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Old Mar 2, 2018 | 08:23 PM
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I just purchased a new 2011 Turbo S! It has been packed up and is on the truck on its way to me. I totally can’t wait for the car to arrive! It’s been along time since I’ve been behind the wheel of a turbo and my last car was a 996 twin turbo. Looking forward to seeing the difference in the way this one handles! Any advice for a new owner?
 
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Old Mar 3, 2018 | 02:01 PM
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Welcome!! Great choice, she looks beautiful. My only recommendation is to get a solid aftermarket exhaust in there so you can hear the engine sing. I have the 3inch speedtech, and love it. I would not rush to change anything else!
 
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Stunning! I love the 997 bodywork in black. I hope the weather won't hamper your intentions to drive it upon arrival. I agree with getting an aftermarket exhaust if it does not have one, and also a proper torque wrench for those CL wheels if you like wrenching on your own wheel sets.

Did the car come with any mods?
 
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Thanks guys! I’m looking at possibly an aftermarket exhaust system. Cargraphic or europipe. Otherwise I plan to leave it as is.
 
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Originally Posted by Carjunky1
also a proper torque wrench for those CL wheels if you like wrenching on your own wheel sets.
What torque wrench suggestions do you have?
 
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Does anyone know how to stream music from your phone on these cars?
 
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Beauty....good luck!
 
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Thanks guys!!
 
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What torque wrench suggestions do you have?
I’m ordering this one:
Precision Instruments PREC4D600F Wrench (3/4" Dr. "Split Beam" Torque w/ Detachable Head (...
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Not sure if link will work, but description should help.
 
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Does anyone know how to stream music from your phone on these cars?
Yea, change your head unit to something modern. I could not stand the factory unit and went with the latest Kenwood CarPlay solution while upgrading the amp and speakers. Never looking back.
 
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Originally Posted by gabf1
Does anyone know how to stream music from your phone on these cars?


An easy option would be to by a Bluetooth dongle and hook it up to the AUX. But downside is you wont be able to view tracks or control the music from your head unit.
 
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I have this and it works well enough without doing any surgery.
 
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Beauty! I would get a clear bra for the front end. Exhaust, maybe tune and enjoy!
 
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Very nice!! Jealous also!!


Done anything to it? Tune?
 


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