2012 997 Turbo S gets Shark-Werked over with HRE, Tubi, RSS and TechArt

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Aug 25, 2011 | 06:02 PM
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This white on black 2012 997 Turbo S came into us for our stage II performance kit, including the EVOMSit software and Tubi Exhaust. Also on the menu was a full suspension overhaul including the Bilstein Coilovers and full RSS Tarmac line of upgrades. A TechArt Noselift was retro-fitted to assist with steep inclines/driveways. Finally an even lighter set of HRE Centerlock P40 wheels were added.

In she comes with her rather "tucked-in" factory offset spec wheels and 4x4 ride height:



The factory exhaust before removal:


Off with the bumper and heat shields:



On goes the lighter and more aggressive-sounding Tubi exhaust system. The lower back-pressure aids with a quicker turbo spool:


And from underneath:


Off with the wheels and here's the factory suspension in front:


Factory control arms before being replaced:


On go the rear RSS lower control arms and dog bones:



And in go the rear Bilstein Damptronic coilovers as well as the RSS Toe-steer upgrade:


Completely over-hauled rear end!


A few of the "soft" take-off factory arms/links:


The factory side skirts are removed:


997GT2 factory side skirts which are painted to match are then installed:


Meanwhile, the EVOMSit tuning is installed via the OBDII port and tuned for 91 octane:


19-inch HRE CL40 Monoblok wheels in satin black are added into the equation. Each corner is now 3.5-4 pounds lighter than the factory wheel. More importantly the offset is considerably more aggressive now and the wheels no longer "tucked-in"- even with the new lowered ride height (approx 1.5 inches lower).


And now officially "Shark-Werked":







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Aug 25, 2011 | 06:27 PM
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Another awesome Sharkwerks project on HRE's
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Aug 25, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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WOW looks amazing!
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Aug 25, 2011 | 08:15 PM
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Nice, take care of the suspension first before dipping to far in the sauce
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Aug 25, 2011 | 08:30 PM
  #5  
That car looks amazing. Good job.
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Aug 25, 2011 | 08:47 PM
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Well done guys...
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Aug 26, 2011 | 09:57 AM
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Quote: Another awesome Sharkwerks project on HRE's
Thanks Lon... as always that new offset is dead on Even with us lowering the car she came out perfect to the fender vs the factory one and it's "tucked in" look
Quote: WOW looks amazing!
Cdeers!
Quote: Nice, take care of the suspension first before dipping to far in the sauce
Hah... not a bad way to go I agree The PDK can only take so much tho
Quote: That car looks amazing. Good job.
Danke!
Quote: Well done guys...
Cheers very much! A few more little things to come but otherwise done
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Aug 26, 2011 | 09:42 PM
  #8  
Good work.
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Aug 26, 2011 | 10:57 PM
  #9  
I love it. I'm saving up to come visit you...
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Aug 26, 2011 | 11:07 PM
  #10  
Great work. Car looks awesome!
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Aug 27, 2011 | 12:36 AM
  #11  
Beautiful!!

Hey, is the owner going to sell the OEM wheels?
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Aug 27, 2011 | 01:41 AM
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WOW! That car looks excellent with the new upgrades! Hit the nail right on the head.
Well done Alex.

New centerlock offset on the HRE's? The rear looks a bit more aggresive...
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Aug 27, 2011 | 03:07 AM
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great work guys ! quick question , what is that sticker that lays on the body of the car covered by the rear bumper, in the pic showing the new exhaust installed with no bumper.
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Aug 27, 2011 | 07:59 AM
  #14  
Nice , love the whole project , My next beast i hope
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Aug 27, 2011 | 08:13 AM
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super sexy work Alex! It is just so weird to me seeing that oil pan in the car's nether regions
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