I wanted to create this thread to share all the products that we have developed for the 997 Turbo and get feedback and reviews from customers using or potential customers with questions. Many people are not aware of all we have for the 997 Turbo or its capabilities though our manufacturing company, Agency Power. We have been a 6speed sponsor since 2006 and it is very important to continue to offer incredible products and support. Our goal has always been to build a different type of product without the Porsche Tax. Please also share with us what products you would like to see made.

We would appreciate any technical ideas, suggestions, or feedback!

Short Shifter: Our short shifter and shift linkage was originally designed using our 996C2. At the time, the only option available was the B&M. We felt the B&M was to notchy and expensive. So we created a short shifter with a more precise engagement that did not have the notchiness because of the journal bearing we used. As well, a weak point in the shift system was the linkage. The linkage connects the shift cable to the bottom of the shift lever. The factory one is plastic with a rubber insert. Ours is CNC machined and features a delrin bushing. This will never break and you will never miss a shift.
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/a...r-p-33948.html


Boost Hoses: We were the first to introduce these to the 997TT market after our success with the 996TT ones. There are 2 reasons for upgrading the boost hoses. The factory ones are rubber and can corrode and crack depending on your environment. Also under boost, much like a brake line, they expand and can pop off or lose pressure. The silicone ones we make replace the factory ones completely and come with CNC machined fittings for a secure/tight fit to never pop off. What we did for those wanting more flash is offer then in different colors. Not everyone is a sleeper so we have them available in red, blue, yellow, silver, black.
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/a...o-p-61757.html


Suspension Parts: These are my favorite as we started Agency Power making WRX rear sway bar links in 2004. Suspension has always been important to me as a weekend DE driver. We make 5 different parts currently for the 997TT.

First is our front sway bar links. These are adjustable links which relocate the link mounting point to the pinch bolt of the wheel carrier. Two reasons for this... OEM ones could not reach or give you the full functionality for adjustable sway bars or corner balancing. Many aftermarket coilovers supplied ones would break or bend. Some coilovers such as Moton or JRZ require adjustable links. These use a CNC machined center turn buckle with 3pc sphercial rod ends. All our rod ends are from QA1 which are very durable to street use.
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/a...o-p-47974.html

Next up is our rear adjustable control arms, also known as dog bones. We actually built these off of our 996C2 back in 2006 and have used them on every one of our PCars including my current 997TT. At the time, few options for these existed. The rear control arms allowed for more adjustment in camber or toe. For cars really low, more positive camber was needed to reduce tire wear on the street. Also, anytime you can replace a rubber bushing with a solid type mount, the car gives you more feedback for steering response. The CNC machined centers are done with reverse threads on either side for on the fly adjusting for those with proper alignment tools. We use QA1 rod ends again on these with our own machined steel inserts. In the past 4 years, we have probably sold around 300 pairs of these worldwide.
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/a...he-p-8370.html

Another suspension part that is really not understood is the adjustable toe arms. Having made these for other drift cars, we took a stab at the Porsche ones to complete our suspension line up. The rear toe arm replaces the fixed one with only accentric adjustments. This allows for more positive or negative toe adjustment to fully dial in the suspension. The bolt to the wheel carrier has been machined and so is the anodized blue CNC turn buckle. It features a reverse thread turn buckle for double adjustability.
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/a...8-p-65588.html

Lastly in our Suspension line up is our sway bars. Agency Power has a large line up of sways for other vehicles. We have a very strong philosophy on AWD car handling and wanted to produce sway bars to follow this. Manufactured to our diameter requests, the rear bar is one of the stiffest available with over 12 bends. Both front and rear bars are 3 way adjustable. We chose to go with a solid bar over hollow for strength and cost effectiveness. Sway bars should be one of the first mods you do to your suspension and we highly recommend starting with the rear for an AWD car to reduce understeer that is inherit with the 997TT.
Front - http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/a...o-p-61760.html
Rear - http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/a...o-p-61761.html

We always recommend KW V3 Coilovers


I am particularly proud of this next part. Our larger TB/Plenum kit was built to give dyno proven power to a stock car or highly modified one. Because of the design of the intake system after the the TB, what really mattered was how much air you could get into the TB plenum. If the TB was to large, the car would lose low end torque and gain only top end power. Sometimes a custom tune would be required as well. If only the plenum was changed, no difference would occur since the same amount of airflow was entering the TB. What we did was build a new T Plenum that utilized the Cayenne TT throttlebody that provided a gain of performance where drivers wanted it. Going back to old school tuning and proven ways to make power was the reason for this kit. Another part we again made cost effective in comparison to the competition.
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/a...9-p-79632.html


Here is a simple upgrade that many don't understand and should do. Steel braided brakelines can greatly improve your braking performance. A rubber brakeline no matter what car or caliper will expand under pressure. The lines flex out when the brake pedal is applied causing the pedal to feel soft. A steel braided brakeline will not flex giving you a firmer pedal feel. In combination with synthetic brake fluid, you will feel more confident in your braking needs with all the power that the 997TT has to offer. Our lines feature CNC machined fittings, outer gel coating, and are DOT approved by our brakeline manufacture. The cheapest and best mod you will do!
Front - http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/a...he-p-7481.html
Rear - http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/a...he-p-7482.html

 

The Porsche community insists that the stock air intake box is the best. Aftermarket intakes don't add power... If that was true, companies like K&N, AEM, Injen, and others would not be in business. But to support the stock airbox wants, we have built a TRUE cold air intake that works like the factory but brings in more air flow with cone style filters. Our intake is not just a new carbon box or a couple of tubes and filters to suck in hot air, it is a complete intake. It has been designed to completely seal off the engine air and utilize the factory decklid air scoops to bring in fresh cool air. The carbon top shaped like the OEM, mates with an aluminum tray that incase dual K&N cone filters. We have sold about 100 of these worldwide and no MAF issue at all. This is a great bolt on modification that does not require any special tuning. Like most intakes, it will improve throttle response and low end torque gains giving your 997TT a more sporty sound through the RPMs.
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/a...o-p-59684.html


We have 4 different exhaust components available for the 997TT. We have over 30 different exhausts available through our Agency Power brand. Everything from BMW M3, Ferrari 360, Subaru STI, and even a Smart Car. All of our exhaust systems are all stainless steel and robotic tig welded. We build all the exhaust prototypes here inhouse. After we test them, tune them for the sound we want, we send them out for production. These are not "off the shelf" exhaust parts.

Our full exhaust system features 200 cell catalytic converters with 70mm piping in a U shape muffler design. We started R&D and testing on our 997TT exhaust in late 2007 and finally released it in 2009. What is popular with our Porsche exhausts like the success of our 996TT exhausts is the sound. Many customers do not want that droning, burbling, loud exhaust on their street car. As well, they dont want to pay alot of something based on brand. Our exhaust fits a certain customer and wants on the car, they could not be happier. Quiet as can be on cruising, the exhausts light up like an exotic when in the higher revs. Our exhausts utilize the stock tips or we do carry some "off the shelf" dual tips in matte black or chrome.
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/a...o-p-74241.html
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/a...o-p-81866.html


We do carry headers for the 997TT but usually say this, of the minimal power they gain you are better to spend your $$$ elsewhere unless this is something you truly want to add. Sound change is not that apparent either.
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/a...t-p-46159.html

This exhaust product I thoroughly enjoyed making and testing out. They were so fun I dubbed them the BAZOOKA Shooters. Full bolt on straight pipes with true straight cut quad tips. No mufflers, not cats, no resonators. Just a happy happy breathing turbo. These are definitely intended for racing use only. But as you can hear from the sound clip, the car sounds insane. Saves a TON of weight off the rear end and the power increase is well worth it.
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/a...-p-104419.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LyrCXKoPqY

For those that think we just make a part and run or copy others, we are always working on new ideas. Just check out our Valvetronic Exhaust. From Street to Defeat! Special built to order only.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hnHDKMk4zk

Our Agency Power intercoolers were released because of the lack of options available at the time. Many customers did not want a custom intercooler or to have to purchase additional hoses only increasing the cost. These intercoolers would work with factory boost hoses and only require minimal changes to the intercooler ducting and bracketry. Proven on our 825HP 997TT, these intercoolers have been popular as an add on efficiency improver. They are 40% larger then stock and leak tested to 30psi.
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/a...9-p-81680.html


Another simple boost helper is our Boost Recirculation Valves aka BRV's. These replace the factory ones on the VTG turbochargers. Much like a blow off valve or diverter valve, they help hold the boost pressure until the turbo need to release it back. Like other OEM valves, the factory one features a rubber diaphram and spring that can flutter or lose boost pressure on tuned cars. These CNC machined valves feature a stiffer spring and a piston with delrin O-Rings to improve boost response and keep pressure constant to redline.
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/a...o-p-74243.html


I encourage anyone that does high speed mountain driving or weekend DE events to get a roll bar. Safety is something that gets overlooked all the time. Just because it is a DE event, does not mean something cannot happen to you. We built our roll bars to target the weekend racer customer. With the extinction of the Tequipment unit, the high cost of other kits, and some kits requiring drilling and cutting, street cars needed a solution. So we have released our full bolt-in roll bar that fits all 997 coupes. For those that actually use their car and need access to the back seats, this is one unit you will want to look at. The bar features a removable harness and diagonal bar. Our Agency Power roll bar bolts directly into the seat belt mounting points. This allows for an easy install and can be removed anytime. The bars are all 1818 Steel that is heat treated and then powder coated 1 of several colors to match your interior style.
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/a...o-p-74008.html


To be able to build a COMPLETE Agency Power vehicle, you have to have the looks inconjunction with power and handling. This is why we have produced a line of carbon fiber exterior parts to improve aerodynamics and styling. All high gloss 2x2 weave, these parts work with the OEM components or hardware for a direct add on.

Front Lip Spoiler - http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/a...0-p-86098.html


Front Hood Grill - http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/a...-p-114262.html


Rear Add On GT2 Wing - http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/a...-p-114261.html


Carbon Fiber Mirrors - http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/a...-p-114259.html


I drive around with this kit daily and it took almost 8 months to perfect and build. If you have not read the full thread, go here. This was a huge achievement for us and this power kit in addition to the Softronic ECU Tuned piloted our 997TT to 206.2mph at the Texas Mile. I would say that this proved our capabilities and seriousness with the Porsche market. Our full turbo kit is much different then others modified stock turbos. We take the stock engine to its safe and reliable limit by improving everything that was OEM.
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/v...9-p-80007.html


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ejiw2LYR_AY

 

Double post

 

Your contributions to the Porsche World are immense!

A local VR825 Kit here in Kuwait

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN3D-q8sAsU



Here

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/997-turbo-gt2/225739-ysfg35s-997-1tt-tiptronic-gearbox-upgrade.html

And Here

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/997-turbo-gt2/201454-vivid-racing-vr825-my-997tt-story.html

 

Thank you. I hope that people will read the short blurb I wrote about each product. By developing our own products and testing them on our own vehicles, this helps us offer a better service to our customers. We hope that people can give us some feedback as well.

 

Great write up

 

Thanks. I thought we would see some more questions about the products, manufacturing, and functions...

 

I think everyone knows what to expect now. Everything is pretty much self-explanatory, but that's just me.

 

Always liked vivid from my 02 wrb wrx days, good stuff mate

 

Thanks. What do you think about our carbon air intake?

 

Your carbon intakes in my opinion are of outstanding quality. I've had the pleasure of seeing these in person and the craftsmanship is incredible. As an upgrade to stock, with bolt on upgrades these are superb and should seriously be considered for those who are just upgrading the filter itself (BMC etc.)

That being said however, for high horsepower applications, I really do believe that nothing beats a Y pipe system with Air intakes embedded in the intercooler fender well. Cold clean air force fed into the engine is the best. Heat soak is highly minimized especially with a good set of intercoolers.

 

Yes I agree as the intakes in the fender are a must. I wonder if there would be a market for this with stock turbos?

 

I have a question why does it seem that on one side of the intake the filter is half covered by the coarbon cover and not centered to ge the most air?

 

That is a good question. The filter actually has room to go in or out on the aluminum intake tube. So where it was aligned and the clamp tighten might show that inthe picture. Since the rear wing ducts seal on the box, that is what is important as the air flow goes onto the filters regardless.

 

How many out there are using our suspension parts?