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James G. 968 build thread. Starting off a bit surprising.
I've been tinkering and it's about to start in earnest. The car is a 1992 968. It's got an LS2 and a 5 speed out of a Turbo S, not my work. The plan, if such a thing exists, is to do something unique. It may see the track but it won't be a track car exclusively. I'm shooting for something on the wild side and I'm not making any attempt at keeping a purist happy. For example, this car will be debadged.
I'm hoping to avoid using fiberglass flares but the wheels and tires are more prominent than expected. 18x11s in front, 18x12s in back. F 295/30, R 315/30s. I had intended to cut the fenders and quarters and flare them, that's looking difficult in front. Brakes will be entirely too big. interior will be minimal, I've already created RS style door cards in carbon fiber. Anyone know why I can't seem to upload photos? |
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Cool project. Exhaust sounds good. 993 headlights are nice. Looks like something weird's going on with the brake booster though. I don't think an 11" wheel will fit up front. It will either rub the strut or stick out past the fender. Somethings gotta give! In one of your other posts I think you mentioned a 380mm front rotor. I don't think that will fit under an 18" wheel unless you have a low-profile motorsport caliper. IIRC, the current GT3 has a 380mm rotor and the 19s barely clear. |
Originally Posted by FrenchToast
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Cool project. I feel like I've seen the images before, maybe on Pelican? Exhaust sounds good. 993 headlights are nice. Looks like something weird's going on with the brake booster though. I don't think an 11" wheel will fit up front. It will either rub the strut or stick out past the fender. Somethings gotta give! In one of your other posts I think you mentioned a 380mm front rotor. I don't think that will fit under an 18" wheel unless you have a low-profile motorsport caliper. IIRC, the current GT3 has a 380mm rotor and the 19s barely clear. Oh, the tires stick out past the fenders all right. Way past. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...8555b1bdb8.jpg |
Originally Posted by FrenchToast
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Cool project. Exhaust sounds good. 993 headlights are nice. Looks like something weird's going on with the brake booster though. I don't think an 11" wheel will fit up front. It will either rub the strut or stick out past the fender. Somethings gotta give! In one of your other posts I think you mentioned a 380mm front rotor. I don't think that will fit under an 18" wheel unless you have a low-profile motorsport caliper. IIRC, the current GT3 has a 380mm rotor and the 19s barely clear. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...d6b59281eb.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...3d78266984.jpg |
Originally Posted by FrenchToast
(Post 15482815)
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Cool project. Exhaust sounds good. 993 headlights are nice. Looks like something weird's going on with the brake booster though. I don't think an 11" wheel will fit up front. It will either rub the strut or stick out past the fender. Somethings gotta give! In one of your other posts I think you mentioned a 380mm front rotor. I don't think that will fit under an 18" wheel unless you have a low-profile motorsport caliper. IIRC, the current GT3 has a 380mm rotor and the 19s barely clear. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...0ec8e802cd.jpg |
Sub'd, I really like the fixed headlights and black hood!
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Beyond the point of no return now.
This morning's work. Not going badly considering I'm in no way qualified to do this. That's an 11" wide wheel with a 295/30/18 under there.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...b5c996695a.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...ed2b2621ab.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...38446a2558.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...cd377e46a8.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...69754bf244.jpg |
LOL, brave man.
Is this your final width increase or just still test looking...? I am doing similar but my fronts are fiberglass, second thoughts, maybe metal is easier....:biggulp: T |
Wide Body
James G
This is very similar to how I did my 1989 944 Turbo bodied 500HP LS3. |
Originally Posted by 951and944S
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LOL, brave man.
Is this your final width increase or just still test looking...? I am doing similar but my fronts are fiberglass, second thoughts, maybe metal is easier....:biggulp: T |
Originally Posted by Max Energy
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James G
This is very similar to how I did my 1989 944 Turbo bodied 500HP LS3. |
Originally Posted by Max Energy
(Post 15501565)
James G
This is very similar to how I did my 1989 944 Turbo bodied 500HP LS3. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...409bd27751.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...501b0dfa04.jpg |
Widened vs original.
I have a plan but not experience to back it up. I've spent more time staring and head scratching than working but it's coming along fine. Here's the right vs left. The welding part that's next is the only part of this I am comfortable with.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...8f765926ea.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...47ddec5001.jpg |
One down.
Drivers fender is all metal and one piece again. This isn't a fast or fun process. Welding 22ga sheetmetal is harder than expected. There is a 7 mm spacer behind the wheel. I still have to solve the bottom of the bumper cover.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...de875ac8bf.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...ea739691de.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...b4058f23a0.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...35c58cf8d1.jpg |
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