beable to control a car that drives that fast. Its ***'n nuts
I really can't imagine this car with more power ???
Seriously, its weird when I read you guys running 500+ on these cars, cause its like how can it possibly go any faster and how you would you beable to control a car that drives that fast. Its ***'n nuts
Its very possible just hard to think about. Just like anything, you can apply that to. I mean my turbo is WAYYY FASTERR then the M3, and it still bores me sometimes. Its either your a power hungry freak or not, and im glad you are on the lower end with being happy with what you have LOL!PSS9's will suit your needs, semi comfort, lower ride height and better handling, all you!