The Ultimate Porsche Modification

April 4, 2008

This has to be the coolest Porsche related item yet. Take a look at the picture on the left, any idea what it is? Give up? It’s a PC. That’s right, it’s a computer! No, it’s not another industrial design win from the Porsche Design Group. It’s a machine created by a member of the TBCS Community Forum who goes by the username of “bschott.”

According to his original post, the design was inspired by the movie Gone in 60 Seconds.

“My third mod was based on Tanya, the 1997 911 Twin Turbo Porsche from the movie. It has a 3-4 second scene in the movie, but I’ve always loved the 911 so…”

Look at the following pictures. This guy created this based on a three (3) second scene in a movie? Just goes to prove that there really “is no substitute” (given the work involved I don’t have the heart to tell him his case is that of a 996, not the 993 that was his inspiration).

I found another Porsche nut

I’m really glad I found this post. I mean I am an admitted Porsche fanatic. Not only do I own a Porsche car or two, I’m a fan of everything else Porsche or Porsche designed (from Kitchens to Hard-Drives.) However, this takes things to a whole new level.

Starting with a $60, 1/6th scale, RC car this guy proceeded to build, from scratch, a PC in the shape of a 911 complete with an CD/MP3/DVD/AM/FM radio (that’s the glowing yellow LCD you see in the windshield.) Not only that, but he even went so far as to mount the twin cooling fans (twin turbo anyone?) under the hood. Even more amazing (and true to the mechanics that go with actual body style) the power supply that runs this unit is water cooled, that’s right, water cooled.

I always knew there were others like me; they just aren’t always easy to spot. My hat is off to the creative genius behind the development of something like this. I wonder if there is some type of 12 step program we could enroll in?

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Dennis Rodman’s 1996 Porsche 993 Twin Turbo for Sale on eBay! Maybe?

March 24, 2008

I’m always on the look out for interesting finds on eBay with regard to Porsche cars and products. This one was too good to pass up. According to the seller, this car was purchased new by Dennis Rodman (of NBA fame) and “optioned accordingly”. Here’s the catch, the car has little to no service history and nothing to prove the provenance of celebrity ownership.

However, according to the seller:

This particular 993TT was purchased new by Dennis Rodman and has been personalized accordingly. Upgrades were carried out in a no expense spared fashion, with thousands of dollars of equipment not found on stock 993 Turbos. In addition to all the modern amenities like air conditioning, central locking, and security system, it is also extremely well-optioned. Original options include litronic headlights, rear wiper, headlight washers, supple leather, full leather (including upper and lower dashboard, door panels, emergency brake handle, and center console), headrests embossed with Porsche crests, full power seats, embroidered Lloyd`s floormats and 6-disc CD changer. This car also has the full carbon fiber interior, which covers the dashboard, door panels, and handbrake handle. Aluminum gauge faces are also fitted, along with aluminum accents to the bezels, shifter, and handbrake lever.

Furthermore, the car was ordered in a special order color, Ferrari Fly Yellow, which is not quite as pale as the more frequently seen Speed Yellow. This car has been further personalized with an upgraded stereo receiver, amps and a number of performance and cosmetic upgrades. The wheels are modular Speedline, which were added at a cost of nearly $6,000. The cost of the TechArt bodywork upgrades was in excess of $6,000 and includes front bumper, rear spoiler, and Turbo S-style combined brake ducts and fog lights. A performance exhaust system with generously proportioned oval tips has also been fitted. The car has tinted windows, clear bra, and aluminum pedals. In early 2007 (mileage was 37,988) it had a complete engine out major service performed. The clutch was replaced, Stage I DME software was added, complete Bilstein PSS9 suspension kit with proper alignment and new Bridgestone tires. All work performed at Beck’s Independent Porsche in Phoenix, AZ.

I recently wrote about Jerry Seinfeld’s 1997 Porsche 993 Turbo S (a car in a completely different league from this one) and if celebrity provenance was worth an extra price premium (i.e. John Voight’s car for George).

Regardless of celebrity provenance or not, this is a 1996 Porsche 993 Twin Turbo with nice options, reasonable miles and a reasonable starting price. It could make a very nice car for someone assuming a thorough Porsche specific Pre-Purchase Inspection. I did leave a message with Rodman’s agent (Darren Prince of Prince Marketing) and will update this post when and if I hear back with regard to provenance.

For more pictures you can visit the complete eBay listing here.

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The Blogger’s Choice Awards = My Opportunity for Shameless Self Promotion

March 14, 2008

The World Wide Web is vast; some even say its size is infinite. So, in an infinite universe, how does one stand out? It’s difficult to do in the best of circumstance and even harder for a new blog like 993C4S.com. Besides the obvious of good design, interesting, original and quality content, one still needs to market. My blog is doing well, in fact it’s doing better than I ever expected in terms of daily visitors and page views. Let’s face it, I like to write, but I like to think it’s more than just friends and family who are taking an interest in what I have to say.

The Numbers Speak for Themselves

According to Technorati (one of the myriad of social networking sites available to bloggers) there are over 70 million weblogs or blogs currently being tracked, with an additional 120,000 new weblogs being created worldwide each day. Those numbers are staggering. That’s 1.4 blogs created every second (in the time it took me to type this paragraph over 100 new blogs came online). So, beyond the obvious of begging friends and family to subscribe and telling everyone we know about our blog, there is also a need for marketing and promotion.

Enter the Blogger’s Choice Awards.

By now, you may have noticed that little image over on the right side of my blog. As it clearly states, 993C4S.com has been nominated in the category of Best Hobby Blog (Okay, so I nominated my own blog. Let’s not forget the title of this post). What does this mean? Frankly, to you, probably not a whole heck of a lot. However, to me it is an opportunity to promote my blog beyond the reach of its current audience.

I’m not suggesting that The Blogger’s Choice Awards are the on-line equivalent of the Oscars. They are however, a whole lot better than nothing. So, if you read this blog and you enjoy it, please take a moment to vote. Unlike a fantasy bid during a Barrett Jackson auction your vote will count!

[Image Source: The SPGA]

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