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Old 06-05-2013, 05:31 PM
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On Ebay. Otherwise a seemingly decent ride but way too low in the back correct? Is this easily adjustable or something that would likely require hardware changes? Been looking for an affordable targa, thanks!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1980-...#ht_593wt_1080
Old 06-05-2013, 06:16 PM
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Front looks alright rear is too low. Otherwise looks very clean... And sport seats!!!

You can adjust the rear height (or a shop can) without too much trouble or $$$.


EDIT: not sport seats...

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Great looking car. Love the steering wheel.
Old 06-05-2013, 06:27 PM
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That looks to be a clean car and a affordable one at that. Wonder what it will bring.
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Something's up with the ignition switch. Visible in the photo that shows the closeup of the steering wheel through the driver's door. It looks like it's been drilled, there is no slot for the key.

Re-index to set the rear torsion bars to correct ride height, alignment and corner balance. Maybe $500 if there are no surprises with the spring plates?

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Originally Posted by porsche0nut
Front looks alright rear is too low. Otherwise looks very clean... And sport seats!!!

You can adjust the rear height (or a shop can) without too much trouble or $$$.
Those are regular 85+ Carrera seats.
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If somebody is seriously interested in the car and wants to speak with the mechanic who performed all work mentioned in the advert, then please PM me.

This mechanic is a true enthusiast.
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Originally Posted by WPOZZZ
Those are regular 85+ Carrera seats.
Ah... you're right. On my phone the bolsters looked bigger than mine.... I got excited.
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Nice SC, needs up in the rear a tad tho
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What a moron to slam the rear like that! Does it also have hydraulics setup for East LA??

Other than that, nice car
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Maybe its missing the rear torsion bars Spring plate resting on the upper bolt of torsion bar cover??
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The owner is a friend of a friend. The owner likes his cars low.... I don't agree with the philosophy.

My friend has looked at it closely and says is a nice, clean car
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The front looks ok, especially if the spindles were raised, but the rear is definitely too low. I would probably raise both the front and rear if the suspension is stock. Probably a couple hours of work, then a few more to align the wheels.

That SC is really clean. It still has the stock York compressor and R12 fittings.
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Originally Posted by 3.2 Targa
The owner is a friend of a friend. The owner likes his cars low.... I don't agree with the philosophy.

My friend has looked at it closely and says is a nice, clean car
"Praise the Lowered".....can he bounce it when he hits the airbag switch
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That is silly low, probably to the point of being detrimental to handling, unless significant mods were done to the suspension..


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