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Old 12-06-2013, 11:06 AM
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Congrats!! Looks great.
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I picked up the car at lunch time and drove around town for a while before going home. The snow couldn't stop and my first impressions of porsche ownership and the car - I f'ing love it!!! Can't believe I wait this long.

Other interesting bit - that front lip isn't going to last a few months, it wants to scrape everywhere
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It sounds like the GT3 oem lip would work on the aerokit. Seems like the soft plastic of the GT3 lip might be a better choice when replacement time comes up. Currently the lip is painted.

Can anyone confirm it?

http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...e=997s_aerokit
Old 12-06-2013, 07:00 PM
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Congrats!

Cant wait for more pics!
Old 12-06-2013, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by sclemmons
I'd think twice about the Gundo hack unless it is reversible. I have PSE on a car much like yours and never use it.
Just remember its all subjective...I had the Gundo done to my 2006 Carrera S cab last year with a 2 inch pipe..would not go back to stock. The sound is SOooooooo much better with the Gundo.
Old 12-06-2013, 11:10 PM
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Quick question!

I noticed this afternoon that the wheels have a lock nut but I don't have the key. Called the jaguar dealership and they have no idea where the key might be, not sure they got it from the owner who traded the car in. Did the lock key come standard or is it aftermarket. Looked everywhere inside and in the frunk and I can't find it. Is there a special compartment for it?
Old 12-06-2013, 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Buddhamonk
Quick question!

I noticed this afternoon that the wheels have a lock nut but I don't have the key. Called the jaguar dealership and they have no idea where the key might be, not sure they got it from the owner who traded the car in. Did the lock key come standard or is it aftermarket. Looked everywhere inside and in the frunk and I can't find it. Is there a special compartment for it?
Glove box?
Old 12-06-2013, 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Buddhamonk
Quick question!

I noticed this afternoon that the wheels have a lock nut but I don't have the key. Called the jaguar dealership and they have no idea where the key might be, not sure they got it from the owner who traded the car in. Did the lock key come standard or is it aftermarket. Looked everywhere inside and in the frunk and I can't find it. Is there a special compartment for it?
Did you look in the little holder in the frunk by the tool kit and compressor?

Send a photo to Sunset and have them order you a new wheel lock key.
Old 12-07-2013, 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by LexVan
Did you look in the little holder in the frunk by the tool kit and compressor?

Send a photo to Sunset and have them order you a new wheel lock key.
It's not in the glove box. I didn't find a holder in the frunk. All there is in the frunk is a spare tire kit (inside a zipper bag that is strapped to the posterior wall. There is also a bag with a 1 quart bottle of mobile one oil velcroed to the bottom of the frunk.

I'm thinking of buying a stripped bolt removal tool, getting rid of those bolts anyway because I'm getting spacers.

update - I removed the spare tire kit - opened the back compartment. Found the compressor. Looked everywhere and found the key!!!
Old 12-07-2013, 12:29 AM
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Very Nice!!!

Congrats!!
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Busy week. I took off the exhaust, had it gundo'd, and put it back on. Sounds delicious above 3K rpm now. My MPG has gone way down in the last couple of days.

Also installed 10/17mm spacers. Kinda wished I had gone 10/20mm but it looks great.
Finally - I installed front LED and rear LED (Thanks Keith!) and man does the car look good now. I'm very impressed!






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Old 12-17-2013, 08:57 PM
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Very nice, love the LED's. Black badging is also very nice. Enjoy.
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congrats. looks very aggressive.
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Nice. Excellent choice.


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