First off i contributed my 1 like so you can get rid of the tow strap lol. Second although the new lights look good i personally prefer keeping the 997 as a classic looking car and not doing modern upgrades like that. Cheers from another 997 turbo owner!!. Keep up the awesome work.
Hi Matt have been following for a while and love how far you have progressed - amazing keep it up and the lights are sick AF - great job on the build from across the pond - have built and modded my TT 3.2 and same lights just had to be upgraded, gives a whole new look.
I know this is an irrevelent comment to this episode (LOVE the new front and rear lights though 👌), but I just wanted to say I LOVE your choice of body colour on this beautiful car. IF I could afford one of these 997s, I would definitely copy your exterior paint colour… but I might go for a more sympathetic interior colour trim. As always, I am a huge fan of your Porsche rebuilds and have surprisingly been enjoying your BMW builds too 👍 Please keep up the great content mate!
Really nice improvements with the lights. Looks SO much better Matt 👍🏻 I agree with the rear trunk lid. If you can pick one up for reasonable and get it painted you car would really look so nice from the rear and let’s face it, that’s what most people are going to be seeing with you driving 😂 Not sure about the two hook but that’s your thing 👍🏻 CU gain soon I hope 👋🏻
Matt the 997 looks AMAZING! The purists can suck it! I am with you, I like to modify my cars also. Be proud, you built a truly awesome car. Love the new exhaust, sounds bad ass.
Can't wait to see how this turns out. I thought about doing this to my 997, but I didn't want to lose the adaptive headlight feature where the lights turn with the steering wheel. 14:13 lol yeah, it's always a tough crowd.
Yeah that's right. I forgot certain ones had that feature. The new lights are great though! Now that I see those tail lights, I'm looking at getting those myself.
997 looks really good hard work pays off.. editing really sharp now great channel great to see the sponsorship you have on the channel all goes towards the next project (GT3) 👍👍🙏🇬🇧
Hi Matt, regarding the uneven gap in the middle of the back bumper to the trunk, try packing it up in the middle where the two fixings are, I noticed there are two fixings, it may only need a couple of washers in-between.
haha knew it! morimoto best tail lights to date for the 997. I remember commenting when u got the other ones... I was disappointed! but now im happy... still need to watch the rest of the vid but... the spoiler... I think you should have gone for a GT2 style one
Try using some washers between the bumper and the support for the two middle clips to actually raise the bumper to meet the boot and close the gap. Nice build!
The 3D printed spacer may be too rigid and blocky whereas the washers will only raise at the point of the clips and allow some flex at the other points. Don’t have much experience using 3D printed parts but I guess if you design it properly to fit it should work ideal. My advice is to play around with the spacers first to see if it helps or not before investing the time and expense of the 3D printed parts. Also may require longer clips to properly secure the bumper skin.
The 3D printed spacer may be too rigid and blocky whereas the washers will only raise at the point of the clips and allow some flex at the other points. Don’t have much experience using 3D printed parts but I guess if you design it properly to fit it should work ideal. My advice is to play around with the spacers first to see if it helps or not before investing the time and expense of the 3D printed parts. Also may require longer clips to properly secure the bumper skin.
I have the same morimoto headlight too and it’s amazing! One thing though - when you put a battery tenderizer- the DRL will keep on flickering FYI. I asked about this to morimoto and they Said to speak to the dealership - which isn’t the best answer. I went to a local Porsche shop and had to directly wire to the fuse box. No flicker.
And since u asked Matt, I do like the headlight upgrade but personally I like the Depo rears more than they new look you put in. Imo the Depo’s just resemble the 997 version more specially the .2. The ones you put in just have too much of a newer Porsche look but if that is what you want then stick wit it. Cheers
To each their own, I'm not a fan of blackout headlights but I like the more modern internal DRL pattern like a newer Porsche. Morimoto does make good stuff!
Dude please just buy a stock 997 trunk lid. They are only $400-500 and it will give you a clean look in the back. The wing you have on is just sooo out of place. Its way 2 big for a 997 body. You can im sure sell that for the price of a normal stock 997 trunk lid. Not need a turbo wing just a normal oem 997 trunk lid. trust me it will bring everything together.
He likes it the way it is, that's all that matters. The whole point of modifying cars is to make it your own personalized joy and pride. So put a lid on it, will ya! 😊
The biggest problem I have with recent previous Gen Porsches is how dated the lights look, so this is a really great mod to find. The taillights on that model are argueably the worst of any generation, so the updated modern ones completely fix that problem. Nice video!
I just don't get the new headlights on the 997. I've got a 997 with plenty of mods and honestly, replacing the headlights are the least of my thoughts or needs. I did do a slight tint/light protection film that mutes the chrome a bit. There are other ways as well. Personally, I sort of like HIDs better than LEDs. Also, your new lights have a much brighter silver/chrome surround that I'm not a fan of. Of course you probably got them free, like so many others, so I guess there is that. On the other hand, I do like the new tails and front LED light bars so many are doing on the 997. As for the trunk? Ya, once you see it, you can't unsee it. That would drive me absolutely nuts. Next mod? 991.2 GT3 steering wheel!!!
Hi Matt, I have just bought my first 997. Excellent content on your channel. I believe you wired in a reversing camera to you aliexpress head unit on your 997 turbo. Could you share a photo of the camera wiring into the tail light wiring loom? Did you tap into the tail light harness or the main harness? Thank you.
I like the new lights although I think the black surround of the old front light made it pop more. Wonder if you could do a photo shop of the new ones with a black surround see if you like it. Also every time I see an aerial shot of the Porsche I keep thinking the spoiler will look so much better in black.
Hey Matt, those new headlights look great & complement the standard turbo wheels nicely ! By the way, I still can't make any purchase on the boosted apex design website for some reason, so I sent them a message a few weeks ago, but no reply to date...very disappointing.
It’s very impressive that you built this car as an amateur and you have a great channel definitely worth subscribing to
I contributed a like to get rid of the tow hook. Buy an effing cover. 😂
3500 likes to go lol
He thinks he is a racing boy. LoL. Rice.
@@MuitoDaoralemme see ur Porsche then
@matt13ross if I could click the like button 3500 times I would do it. Lol. Tow strap looks rice-y. Your car is too nice for that.
Hi Matt, She looks amazing. Great upgrades, I'm not a big fan of the bis rear spoiler. Looks good. Maybe a GT2 wing would look a little better.
The gloss black ring on the old headlights is the only better part. It's a nice contrast. All else is looking good.
the black ring looked awful
Yeah and he just needs wheels and to take the tow hook off and it will look way nicer
Your car really is stunning, you should be proud.
Thank you!
First off i contributed my 1 like so you can get rid of the tow strap lol. Second although the new lights look good i personally prefer keeping the 997 as a classic looking car and not doing modern upgrades like that. Cheers from another 997 turbo owner!!. Keep up the awesome work.
Fair enough! Thank you!
Very nice finishing touch. I was amazed to see the transformation. I didn't think it would be so huge. Enjoy driving it!
that tow strap just kills the vibe and look of the car
And the wing
Agreed
@@JStryker7 the wing can go straight in the dumpster
Ok the headlight upgrade was the best part. That looks wayyy better than I thought. It works well with the 997 and turbo wheels.
Hi Matt have been following for a while and love how far you have progressed - amazing keep it up and the lights are sick AF - great job on the build from across the pond - have built and modded my TT 3.2 and same lights just had to be upgraded, gives a whole new look.
The wing are that car looks wild and really compliments it love the turbo
Like the new lights, personally liked the black trim ring around the factory headlights. Just my 2 cents
Looks better with new lights all around. Good job man
Definitely a big YES for the upgraded lights, makes this car look as it should.
That is such a beautiful build!
I know this is an irrevelent comment to this episode (LOVE the new front and rear lights though 👌), but I just wanted to say I LOVE your choice of body colour on this beautiful car. IF I could afford one of these 997s, I would definitely copy your exterior paint colour… but I might go for a more sympathetic interior colour trim.
As always, I am a huge fan of your Porsche rebuilds and have surprisingly been enjoying your BMW builds too 👍
Please keep up the great content mate!
It's relevant and I appreciate it!
Thank you for the link for the sanding disks on the m12 grinder works great
Totally agree those headlights look way better!
Love it! The headlight and taillight mods look great. Can’t wait to see the new wheels.
The headlights look nice! I’m not a fan of the aftermarket tail lights but the new ones are not bad; better than the previous ones💯
Def better than previous!
Love the new look of the lights, much better IMO.
Keep up the great work!
You do such a great job, all the time, and you have fun at the same time, ROCK ON, love the videos, fra denmark.
Thank you very much!
Really nice improvements with the lights. Looks SO much better Matt 👍🏻 I agree with the rear trunk lid. If you can pick one up for reasonable and get it painted you car would really look so nice from the rear and let’s face it, that’s what most people are going to be seeing with you driving 😂 Not sure about the two hook but that’s your thing 👍🏻 CU gain soon I hope 👋🏻
Looks sick bro
Matt the 997 looks AMAZING! The purists can suck it! I am with you, I like to modify my cars also. Be proud, you built a truly awesome car. Love the new exhaust, sounds bad ass.
Love the new headlights! The tails may take more convincing 😂
Can't wait to see how this turns out. I thought about doing this to my 997, but I didn't want to lose the adaptive headlight feature where the lights turn with the steering wheel.
14:13 lol yeah, it's always a tough crowd.
Mine didn't have that feature stock.
@@matt13rossoh wow really?
Yea not all of them turn. Though mine has a bunch of good options.
Yeah that's right. I forgot certain ones had that feature. The new lights are great though! Now that I see those tail lights, I'm looking at getting those myself.
Free comment!
Also, your build has me ready to get back to the states next summer, so I can drive my 997 C2S again!
Looks so good man
Luv the gt3rs vibe on turbo ♥️
Looks amazing!!! Nice job Matt!
Thanks a ton!
997 looks really good hard work pays off..
editing really sharp now great channel great to see the sponsorship you have on the channel all goes towards the next project (GT3)
👍👍🙏🇬🇧
Thank you!
sweet motor, on the exterior I'd change the wheels (I think the 20" 991 GTS's fir well on a 997) and do a rear wing delete.
Love the lights, wish they made 987 kits!
Headlights and taillights look amazing, no question
(from a Porsche collectors point of view)
Love the build Matt! Now more e30 M3 and coupe build! 😊
Coming!
Let’s get this guy to 100K by the end of the year🎉
Hopefully even sooner!
Hi Matt, regarding the uneven gap in the middle of the back bumper to the trunk, try packing it up in the middle where the two fixings are, I noticed there are two fixings, it may only need a couple of washers in-between.
I was thinking the same thing
Morimoto all day...looks Great!
Awesome mate
haha knew it! morimoto best tail lights to date for the 997. I remember commenting when u got the other ones... I was disappointed! but now im happy... still need to watch the rest of the vid but... the spoiler... I think you should have gone for a GT2 style one
Maybe eventually but this came with the car.
Looks amazing. Minus the tow strap. Just feels low rent on such a nice car. Belongs on a hotboi 350Z.
The new headlights and tall lights look incredible, well done!!!
PS ignore the haters - the rear engine cover and rear wing look amazing!
Thank you! Plenty of hate on those lol
Try using some washers between the bumper and the support for the two middle clips to actually raise the bumper to meet the boot and close the gap. Nice build!
That's what I'm thinking. But a perfect solution would be a long 3d printed spacer to go under the whole middle I think.
The 3D printed spacer may be too rigid and blocky whereas the washers will only raise at the point of the clips and allow some flex at the other points. Don’t have much experience using 3D printed parts but I guess if you design it properly to fit it should work ideal. My advice is to play around with the spacers first to see if it helps or not before investing the time and expense of the 3D printed parts. Also may require longer clips to properly secure the bumper skin.
The 3D printed spacer may be too rigid and blocky whereas the washers will only raise at the point of the clips and allow some flex at the other points. Don’t have much experience using 3D printed parts but I guess if you design it properly to fit it should work ideal. My advice is to play around with the spacers first to see if it helps or not before investing the time and expense of the 3D printed parts. Also may require longer clips to properly secure the bumper skin.
I have the same morimoto headlight too and it’s amazing! One thing though - when you put a battery tenderizer- the DRL will keep on flickering FYI. I asked about this to morimoto and they Said to speak to the dealership - which isn’t the best answer. I went to a local Porsche shop and had to directly wire to the fuse box. No flicker.
I actually recently did that to mine too. Wasn't a big fan of that box.
Matt, if you are going to stockish look. Remove that wing please !!!!! ahaha
Nooo stock!
@@matt13ross Yeah just the duck tail would look good. Keep up the vids.👍
@@matt13rossya the ducktail is fine, but the wing is awful
@@matt13rossleave the wing but change the wheels 😅
The car looks great, brother. Good job.
And since u asked Matt, I do like the headlight upgrade but personally I like the Depo rears more than they new look you put in. Imo the Depo’s just resemble the 997 version more specially the .2. The ones you put in just have too much of a newer Porsche look but if that is what you want then stick wit it. Cheers
I see where you're coming from. The Morimotos just look so much higher quality. That's why I prefer them.
996 headlights are one of the most unique and different headlights in a Porsche, is about own like, not everybody’s Matt.
my god this car is sharp !
Headlights look soooo much better. Getting rid of the black ring makes them look more oem.
Looking good
To each their own, I'm not a fan of blackout headlights but I like the more modern internal DRL pattern like a newer Porsche. Morimoto does make good stuff!
There is nothing wrong to put aftermarket parts on a car that have a massive aftermarket support. Keep up the good work!
Morimoto for the win!
Looks incredible! Definitely prefer the Morimoto full set.
Agreed!
Another vid! Let’s gooooo!
I’m not a big bmw guy but I came from the 996 build and loved it. Been consistently watching since. What’s next?? A gt3rs?? I hope so lol
GT3 only!
@@matt13ross your not a fan of the 3rs???
Nah just because they're all automatic.
@@matt13ross okay that’s a valid argument
Period correct lights always look best imo
im a fan of the morimoto head lights, but for tail lights, the OEM is more my cup of tea.
Dude please just buy a stock 997 trunk lid. They are only $400-500 and it will give you a clean look in the back. The wing you have on is just sooo out of place. Its way 2 big for a 997 body. You can im sure sell that for the price of a normal stock 997 trunk lid. Not need a turbo wing just a normal oem 997 trunk lid. trust me it will bring everything together.
I think it looks fine and he clearly likes it! Let him be 😂
He likes it the way it is, that's all that matters. The whole point of modifying cars is to make it your own personalized joy and pride. So put a lid on it, will ya! 😊
bro buy yourself a 997 OEM trunk lid and send him or use it on your porsche ngl
I think it looks fine too, little bit like gt3 rs 4.0
Morimotos look better for sure, now to fix the third brake light lol
Those headlights are such an upgrade. Especially without those black covers. The contrast didn’t work. So clean dude 🤌🤌
The biggest problem I have with recent previous Gen Porsches is how dated the lights look, so this is a really great mod to find. The taillights on that model are argueably the worst of any generation, so the updated modern ones completely fix that problem. Nice video!
Matt please change the hardware bolts to black on the rear wing. It will make it look more OEM.
Everything came together so well! Where are the new wheels!!!!! Put the wheels from the truck on hahahaha
Definitely sold on the E-bike.
Yes!
Looking nice 👌
Love it!
996 head lights are the only non same old round they’ve done for 50 years. They are the true difference
I just don't get the new headlights on the 997. I've got a 997 with plenty of mods and honestly, replacing the headlights are the least of my thoughts or needs. I did do a slight tint/light protection film that mutes the chrome a bit. There are other ways as well. Personally, I sort of like HIDs better than LEDs. Also, your new lights have a much brighter silver/chrome surround that I'm not a fan of. Of course you probably got them free, like so many others, so I guess there is that. On the other hand, I do like the new tails and front LED light bars so many are doing on the 997. As for the trunk? Ya, once you see it, you can't unsee it. That would drive me absolutely nuts. Next mod? 991.2 GT3 steering wheel!!!
"I'm doing my part!" I did get excited for the rear hatch skit. I thought you had bought an OEM/GT2 one.
Amazing build. Great colour, wheels and upgrades. Reverse LED and massive wing unnecessarily. Love the series though
I like the LED because it's hidden but helps A LOT
997 needs a nice set of wheels 😊
Man those mishimoto rear lights look so good! Unfortunately they are a bit expe sive and you can not get them here in europe :/
Hi Matt, I have just bought my first 997. Excellent content on your channel. I believe you wired in a reversing camera to you aliexpress head unit on your 997 turbo. Could you share a photo of the camera wiring into the tail light wiring loom? Did you tap into the tail light harness or the main harness? Thank you.
Id love the Morimoto headlights for my 991, but they don't do a RHD version😢
This will immediately drive up the price of all 997s
Don’t forget to put the emergency pull wire near the edge on left side tail light in case of emergency.
I can see why you ‘upgraded’ the headlights and tails but I prefer what you had on there. Period correct and more OE imho. Still hate the wing btw ;)
Such a beautiful Porsche needs some hot boi wheels
Morimoto all the things!
Yes!!!
I like the new lights although I think the black surround of the old front light made it pop more.
Wonder if you could do a photo shop of the new ones with a black surround see if you like it.
Also every time I see an aerial shot of the Porsche I keep thinking the spoiler will look so much better in black.
I was honestly thinking the same thing. The Morimotos with the black outer ring would be perfect! And I want the wing in CF
Ahh Yes CF Would be much better for the wing. 👍🏽
New lights look better for sure.
New wheels when? :D
Looking great. When are some BBS wheels coming 🫴🏼
Are they free?? Lol
Need to get the cover for the tow bar location. Unfortunately someone will end up snatching your tow bar sooner or later
idk how i feel about the amber lights but headlights came out nice
Hahaha dude is still driving around with no shift knob like a savage. Also those lights are 100x better.
Ahaha I've got the knob in a box somewhere.
Great video, great transformation, but please remove the spoiler and towstrap.
Very nice upgrade, but the US orange running lights are a bit of a shame, better with euro style I think
I like them
chaning the head and tail lights was such good decision that I've been saying since start of the build. 👍
I love the new light all around, but I was actually liking the black trim at the front the new clear thingie eeh , I don't love it .
If Dodge guys installed those lights, they'd leave the plastic film like they do the yellow splitter shipping protectors.
Next up! 997 GT2 wheels :D
Maybe!
What exhaust are you running? Sounds pretty good
You have to get take off does side fender light but headlights are nice 👍🏼
Take off what?
@@matt13ross between fender & bumper
Car is amazing!! Track day anytime soon? 😂
Let me.makensurr it's reliable first lol
@@matt13ross lol, best way to flush out those problems ;)
Is the outer ring on the headlight chrome? It looks interesting.
Silver
You better keep the tow hook. Bet you will need it.
Man, those tails are day and night difference.
Hey Matt, those new headlights look great & complement the standard turbo wheels nicely !
By the way, I still can't make any purchase on the boosted apex design website for some reason, so I sent them a message a few weeks ago, but no reply to date...very disappointing.
I'm closing the site and going with another company shortly. I need one with customer service built in. I'm guessing you are out of the country?
@@matt13ross Thanks for getting back to me so quickly, Matt. Yes, you guessed correctly, I am outside the US, and currently living in Sri Lanka! 🇱🇰
That must be why, sorry about that!
The tow strap is going to jack up your fresh paint my man, screw the likes lol