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silviaguy240 · 12-31-2010, 06:53 AM

so you're gonna be selling it soonish?

rican_nick · 12-31-2010, 07:12 AM

i am so damn jealous...

nice pick up.

yokotas13 · 12-31-2010, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0100

I hope you are right, becuase I really want to do this.

I could do this whenever I do the clutch next, but then I would have no excuse to do the above.

if you can get his email, i can meet up with him. he is near where i live in saudi

0100 · 01-01-2011, 01:34 PM

^I will see if I can get his email.

silviaguy, no ready to sell just yet.

Pictures coming soon.

0100 · 01-01-2011, 02:13 PM

Happy New Years guys!

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s13dan · 01-01-2011, 02:55 PM

MOAR aggressive fitment and that thing would be perfect.

Still nice, keep it up.

PITCH · 01-01-2011, 03:24 PM

...Perfect...

ZilviaKid · 01-01-2011, 05:43 PM

a wing would really even the car out imo.

looks too naked without a giant one.

yokotas13 · 01-01-2011, 07:25 PM

lol 4 of those pictures would have done justice with a link to the rest

looks good tho

superbike81 · 01-02-2011, 02:56 PM

The TE's look really good on it. I disagree on the "MOAR aggressive fitment" comment, this isn't a hellaflush trendy car, the wheels look great on it.

youngmoney · 01-02-2011, 03:02 PM

other than the nasty ass side skirts she's pure sex.

silviaguy240 · 01-02-2011, 03:08 PM

gt3 side skirts brah. looks a little out of place without the front bumper. theres an 00 at my companies porsche dealer that we've had for a while for 21g's that i could probably get a grand or two off of but i dont think i could afford the maintenance on it. plus its pretty ugly with grey on grey....

illvialuver · 01-03-2011, 04:09 AM

cool wheels on the car. I would have to say though my favorite wheel for a Porsche would be the work brombachers, sorry if I spelt them wrong, but I love the shit outta those wheels.

That is a fat come up, so how was the guy you bought it from cool other than selling you the car for a kick ass deal? Did he tell you why he was selling it? was it to dick over his wife in a divorce? Or was it just to not gaf about money cause he is loaded?

Gnnr · 01-03-2011, 01:41 PM

I think it looks elegant. If you're planning to sell it this is probably the best route to go as its a look that appeals to a broader audience.

SimpleS14 · 01-03-2011, 06:29 PM

Very very nice, I always wanted a Porsche and your car gives me some inspiration.

How's the cost of basic maintenance on the car? You can PM me if you don't want to detail that info.

kojiki88 · 01-03-2011, 07:05 PM

Very sexy car

0100 · 01-04-2011, 12:50 AM

Thanks for the feedback guys! Definitely should have just posted a few pictures with a link to the rest, but I don't have them on my website yet. The stupid website I never update.

I didn't really want to go with a super aggressive offset that requires stretched tires. I know what you are saying though, and I am tempted to go more aggressive, but like superbike said, it doesn't really fit the car. I would rather have performance than looks for this car. I am running 245/295 on 19x8.5 / 19x11 and it's tucked a tad. Most 996 guys are not running that much tire or even close to the fitment I am running. As it is I had to do some work to get those to fit, and I am still rubbing in spots. If I decide to keep this, gt3 front and wing are definitely on the list. I was going for boy racer with this car, but like Gnnr said, it turned out elegant. I actually like how that happened. As far as maintenance, if you do all the work yourself and buy your parts online it's not that bad at all. The thing that will get you is the PITA engine bay!!

GSXRJJordan · 01-04-2011, 01:25 AM

Thought of you when I ran into a Renegade LS2-swapped 996 a couple weeks ago in San Jose. Kept AWD like Dirty in Saudi. Dude loved it.

TE's are rad, sizes are legit. GT3 aero would be rad.

dat411kid · 01-04-2011, 10:02 AM

Classy....Very Nice Man.

240drifter1 · 01-04-2011, 10:08 AM

I say powdercoat them bronze and get a GT3 wing and be done, that car is hotness.

youngmoney · 01-06-2011, 08:23 PM

i love that first pic by the bone yard!

Imarvin240 · 01-06-2011, 08:34 PM

thats legit, looks fresh man!

lucky7 · 01-07-2011, 03:41 AM

car looks dope, man. i'm not huge on the skirts, but it still looks fresh.

SimpleSexy180 · 01-07-2011, 03:48 AM

sick porche

i envy

silviaguy240 · 01-07-2011, 03:59 PM

im really considering seeing what i could get the 996 at my work for....if my insurance quote doesnt change much its really not so bad. and did you pick your TE's up new or used?

0100 · 01-08-2011, 09:04 AM

Thanks guys! I wasn't aware renegade did a 996/LSx swap. That is awesome. I figured they would have a conversion kit out at some point, maybe that was their test mule car and they will have a kit out soon. The kit I was talking about is not from them or the guy from SA.

I bought the TE's new. New TE's are expensive.

I really tried to find a nice used set of wheels but everything had a weak offset. Also very few 996 guys are running TE's so getting used ones are super hard. I do however

have a pair of 19x12 TA TE37's for sale BNIB $1600 shipped.

I really don't want to sell these but I want a dry sump system for the evo and that would pay for a good chunk of it.

silviaguy240 · 01-08-2011, 10:57 AM

What kinda mileage you have on this thing? I dont remember seeing if you posted it or not, and hows the maintainence been so far? Like cost and ease of doing it yourself. Thats the only thing thats really keeping me from checking out the one at my work.

Quail · 01-08-2011, 11:35 AM

Very nice. The rear plate surround on US Porsches really bugs me though! Is there a solution for removing that ugly black plastic?

0100 · 01-11-2011, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silviaguy240

What kinda mileage you have on this thing? I dont remember seeing if you posted it or not, and hows the maintainence been so far? Like cost and ease of doing it yourself. Thats the only thing thats really keeping me from checking out the one at my work.

PM'ed

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quail

Very nice. The rear plate surround on US Porsches really bugs me though! Is there a solution for removing that ugly black plastic?

I agree. Many people either paint the bumperettes or remove them and fill and paint that area.

xBtony · 01-11-2011, 01:22 AM

damn this things dope. nice to see something different.

12-31-2010, 06:53 AM	#121
silviaguy240 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Delaware Age: 35 Posts: 3,719 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	so you're gonna be selling it soonish? __________________

12-31-2010, 07:12 AM	#122
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01-01-2011, 01:34 PM	#124
0100 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New England Posts: 1,581 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	^I will see if I can get his email. silviaguy, no ready to sell just yet. Pictures coming soon. __________________ TougeHero.com l SilviaV8forums.com

01-01-2011, 02:13 PM	#125
0100 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New England Posts: 1,581 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Happy New Years guys! _____________ _____________ __________________ TougeHero.com l SilviaV8forums.com

01-01-2011, 03:24 PM	#127
PITCH Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GA Age: 42 Posts: 1,103 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	...Perfect... __________________

01-01-2011, 02:55 PM	#126
s13dan Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 1,519 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	MOAR aggressive fitment and that thing would be perfect. Still nice, keep it up.

01-01-2011, 05:43 PM	#128
ZilviaKid Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto Age: 35 Posts: 1,441 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	a wing would really even the car out imo. looks too naked without a giant one. __________________ 2004 Nissan 350z 2002 Nissan Silvia

01-01-2011, 07:25 PM	#129
yokotas13 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Milford, CT Age: 39 Posts: 10,519 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: yokotas13 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	lol 4 of those pictures would have done justice with a link to the rest looks good tho __________________ 2015 Subaru Outback Overlander - Wagonofdoom

01-02-2011, 02:56 PM	#130
superbike81 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Who Knows? Age: 43 Posts: 393 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	The TE's look really good on it. I disagree on the "MOAR aggressive fitment" comment, this isn't a hellaflush trendy car, the wheels look great on it.

01-02-2011, 03:02 PM	#131
youngmoney Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Neosho,Mo Age: 32 Posts: 14 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	other than the nasty ass side skirts she's pure sex. __________________ how is your shitty aero kit not rice again? oh it's jdm, gotcha!

01-02-2011, 03:08 PM	#132
silviaguy240 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Delaware Age: 35 Posts: 3,719 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	gt3 side skirts brah. looks a little out of place without the front bumper. theres an 00 at my companies porsche dealer that we've had for a while for 21g's that i could probably get a grand or two off of but i dont think i could afford the maintenance on it. plus its pretty ugly with grey on grey.... __________________

01-03-2011, 04:09 AM	#133
illvialuver Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: M-A-R-S... MARS BITCHES Age: 41 Posts: 5,065 Trader Rating: (35) Feedback Score: 35 reviews	cool wheels on the car. I would have to say though my favorite wheel for a Porsche would be the work brombachers, sorry if I spelt them wrong, but I love the shit outta those wheels. That is a fat come up, so how was the guy you bought it from cool other than selling you the car for a kick ass deal? Did he tell you why he was selling it? was it to dick over his wife in a divorce? Or was it just to not gaf about money cause he is loaded?

01-03-2011, 01:41 PM	#134
Gnnr Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: S. FL Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think it looks elegant. If you're planning to sell it this is probably the best route to go as its a look that appeals to a broader audience. __________________

01-03-2011, 06:29 PM	#135
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 41 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Very very nice, I always wanted a Porsche and your car gives me some inspiration. How's the cost of basic maintenance on the car? You can PM me if you don't want to detail that info. __________________ *Goals are dreams with a deadline.* L.H.O.O.Q.

01-03-2011, 07:05 PM	#136
kojiki88 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Mexico Age: 36 Posts: 245 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Very sexy car

01-04-2011, 12:50 AM	#137
0100 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New England Posts: 1,581 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Thanks for the feedback guys! Definitely should have just posted a few pictures with a link to the rest, but I don't have them on my website yet. The stupid website I never update. I didn't really want to go with a super aggressive offset that requires stretched tires. I know what you are saying though, and I am tempted to go more aggressive, but like superbike said, it doesn't really fit the car. I would rather have performance than looks for this car. I am running 245/295 on 19x8.5 / 19x11 and it's tucked a tad. Most 996 guys are not running that much tire or even close to the fitment I am running. As it is I had to do some work to get those to fit, and I am still rubbing in spots. If I decide to keep this, gt3 front and wing are definitely on the list. I was going for boy racer with this car, but like Gnnr said, it turned out elegant. I actually like how that happened. As far as maintenance, if you do all the work yourself and buy your parts online it's not that bad at all. The thing that will get you is the PITA engine bay!! __________________ TougeHero.com l SilviaV8forums.com

01-04-2011, 01:25 AM	#138
GSXRJJordan Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 9,135 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Thought of you when I ran into a Renegade LS2-swapped 996 a couple weeks ago in San Jose. Kept AWD like Dirty in Saudi. Dude loved it. TE's are rad, sizes are legit. GT3 aero would be rad. __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

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01-04-2011, 10:08 AM	#140
240drifter1 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,505 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I say powdercoat them bronze and get a GT3 wing and be done, that car is hotness.

01-06-2011, 08:23 PM	#141
youngmoney Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Neosho,Mo Age: 32 Posts: 14 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i love that first pic by the bone yard! __________________ how is your shitty aero kit not rice again? oh it's jdm, gotcha!

01-06-2011, 08:34 PM	#142
Imarvin240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: king of prussia, PA! Posts: 1,721 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	thats legit, looks fresh man!

01-07-2011, 03:41 AM	#143
lucky7 Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Oakland (OT) Michigan Age: 39 Posts: 3,353 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: lucky7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	car looks dope, man. i'm not huge on the skirts, but it still looks fresh. __________________ -Dane

01-07-2011, 03:48 AM	#144
SimpleSexy180 Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cal Posts: 4,750 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: SimpleSexy180 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	sick porche i envy

01-07-2011, 03:59 PM	#145
silviaguy240 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Delaware Age: 35 Posts: 3,719 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	im really considering seeing what i could get the 996 at my work for....if my insurance quote doesnt change much its really not so bad. and did you pick your TE's up new or used? __________________

01-08-2011, 09:04 AM	#146
0100 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New England Posts: 1,581 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Thanks guys! I wasn't aware renegade did a 996/LSx swap. That is awesome. I figured they would have a conversion kit out at some point, maybe that was their test mule car and they will have a kit out soon. The kit I was talking about is not from them or the guy from SA. I bought the TE's new. New TE's are expensive. I really tried to find a nice used set of wheels but everything had a weak offset. Also very few 996 guys are running TE's so getting used ones are super hard. I do however have a pair of 19x12 TA TE37's for sale BNIB $1600 shipped. I really don't want to sell these but I want a dry sump system for the evo and that would pay for a good chunk of it. __________________ TougeHero.com l SilviaV8forums.com

01-08-2011, 10:57 AM	#147
silviaguy240 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Delaware Age: 35 Posts: 3,719 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	What kinda mileage you have on this thing? I dont remember seeing if you posted it or not, and hows the maintainence been so far? Like cost and ease of doing it yourself. Thats the only thing thats really keeping me from checking out the one at my work. __________________

01-08-2011, 11:35 AM	#148
Quail Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK Age: 37 Posts: 1,378 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Very nice. The rear plate surround on US Porsches really bugs me though! Is there a solution for removing that ugly black plastic? __________________

01-11-2011, 01:22 AM	#150
xBtony Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal 661 Posts: 1,481 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	damn this things dope. nice to see something different.