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Old 02-17-2012, 07:03 PM
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I just pulled the trigger on a 2008 Turbo and wanted to thank all of you for helping with the decision. It has been a lifelong dream of mine to own a Turbo, so I deliberated quite a bit before finding the right one.

I've been a long-time lurker here and the advice that I found searching the forums on everything from the DME to reliability and potential mods was invaluable (as an side, I think I started buying car parts before I actually signed to buy the car).

Thanks everyone!
 
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Awesome, congrats!

Pics please!!
 
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A great accomplishment, congrats! Yes pics are a must
 
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Congrats "pics or it isn't true". Lol
 
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Here's a pic I took with my Blackberry--apologies for the low image quality. I'll post more once I figure out this "Internet" thing.



The previous owner lowered the car with H&R springs, but installed a bunch of Goodies like:
- PCCBs
- Carbon Fiber all over the interior
- Painted Seatbacks
- Cargraphic Exhaust
- NAV/PCM
- Sport Chrono
- Heated Seats
- (Upgraded steering wheel? That is what the dealer told me, but it looks stock to me.)

I think it is riding a bit low, so I ordered a set of PSS10s (on the advice of this Board). I am working hard to avoid the "Mod Bug", but I have a rubber arm.
 
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Nice you'll love the pccbs and the ability to dust off debris from your wheels. Stance looks pretty low and can't go wrong with
damptronics. The mod bug can't be controlled however my adive is take it one step at a time so you can appreciate each mod.
 
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Nice job! What color is that? Meteor? Slate? Tough to tell in the pic.
 
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Eurotom: thanks!
Michael_s: good eye--the dealer said it was Slate grey.

I am moving to the Turbo from a 996 Carrera and I gotta say that this thing really moves!
 
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Looks nasty with black wheels. Great choice. Enjoy
 
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Very nice. Enjoy the drive.....
 
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Great colors. Great stance. Enjoy and let us know how it performs.
 
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Nice pick up! Congrats and welcome to 6speed family. Drive safe and enjoy her in good health.
 
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Looks great! Congrats and don't fight the mod bug, let it ride out :-)
 
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Welcome to the club!
 
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Congrats nice find Love the COLOR !!!!!! Enjoy in good health
 
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