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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 05:25 PM
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Making a 997 look more modern?

So the only thing holding me back from placing an order on a 997S is the style looks kind of dated and not aggressive enough for me (younger guy).

I like the black with turbo wheels to help along the way, or a seal grey with black techart wheels may give it a good start.

But the back end is tough. I dont particularly like the GT3 wing so the aerokit option is kind of out and the aftermarket wings seem like a lot of money and hastle. The turbo wing is right up my alley, but doesnt look doable for the 997.

Any suggestions on how to make it more aggressive, but not overly ridiculous? I almost got a cayman because the back end is more modern, but felt the car was just too small for my tastes. The turbo looks pretty nice, but is starting to really push my budget (plus I have a community garage and would worry about it too much). So any great ideas?
 
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IMO the best look without being overly aggressive is the GT3 front bumper and Techart sideskirts. Add a nice set of wheels and it looks amazing.

 
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So the only thing holding me back from placing an order on a 997S is the style looks kind of dated and not aggressive enough for me (younger guy).
The turbo looks pretty nice, but is starting to really push my budget (plus I have a community garage and would worry about it too much). So any great ideas?


The Mini Cooper ?
 
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personalize it and mod it to how you like.....
 
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Very nice example, what rear spoiler is that? Will the stock spoiler still go up & down?
 
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OZ Superleggera III black and Techart springs.....not complicated mods!



 
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Very nice example, what rear spoiler is that? Will the stock spoiler still go up & down?
A carbon fiber piece made by directcartoys. I found it on ebay and took a chance. Its very well made, installs easily and the spoiler still moves up and down at speed.

 
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thanks for the info but I did a google and yahoo search on them and found their site but nothing for the 997 only 996. Any other ideas becauee I like the look of your wing or something kind of like it and the prices on there site?Thanks! Mike
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A carbon fiber piece made by directcartoys. I found it on ebay and took a chance. Its very well made, installs easily and the spoiler still moves up and down at speed.

 
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Your car is exactly what I am looking to buy? Interested in selling?

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I am of the opinion there are some things that do no need to look more modern. The 997 is one of them right alongside the MIchigan football helmet, and a few other things.
 
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my baby at the track.....

OZ Superleggera III black and Techart springs.....not complicated mods!



Nearly perfect, Get the CF cargraphic lip, techart CF inserts for the side mirrors and thats it.
 
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thanks for the info but I did a google and yahoo search on them and found their site but nothing for the 997 only 996. Any other ideas becauee I like the look of your wing or something kind of like it and the prices on there site?Thanks! Mike
Try this email: 'OFerna1012@aol.com'

Omar was very prompt and attentive when I contacted him.
 
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Your car is exactly what I am looking to buy? Interested in selling?
send me a PM if you're seriously interested.
 
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im 24, and enjoying the hell out of my 997
 


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