May 2, 2007 4:32:54 PM
- Alex_997TT
- Rennteam Master
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- Loc: Reading , United Kingdom
- Posts: 3320, Gallery
- Registered on: Nov 20, 2005
Time for Techart?
Hi guys,
Need your collective wisdom once again...
My 2 year warrantee on my C2S Cab is about to expire and I am thinking of 'blinging' the car up with some Techart goodies.
Recently I have been going through the following thought process...
1. Retrofit the Porsche Powerkit
>> Can't my car is older than Aug 05
2. Trade in my C2S Cab for a Turbo
>> After numerous test drives and much deliberation I am still left cold by the prospect. So a no there also.
3. Fit a Ruf Supercharger to add 80bhp/30ft/lb
>> Worried it will vastly decrease the longevity of my engine and also the fact that it costs about $25k (don't know what the UK price is but I'm sure it's about Pounds20k)
4. Trade in my C2S Cab for a used Ferrari F430
>> Certainly my favorite option but currently my garage is not actually wide enough to fit one in! UK new spec single garages for you! So will have to move house first, which may take a year or so.
5. Do the following Techart conversion:
[image]http://www.techart-presse.de/ishow/997/097_cabrio_nachtblau/1.jpg[/image]
Techart 997 gallery example
This is how it roughly breaks down though:
Taking the total to nearly Pounds15k. Which is a lot for what is essentially the same car. Now if I take the Sports Chassis and Wheels out of the equation, the I am left with the Body- and Power-Kit for roughly Pounds6k.
Frankly I am fed up with my OEM Carrera S wheels but no way am I prepared to spend like Pounds5k on Techart 20 inch ones that don't support Porsche 'N' rated tyres!
The Powerkit gives an extra max 20bhp/6Nm, but does make Torque curve healthier looking:
[image]http://www.techart.de/techart/showcategory.asp?cat=65&lang=en&prog=55#[/image]
So what do you think? Worth the Pounds6k to look a little better and go a little better? Or is the money better spent saving for that new house and an F430?
Any and all comments welcome...
Need your collective wisdom once again...
My 2 year warrantee on my C2S Cab is about to expire and I am thinking of 'blinging' the car up with some Techart goodies.
Recently I have been going through the following thought process...
1. Retrofit the Porsche Powerkit
>> Can't my car is older than Aug 05
2. Trade in my C2S Cab for a Turbo
>> After numerous test drives and much deliberation I am still left cold by the prospect. So a no there also.
3. Fit a Ruf Supercharger to add 80bhp/30ft/lb
>> Worried it will vastly decrease the longevity of my engine and also the fact that it costs about $25k (don't know what the UK price is but I'm sure it's about Pounds20k)
4. Trade in my C2S Cab for a used Ferrari F430
>> Certainly my favorite option but currently my garage is not actually wide enough to fit one in! UK new spec single garages for you! So will have to move house first, which may take a year or so.
5. Do the following Techart conversion:
[image]http://www.techart-presse.de/ishow/997/097_cabrio_nachtblau/1.jpg[/image]
Techart 997 gallery example
This is how it roughly breaks down though:
- Front spoiler I Pounds600
- Side skirts Pounds650
- Rear spoiler I Pounds300
- Sport chassis Pounds2,500
- Formula II wheel "20 Frt silver Pounds1,350
- Formula II wheel "20 Rr silver Pounds1,600
- Conti-sport Tyres Pounds1,250
- Engine power kit Pounds1,900
- Labor Pounds2,500
Taking the total to nearly Pounds15k. Which is a lot for what is essentially the same car. Now if I take the Sports Chassis and Wheels out of the equation, the I am left with the Body- and Power-Kit for roughly Pounds6k.
Frankly I am fed up with my OEM Carrera S wheels but no way am I prepared to spend like Pounds5k on Techart 20 inch ones that don't support Porsche 'N' rated tyres!
The Powerkit gives an extra max 20bhp/6Nm, but does make Torque curve healthier looking:
[image]http://www.techart.de/techart/showcategory.asp?cat=65&lang=en&prog=55#[/image]
So what do you think? Worth the Pounds6k to look a little better and go a little better? Or is the money better spent saving for that new house and an F430?
Any and all comments welcome...
Yes, I know you can't get X51 because your car was made 1-2 months too early. 
Sorry again - I'll try harder next time you ask for input! 
