Photos of my 951RS, summer day 2006
07-05-2006, 10:46 AM
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and i'll agree again. the rear seat delete is amazing. if u could throw some tips my way on how to make it look that clean, it would be much appriciated. and where did u source the material?
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07-05-2006, 02:29 PM
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nice pics, great car. this might be a noob question, but what is the RS?
i had those tires on my last car, they kick all ***. as soon as i sell them (they survived the crash my prelude did not) im just gonna put that money towards new yokohamas!
i had those tires on my last car, they kick all ***. as soon as i sell them (they survived the crash my prelude did not) im just gonna put that money towards new yokohamas!
07-05-2006, 05:53 PM
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Thanks guys!
Devon, it's an 86.
Ghost944, There is no such thing as a 944 turbo RS. But, I'm transforming the car into what I think the factory would have done if they did make one. In keeping with the RS theme, the car is lighterweight than stock... with a little more power, and a slighter better tuned suspension. Actually, it'll be really close to a 968 CS, but since my initials are RS (Rich Sandor) I decided to go with that instead.
The rear seat and side panel delete is done with lightweight, stretchable black felt trunk liner. I ordered it from an auto upholstery shop. It wasn't cheap.. I used about $300 worth of materials, but I still have enough left over to do the door panels and sunroof if I want to. I made templates out of linen sheets for everything BEFORE I cut the actual felt. Then, I just used 3M adhesive in a spray can to glue it all down. The secret is to glue one section at a time, wait for it to dry, and then use it as leverage to glue the next section.
I actually got the idea of using this felt stuff after driving the Molson Indy (champ car) Dodge Viper AC/R pace car. The whole intertior of that car is decked out in the same fashion.
Devon, it's an 86.
Ghost944, There is no such thing as a 944 turbo RS. But, I'm transforming the car into what I think the factory would have done if they did make one. In keeping with the RS theme, the car is lighterweight than stock... with a little more power, and a slighter better tuned suspension. Actually, it'll be really close to a 968 CS, but since my initials are RS (Rich Sandor) I decided to go with that instead.
The rear seat and side panel delete is done with lightweight, stretchable black felt trunk liner. I ordered it from an auto upholstery shop. It wasn't cheap.. I used about $300 worth of materials, but I still have enough left over to do the door panels and sunroof if I want to. I made templates out of linen sheets for everything BEFORE I cut the actual felt. Then, I just used 3M adhesive in a spray can to glue it all down. The secret is to glue one section at a time, wait for it to dry, and then use it as leverage to glue the next section.
I actually got the idea of using this felt stuff after driving the Molson Indy (champ car) Dodge Viper AC/R pace car. The whole intertior of that car is decked out in the same fashion.
07-05-2006, 10:31 PM
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Rich, where are you getting your exhuast done, I am thinking of a new one for my (new to me)951. If we get them done together maybe we could save some cash!!! Email me at pacwestperformance1@telus.net instead of the one you used that the PCA has on file........
Thanks, Jeff
Thanks, Jeff
07-05-2006, 11:24 PM
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Jeff, I'm getting Tommy @ Kintec Motorsports to do my exhaust. It will be a full 3" SS custom job with a 4 piece crossover pipe so that you can remove the oil pan / clutch without touching the top of the engine, and a flex pipe section, removeable cat, etc etc..
Tommy did Ian Manning's exhaust on his black 951. If you ever see it, you'll know what I mean when I say it's a work of art. Tommy is one of the best welders on the west coast.
Tommy did Ian Manning's exhaust on his black 951. If you ever see it, you'll know what I mean when I say it's a work of art. Tommy is one of the best welders on the west coast.
07-06-2006, 02:28 AM
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