Clear side markers. The beginning of a sad downhill slide...

 

Clear side markers ought to be insisted upon at the dealership. Most will point toward driving school and suspension but I am going to select"other" .

I begin with the engine first and work my way out. I would revamp the engine setup (intake, exhaust, software) all in one shot . I would negotiate the price factoring in multiple parts and thus more wiggle room and incentive .

Then the second istall is wheels and suspension and (if desired) aerokit.

Third -interior upgrades .

I would devise a timeline to get the project completed ASAP based on budget and time . The gaol is to have the car finished ASAP so that EVERY mile driven is a preferred via mods.

The objective is to get optimal use out of the car and full usage out of the mods,

 

clear side markers and silver hood crest

 

I would do Coil Overs first, side markers shouldcome with the car.

 

Curious to know, does the silver hood crest come from Porsche? Do they actually sell a car with it, or is that strictly aftermarket?

 

at the time I got mine (2005) there were several places that offered them and I got a factory one but I don't think any production cars came with them...since then Porsche threatened to sue aftermarket producers and a lot of people stopped producing them...I believe that Eric at Bumper Plugs still carries them but I don't know if they are factory or not...

 

I did clear sidemarkers as well, but I bought the car used with an exhaust and intake already installed.

 

I had the side markers in my office before the car arrived.

 

I hate to sound like and idiot, but why change the side markers?
Makes it look european or something???

 

Yep, you're doomed, if you're posting a poll about it, it's already too late. No turning back now. Having said that, the first mod I would do is the B&M short shift kit only $199 and makes driving so much more fun.

 

What's the trade off on the SSK? I assume there must be something??

 

I have the OEM sport shifter and love it . It came with my current car which I bought off the dealership lot but on my previous car I had it installed . It makes the throws shorter, tighter , quicker . Nice mod.

 

No catch really, you just have to decide if you want the OEM (more money) or the B&M one which many members here can vouch for (including myself).

Just be careful when you do the install. You don't want to rush it and don't break/crack your console when removing it. Other than that I think you'd be hard pressed to find a $199 mod that will bring you as much joy as it did for me.

 

ATL - I read that the B and M was designed for the 996 and requires a retrofit whereas the OEM fits perfectly. Can you confirm otherwise ?

 

Wow really? I've never heard of that before. In fact I believe that the 986, 987, 996, 997 all use the same B&M short shift kit. There are no modifications necessary. The only difference is in the procedure/instructions you go through in order to remove the console and shifter boot surround.