Hi guys,
i have had my 997.1 C2S for a few weeks, and so far all good. Since this is my first sports car, it feels different from any other car i had (Mini, Vauxhall, bmw). It feels very mechnical which i think it is supposed to be but if i am very ignorant i could say it feels "old" compared to the last car i had (reg 2011).
First, some info about my car, it's a 2007 Carrera 2S with 6 Speed Manual. It has around 60k on the clock (with full opc history), recently had the small inspection done.
I wanted to pick your brains here in terms of what upgrades would help me to make the car feel new again, particularly bearing the "high" mileage it had. My thoughts (based on reading a lot online to be fair):
- Rennline Semi-Solid Enging Mounts and Porsche OEM SSK (potentially the First Function Shifter upgrade, not sure people have heard of them, or even have one of their shifters - http://www.function-first.com/products/engine-trans/shift-right-solution). This i would hope would make shifting more precise again and also help reduce the play i have with the current shifter (stock Porsche)
- Steering Wheel and Gearknob - This is almost top of my list. The leather on steering wheel is pretty much worn out and very smooth/silky almost. I am planning of getting it upholstered (thicker and potentially flat bottom), not sure whether to go for leather or alcantara? on the one hand, alcantara will probably feel nicer but wear a lot quicker compared to leather.
- Suspension - I actually don't want to touch the Porsche suspension but i thought maybe given the mileage it makes sense to tackle this as well to improve the cars "drive feeling"? I don't plan to track the car and i don't want it actually lower than it is, quite pleased with the current height (i think it's stock -10mm or -20mm given it's a carrera S
Thank you for reading so far, any comments/feedback/tips highly appreciated, this is my first porsche and i want to to be as good as possible, happy to spend some money and time in making it a great ride!
Once i am through with this i have more things planned, but one step at a time. Also as soon as i get around i will take some pics and start a project thread.
i have had my 997.1 C2S for a few weeks, and so far all good. Since this is my first sports car, it feels different from any other car i had (Mini, Vauxhall, bmw). It feels very mechnical which i think it is supposed to be but if i am very ignorant i could say it feels "old" compared to the last car i had (reg 2011).
First, some info about my car, it's a 2007 Carrera 2S with 6 Speed Manual. It has around 60k on the clock (with full opc history), recently had the small inspection done.
I wanted to pick your brains here in terms of what upgrades would help me to make the car feel new again, particularly bearing the "high" mileage it had. My thoughts (based on reading a lot online to be fair):
- Rennline Semi-Solid Enging Mounts and Porsche OEM SSK (potentially the First Function Shifter upgrade, not sure people have heard of them, or even have one of their shifters - http://www.function-first.com/products/engine-trans/shift-right-solution). This i would hope would make shifting more precise again and also help reduce the play i have with the current shifter (stock Porsche)
- Steering Wheel and Gearknob - This is almost top of my list. The leather on steering wheel is pretty much worn out and very smooth/silky almost. I am planning of getting it upholstered (thicker and potentially flat bottom), not sure whether to go for leather or alcantara? on the one hand, alcantara will probably feel nicer but wear a lot quicker compared to leather.
- Suspension - I actually don't want to touch the Porsche suspension but i thought maybe given the mileage it makes sense to tackle this as well to improve the cars "drive feeling"? I don't plan to track the car and i don't want it actually lower than it is, quite pleased with the current height (i think it's stock -10mm or -20mm given it's a carrera S
Thank you for reading so far, any comments/feedback/tips highly appreciated, this is my first porsche and i want to to be as good as possible, happy to spend some money and time in making it a great ride!
Once i am through with this i have more things planned, but one step at a time. Also as soon as i get around i will take some pics and start a project thread.