Its nice to be back in a Porsche 996TT to 997TT Pics - Page 3

BruceP · 10-19-2007, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by justinmm2

I don't want to put words in the guy's mouth, but I haven't seen a reply from him yet. If you've seen the guy's other cars, he customizes his cars to make them look exactly the way he wants them. His cobalt blue (maybe I'm biased

) supercharged widebody 996 looked fantastic, and I'm sure it was pretty darn quick, too. And there was probably no other car on the road like it (355s in back!).

So maybe he wants something that no one else has, that he's designed every inch of, that has an astounding level of performance, and can be done for a fraction of the cost of buying a 997TT *plus* the ludicriously expensive Techart bits plus more tuning costs.

This is a long-standing Porschephile tradition. Excellence writes about one or two of these loons every month. More power to him. Guys like this keep older Porsches cool.

gota911 · 10-19-2007, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by care4era

haha, nice thread. Maybe this dude will think twice about it now

) Why make a 996 look like a 997? When I see cars like that on the net to buy I shudder and skip to the next one. I think it will be hard to sell because it is a grandad in the disco. A nice guy dressed as a thug.

I know I am nasty here but there seems to be a general consensus here, wft are you doing?

"Why make a 996 look like a 997?" Maybe he didn't want to make a 997 look like a 996!

porshaw · 10-19-2007, 10:03 PM

my guess would be in addition to the fun project part, it also serves as good advertising for iforged wheels if he puts on a set. I remember his old porsche project had some insane iforged wheels on them with 7 inch lips...something like that. Is it a wirte off if its used for business?

J.Seven · 10-20-2007, 12:52 PM

Go ahead and keep us updated

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J.Seven

iforged · 12-17-2007, 02:27 AM

I respect your response. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. I do what I do because I enjoy it. Also I have cut up a Porsche 996 before, so its not anything new. Its actually very simple. 3C works on tons of hot rods, old muscle cars, tons of widebody Porsche, as well as Exotics. If you understand metal it actually is quite a simple task. We are not cutting the frame of the car, just the outside body panels. This will have no ill effects on the car, and I can guarantee you it will handle much better after we are done then before. The front end is a complete bolt on.

I don't expect everyone to understanding what I am doing. Sometimes people just have their own paths to get to the final product.

iforged · 12-17-2007, 02:29 AM

Pictures of the rear quarters already finished.

Car will be going into paint booth next week. Painting the car
BASF Porsche 997 GT3 RS Green

Nicolaasdb · 12-17-2007, 04:49 AM

I kind of understand....it must cost a lot of money, but in the end you will have exactly what you want.

keep the images coming!

carpundit · 12-17-2007, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicolaasdb

I kind of understand....it must cost a lot of money, but in the end you will have exactly what you want.

keep the images coming!

Plus, the journey looks like fun - just doing the work because it's what you like to do. You know, exactly not like my job.

M Fig · 12-18-2007, 03:03 PM

Iforged,

If you don't mind sharing, what do you project a project like this will cost?

ps...keep the pictures coming. I can't wait to see it after paint. There is a Green GT3 RS on the cover of Excellence this month...awesome.

Gregg Lewis · 12-18-2007, 05:47 PM

The fun is in going to the shop and following the project. You get to hunt for stuff,pick things out,pick colors ect... It is like hot rods except you use a Porsche. Ruf,Gemballa,Farnbacher all do something similar.
Go for it and keep posting pics !

michael.s.under · 12-20-2007, 02:11 PM

Update, paint pics?

TamiyaGuy · 01-09-2008, 09:54 PM

What happen to this thread?

chsu74 · 01-09-2008, 10:16 PM

This is great. You are building a car that you want. Keep us updated.

c4consult · 01-10-2008, 11:12 PM

Have a great time with this project,I love it.

Sids911 · 01-11-2008, 03:22 AM

I'm really enjoying this ... please keep the pictures posted - its very entertaining.

BTW, I think you're enjoying this ... that's REALLY cool. If you don't mind, when all the dust settles down, could you list an approx budget on this?

Personally, I wouldn't do this myself since I prefer the 996TT (unique, strong & sexy) look to the 997TT (return to roots, not that exciting) - though I love the GT3 front bumper .... I wished they kept the 996TT lights intact though ... the new 997 round ones are too baby-eyed.

Again, awesome work man ...

12-17-2007, 04:49 AM	#37
Nicolaasdb Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: California Posts: 2,179	I kind of understand....it must cost a lot of money, but in the end you will have exactly what you want. keep the images coming! __________________ Nicolaas www.ndbm-photo.com Porsche 911/996 cab tip black/black/black NEW: 08 escalade 2 in one..boat and car BMW X5 black/black/black GONE!!!

12-18-2007, 05:47 PM	#40
Gregg Lewis Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 3,385	The fun is in going to the shop and following the project. You get to hunt for stuff,pick things out,pick colors ect... It is like hot rods except you use a Porsche. Ruf,Gemballa,Farnbacher all do something similar. Go for it and keep posting pics ! __________________ Gregg Lewis 02 996 89 944S2 #700 94 968 (For Sale) 06 GS 300 04 Denali XL (White Whale)

01-09-2008, 09:54 PM	#42
TamiyaGuy Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 727	What happen to this thread? __________________ 03 996 Coupe

01-09-2008, 10:16 PM	#43
chsu74 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CT Posts: 1,961	This is great. You are building a car that you want. Keep us updated. __________________ Chao 00 C2 aero 01 325XI

10-19-2007, 10:03 PM	#33
porshaw User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: cerritos, ca Posts: 53	my guess would be in addition to the fun project part, it also serves as good advertising for iforged wheels if he puts on a set. I remember his old porsche project had some insane iforged wheels on them with 7 inch lips...something like that. Is it a wirte off if its used for business?

10-20-2007, 12:52 PM	#34
J.Seven User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 237	Go ahead and keep us updated . J.Seven

12-17-2007, 02:27 AM	#35
iforged User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 103	I respect your response. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. I do what I do because I enjoy it. Also I have cut up a Porsche 996 before, so its not anything new. Its actually very simple. 3C works on tons of hot rods, old muscle cars, tons of widebody Porsche, as well as Exotics. If you understand metal it actually is quite a simple task. We are not cutting the frame of the car, just the outside body panels. This will have no ill effects on the car, and I can guarantee you it will handle much better after we are done then before. The front end is a complete bolt on. I don't expect everyone to understanding what I am doing. Sometimes people just have their own paths to get to the final product.

12-17-2007, 02:29 AM	#36
iforged User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 103	Pictures of the rear quarters already finished. Car will be going into paint booth next week. Painting the car BASF Porsche 997 GT3 RS Green

12-18-2007, 03:03 PM	#39
M Fig User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: St. Louis Posts: 455	Iforged, If you don't mind sharing, what do you project a project like this will cost? ps...keep the pictures coming. I can't wait to see it after paint. There is a Green GT3 RS on the cover of Excellence this month...awesome.

12-20-2007, 02:11 PM	#41
michael.s.under Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 1,258	Update, paint pics?

01-10-2008, 11:12 PM	#44
c4consult Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: texas Posts: 354	Have a great time with this project,I love it.

01-11-2008, 03:22 AM	#45
Sids911 User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 246	I'm really enjoying this ... please keep the pictures posted - its very entertaining. BTW, I think you're enjoying this ... that's REALLY cool. If you don't mind, when all the dust settles down, could you list an approx budget on this? Personally, I wouldn't do this myself since I prefer the 996TT (unique, strong & sexy) look to the 997TT (return to roots, not that exciting) - though I love the GT3 front bumper .... I wished they kept the 996TT lights intact though ... the new 997 round ones are too baby-eyed. Again, awesome work man ...