Will a 944 Turbo rear valance fit a 924s 1988
10-03-2012, 11:37 PM
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Will a 944 Turbo rear valance fit a 924s 1988
Hello everyone,
I am a newbie, I had a porsche 1988 924S, I am looking to buy a rear valance porsche 944 turbo, will turbo 944 rear valance fit a 924S ? thanks
Todd
I am a newbie, I had a porsche 1988 924S, I am looking to buy a rear valance porsche 944 turbo, will turbo 944 rear valance fit a 924S ? thanks
Todd
10-03-2012, 11:45 PM
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No. It wraps around the bottom of the fenders, and the 944 Turbo fenders are wider than the 924S. It would not attach properly. (part of the attachment is through the fender bodywork)
With some good body fabrication skills you could get it to fit!
There might be someone who makes a similar 'style' one for the 924.
Good luck.
Take care!
With some good body fabrication skills you could get it to fit!
There might be someone who makes a similar 'style' one for the 924.
Good luck.
Take care!
10-04-2012, 04:00 PM
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I assume when you say you had a '88 924s it means you currently have one.
First thing....welcome.
I know of no one that makes the turbo rear valance for the 924s. I am currently having to repair mine and if your good with body work you MIGHT could modify one to fit but it would be alot of fitting etc. And in the end you may still end up with a useless piece of fiberglass. If it were me, I would save my pennies and start making it into a 924 GTS replica.
Good luck and keep us posted.
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10-04-2012, 05:29 PM
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Gentlemen,
Thank you for your time, porsche 944 turbo is looking so cool in the back with rear valance, that's why I want to buy one of those but it would not attach properly, I just bought a porsche 924S 1988 few months ago from original owner (24 yrs), porsche is my first car so I need to learn lots of things from this forum, you guys are rocks, here is a pic of mine car took by cellphone .
Todd
Thank you for your time, porsche 944 turbo is looking so cool in the back with rear valance, that's why I want to buy one of those but it would not attach properly, I just bought a porsche 924S 1988 few months ago from original owner (24 yrs), porsche is my first car so I need to learn lots of things from this forum, you guys are rocks, here is a pic of mine car took by cellphone .
Todd
10-04-2012, 06:08 PM
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Great car! Even better on scoring a purchase from the original owner. Welcome to RL!
The 1988 model has a higher compression engine, with slightly more power than the previous year. Your car is essentially an early 944 (1983-1985.1) in terms of mechanical, electrical, and interior components, but with a 924 body. The engine in your car is unique (a loose term in this case) to the 1988 944 NA and 924S models.
Don't get me wrong - you could likely find a way to make it fit. Shave the inside portion of each part (two pieces - they fit around the exhaust which in both cars is in the same spot). Or you could be really cool and splice each part into suitably shorter parts. Then find a way to attach it.
If you haven't already, check the timing belt, rollers, water pump etc. Also check your fuel lines. Porsche AG recalled some of the engine bay fuel lines some years ago. Also flush all fluids and fully bleed the brakes. Transmission fluid isn't as vital as coolant, oil, and brake fluid, but it should be flushed at some point.
Peruse this site at your leisure: www.clarks-garage.com .
I'm sure others will chime in on exactly what to do in terms of initial maintenance upon first buying the car.
Take care!
The 1988 model has a higher compression engine, with slightly more power than the previous year. Your car is essentially an early 944 (1983-1985.1) in terms of mechanical, electrical, and interior components, but with a 924 body. The engine in your car is unique (a loose term in this case) to the 1988 944 NA and 924S models.
Don't get me wrong - you could likely find a way to make it fit. Shave the inside portion of each part (two pieces - they fit around the exhaust which in both cars is in the same spot). Or you could be really cool and splice each part into suitably shorter parts. Then find a way to attach it.
If you haven't already, check the timing belt, rollers, water pump etc. Also check your fuel lines. Porsche AG recalled some of the engine bay fuel lines some years ago. Also flush all fluids and fully bleed the brakes. Transmission fluid isn't as vital as coolant, oil, and brake fluid, but it should be flushed at some point.
Peruse this site at your leisure: www.clarks-garage.com .
I'm sure others will chime in on exactly what to do in terms of initial maintenance upon first buying the car.
Take care!
10-04-2012, 07:17 PM
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The 951 valance wont fit the 924 without cutting it up but there is a 924 version that was available on some of the le mans edition 924's . Only place i've seen that make a replica of that valance are these guys http://www.v-zweeden.com/product_inf...roducts_id=297 but it's pricey.
The Le Mans kit also includes a front valance http://www.v-zweeden.com/product_inf...oducts_id=2056
The Le Mans kit also includes a front valance http://www.v-zweeden.com/product_inf...oducts_id=2056
