The 997 is by far one of the greatest 911s made

@vivid_racing

10 ай бұрын

We agree!

Awesome car. I always loved the 997 Turbo. With a tune it's pretty formidable.

Just bought a 2008 997.1 tiptronic turbo in a Gt Silver Cab with 38k on the clock. Coming from a 2016 F80 M3. Was undecided on the G80 due to the front grill and added size so I made the switch. The 997.1 doesn't have the current tech the F80 does but if tech is not much of a priority as performance, the switch is seamless. The 997.1 is just as fast and has more stability with a tiptronic and awd than my F80 DCT (Dct jerkiness in normal everyday driving) did. Currently have a Fabspeed exhaust but the tubi may be a road I visit. You also get the 911 culture and design which is second to none IMO. The 997.1 turbo has been a dream come true and value continues to climb.

@vivid_racing

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Tubi is definitely an awesome option and we'd love to help you out with the switch if you choose to go with it so shoot us an email at sales@vividracing.com and our reps can see what kind of deal they can make for you! Thanks for watching!

@sutherlacd27

3 жыл бұрын

Pending on what you want from the exhaust you should check out Freddy Lewis at Lewis Speed. Less than $1500 for a SS 3" catless xpipe with resonators and helmholtz tubes. No drone and it screams at WOT

Great video!

Sounds amazing and impressive power increase. Great job! I'll take one 😀

@vivid_racing

3 жыл бұрын

We appreciate it! Shoot us an email at sales@vividracing.com and one of our reps can hook you up with any of the mods we did in the video!

Excellent Dan.

@vivid_racing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Nice, very nice. I'm going to go with something like this.

What was the 0-60 after the upgrades? Thx, great video

Mind if I ask what is that display below the AC controls?

had 996tt manual, WISH i jumped from 996tt to 997tt manual when they were in high 60 range price. its so much more fined from 996. I had marski tune and exhaust, + B&M Filter , car screamed and never had any issues for over 5 years! bought it with 38k miles sold it with 63k miles.

@vivid_racing

Жыл бұрын

Yup 997tt are still expensive.

Someone asked about tech, I have one of the only 2008 997.1 cab turbo w/997.2 stock touch screen pcm. I’ve always wanted a exhaust upgrade, not for power as much as sound.

@vivid_racing

Жыл бұрын

We got you! Reach out to us whenever you're ready. Thank you for leaving a comment.

I’d be curious what this runs with the tiptronic. Not my taste but it’s the car is so clean and untouched. I remember going for a ride in the first one we sold at our Porsche dealership across from where I sold at BMW. I sold Porsche previously there less than a year before and moved with the new BMW dealership so I knew the customer who ordered this car. I remember at the time it being the fastest car I have ever been in. It’s still up there.

@vivid_racing

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah they really are awesome cars! Thanks for watching! 🙌🔥

@ryanguercio7061

3 жыл бұрын

@@vivid_racing love the channel and knew of you guys back in 2006+ when I started selling BMWs/Porsche/Audi/VW. You guys have always had a great reputation for honesty and knowledge. The nostalgia for me here is priceless.

Nice bro, are you considering the TCU flash?

@vivid_racing

2 жыл бұрын

We can do those now

Looks like blue smoke came out of that right tailpipe on start up. Is that a problem?

@vivid_racing

3 жыл бұрын

Porsche engines are known to smoke on start up because oil sits in the lifters.

Kept the stock headers/cats? I've read high flow cats get more power than an exhaust.

@vivid_racing

2 жыл бұрын

The customer didn't want aftermarket headers/cats! Otherwise we probably would have done them. Thanks for watching!

Beautiful car! I am looking into getting a 997 turbo myself but manual… How are these older porsches in terms of build quality/fit and finish? Ik they don’t have the tech of the new cars, but do they still feel solid and well put together especially compared to the new ones?

@vivid_racing

3 жыл бұрын

They are amazing

@sutherlacd27

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent build quality, fit and finish besides the coolant line issue that needs addressed. 122k miles on my modified 997.1 turbo and it runs perfectly

@sutherlacd27

3 жыл бұрын

Oh and as for the tech options mine has auto dimming mirrors, rain sense wipers, 18 way adjustable heated seats, homelink, climate control, and I have a pioneer head unit with Bluetooth and backup camera now. Active suspension and aero as well. And someone makes a DRL kit if you want to add it.

@mak23997

Жыл бұрын

They are great cars but suffer from some well known issues. Drive them long enough and you will have the epoxy coolant failure, the spun camshaft on the driver's side, the failure of the rear spoiler, radiator leaks and noisy lifters. Thankfully they used niksail in the cylinders so you won't get the bore scoring plaguing many non turbo and non GT 997's. Great cars but it is a porsche so set aside money for repairs.

TCU flash is essential with the ECU upgrade

@marioleyba

Жыл бұрын

What do you mean

@jamess4535

Жыл бұрын

@Mario Leyba meaning that if you do an ECU flash with a Tiptronic S, it is holding back power. Speaking from experience

You can still find the tiptronic models for a decent price. 6-speed and PDK 997’s are $$$$

@vivid_racing

3 жыл бұрын

Tiptronics are definitely awesome. Thanks for watching!

Have a 997 it's been a year and I really want to start modding it but I don't know where to start given I'm use to bmw and I don't want to mess anything up. Any recommendations on maintenance since it's at 58k miles and beginner mods that aren't going to break the bank that much?

@vivid_racing

Жыл бұрын

Turbo or Carrera?

@Jawadmuaythai

Жыл бұрын

@@vivid_racing turbo 997.1

do you guys sell dirtbike exhausts on your website?

@vivid_racing

3 жыл бұрын

We sell everything. We are passionate about all things engines. Been Porsche tuners and builders since 2005. Been riding dirt bikes since 2005. Into mountain biking, off-roading, camping, driving utvs. We sell our passion.

@vivid_racing

3 жыл бұрын

Many of those are on a long back order. But CS can confirm tomorrow. We have a ton coming in but like everything else in these industries supply is tough. Have a great night!

can i buy a 997 turbo with 150.000km with no brain issues in germany? absolut dreamcar ...

Still debating how I feel about the tiptronic 997

@vivid_racing

2 жыл бұрын

Every car has its pros and cons, but there are many things to love about the 997 including the handling and comfortability! Thanks for watching.

You guys in Fla?

@vivid_racing

Жыл бұрын

We are in Arizona

Where are yall located?

@vivid_racing

3 жыл бұрын

Arizona www.vividracing.com/contact_us.php

Full Tubi system ft. A gold Rolex lol 🤣🤣 y'all boys killn me . I knew y'all made a killn off my orders . Jk love y'all and the services.

@vivid_racing

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Keep the tips for the house wives

Did I miss the 0-60 times !? 🤔

@vivid_racing

2 жыл бұрын

We, unfortunately, did not get 0-60 times. But stock times are around 5 seconds, so we can assure you we would be around 4-4.5!

You said 600 BHP at the beginning, obviously with just an ECU remap you are nowhere nr that. The exhaust doesnt increase BHP either. I have a TechArt modified 996 turbo, which produces 560 BHP and 600 ftl bs of torque. For this you need different turbos, uprated Sachs 890mn clutch, and of course the remap. The manual is the only one to bother with...

@vrtuned4246

2 жыл бұрын

ummmmmmkkkkkk

@pye007

2 жыл бұрын

What does that mean? In the UK we dont understand such language! 🙂

@pye007

2 жыл бұрын

You can see my car on this review: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m6R7rLisctSWlrg.html

@vrtuned4246

2 жыл бұрын

@@pye007 That means neat story. a 996 Turbo and 997 Turbo are 2 totally different animals. 997TT coming stock with 480BHP will get to 600bhp with just a flash and about 620 with an exhaust. Though the 996TT and 997TT use the same clutch, you do not HAVE to upgrade until its gone really. The one thing you do need to upgrade is spark plugs to a 1 step colder. I have been doing these since 2006 including big garrett turbo upgrades that I had on my 996TT back in 2006 before anyone was running external wastegates on these cars. So my reply is to say, yes I know what Im talking about.

@pye007

2 жыл бұрын

Well at the beginning of the review you are talking 600 BHP, so I though I'll watch and see what the rolling road says. Anyway, perhaps I'll uprate my spark plugs and see what difference that makes. As you must know a standard clutch wont allow you access the full potential of a car that has been modified. Up to 520 BHP its fine, but over that you need a Sachs 890NM or similar unit. So what spark plugs should I go for in my set-up? THANKS!

The baseline on that car is super low.. something is wrong with it

@vivid_racing

Жыл бұрын

Nothing is wrong. This is what a 997tt makes on a mustang dyno.

@rosemont83

Жыл бұрын

@@vivid_racing 500hp car makes 3xx wheel? I’ve had 400hp cars make that much on a mustang dyno. That’s a 20% plus loss and Porsche usually underrates?

You hold the camera way too close to your face. I can probably see your cilia!

@vivid_racing

2 жыл бұрын

Noted, we will film with a telephoto lens next time! Thanks for watching.

i would stay stock !! Ruined the Investment ..

@mak23997

Жыл бұрын

That's how I felt. An exhaust is really all you need. Opens up the sound the responsiveness and keeps most of the reliability.

Boring

@vivid_racing

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your constructive criticism! We'll take it into consideration for our next video!

You have to properly launch a tiptronic. The 997 turbos have the tip S transmission. While not called launch control, Porsche mentioned in their press releases regarding this car that you're supposed to brake boost to get the most out of launches. If you brake boost you will be shot out of canon and will be much faster than any manual. I have a 997.1 turbo with a Europipe exhaust (no tune as I never wanted to initially void my warranty, and later on, concern over wearing out the turbos and other parts faster) and trust me if you ever want to feel what it's like to drive a turbo tip, you need to brake boost launch it. I've also heard the after market air filters oil up and foul up the MAF sensors. Unfortunately there's no such thing as a free lunch, and if you do all these upgrades, you will go through plugs faster and wear our other parts faster. That's why Porsche doesn't do this from the factory as they're trying to make cars with minimal maintenance and issues (at least during the warranty period). But just know that going in and have money available for repairs and enjoy them. For me even 15 years later this car is still a beast with just an exhaust upgrade. Great video and these guys are well known in the Porsche tuning community.

@vivid_racing

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your insight! We definitely enjoyed having this car.