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Iby
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Joined: 22 Sep 2017
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Location: W.Midlands
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 Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2017 11:20 pm Post subject: Project 997 turbo to GT3R widebody street conversion
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My recently purchased 997 turbo is undergoing a GT3R widebody conversion so thought it might be good to show the project here.
Here's the carbon/ Kevlar widebody kit which I bought before even owning the car.
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isysman
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Joined: 22 Apr 2011
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Location: Cheshire
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That’s quite the project. What are you gong to do about the lack of air intakes in that body kit? Are you sure it fits the widebody of the Turbo?
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Boba fett
Indianapolis
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Good job we are all different 
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marconorth
Monza
Joined: 06 Jul 2015
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Location: Cumbria
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| Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2017 9:18 am Post subject:
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Hell...Thats going to keep you quiet during the cold winter nights!
Interested to see how it takes shape.
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nigel99
Barcelona
Joined: 16 Jul 2015
Posts: 1311
Location: Berkshire
2009 Porsche 997 Carrera 2S
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| Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2017 10:00 am Post subject:
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Good luck with this project, sounds very interesting.
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apollokre1d
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Joined: 06 Nov 2012
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Location: United Kingdom
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Interesting  Are you going to fit the GTR CL wheels too?
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K888ETH
Monza
Joined: 10 Mar 2017
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Location: Hampshire
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WOW! This is going to be an interesting thread to follow. You've certainly got your work cut out there.
Good luck!
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HSC911
Long Beach
Joined: 23 Jul 2014
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Location: Bedford
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Been looking forward to this one...
Judging by your Supra, it will be awesome I am sure 
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Iby
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Joined: 22 Sep 2017
Posts: 86
Location: W.Midlands
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| Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2017 9:19 pm Post subject:
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| isysman wrote: | | That’s quite the project. What are you gong to do about the lack of air intakes in that body kit? Are you sure it fits the widebody of the Turbo? |
I have cut out the panels to accept the air vents.
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Iby
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Joined: 22 Sep 2017
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| Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2017 9:22 pm Post subject:
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| apollokre1d wrote: | | Interesting Are you going to fit the GTR CL wheels too? |
Not going Center Lock, I have some aftermarket 3 piece forged wheels on order in 10x19 and 14x19
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Iby
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Joined: 22 Sep 2017
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Location: W.Midlands
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| Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2017 9:24 pm Post subject:
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Thanks all, more updates next week. 
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toffeeman
Monza
Joined: 05 Mar 2009
Posts: 190
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I’ve a feeling that this is going to be one of the most refreshed/watched build threads in 911UK.com history.
I absolutely love build threads.
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max_b
Silverstone
Joined: 09 May 2010
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Good luck
Looking forward to seeing the outcome of this.
Will you be changing colour to red afterwards or will she be staying black?
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APL911
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Joined: 15 Aug 2017
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Not all heroes wear a cape. This is quite brave! Good luck. Can’t wait to see it!
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Disco
Estoril
Joined: 13 May 2008
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Location: Hertfordshire
2010 Porsche 997 GT3
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| Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2017 11:16 am Post subject:
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| Iby wrote: | | apollokre1d wrote: | | Interesting Are you going to fit the GTR CL wheels too? |
Not going Center Lock, I have some aftermarket 3 piece forged wheels on order in 10x19 and 14x19 |
What tyres are you going to use on those? Surely the rolling radius of anything that fits on a 14x19 is going to be a bit different to the stock 305/30 (and those rims will be too wide for RS sizes)? Or has the size/calibration problem already been sorted out?
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Black 997 GT3 3.8 CS - Acquired for the 2012 season and beyond
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Iby
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Joined: 22 Sep 2017
Posts: 86
Location: W.Midlands
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| Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2017 12:24 pm Post subject:
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| max_b wrote: | Good luck
Looking forward to seeing the outcome of this.
Will you be changing colour to red afterwards or will she be staying black? |
I'm keeping the colour OE Basalt Black.
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Iby
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Joined: 22 Sep 2017
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Location: W.Midlands
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| Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2017 12:28 pm Post subject:
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| Disco wrote: | | Iby wrote: | | apollokre1d wrote: | | Interesting Are you going to fit the GTR CL wheels too? |
Not going Center Lock, I have some aftermarket 3 piece forged wheels on order in 10x19 and 14x19 |
What tyres are you going to use on those? Surely the rolling radius of anything that fits on a 14x19 is going to be a bit different to the stock 305/30 (and those rims will be too wide for RS sizes)? Or has the size/calibration problem already been sorted out? |
I will be running Michelin Cup2's in 345/30/19 there will be an increase in rolling radius but will be kept in proportion with the front. These are not RS sizes, this is extra widebody R.
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silvermilnec
Albert Park
Joined: 20 Feb 2012
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Location: Leeds West Yorkshire
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WoW very interesting, is this a diy build? If so on your own or mates/others involved? I’ve only ever done a restoration once with a mate, ended up divorced because of spending so much time in the garage 
It all turned out for the best, car was lovely 
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DucatiRob
Albert Park
Joined: 22 Jul 2015
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Location: Milton Keynes
2006 Porsche 997 Carrera 2S
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Like this, very interested to see this develop
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Iby
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Joined: 22 Sep 2017
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Location: W.Midlands
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| Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2017 8:57 am Post subject:
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| silvermilnec wrote: | WoW very interesting, is this a diy build? If so on your own or mates/others involved? I’ve only ever done a restoration once with a mate, ended up divorced because of spending so much time in the garage
It all turned out for the best, car was lovely |
Lol.
I run a powder coating firm refurbishing alloy wheels, however I do the builds as a hobby myself. I have a wide arch Datsun 280ZX project on the go as well. 
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