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996 Black Cabriolet Restoration: Champion RG5 Wheels, PSS10, Lightweight Flywheel... This black 996 Cabriolet came in to our shop completely stock. The owner had purchased the car several years ago and was looking for a complete overhaul. He even considered selling the car at a big loss to buy a newer model, but in the end decided to keep his beloved cab. You may have seen this car in Bob's (Auto Concierge, a sponsor here) post in the detailing forum about a major correction on a 996. The first order of business was in the "fun" department. The Evolution Motorsports V-Flow cold-air intake system was installed to free up intake restrictions and give the car a more sporty sound from its larger tubing and cone filter: http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...etailed_13.JPG An IPD Plenum was installed between the intake and throttle body. http://videos.g33kd.net/EVOMSit_tuni...9/P1070217.JPG The ECU was removed and updated with EVOMSit software for more aggressive throttle mapping (e-gas) and further tuning. http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...iled_stock.JPG Next, Cargraphic's 996 Sport Exhaust was installed. The owner loved the way a demo car sounded and decided this was the right level of volume and pitch for his 6-speed cab. The owner wanted better handling out of his 996 with a more aggressive ride height. We recommended the Bilstein PSS10s: http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...etailed_02.JPG http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...etailed_04.JPG Out with the old: http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...etailed_03.JPG The Bilsteins getting warmed up for installation: http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...c_Detailed.JPG In goes the new: http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...etailed_06.JPG The owner wanted to reduce weight and make the car stand out from other Carreras, so 18-inch Champion RG5 wheels are fitted and the suspension is dialed in for proper ride height and shock rebound/dampening. http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...etailed_07.JPG The car was also due for a new clutch, so the owner decided to ditch the OEM 28-pound flywheel (which was also needing replacement) and switch to the single-mass lightweight 14-pound variant (similar to the GT3RS flywheel, compared to the GT3 standard). This is one of our favorite upgrades on the NA 996 and 997s. Out comes the transmission for the first time in the car's life: http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...etailed_11.JPG http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...etailed_09.JPG The factory dual-mass flywheel has seen better days... http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...etailed_10.JPG New clutch: http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...etailed_08.JPG New flywheel: http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...etailed_05.JPG The transmission is raised back into place: http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...etailed_12.JPG The owner disliked the sloppy feel of the OEM shift mechanism, so the B&M short shifter was installed, along with EVO sport pedals. http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...etailed_05.JPG At this point, the car was noticeably faster, more pleasurable to drive, sounded great, handled well and even looked better. But the car had many years of wear and needed a proper makeover. With a black on black car, it's easy to forget how great it can look with a little work and the owner had all but lost faith in the car's appearance. For this task, we brought in our detailer, Bob from Auto Concierge. He's the best there is and if anyone can make a car look new again, it's him. Here's his write-up on the task including pictures of the major restoration: Initial condition of the finish.... http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03004.jpg http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03006.jpg http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03011.jpg http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03013.jpg http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03017.jpg Passenger side door http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03014.jpg 50/50 pic of the same door after wool pad correction http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03025.jpg The hood http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03012.jpg 50/50 pic after compounding http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03035.jpg http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03037.jpg http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03038.jpg Here is the start of the job, the top was very dirty so I scrubbed with a paint safe citrus cleaner http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03019.jpg Every crevice was cleaned with a 3" boarshair brush http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03020.jpg After the car was washed and clayed (3 hours total required) due to dealer applied sealant... (not good) I brought the car into the shop and put it on the lift as this would be a wheels off correction. Note the hazy appearance of the passenger door caused by a re-spray so there was shrinkage to contend with http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03023.jpg Door was taped off and a game plan of correction procedures was carried out, I would end up with two compounding stages and three polishing stages http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03025.jpg http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03026.jpg http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03027.jpg Next is pics of the hood being corrected, this pic shows what a PAPER TOWEL can do to the finish!! http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03034.jpg |
http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03101.jpg Wheel well cleaned before dressing application http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03102.jpg Driver font wheel well before http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03104.jpg After=supercleaness http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03108.jpg Of course the wheels were cleaned, but they were new Champion's so not much correction but I sealed the inner barrels with Jet Seal 109 http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03106.jpg Interior before http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03087.jpg http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03088.jpg http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03089.jpg http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03113.jpg http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03117.jpg Dirt in the perforation holes http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03119.jpg A low tech solution http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03120.jpg Storage compartment before http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03114.jpg After clean up http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03116.jpg Interior tightned up http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03125.jpg http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03122.jpg Rear decklid corrected and ready for the new badge to be affixed http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03133.jpg http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03132.jpg Lining up badge, this can be tricky as you get ONE shot at this http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03134.jpg New badge affixed http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03135.jpg Spreading on the one of four coats of Blackfire Wet Diamond http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03128.jpg Here is the last coat of sealant left overnight to cure http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03127.jpg Time for the finished product to be seen in direct sunlight http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03136.jpg http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03138.jpg http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03139.jpg http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03141.jpg http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03142.jpg http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03144.jpg http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03149.jpg http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03156.jpg http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03159.jpg http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03158.jpg http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03161.jpg http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03164.jpg |
http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03157.jpg http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03151.jpg Prior to pickup: http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...c_Detailed.JPG http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...etailed_02.JPG http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...etailed_06.JPG http://videos.g33kd.net/996/carrera/...l/DSC03153.jpg As you can guess, the owner was very excited to see the car (he actually hugged us!). After a short test drive he called us screaming about how much he loved it again. Mission accomplished! |
Beautiful work and great pics as always! Major props to you.:respekt::respekt::respekt: |
Great work! |
Sounds like some awesome work, if only i could see pics ;) |
wow bob is so good |
Great job. The difference is day and night. |
Nice transformation. |
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