if you had the money for a 997 GT3 then I would not hesitate to go out and get one of those!! you are never going to lose much on one of those whereas a normal Carrera will lose even with an aero kit. and you have a mezger engine
some folks have converted GT3 comforts to have seats and seat belts with the holders so you can enjoy it like a true tourer. if I had the money that is what I would do without question. _________________ 997 C2s Schwarz
Robert SausageTrousers Monza
Joined: 02 Apr 2018 Posts: 210
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2019 7:34 am Post subject:
Strange thread, as you've obviously just bought this car so it's hard to work out why you've bought it if you want to change it?
But as you've asked for opinions - if it were me I would strip anything that says GT3 from it before daring to remove it from my garage. I used to be into VW's and can remember kids putting GTI badges on their 1.3 Golf CL's - it was painfully embarrassing to see, and if I'm being honest I think to turn a 911 into a GT3 replica is way worse, especially going to the lengths of changing the sills/dash etc, I can't fathom why anyone would you want to drive a Carrera with a GT3 dash?
Not for me, but it's your car, you obviously like it as you've just bought it!
Kryton Nürburgring
Joined: 05 Mar 2005 Posts: 404
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2019 8:21 am Post subject:
It's your car OP do what makes you happy _________________ 2019 Boxster
Strange thread, as you've obviously just bought this car so it's hard to work out why you've bought it if you want to change it?
But as you've asked for opinions - if it were me I would strip anything that says GT3 from it before daring to remove it from my garage. I used to be into VW's and can remember kids putting GTI badges on their 1.3 Golf CL's - it was painfully embarrassing to see, and if I'm being honest I think to turn a 911 into a GT3 replica is way worse, especially going to the lengths of changing the sills/dash etc, I can't fathom why anyone would you want to drive a Carrera with a GT3 dash?
Not for me, but it's your car, you obviously like it as you've just bought it!
I'm with you. It's a bit painful to see a car dressed up like that. I want every Porsche to be the same as when it left the factory, no after market nonsense whatsoever. That's why I'm not a huge fan of backdating, such as the stuff Singer produce. They are nice to look at, but it's still wrong in my eyes. _________________ 2019 991.2 C4 GTS Crayon
2019 VW Up! GTI White
Ex 2018 991.2 GT3 Crayon (Well, for 26 days anyway.....)
Ex 2018 Macan GTS Volcano Grey
Ex 2016 Macan Diesel S Black
Hertsdriver Nürburgring
Joined: 12 Nov 2018 Posts: 379 Location: Hertfordshire/London
Love all the responses. Some say remove all GT3 references, some say just the rear badge, some say do what you want. (Love the quote from isysman: ‘when you buy it off me, feel free to remove them’)
I’m going to think about it for a while. I’m torn.
I kinda like the fact that it might fool 95% of the public.
I’ve calculated that of the 5% that can tell it’s fake, 1% are jealous, 1% say do what you want, 1% think I have really small man parts, 1% think I should be shot and last 1% are Porsche brand purists (and I have a great deal of respect for purists).
Did anyone see my last car? The silver 996.1? I went completely against the grain with that car. LED lights at the rear, bespoke headlamps from F1 parts, A hybrid bumper 996/997T with LED lights and even non Porsche wheels. Even the genuine 996 Aero kit rear spoiler/wing was the 996.2 version! I was lucky not to have my really small man parts removed by a blunt blade and hung outside the factory gates.
So. Now I have a car that looks pretty much like my dream car, don’t we think it will look a bit daft with Carrera on its bum?
There is no right or wrong answer it seems.
I read all of your last thread and was very impressed by the car and what you did to it, but this is something completely different, on your 996 you were being individual, doing mods that were unique. This is just a clone and it doesnt yet have any of your personal touch. Are you thinking of going down the same route as the 996 with this car, ie making it more individual with some one off ideas?
As far as wont it look a bit daft with a Carrera badge on it - it is a Carrera, just one with a largely pointless bodykit (personal opinion, they are ugly and spoil the lines).
If advertising what you actually drive (rather than currently advertising what you dont) troubles you to that extent, go with the '911' option on the rear?
Either way I look forward to reading what you do to it as your last thread was a great read
C4Silver Monza
Joined: 14 Aug 2019 Posts: 205
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2019 10:07 am Post subject:
Personally I think it looks great. But then again I would as I too have an Aero Bobby kit, I looked at quite a few before purchasing this. As you do..... BUT when I saw mine in GT Silver at no point did I think I can’t have this because it’s a fake ? It left the factory with it as it was specced by the original owner as well as a whole raft of other options which it left the factory with.
When I looked at standard spec C4S’s after seeing mine they all looked a bit samey and a bit bland, comparing spec nothing came close either and I’m not about to start removing the PSE or the adaptive sports seats, nor am I about to start cutting holes in the roof because it doesn’t have and some people like them.
If I’m honest 99% of the population don’t even understand the Porsche hierarchy let alone know the difference between a standard 911 and a GT3 RS so I wouldn’t be loosing any sleep at all over what any one thinks about your car, at the end of the day it’s your car, you can add bit’s to it or take it off to make it personal. The stumbling block with these things is just that. Mine looks the same as it did in 2006...... the fist owners car looks exactly like the second and to alter the look of a car that looks this good is difficult.
Fortunately it’s been done utilising what I would call genuine parts, factory spec probably bought thro a dealer network or salvaged from a donor vehicle, I wouldn’t call it aftermarket as it looks to me very much like the like the real deal. You just need to make it your own, and that I think is where you are finding it difficult.
By the way, mines got Carrera 4S on its bum and I’ve not thought about replacing that once ?
C11BRA Montreal
Joined: 30 Mar 2015 Posts: 566 Location: North London. Herts.
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2019 11:08 am Post subject:
NLW73 wrote:
if you had the money for a 997 GT3 then I would not hesitate to go out and get one of those!! you are never going to lose much on one of those whereas a normal Carrera will lose even with an aero kit. and you have a mezger engine
some folks have converted GT3 comforts to have seats and seat belts with the holders so you can enjoy it like a true tourer. if I had the money that is what I would do without question.
Financially as an investment the GT3 would be a better way to go. But I don’t think I would drive it as much. So it seems a bit mad to spend 3 times as much for something which I will enjoy less.
If I had the cash for a 4 car Supercar stable then yes. A real GT3 would be mine. _________________ 2006 997 C2 Man. Non rear wiper & non sunroof.
2018 Audi A4 Avant Black Edition.
Ex 996 C2 Man.
Ex Ram Cobra V8.
Ex Series 1 RS Turbo.
Here's mine with the kit.
I've had it for over 6 years now.
Drive it everyday. Well mint _________________ 997.1 C2S, Chrono pack, PSE, Aero kit, Sport seats, LED rear lights, Tints. Smile grill
Here's mine with the kit.
I've had it for over 6 years now.
Drive it everyday. Well mint
Looks awesome, but do you have a GT3 badge on the back? _________________ Current: 997.2 C2S, Audi TTS mk3
Previous: Cayman 987.1, Audi TT mk1 , BMW e46
Nope, just a 911 badge in black _________________ 997.1 C2S, Chrono pack, PSE, Aero kit, Sport seats, LED rear lights, Tints. Smile grill
C11BRA Montreal
Joined: 30 Mar 2015 Posts: 566 Location: North London. Herts.
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2019 3:03 pm Post subject:
Hertsdriver wrote:
C11BRA wrote:
Love all the responses. Some say remove all GT3 references, some say just the rear badge, some say do what you want. (Love the quote from isysman: ‘when you buy it off me, feel free to remove them’)
I’m going to think about it for a while. I’m torn.
I kinda like the fact that it might fool 95% of the public.
I’ve calculated that of the 5% that can tell it’s fake, 1% are jealous, 1% say do what you want, 1% think I have really small man parts, 1% think I should be shot and last 1% are Porsche brand purists (and I have a great deal of respect for purists).
Did anyone see my last car? The silver 996.1? I went completely against the grain with that car. LED lights at the rear, bespoke headlamps from F1 parts, A hybrid bumper 996/997T with LED lights and even non Porsche wheels. Even the genuine 996 Aero kit rear spoiler/wing was the 996.2 version! I was lucky not to have my really small man parts removed by a blunt blade and hung outside the factory gates.
So. Now I have a car that looks pretty much like my dream car, don’t we think it will look a bit daft with Carrera on its bum?
There is no right or wrong answer it seems.
I read all of your last thread and was very impressed by the car and what you did to it, but this is something completely different, on your 996 you were being individual, doing mods that were unique. This is just a clone and it doesnt yet have any of your personal touch. Are you thinking of going down the same route as the 996 with this car, ie making it more individual with some one off ideas?
As far as wont it look a bit daft with a Carrera badge on it - it is a Carrera, just one with a largely pointless bodykit (personal opinion, they are ugly and spoil the lines).
If advertising what you actually drive (rather than currently advertising what you dont) troubles you to that extent, go with the '911' option on the rear?
Either way I look forward to reading what you do to it as your last thread was a great read
Thanks Hertsdriver
I see your point. My last car was way off piste. This time I fancy spending my efforts in a slightly more official Porsche route. Let’s see how this pans out.
BTW. Do you go the Ace meets? _________________ 2006 997 C2 Man. Non rear wiper & non sunroof.
2018 Audi A4 Avant Black Edition.
Ex 996 C2 Man.
Ex Ram Cobra V8.
Ex Series 1 RS Turbo.
C11BRA Montreal
Joined: 30 Mar 2015 Posts: 566 Location: North London. Herts.
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2019 3:04 pm Post subject:
K9SKO wrote:
Here's mine with the kit.
I've had it for over 6 years now.
Drive it everyday. Well mint
Looks mega! Black roof too? _________________ 2006 997 C2 Man. Non rear wiper & non sunroof.
2018 Audi A4 Avant Black Edition.
Ex 996 C2 Man.
Ex Ram Cobra V8.
Ex Series 1 RS Turbo.
Here's mine with the kit.
I've had it for over 6 years now.
Drive it everyday. Well mint
Looks mega! Black roof too?
Yes indeed and the blade on the rear spoiler is also black.
Looks much better in silver / black combination. _________________ 997.1 C2S, Chrono pack, PSE, Aero kit, Sport seats, LED rear lights, Tints. Smile grill
C11BRA Montreal
Joined: 30 Mar 2015 Posts: 566 Location: North London. Herts.
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2019 4:04 pm Post subject:
K9SKO wrote:
Here's mine with the kit.
I've had it for over 6 years now.
Drive it everyday. Well mint
Looks mega! Black roof too? _________________ 2006 997 C2 Man. Non rear wiper & non sunroof.
2018 Audi A4 Avant Black Edition.
Ex 996 C2 Man.
Ex Ram Cobra V8.
Ex Series 1 RS Turbo.
As most have said. just lose the GT3 badges. Remove the dial face if not too much work and enjoy the car! _________________ Porsche Carrera 2S 2005 black fully Hartech'd!, BMW Z4 coupé 2007 blue, Mazda Eunos 1996 yellow, VW Passat 2014 black.
We all do silly things/make mistakes, it's how we deal with them that sets us apart from animals and Americans.
Here's mine with the kit.
I've had it for over 6 years now.
Drive it everyday. Well mint
Nice, i do like that, are the black bits wrapped?
Only the roof is wrapped.
Front lip, mirrors and rear blade on the spoiler are painted. _________________ 997.1 C2S, Chrono pack, PSE, Aero kit, Sport seats, LED rear lights, Tints. Smile grill
C11BRA Montreal
Joined: 30 Mar 2015 Posts: 566 Location: North London. Herts.
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2019 6:04 pm Post subject:
Oooooh. This could stir the hornests nest!
How about I remove the 3 from GT3 and replace it with the Black C from the Carrera badge?
Porsche GTC
GT’C’
C for Carrera
C for Copy
C for Clone
C for Coc|<
C for Cr@p
C for C***
We already have the unofficial CLR
And the Singer DLS
Surely GTC is a compromise.
(Withdrawn to safe distance) _________________ 2006 997 C2 Man. Non rear wiper & non sunroof.
2018 Audi A4 Avant Black Edition.
Ex 996 C2 Man.
Ex Ram Cobra V8.
Ex Series 1 RS Turbo.
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