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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 10:42 PM
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Non performance mods...

Hi all,

If I wanted to do some modding on my ride ( non performance mods) what would you suggest?

Upgrading the Bose comes to mind, full leather interior as well, Dynamat to reduce the tire noise...thoughts?

This is my daily driver on the harsh roads of Los Angeles, never tracked, never valet'ed, always garaged and always babied.

Thank you as always in advance for your knowledge, opinions and experience,

Steve

PS: Saw a GTS with the factory carbon option today, wasn't impressed!
 
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For tire noise a set of Pilot Super Sports would help if you happen to need tires. There are options out there for the BOSE. Are you thinking interior or exterior? There are aero kits, duck tails for the exterior and a raft of options for the interior. Changing the interior to full leather would be on the high side.
 
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retrofitting leather interior would be prohibitively expensive.
 
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a nice set of wheels is always the first thing I do.
I like the porsche speedster look with the black rockguard in front of the rear wheels. (can't do it on mine, car is black... lol)
 
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wheels, wing, aero bumpers, lighting, painted interior pieces, lots of options.
 
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I did the GT3 front and rear, combined with some wheels and a lowered stance. I used the PSS tires as well and recommend them.

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Led lighting on the rear plate doors and dome light makes it look fresh
 
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I replaced all interior lights with LED's.
Fabspeed polished stainless steel exhaust tips & cold air intake.
Misha ducktail spoiler.
 
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Originally Posted by socalsteve
Hi all,

If I wanted to do some modding on my ride ( non performance mods) what would you suggest?

Upgrading the Bose comes to mind, full leather interior as well, Dynamat to reduce the tire noise...thoughts?

This is my daily driver on the harsh roads of Los Angeles, never tracked, never valet'ed, always garaged and always babied.

Thank you as always in advance for your knowledge, opinions and experience,

Steve

PS: Saw a GTS with the factory carbon option today, wasn't impressed!
Visit the guys at Wheel Enhancement in Culver City...you'll be impressed with the wheels and they are close by.
 
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Clear bra (Approx $700 installed)

Third radiator (Approx $600 installed)

Zunnsport grills (Aprox. $200 DYI)

Replace PCM with an Alpine INE-W927HD unit (Approx $2K installed)

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retrofitting leather interior would be prohibitively expensive.
I have a full leather interior, and the "standard" interior is much easier to take care of. If you want to dress up the interior, then just do the seats and the center console.
 
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You can also change some of the things inside like the center console, door handles or emblem on the back of the car.

Eric at www.bumperplugs.com would be the one to speak with regarding those things. My interior is red and I changed the center of my steering wheel and door handles to gloss black to match the center console and the back of my seats which are painted gloss black (along with the coat hooks that used to be grey).
 
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Originally Posted by wc11
I replaced all interior lights with LED's.
Fabspeed polished stainless steel exhaust tips & cold air intake.
Misha ducktail spoiler.
Where do you get these from? Is it a DIY install? Even for someone with 3 thumbs?

Thanks!
 
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Originally Posted by jhbrennan
Visit the guys at Wheel Enhancement in Culver City...you'll be impressed with the wheels and they are close by.
I know them well, thanks! I got my wheel spacers from them. And, have used them a lot in the past. Great guys!
 
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Here is my list:

2011 4S Porsche mods

  • V1 Hardwire
  • Clear side markers
  • Contrasting floor mats in black
  • Clear Bra
  • Speedster black tone Stone Guard
  • Zunsport front grills
  • Fabspeed X-Pipe
  • Porsche logo valve stem caps
  • Michelin Pilot Alpin235/40/18 front and 265/40/18 rear with black Andros Spec P rims (seasonal)
  • WeatherTech Floor matts (seasonal)





 

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