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Is an 968 backend upgrade RICE for the 944?

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Old 04-20-2003, 06:08 PM
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Question Is an 968 backend upgrade RICE for the 944?

Wondering what your thoughts are?
Old 04-20-2003, 06:11 PM
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Can you do that? If it would fit, i think it would look prety good.
Old 04-20-2003, 06:12 PM
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I think that is a great thing to do, the 968 back is beatifull.. Something I can't say about the front..
Old 04-20-2003, 06:13 PM
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No. But it's hard.

Might as well get the rocker panels too...they finish the line with the 968 rear bumper.
Old 04-20-2003, 06:15 PM
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I wouldn't consider it rice. I happen to think it is a stylish upgrade which adds a great deal to the beauty of the car. It isn't anything like adding street glow or a tasteless spoiler. If you are planning to do it, I say go for it. I'm going to do it when I get my 944.
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Old 04-20-2003, 07:49 PM
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I'd say no way is it rice. I'm as big an opponent of the evil forces of Uncle Ben's, but I think way too many things are questioned as rice on this board.
Old 04-20-2003, 07:51 PM
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Anyone have pics of that mod done?
Old 04-20-2003, 07:57 PM
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I would do this to mine if I found out exactly how to do it and what to buy.
Old 04-20-2003, 08:04 PM
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But the 944 rear is soo awesome looking! Those strong lines! May not be as sharp as Italian cars, but it certainly has its own appeal. The bumper especially! 968 is way too smooth. They should have just made the 944 S3 and tossed a turbo 968 engine into the S2. Would have been much better.
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However, on second thought this would probably decrease the amount of downforce.
Old 04-20-2003, 08:36 PM
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who cares if it's "rice" or not?..whatever that is. i think everyone's become a little too rice conscious lately.
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agreed, ryan.
Old 04-20-2003, 08:41 PM
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The 968 rear is awsome. I know you don't like it Travis, <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> but it does look way more modern than the 924/944 backend.

The thing is, I'd rather buy a 968 than mutilate my 951. I'll go as far as Euro Bumpers, because that's still 944 territory, but a 968 backend on a 944 is a bit extreme for me.

Although others have done it and it looks great.
Old 04-20-2003, 09:37 PM
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<a href="http://www.clubautosport.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.clubautosport.co.uk/</a>

They got pics
Old 04-20-2003, 09:43 PM
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How to you convert those prices to USD?


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