New! 9m93 Speedster widebody - full build in detail
09-21-2009, 09:51 AM
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Don't get too excited guys, this is not going to be a road rocket, the project is being done on a tightly controlled budget and with limited upgrades and is all about having a beautiful looking convertible for the summer. We already have a pair of original Speedster doors and every other part that we need, so there are no problems with parts supply. The customer is also planning to keep the Tip because he is having knee joint problems and will struggle to use a clutched transmission, although we are giving consideration to fitting a 996TT or 997TT tiptronic at a later date.
Those of you who are hoping to witness the build of the ultimate Speedster are obviously going to be disappointed, however don't dispair as we all you need to do is keep an eye on the 964 forum because we are also finishing off an extensive conversion on a genuine 964 Speedster over the winter. The specification of this car is probably going to include a 500hp supercharged 3.8 litre 8200rpm engine on Motec (with knock control), 6 speed 993RS gearbox & LSD, carbon twin plate clutch, carbon ceramic brakes, 4 channel ABS, KW suspension, Dymag carbon/mag wheels and lots of other goodies besides. Now that one will definitely be a streetfighter (in disguise) .....
Those of you who are hoping to witness the build of the ultimate Speedster are obviously going to be disappointed, however don't dispair as we all you need to do is keep an eye on the 964 forum because we are also finishing off an extensive conversion on a genuine 964 Speedster over the winter. The specification of this car is probably going to include a 500hp supercharged 3.8 litre 8200rpm engine on Motec (with knock control), 6 speed 993RS gearbox & LSD, carbon twin plate clutch, carbon ceramic brakes, 4 channel ABS, KW suspension, Dymag carbon/mag wheels and lots of other goodies besides. Now that one will definitely be a streetfighter (in disguise) .....
That would be a bad-*** option.
09-21-2009, 05:28 PM
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So - for all those of you waiting! I flew up to Edinburgh, Scotland on Saturday morning and having sorted out the financials, took over ownership of a 97 VR 993 Cab. Drove a bit further North to visit some PCGB friends, and arrived back in Cheshire 8.00 pm Sunday evening having given the car a wee shakedown! This morning, having owned the car less than 48 hrs and now added another 350 miles drove across to 9M in Warrington - why did I keep thinking the phrase 'Lamb to Slaughter!'
As I want to be actively involved in this project, I spent the day with Marc removing the interior.
The pictures tell todays story!
......to be continued!
Graham
As I want to be actively involved in this project, I spent the day with Marc removing the interior.
The pictures tell todays story!
......to be continued!
Graham
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09-21-2009, 06:39 PM
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This is what I have been waiting for..I would love to do the same to my Cab. Can you take us through the parts? I might start quietly (from my wife) buying all the parts over while my kids grow up.
09-21-2009, 07:33 PM
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Oh like -
2 doors
1 screen
1 screen surround support
1 hump
1 roof
dashboard, top skuttle panel, inner bulkhead panels, new A posts, plus in-fill panels, new inner rear quarters, etc etc
Then there's the new turbo rear quarters, sills, internal fill in sections.....the list goes on!
Nearly all the parts are still available direct from Porsche in Germany, and alot of the 'new' panels were pressed back in '94 and just sat on the shelf, but the stocks are dwindling and some NLA.
I think we have majority of the parts - lucky finds have helped, but there are less & less bits out there!
And then you need a craftsman to stitch it all together! It aint a quick fix!
Watch this space
G
2 doors
1 screen
1 screen surround support
1 hump
1 roof
dashboard, top skuttle panel, inner bulkhead panels, new A posts, plus in-fill panels, new inner rear quarters, etc etc
Then there's the new turbo rear quarters, sills, internal fill in sections.....the list goes on!
Nearly all the parts are still available direct from Porsche in Germany, and alot of the 'new' panels were pressed back in '94 and just sat on the shelf, but the stocks are dwindling and some NLA.
I think we have majority of the parts - lucky finds have helped, but there are less & less bits out there!
And then you need a craftsman to stitch it all together! It aint a quick fix!
Watch this space
G
09-21-2009, 08:54 PM
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09-21-2009, 09:50 PM
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Congrats, Graham!
The sickness spreads. 
Glad you went public. You were killing me, G!
Y'all were trying to throw those of us off that were expecting Fountain Blue.
...from the "Rennlist/ PCA member's 993 SPEEDSTER" & "Speedster type 993 photo thread"s:
This is gonna be a blast. Looks like your donor cab's in great hands.
Who will be next??? [Enter evil cackle here ... muwahaha muhaha]
PS Graham-- Thanks for your PM... you have e-mail.
Glad you went public. You were killing me, G!
Y'all were trying to throw those of us off that were expecting Fountain Blue....from the "Rennlist/ PCA member's 993 SPEEDSTER" & "Speedster type 993 photo thread"s:
Hi Curve Lover
Well what have you got me started on! Always loved the look of a Speedster, and this has just given me the inspiration I needed! I have just shelled out a large wedge of cash and bought doors, screen with surround and emergency roof, hump, various seals and metalwork to start my own 993 Speedster project.
Graham
Well what have you got me started on! Always loved the look of a Speedster, and this has just given me the inspiration I needed! I have just shelled out a large wedge of cash and bought doors, screen with surround and emergency roof, hump, various seals and metalwork to start my own 993 Speedster project.
Graham
Who will be next??? [Enter evil cackle here ... muwahaha muhaha]
PS Graham-- Thanks for your PM... you have e-mail.
09-21-2009, 10:51 PM
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Are you doing anything to further reinforce the chasis? My understanding is the factory did some reinforcement for 993 targas and cabs but while fairly stout for the era, the 993 cab chasis feels like a noodle compared to the more modern 997 and 996 cab chasis.
09-23-2009, 08:22 AM
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We had not planned to, but since part of the widebody & speedster conversion involves removing the outer sills and A-posts we were planning to look at what is possible before the new turbo panels are welded into place. More on this later.
09-23-2009, 08:57 AM
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BTW, any plans for a roll bar or roll cage? I thought the one S-Car-Go did for Barry Bonds' Strosek Speedster was very well done...I really like the hoops (although not very fond of the Strosek kit)
09-23-2009, 09:48 AM
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So - for all those of you waiting! I flew up to Edinburgh, Scotland on Saturday morning and having sorted out the financials, took over ownership of a 97 VR 993 Cab. Drove a bit further North to visit some PCGB friends, and arrived back in Cheshire 8.00 pm Sunday evening having given the car a wee shakedown! This morning, having owned the car less than 48 hrs and now added another 350 miles drove across to 9M in Warrington - why did I keep thinking the phrase 'Lamb to Slaughter!'
As I want to be actively involved in this project, I spent the day with Marc removing the interior.
The pictures tell todays story!
......to be continued!
Graham
As I want to be actively involved in this project, I spent the day with Marc removing the interior.
The pictures tell todays story!
......to be continued!
Graham