BradyPPC Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 We recently were asked to pick up one of our customers 996 Turbo Porshe's for a few performance upgrades, a new set of wheels, new exhaust, window tint, and some exterior changes. We had done a few other vehicles for the customer prior with good results, so he asked us to tackle this one for him as well. The car is a 2002 911 Turbo. The main goals were to improve the performance a little while maintaining driveability and to update the looks of the car. We started out by sending our driver with our enclosed car hauler to pick up the car. When we got it the car was completely stock with the exception of the aftermarket 3 piece wheels. http://pickupspluscars.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6619&g2_serialNumber=1 The car immediately hit the rack and parts began to be laid out in preparation for installation. http://pickupspluscars.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6623&g2_serialNumber=1 The work we were going to be doing required dropping the engine/trans assembly, so the rear valance was removed to begin the process http://pickupspluscars.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6626&g2_serialNumber=1 We started out with a new set of headers for the car http://pickupspluscars.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6629&g2_serialNumber=1 We also added a more aggressive sounding Billy Boat exhaust system with dual tips http://pickupspluscars.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6632&g2_serialNumber=1 A larger throttle body was also on the agenda http://pickupspluscars.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6635&g2_serialNumber=1 More efficient intercoolers were also installed http://pickupspluscars.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6638&g2_serialNumber=1 With the motor dropped out, we installed a larger intake plenum and larger diameter cold side piping. Pre-made piping is available for the manual transmission cars but since this car is a tiptronic version, we ended up custom making the cold side piping. http://pickupspluscars.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6641&g2_serialNumber=1 With the motor/trans back in the car, the new exhaust could be installed http://pickupspluscars.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6644&g2_serialNumber=1 After the motor was reinstalled, we went ahead and recharged the ac system http://pickupspluscars.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6668&g2_serialNumber=1 Up next on the car was a new set of 1 piece forged CEC wheels wrapped in Nitto tires http://pickupspluscars.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6653&g2_serialNumber=1 We also treated the car to tint all the way around http://pickupspluscars.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6656&g2_serialNumber=1 While it is subtle detail, we went ahead and custom painted the rear bumper inserts to match the car. From the factory they were black abs plastic and stuck out like a sore thumb. http://pickupspluscars.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6659&g2_serialNumber=1 The dual tips from the exhaust were a perfect fit and combined with the color matching bumper inserts, they really updated the rear end of the vehicle http://pickupspluscars.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6662&g2_serialNumber=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradyPPC Posted June 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Another subtle touch to the car was the addition of a set of clear front corner lenses to replace the factory orange units. They dont stick out much but they definitely help carry the silver/black theme across the car much better than the orange did. http://pickupspluscars.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6647&g2_serialNumber=2 The stock orange for comparison purposes http://pickupspluscars.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6650&g2_serialNumber=1 One of the last touches we did was wrap the front trunk and the rear decklid spoiler in flat black. (apparently I forgot to get a pic after the spoiler was done....) http://pickupspluscars.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6665&g2_serialNumber=1 Since the entire rear engine/trans/axle assembly was out of the car and with the addition of the new wheels and tires, we went ahead and did a complete 4 wheel alignment on the car to make sure everything tracked properly before delivery http://pickupspluscars.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6671&g2_serialNumber=1 http://pickupspluscars.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6674&g2_serialNumber=2 The last step before delivery was an ecu flash and to hit the dyno to make sure everything was in line. From the factory the car was rated at 415 hp and 415 tq at the crank. The end result was 400 awhp and 485 awtq through the automatic transmission! http://pickupspluscars.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6680&g2_serialNumber=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Man the first set of wheels are super hot! Sad they were replaced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradyPPC Posted June 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Man the first set of wheels are super hot! Sad they were replaced Yeah, they are nice wheels. The customer was really pleased with the how the rears looked but the way the front wheel looked sort of dated the car a bit. The rear had a nice deep dish and looked great and the front really didnt have a dish at all. They kind of clashed a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 aaa Ya same problem I had with the wheels I bought for my Mark 8. I loved the rear hated the front. Ether way the work looks stellar as usual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Alex- Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 I like the new wheels, they look like they could be a current factory wheel. I hate the vinyl wrap though, just looks cheap to me, but I didn't write the check and it can easily be removed. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Great post and documentary. My input is the original wheels looked way better and the wrap...needs to go. Just me not my car, but I had to say it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Those OEM BBS wheels are the sex. A great deal of of offset in the back with little/no offset in the front is classic for Porche's....Those wheels are sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboGoKart Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Great post and documentary. My input is the original wheels looked way better and the wrap...needs to go. Just me not my car, but I had to say it. My thoughts exactly. Those original wheels were HOT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
944s2 Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 My thoughts exactly. Those original wheels were HOT! +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 I like the new wheels, they look like they could be a current factory wheel. I hate the vinyl wrap though, just looks cheap to me, but I didn't write the check and it can easily be removed. Lol x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradyPPC Posted June 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Those OEM BBS wheels are the sex. A great deal of of offset in the back with little/no offset in the front is classic for Porche's....Those wheels are sick. My thoughts exactly. Those original wheels were HOT! The old wheels werent the oem wheels they were 3 piece Lowenharts. They did look good but the depth of the dish on the rear compared to the front sort of overwhelmed the fronts on the car. It looked like it had nice wide wheels on the back and little dinky ones up front. That was really the owners only complaint about the wheels. From what I understand, he bought the car with those rims on it and he just wanted to try something different. I like the new wheels, they look like they could be a current factory wheel. I hate the vinyl wrap though, just looks cheap to me, but I didn't write the check and it can easily be removed. Lol Thats pretty much what he was going for with the new wheels. I wasnt too fond of them until we got them on the car and I thought they worked well for what he was trying to achieve. The main reason for the wrap was because we could easily remove it if he decided he wanted it changed later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPL_Josh Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Cool build. But along with everyone else the 3pc wheels were better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2pointslow Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 The new wheels look 100x better, needs dropped stat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Nice work! Not my taste, but not my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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