Is an 968 backend upgrade RICE for the 944?
04-22-2003, 04:44 PM
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my other question is are the bumpers actually bumpers anymore after these conversions? are they just as safe or do they expect you to remove the bumpers or to fabricate something to make them work under the new shells?
04-22-2003, 07:09 PM
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Yeah, you have to use a 968 bumper. At least I did. It retains it's full crash protection. To bad it looks so crappy. 
You can get used 968 tail lights at PARTSHEAVEN for about $110 each. That is what I paid.
You can get used 968 tail lights at PARTSHEAVEN for about $110 each. That is what I paid.
04-22-2003, 09:06 PM
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IMHO, the 968 tail looks like the stylists went back and finished what they started with the 944. The void between the tailights has always begged for something to fill it. The Euro license plates must have been what they intended, but the US plates have always been small and ill fitting. The loveit/hateit lighted panel looks like it was intended to fill the empty space, but isn't nearly as clean as the smooth 968, with tailights that look like they belong there. 'Nuther words,,I like the conversion. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" />
04-22-2003, 11:04 PM
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i know when i get some cash,ill do the 968 rear conversion.i know its gonna cost around $1k but it'll be worth it.i love the 968 rear,and the front end of a 968 is a little 928 looking.951 front w/splitter,968rear,door handles,spoiler,mirrors and probably side skirts=drop dead SEXY!!!!!dont forget the fuchs with 40 series tires..............drool........
04-22-2003, 11:50 PM
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you all got it wrong...
the 968 front is 951+928+993... i love it... one day i'll just get a 968... the 944 is fine as is, so is the 968 imo, i like em the way they are, and thats how i'll drive em.
the 968 front is 951+928+993... i love it... one day i'll just get a 968... the 944 is fine as is, so is the 968 imo, i like em the way they are, and thats how i'll drive em.
04-23-2003, 12:04 AM
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944j, you can get a little adapter for the 968 light harness. Just ask the PARTSHEAVEN guys, that is where I got that as well. Mark Parker I agree with you 100%, that is why I did what I did to my car. Now it is how it should have been. The rounded S2 front end and the rounded 968 rear end lend the car a timeless look. I cannot tell you how many times people ask me if I'm driving a new car. I'm serious. All the time. Even a guy with a new S2000 asked me if my car was a 2000 or up. It's weird but I think now the styling will hold up for many more years to come and beyond. And believe me when I tell you that pop up headlights will make a comeback again. They always do. 
04-24-2003, 12:50 AM
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corevett has pop ups headlights...
the other difference between alberts kit is that it has a horizontal line where it normally says
P O R S C H E
on the back, but this line matches with the line in the rear light lens...
maybe the line looks MORE modern because the name was a 80's 90's design.
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I like the whole albert kit for its looks and ease of installation.
the other difference between alberts kit is that it has a horizontal line where it normally says
P O R S C H E
on the back, but this line matches with the line in the rear light lens...
maybe the line looks MORE modern because the name was a 80's 90's design.
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I like the whole albert kit for its looks and ease of installation.
04-24-2003, 02:10 AM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by sweanders:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by 944pete:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by 944S2NUT:
<strong>The 968 spoiler looks out of place on the 944.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">You've got to be kidding.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">The spoiler was introduced on the 944 turbo before the 968 was produced. So it's actually a late 944 spoiler that is on the 968.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">I thought it was introduced on the 944S2 first?
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by 944pete:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by 944S2NUT:
<strong>The 968 spoiler looks out of place on the 944.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">You've got to be kidding.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">The spoiler was introduced on the 944 turbo before the 968 was produced. So it's actually a late 944 spoiler that is on the 968.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">I thought it was introduced on the 944S2 first?
04-24-2003, 02:33 AM
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I'd like to see a 928GTS front and rear on a 944, and then those fender flares too.. Aww, what the heck, throw in that sweet V8. But keep it in the 944's ballpark of 2900-3000 lbs. Maybe a 8/10ths scale 928. Hmmmmm...