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996 C4S mods and local shop recommendations?

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Old 01-08-2015, 11:17 PM
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996 C4S mods and local shop recommendations?

(Posted this in Pelican Parts and Rennlist as well)

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I own a '04 C4S Silver, Black Int. Just purchased last year (some may remember as I posted then). Have enjoyed the car very much. Am looking now to add a couple fixins... 2 questions here.

1) Live in Bay Area (Peninsula, San Mateo County) and need a recommendation on quality shops in area. Looking to first do ECU/remapping then maybe a body addition (rear wing potentially). I've seen Sharkwerks at a couple of car shows locally. Please give me your recommendations. They will go farther in my book than seeing a company at a show.

2) any recommended mods?? Like i said, first will be ECU/remapping. Then maybe a rear wing, maybe.. here is what the car has so far:

Arctic Silver Exterior with Black Full Leather Interior
Recently Serviced @ 61,000 miles new spark plugs, belt, ect.
New 19" Rodrick wheels shown in pictures with new Hankook tires (245/35/19 Front - 295/35/19 Rear)
Litronic Head lights
Navigation with Multi Disc CD Changer
new porsche carbon fiber shifter ***
new aluminum door handles to match aluminum center console
painted yellow (all four) brake calipers
new front silver porsche emblem on hood
new clutch installed 10/09/13 along with recently upgraded IMS oil lubricating kit ($1,799)/ 10/09/13
brand new aluminium pedals
new porsche floor mats
Brand new GT2 front bumper with black mesh in air intakes
Push button exhaust option
Rennline strut tower braces front and Genuine Porsche Sun Guard Visor.

Thanks for any and all recommendations!
 
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Old 01-09-2015, 12:55 AM
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My first project since buying back in september/october time will be LED's internal and looking to upgrade tail lights too. Just a thought for you. Oh btw i also have the Artic Silver, ageless colour IMO
 
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Old 01-09-2015, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by UrsaMinor1
My first project since buying back in september/october time will be LED's internal and looking to upgrade tail lights too. Just a thought for you. Oh btw i also have the Artic Silver, ageless colour IMO
I did the LED internal as well! Let me know what you're looking at with the tail lights
 
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Old 01-12-2015, 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by serg911
I did the LED internal as well! Let me know what you're looking at with the tail lights
I havent actually done the internal LED's yet, i find electrics quite daunting. Are the parts plug n play? Can you post or PM links to whats needed or whats involved?

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Old 01-13-2015, 05:32 PM
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FlintWerks in Campbell
 
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Found a couple of links for LED's on ebay, i can do pivot tables and vlookups on spreadsheets but have no idea on LED quality........how does the information in these Ad's seem to y'all.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181208834597

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161170649127


Is there accuracy in these statements?



LED Bulbs for interior using SMD 5050 Chips and High Power LED (brightest on the market

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Produces bright light using SMD AGT 3-CHIP technology and High power LED. Not all LED are created equal. More LEDs does not mean more light. Make sure when buying LED you buy SMD LED with 3CHIP LEDs or 1W+ LED. They are much more bright than the older SMD LED and 3X as bright as regular 3mm or 5mm LED used in common cheap LED bulbs. Sellers fool customers into thinking more LED = MORE LIGHT. This is not true. The technology of the LED is the most important!
 
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Old 01-14-2015, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Jacaba
FlintWerks in Campbell
It is actually called Flintworks. But I second the recommendation.
 
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Suncoast Porsche Parts has a complete kit for around $80.00
 
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Thanks for the replies, all. I will research the recommended shops. Next up is rear wing. Will start a separate thread..

for the internal LED lights, I went with ECS Tuning kit.
 
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Any issues at all with the installation?


Looking into getting a set myself from ECS Tuning.


Could you please post some pictures?
 
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Look into " gt3 delete". It removes center console.

Short shift kit

Hawk break pads

Suspension redo if you track car.

Otherwise drive it. Over 5k rpm. It is really a different car then

Jb
 
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Does anyone know how to remove the 996 c4s rear reflector between the tail lights without changing the entire deck lid. I was told to use the turbo deck lid but I found out it wouldn't quite fit
 
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