This lovely white 997 GT3 specimen came in for some track-themed goodies. On the menu was the entire array of rear tarmac suspension components, the SharkWerks exhaust and Cargraphic Screens up front to protect those radiators.

Up she goes:


Off with the rear cover, heat shields et. al:


Let's get rid of that killjoy stock center muffler (and an additional 17 pounds):


On goes the SharkWerks exhaust with stock tips:


The split RS style rear lower control arms with solid inner monoballs and thrust arm bushes as well as semi-solid engine mounts and rear links ready to go in:


The stock rear suspension:


The RSS bump steer kit being installed along with lock out plates to prevent toe-angle change in mid-corner:


The pivot points are now less mushy:


The European GT3 carbon bucket seats and harnesses:


And a roll bar built by TC Design:


Over to the front now and off with the bumper cover:


The Cargraphic screen kit sandwiches between the bumper cover and air ducting (we also installed a Cup front lip):



Looking rather sleek and ready for the track with her Champion RS-171 wheels, Toyo 888 tires and Cup rotors:

 

Looks like some good work was done to this one. Got a question:

Do you have to remove the headlights to get the front facia off so that the screens can be installed? I need the screens as well (should have been put on in the factory like the 997.2) and am wondering if this is a good DIY project.

Thanks!

 

Thanks ScooterP... indeed you do have to. It's not too hard to do either but the bumper has to come off