My first Porsche
05-09-2014, 02:27 PM
#121
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Just wanted to say that I love the Arrow Blue color, but I agree that the gold wheels are a bit much. It does indeed look like a Subaru color scheme, I used to drive a 1998 2.5RS that came with Rally Blue paint and Gold Wheels from the factory and while that gold was a little more muted than yours it's not far off. Anyway, it's not bad but it is a little "blingy". The ghost racing stripe though is very well done and looks awesome. Sad to see the duck tail go, but I understand that you're wanting to create a more modern look for the car so it makes sense.
The headlight rings honestly look a little gaudy to me. Perhaps a different color would work better. I'd actually like to see what they look like in the same lighter blue as the ghost stripe but it might be too subtle?
The headlight rings honestly look a little gaudy to me. Perhaps a different color would work better. I'd actually like to see what they look like in the same lighter blue as the ghost stripe but it might be too subtle?
And yes, I totally agree with you on the gold wheels being blingy. And was disappointed when I picked them up as they weren't what I expected. But I have to say, they are growing on me. The are rings are currently being painted a different color. Something a tiny bit more subtle. But not much. lol
I'm really loving the ghost stripe as well. I was thinking of continuing the stripe all the way up the roof and down the back. Hmmmm..... Maybe a project in the future.
Yes. Sorry. The duck has been sold.
06-13-2014, 03:01 PM
#123
Great thread! I'm patiently waiting to find my first Porsche myself. But hoping to find one at the right price and color. I like the ghost striping you did. That was an excellent touch. I might have missed this in the conversations but now that you have a roll cage I assume you're going to shed some of the pounds and make this a daily/track car?
06-17-2014, 10:59 PM
#124
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Thanks! Blue and gold is a nice combo. But the gold is a tad bright in my eyes. If they were BBS gold, then they would be perfect.
Thanks bud! Good luck with finding yours. You will eventually. Takes time and lots of patience. Took me 9 months to find mine. So keep searching, the right one will come along. As far as making this a track car. I do plan on tracking the car here and there, but it will mostly be a weekend car. As a matter of fact, Porsche is building a track near my home so I'm hoping to utilize it once it's built. In the form of shedding weight, I'm getting new to me BBS wheels so there should be some savings there compared to the wheels I have now. Also contemplating swapping out my Recaro Sport seats that are power and heated for some Pole Positions. For now, I'm working on sourcing the parts to upgrade to Big Reds.
Great thread! I'm patiently waiting to find my first Porsche myself. But hoping to find one at the right price and color. I like the ghost striping you did. That was an excellent touch. I might have missed this in the conversations but now that you have a roll cage I assume you're going to shed some of the pounds and make this a daily/track car?
06-18-2014, 01:17 PM
#126
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
06-24-2014, 01:47 PM
#127
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
More goodies arriving. I'm starting to gather the parts to upgrade my brakes to Big Reds up front and 993 4 pots in the rear. I bought a set of rears from a fellow RL'er so thanks Paul! There's a thread about best UK caliper refurb companies. Does anyone know a good one out here in SoCal? I'd also be willing to ship them out of state for a really good shop. Still need the big reds so if anyone has a line on a set, let me know. Thanks.
07-19-2014, 03:28 PM
#128
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Need some help fellas. I've ran into a bit of a snafu with my wheels. Turns out these wheels were originally made for a porsche cup car. Therefore, the mounting pad is too thick to mount on my NB 964. The lug nut studs are too short and with the wheel on the studs, a bolt couldn't get installed to secure the wheel. Please refer to pic below. Any of you guys running E28s have this problem? So I have two choices and I'm hoping some of you may have a third.
First option is to scrap these wheels and sell them. Start over and buy another set of wheels.
Second option is to have longer wheel studs installed to accommodate these wheels. Problem is, during the process, new bearings will have to be fitted as the process will ruin them to install the new longer studs. In addition, if I plan to switch wheels in the future, I'll have these longer wheels studs sticking out on the next set of wheels I get.
I'm hoping for a third option in the form of sleeved lug nut bolts. The kind that fits exactly into the mounting hole and can still screw in and seat the bolt and secure the wheel. Anyone ever seen this?
I appreciate any help. Pic for reference.
First option is to scrap these wheels and sell them. Start over and buy another set of wheels.
Second option is to have longer wheel studs installed to accommodate these wheels. Problem is, during the process, new bearings will have to be fitted as the process will ruin them to install the new longer studs. In addition, if I plan to switch wheels in the future, I'll have these longer wheels studs sticking out on the next set of wheels I get.
I'm hoping for a third option in the form of sleeved lug nut bolts. The kind that fits exactly into the mounting hole and can still screw in and seat the bolt and secure the wheel. Anyone ever seen this?
I appreciate any help. Pic for reference.
07-19-2014, 06:12 PM
#131
Three Wheelin'
For rebuilding your calipers :
ABS Power Brake
233 N. Lemon St.
Orange, Ca
714-771-6549
They specialize in rebuilding brake components. I have used them on several Alfa Romeos and the quality is excellent !
ABS Power Brake
233 N. Lemon St.
Orange, Ca
714-771-6549
They specialize in rebuilding brake components. I have used them on several Alfa Romeos and the quality is excellent !
07-19-2014, 10:19 PM
#132
Rey, it is not necessary to disassemble the hub entirely to replace the studs with longer ones! I did it all myself in my garage in maybe 2 hours. You'll need the special tool to remove the rear calipers, but it's pretty easy, otherwise.
*edit*
If I remember correctly, I used Porsche turbo rear studs all around, which are 72mm. I used all OE studs.
*edit*
If I remember correctly, I used Porsche turbo rear studs all around, which are 72mm. I used all OE studs.
07-20-2014, 09:34 PM
#133
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Rey, it is not necessary to disassemble the hub entirely to replace the studs with longer ones! I did it all myself in my garage in maybe 2 hours. You'll need the special tool to remove the rear calipers, but it's pretty easy, otherwise.
*edit*
If I remember correctly, I used Porsche turbo rear studs all around, which are 72mm. I used all OE studs.
*edit*
If I remember correctly, I used Porsche turbo rear studs all around, which are 72mm. I used all OE studs.
07-23-2014, 11:53 PM
#134
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Ok. Update on my car. The last few days have been eventful. My wheels were finished being re-built by Brian and the Rotiform crew. Had the centers ceramic coated in a titanium color and the lips are brushed silver. They turned out exactly how I wanted. So big ups to them for all their hard work. In retrospect, I think I could have gone a bit more aggressive on the rears. As it currently sits, I'm running a 18 x 10 ET 50. 1.5" lip and 8.5" inner barrel. I should have went 2" lip and 8" inner barrel. That would have made my ET 37. But I can always add spacers to get it to sit the way I want. So no biggie. The fronts are perfect. 18 x 8.5 ET 45. Running 1.8 camber on the front and a 2.3 camber on the rear. But in order to make these wheels work, I had to have longer wheel studs installed. Which turned out to be not that big of a deal as anticipated. Here are some pics after all is said and done.
Next, I turned to the interior. A Heigo cage, Rennline driver and passenger floor boards, and bezel trim rings were all installed after they were painted the same ceramic titanium color. Overall, I am very pleased with the outcome and love how everything ties together. Big shout out to Dan (lateforlunch) for getting me those studs so fast. Bonus was seeing his beautiful white 964 on BBS RS wheels. Simply gorgeous. Here are some pics of the interior. Of course, all comments, good and bad, are welcome.
Next, I turned to the interior. A Heigo cage, Rennline driver and passenger floor boards, and bezel trim rings were all installed after they were painted the same ceramic titanium color. Overall, I am very pleased with the outcome and love how everything ties together. Big shout out to Dan (lateforlunch) for getting me those studs so fast. Bonus was seeing his beautiful white 964 on BBS RS wheels. Simply gorgeous. Here are some pics of the interior. Of course, all comments, good and bad, are welcome.
