Bumpers and spoiler
 

Hi friends,

I am looking at a 1984 to replace my 01 986 S and it would need three things:

- Repaint the front and rear bumpers
- Remove the turbo spoiler (that's not the tea tray, that's the one from the 930s)
- Replace the front spoiler, it is all cracked

Do you have any idea of the cost? If removing the bumpers is doable for a newbie and if it saves a lot, I could potentially do it myself.

Here is a picture, I drove it this week-end, really enjoyed it:

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/4566/9112e.jpg

Thanks,

If you removed the bumpers yourself and did the re-assembly, I'd guess $200-$300 per bumper. Front spoiler is @ $300 for aftermarket, closer to $400 for OEM.

Is that an early non-intercooled 930 tail? If so, you could probably buy a used Carrera tail/decklid, paint and install. Then sell the early 930 and be in the +.

Thanks!

That project is extremely simple.

A couple of suggestions for you to take advantage of while things are apart.

While you have the bumpers off suggest that you repaint the front air dam (the thing the fog lights are built into). Have them use a flex agent in the paint and then that spoiler/air dam will handle rock and pebble chips a lot better in the future. Ditto for the fender extensions in the rear--do roughly the bottom half with the flex agent. Just emulate the line that is there already.

While the large rubber bumperettes are off the rear bumper, check to see what the condition of the bumperettes is. Is there any rust forming near the mounting bolts? There are 3 as I recall for each bumperette. Use a good epoxy or resin to seal them up against further rusting. Also, use some of that resin on the bumperettes (the part that doesn't show) wherever the mount job was inadequate--sometimes steel that makes up the core of those massive rubber bumperettes is exposed--and that is the FIRST place to start letting moisture in, and soon they rot from the inside out. Seal them up before you put them back on the rear bumper.

Be as proactive on that sort of stuff as you can be. It will pay off in many extra years of trouble free service.

same color inside/outside as my coupe....

nice move coming frmo the 986. I came from 996, no regrets!

The part number for the front spoiler is 91150305500, and it is available at the link below.

http://www.autoatlanta.com/detail.ph...4128&user=Brad

For the bumpers, you should be able to do it yourself with a little research and a lot of prep work. As for the rear spoiler, new ones are prohibitively expensive, so I would recommend a used one...perhaps someone on this forum might have a spare!

Thanks all for the info!

I am very excited about that change, just a little scared to trade a 60k 2001 car for a 230k 1984 one :D

If it were anything but a 911, I would be scared also. I wouldn't be worried about the "high mileage". They can handle the abuse.

Luckily, almost all of the parts are available for the SC and Carreras. You will love the oldschool feel of it, but if taken care of, it should provide a very enjoyable and reliable experience.

Why this car, and at what price?

Exactly! It looks nice, but unless it were a steal I'd look for one with full records and lower mileage. If you are used to the Boxster, you might like an 87+ Carrera as the G50 is closer to your Boxster than the 915 box. Remember, get the best and newest Porsche you can buy. And always get a PPI.

Good looking ride.

Why do you want the tail gone? I like it.

Why this car?

That's a good question :) Well, it belongs to a friend of mine who bought it about 6 months ago. He had a PPI at that moment, it uses one quart of oil every 750 miles and the previous owner kept it 7 years (plenty of records). It already has the euro headlights (that I cannot live without on a 911 :D), I like the color, the body is clean (small blemishes of course) and it drives great.

FYI, I am trading the car for $2k in my direction, feedback welcome :)

Also, regarding the 915 vs G50, that is not an issue, I really like that rough feeling when I shift :)

Quart every 750????? Budgeting for valve guides?

Well, when I look online I see that it is normal and standard. Some say that it is not, some say it is and I don't really know what to believe. I drove the car, it ran great and I will make sure I change the oil and adjust the valves religiously.

What are the signs?

FYI, here is what was done:

Tires: 225/50lR-16 KDW's Frt. 32,800-mi (12/03) RR 9,300-mi (1/08)
Frt. wheel bearings re-packed and aligned (12/03) 195,569-mi
Clutch replaced 11/02
1st and 2nd Gears replaced 11/02
Brake Pads, all 4, replaced 11/05 @ 208,753-mi. 19,647-mi on pads
Brake Fluid Blue Racing 11/05
Starter 6/03 $190,689
Oil Change and Valve Adjustment 4/09 @ 225,870 (2,500-mi). Next due @ 240,870-mi
Targa Top re-upholstered inside and out 7/05 Award Interiors of Sacramento.
AC converted to R134, new compressor 6/03 - recharged 3/06
Speakers - Sony 11/08
Windshield - replaced 12/06
Alpine single CD radio w/amp
Washer Pump 12/06