Guide · By brand · Porsche
Where to tune a Porsche, and how to pick parts without losing its character
Porsche is already a well-resolved design, so tuning is about enhancing rather than replacing — this page sums up what to know before you start, written from the 508 Porsches that have passed through our hands
The most common jobs on a Porsche
Of the 508 Porsches we have worked on, the most common job was a full body kit (131 cars), then wheels (112), interior work (88), exhausts (84), carbon work (84) and brakes and suspension (59) — wheels and exhausts make up a larger share than for other brands
Porsche model codes are more detailed than you think
Porsche uses numeric codes for its models and further splits them into phases — the 911 alone spans 991, 991.2, 992 and 992.2, and body kits and exhausts usually cannot be shared between them; the SUVs, Cayenne and Macan, are also split into sub-phases — always give the model code and phase when ordering
Exhausts are the most popular job, but the phase must match
Porsche exhausts are usually tied to the model phase and to which particulate filter the car has — many newer-phase cars carry equipment the earlier phase lacked, giving the systems different part numbers; fitting the wrong phase may not assemble or may trigger a warning light, so confirm the part number against the model code
Wheels and brakes on a Porsche must be chosen together
Many Porsches have big factory brakes that take up a lot of space inside the wheel, so wheel choice must consider the inner clearance and spoke shape so nothing touches the caliper; many models also use different front and rear sizes, so wheels must be ordered as a set calculated for that specific model, not chosen by design alone
What to check before you decide
- Give the model code with its phase, e.g. 991.2 or 992, not just the model name
- If changing the exhaust, confirm the part number matches the model code
- Tell us whether the car has the big factory brake kit
- Front and rear wheels differ in size — order a set calculated for the model
- Ask which body the kit is made for — Coupé, Cabriolet or Targa
FAQ
Where should you start when tuning a Porsche?
From the cars we have worked on, most people start with wheels or the exhaust, because they change the driving feel and sound clearly without altering the look much, then move on to carbon and full body kits once they know what character they want
Will a Porsche exhaust swap trigger a warning light?
It depends on what is changed and which phase the car is — kits made for the matching model and phase normally cause no problems, while work touching parts with sensors may need manufacturer-specified accessories; ask the shop clearly before ordering
How does tuning a 911 differ from a Cayenne?
They differ in both goal and parts — the 911 usually focuses on performance and weight, such as light wheels, exhausts and carbon, while the Cayenne, an SUV, usually focuses on full body kits, big wheels and interior work; parts for the two cannot be shared at all
Is a modified Porsche harder to resell?
Cars with parts from well-known makers that can be returned to standard usually do not hurt resale — keep all the original parts and the paperwork for the aftermarket parts, as these buyers care about provenance and the tidiness of the installation
Other guides
- Where to tune a European car, and how to choose a shop without wasting money
- Where to tune a Mercedes-Benz, and how to choose parts that keep it looking luxurious
- Where to tune a Lamborghini, and how to choose parts without losing the car's value
- Where to tune an Audi, and how to choose parts that match its already-fine interior
- Where to tune a Tesla, and how to choose parts that suit an electric car
- Genuine exhaust or replica — how to tell and not get fooled
- Dry vs wet carbon fibre — what is the difference, and how to spot the genuine article
- Coilovers — how to choose for real-world use
- PPF clear protection film — how to choose, is it worth it, and what to look for
- Full body kits — how to choose one that fits perfectly with no trimming
- Tuning your first car — where to start, and in what order so nothing is wasted
- Where to tune a BMW, and how to pick parts that suit the car
Ask before you decide
Send the brand, model, year and chassis code and we will check which parts fit your car before you order — see real work at our 2 shops, Sathorn (Soi Yen Chit 7, Sathorn) and the Ekkamai–Ram Intra expressway (Lat Phrao), open Monday to Saturday 09:00-
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