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I decided not to tune it and just keep it stock - just put a new air filter and called it a day. I don’t think I need any louder as it makes enough noise when the valve is open.

I have also decided to keep the stock wheels on the car and just get new tires. I cannot really see myself putting a cheap set and the ones I really want are going to be around 7k with tires after all is said and done with it.

I got a private vanity plate - MGT R - and will probably black out the roof with a vinyl wrap. Outside of that, the ceramic coat and paint correction.

I might need a new chin spoiler as I got a rock hit likely at high speed and it made a large chip on the bottom.
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I decided not to tune it and just keep it stock - just put a new air filter and called it a day. I don’t think I need any louder as it makes enough noise when the valve is open.

Possibly consider the ProFlex Commander from Advanced Fuel Dynamics. It basically let's you run regular gas or E85 or any mix in between, no tune required, no footprint for warranty work. There's a thread on it at this forum.

I have also decided to keep the stock wheels on the car and just get new tires. I cannot really see myself putting a cheap set and the ones I really want are going to be around 7k with tires after all is said and done with it.

Make SURE you find a place that can make the tire swap SAFELY. The CF wheels scratch easily. Best to find a place that has a touchless changer, like Hunter brand. And make sure they put the best guy on the job. Just sayin.

I got a private vanity plate - MGT R - and will probably black out the roof with a vinyl wrap. Outside of that, the ceramic coat and paint correction.

I might need a new chin spoiler as I got a rock hit likely at high speed and it made a large chip on the bottom.
 
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New tires today...went with the 4s Michelin’s as I wanted to drive in wet and dry roads.

Took her to Porsche Orlando as I knew it would be done correctly.
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They charged me $45 a wheel and I got a straight tire rack cost (with tire warranty) because an old friend works in parts.

Everything road forced and installed with certs was $1,809
 

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Here are some more photos - I used the black locking lugs and he used black weights.

The 325’s on the back look amazing - having a Raptor, I really enjoy a little tire poke from the fender.

Install was perfect!!
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Very nice! I have been looking at getting a 350r as a toy and ironically I have a 2017 Raptor that I drive daily. Great looking car!
 

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New tires today...went with the 4s Michelin’s as I wanted to drive in wet and dry roads.

Took her to Porsche Orlando as I knew it would be done correctly.]
Thanks for the idea, never thought of that. I have a friend whose husband is a tech at a Toronto area Porsche dealership. :-)
 

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What size tires did you end up going with? Car looks great!!
He went with 305 30 ZR19 front and 325 30 ZR19 rear. Which I believe are the only sizes available for the R in those tires.
 

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No offense to Ford Service, but they are in a different league to Porsche Service.
 
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Tires made a huge difference and honestly I am not feeling the tramlimg issues I had before and these are super quiet.

Just do it if you are on the fence.

Best mod so far and I love the new feel of the cAr.
 

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I really want the Pilot Sport 4S's. I just Michelin would make them in the stock 313/30/19 size. Not a fan of the extra width on the 325's.
 
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Well - pretty much I just about scared myself a few times with the R. I chirped 2nd and 3rd so you can imagine how fast I was going.

And I found a open road with a larger sweeper and the car took it like its a go kart.

I will be more responsible and slow down - but holy hell this thing is fast as balls.
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