iPad Mini on Porsche 911, 997

the iPad will be mounted permanently with the option of removing it really easily. music is tru iTunes with all my library plus pandora. also fm radio thru I heart radio app. wifi is always supplied by clear and it's portable hotspot. movies, videos, YouTube, apps, obd2 connection thru Bluetooth adapter plug for engine management apps, gopro remote app for my go pro hero 2, plus porn in the car! lol! the iPad charges thru the car and stop charging while the key s removed. since the iPad is recessed 1/4" the bezel will make it look like it came with the car... I will paint the AC and PSM switch panel in black to match everything... The iPad mini will connect and charge thru the original PCM wire loom. music will play thru the car's stereo. I didn't have navigation on my PCM so this upgrades worth something to me. with the use of a wireless obd2 compatible plug and will transfer a lot of info to the "torque" app. I can set wireless cameras that connect to the iPad either via Bluetooth or wifi and use them as backup cameras and upfront too... all iPad functions remain. in regards of the PCM functionality, my car for some reason didn't have any enabled. no chrono control and not any user programmable settings. like I said, I used the PCM for music only and to see a full color screen render black, orange and white! I finally got to work on the bezel last night. pretty tight! I like it so far.... harness from euromotorsports GT2RS radio elimination shelf custom fabricated to a bezel: This is where I'm right now. Sounds plays thru the car. Waiting for the iStream and the belking bluetooth. Hooked up with a guy to make ma a custom 90 degree lightning cable... finished up the bezel and fits like a glove. Love the way the iPad is recessed into the bezel. totally factory looking. Still to do: finalizing the cabling, adding everything else and paint the center panels black and the anti glare screen protection in matte finish. This thing rocks! Finally done and working perfectly... Thanks to bumperplugs for the great job on the painted trim!

Turbo bumper installation success! (996)

First of all, Many thanks to TitanNero for the super duper deal on this bumper, that came looking brand new, with factory speed yellow finish and all the grill, vents and even new stuff. One thing that amazed me was that the factory paint from this 2001 Turbo, matched perfectly my 2002 C2. Wow, I saved a buck or two on bodyshop charges!!! On to the install... Not difficult, nor easy... it's tricky. First, remember to have all the grills installed on the bumper prior to the installation. You don't have to remove the wheels (I didn't) but it will help. You don't have to remove the whole wheel liner but it will help. You don't need to saw or cut part of the metal bumper. This is what you need to do: Paint in flat black the last 5" on each side. Now, on the side opening grills (the inside part) there is a plastic bracket that you must remove. If you don't, this will make installation impossible. Just a couple of plastic tabs and you're done. Then, place the bumper in place and screw the top 2 screws and 2 screws on each side (behind the side markers), then, move to the 1 screw on each side, at the bottom of the bumper. (the ones next to the fender) That's it. That's all that will align/match between the C2 bumper and the Turbo bumper. My next step was to screw the bottom of the underside of the wheel liners (it was supposed to match the one in the bumper, but didn't... Now, you are faced with 3 main anchor points at the bottom of your bumper that are 4" away from the bolting point.... You can create custom metal brackets with pre-perforated steel bands or even use tie-wraps!!! (I've seen it before!) Now, if you are getting rid of your C2 bumper, (I was giving mine away but the guy wanted a techart instead... I don't blame him!) this is what you can do and it will look much better/cleaner than the other options. Take your original C2 bumper and cut a segment of the bottom part of it. It's really easy and it even had a dotted line, like you are supposed to cut thru that!!! I placed my newly created bracket and attached it to the mounting points in the frame and drilled small holes for the turbo mounting holes. Everything line up perfectly and it looks more cleaner. Love it! Well, enough rambling and enjoy the pics.

New key for the car.... Carrera GT style! (996)

I got a crappy/teared key with my car and I wanted to get a replacement asap... I didn't wanted to go thru the reprograming hassle and wanted just to switch cases with a new one and put my own blade on the new casing. I came accross to an ebay porsche dealer (suncoast) and they had the Carrera GT style (original Porsche product) with the 911 stamp instead of the carrera gt. Swapping the internals was an easy task, the blade is spring held with a detent, the remote controller fits perfectly (the LED lights the "911" logo when you press the buttons), the only carefull thing is to transfer the "transponder" to the new unit. This is one little glass capsule with some transmitter inside that goes from your old key, to the new one. The blank comes with one generic one that you need to take out first and then you put your in. In my case, my transponder was loose, so I applied a little bit of hot-glue to it to keep it in place. Final product: Awesome! All 996 should had this mod. The old key sucks in comparison. Cost: $129. Please tell me what you think.

997 airbox on 996

This mod does nothing to performance but improves the look and easy to clean engine bay The original 996 airbox is awesome.... if you live in the 80's! Suncoast had these for dirt cheap and I decided to try it and they even have return policy in case something goes wrong. 2 modifications are needed: A relocation bracket for the smog pump (the new snorkel is huge) One little piece of plastic that need to be removed in order to clear the locking hump. Everything bolts right on. The new ducts to the TB, the MAF, cables, everything. The oil filler tube, rest on its place and the new snorkel aligns perfectly with the opening. You can still use your old 996 air filter! Nothing more than visual improvement but I like it! enjoy the pics:

The love for carbon fiber... (996)

Still a few pieces missing.... but I love it!

Speed Yellow 997 front seat belts on 996

I got my 997 seat belts installed on my 996. they fit perfectly. Really bring the whole interior together. Also, check the center lid in carbon. Awesome.

Total perfection from Eric @ bumperplugs.com

Had the pleasure of dealing with Eric while ordering my rear console painted in speed yellow. All I can say is WOW!!!! This thing is awesome. Totally changes the look of my former stark black interior... it's looks like melting gold. smooth, not a single imperfection... even the parts that are not visible are finished right! Don't hesitate to order from him and at $379!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The console it not that difficult to install (I have to do mine twice, long story, I won't bother with the details but be careful when you order handbrakes and check the stitch color... if the leather is black, the stitch should be dark grey, not black. Don't ask me how I know that!) Again kudos to my friend Eric @ bumperplugs and Steve @ suncoast for providing me with the shifter and handbrake. __________________