Haven't posted up any updates in a while but I've been busy with new mods once again to refresh my 997. First major change was replacing my Work Meister's with another set of custom ordered Work Meister S1 3-piece wheels ordered and built from Work Wheels in Japan. Feel free to PM me regarding more information as to where I ordered these wheels.

I got a rare sneak peek of the build process of my wheels from the factory in Japan thanks to the Fatlace blog: http://fatlace.com/2013/02/7-days-in...heels-factory/
Work Wheels Warehouse




Work welds the Barrel and Lip together


Applying assembly bolts


Balancing the wheel


Making sure the wheel is true.



Applying Silicone on the bead


Applying glue onto the backside of the rivets



Clean.


Each wheel has the specs and a serial number laser tagged.


Ready to ship out

 

Wheels arrived at Work Wheels USA


Getting Mounted and Balanced



Ready to bolt onto the car:

 

Next I installed the IPD 'Competition' plenum and GT3 throttle body to mate up perfectly with my X51 Carbon Airbox.




I decided to make and install a mesh grill for my GT3 bumper, and while I had the car up I decided to install the X51 center radiator kit. I purchased the kit from ECS Tuning which had the best price anywhere.







Lastly, I installed a set of Recaro Sportster CS seats in full leather. Tony at Speedware Motorsports was such a great help and they are a great source for the Recaro Sportsters or any other Recaros. I got the mounting hardware from FVD and consists of all Recaro factory hardware.

 

Here are pictures of the car as it currently sits. Also pictured are the beautifully functional dry carbon fiber dive planes I purchased from Racepartswarehouse.

 

Those wheels look amazing !!

Once again, You have outdone yourself v35 !

 

too sick! what did you do with your old works? are they the same offsets?

 

Your car is the inspiration for mine! OMG! amazing! if you don't mind me asking... how much where the recaros? any problems with the airbags lights and whatnot?

joel

 

Your car does look amazing, with all the money you spend on looks, now it's time to add a turbo to your 911.

 

V35, your car looks amazing, as others have said.

Question for you. Is the rear wing OEM or from Precision Porsche? And how well does it seal against your x51 intake?

Thanks,
Dave.

 

Thank you!

Thanks, I sold my old Work's to my brother. These are the same offsets.

Thank you Joel. I don't mind telling you the price but you'll have to PM me or email Tony directly at tonyp@speedwaremotorsports.com he can set you up. Airbag lights had to be disabled by GMG racing here or any shop with a PIWIS computer to disable 'thorax airbags' and 'Passenger Occupancy Sensors'.

Hardware was purchased here:
http://www.fvd.us/us/en/Porsche-0/99...iver_side.html

and

http://www.fvd.us/us/en/Porsche-0/99...nger_side.html

If anyone decides to install this on their own I can give some advice, they were a little bit of a PITA to install but they'll go in after some wrestling.

Thank you! I guess F/I would be the next logical step if SMOG and CARB regulation wasn't such a hassle. CarNerd has had a nice VF S/C for sale the last few months at such a low price.

Thank you Dave. Yes, the rear wing AND the rear bumper are both from Precision Porsche. The decklid seals against the intake perfectly. I looked through the decklid vent this morning with a flashlight and it sits on the duct of the intake perfectly with no gaps for air to escape.

 

Wow Aaron, you have done it again! The new wheels look amazing, the behind the scenes factory shots are awesome.

Your taste is always impeccable, another successful round of mods, well done!

Jay

 

i think we found the word of the day : amazing.

the word for tomorrow: incredible

 

Wow those classic Works look great on a Porsche especially on yours. Also love those Recaros. Great job

 

Gorgeous.

 

wow! Car looks amazing.